Has anyone tried this solution to PFT?

[G100driver]

I haven't needed to do it ( actually I can't afford it) but it's not my place to judge someone else.

Your own statement gives gives reason not to repect the PFT'er in the corporate/135 world.

You are fortunate that you have a job and do not need to buy your job. But if by your own statement, money is tight why would want to compete for a job with a guy that is will to give a zillionare $38,000 (price of a Falcon 2000 type) just for the opprotunity to "work" for him.

A contractor, IMHO, does not fall into this category either. A contractor works for himself and sets his or her own schedule and can say "no" anytime. Big difference than working for an on call outfit or full time 91 gig.

In additon, most contractor's did not go out and purchase there types, they are maintaining currency of one from there previous employer until the next good full time gig comes along.

If you can afford an airplane you can afford a crew. No need to apologize for zillionare's or make excuses for them.

Not sour grapes, just a reality check.

 

[G100driver]

BTW a newly minted type rating with no jet expirence is about worthless. Do not do it.

 

[PC12Cowboy]

Yahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.lol

 

[XSWANN@240]

Your own statement gives gives reason not to repect the PFT'er in the corporate/135 world.

You are fortunate that you have a job and do not need to buy your job. But if by your own statement, money is tight why would want to compete for a job with a guy that is will to give a zillionare $38,000 (price of a Falcon 2000 type) just for the opprotunity to "work" for him.

A contractor, IMHO, does not fall into this category either. A contractor works for himself and sets his or her own schedule and can say "no" anytime. Big difference than working for an on call outfit or full time 91 gig.

If you can afford an airplane you can afford a crew. No need to apologize for zillionare's or make excuses for them.

Not sour grapes, just a reality check.

I agree with you. That's the cost of doing buisness. Some operators are taking advantage knowing the job market is currently tough for pilots. As a result they may feel that some pilots are willing to give up their savings or ask for bank loan. This just makes it harder for the rest of us.

Only my opinion....

 

[English]

Back to my original question....

Are there any downsides to doing what I proposed in my first post?

 

[CUBMAN]

English;

The only downside that I see in your situation is that you would be out X amount of money for whatever type rating you are seeking. Its not like you are buying your job and taking money out of someones kids mouth. Thats just my opinion, I could be wrong.

Cubman

 

[GV-Ace]

Back to my original question....

Are there any downsides to doing what I proposed in my first post?

No downside, English. You should run for Chief Pilot.

The fact that some miss is that one could:

A. Get a free type and then make 85K per year, or,
B. Pay 30K for a type and make 105K per year (net 10K less year one, 10K more year 2, etc)

However the cards may fall, one needs to look at the entire package. Your idea is better than the normal PFT, is that many folks don't have the 30K, and, there is no guarantee that they don't pay for the rating and get canned the next day.

G

 

[English]

No downside, English. You should run for Chief Pilot.

Or President.

You must know me. Do I know you?

 

[GV-Ace]

You must know me. Do I know you?

That, my dear, is for me to know...

G

 

[English]

The flightinfo mystery man....