Yeeeehawwwwwwwww!!!
Oh man I’m on cloud nine… uh, no better make that around cloud 12 or so!
Just returned from Texas and I got a corporate job flying for an Investment firm/ venture capital group, they operate a pair of Lear 60’s at present and have a piece of a EJA G-IV.
Man its gonna be a great job! But I must confess and thank someone publicly, my father! For if it were not for him, I would have never had a chance, he hand carried my resume to the CEO himself. My father’s law firm has done loads of legal work for this company and he is on a first name basis with darn near everyone on the board!
Proof solid, its not what you know its who you know in the corporate world, although I do consider myself a great pilot.
THANKS DAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now on to the job morsels! They fly worldwide; they currently have 9 full timers and average 15 days a month, (about 50 to 60 hours average but 70 to 80 flight hours are not uncommon according to the Chief Pilot because the owners believe in face to face business contacts). They reposition a good bit via the airlines and average 5 to 7 RON’s per month. Pay is above industry standards, with company 401K and optional stock plans, full health and dental as well as the ability to schedule hard time off with as little as 5 days notice. They do require an 18-month contract, but I don’t care! This may very well become a long term home for me! They are going to help me relocate with $2,500.00 moving assistance and have offered to place me in a hotel for up to two weeks until I can secure an apartment.
The company has the backing for some very big guns in the business arena and the Chief Pilot has been with the same man, flying privately for him at first then moving into his current position for nearly 30 year!
They are in the process of fleet upgrading, they have a written policy to replace aircraft every 10 years at maximum and they reevaluate their equipment needs every 5 years. They train only through Flight Safety and Simuflite Int’l and recurrent is on a bi yearly basis even though they are part 91.
According to the guys I talked to I’m leaping aboard at a wonderful time. The two Lear 60’s are being replaced within 12 to 24 months and the fleet will be expanding to meet the mission requirements of a schedule that is roughly 50% domestic 50% International. One is up for sale at present and the company has a firm delivery slot on a Citation X and will take delivery late this summer. The other Lear, is scheduled to be sold once they can determine if they want to buy another Citation X, or replace it with a smaller jet such as an Excel for some of the company’s shorter hops. On the long haul front, the company will keep the share of the G-IV for trip augmentation and emergencies and will be buying its own long haul jet as soon as they can locate one they like. They are looking at a used G-IV or G-V or maybe even a Global Express if one can be found for a good price and other jets are being considered as well but they have ruled out a BBJ as being just too much jet for them physically.
I’m outta my current job effective immediately and myself and the other guy who was hired along with me will b jumping into company ground school Monday! They will type us on the Lear as soon as possible, because some of the countries they fly to require that both pilots be typed. So I guess over the next 12 to 24 months I’ll be flying at least two different types of jets and getting my hands on some really cool toys to boot!
To everyone out there still looking, man keep your chin up, network and make as may contacts as you can and don’t give up!
I’m living proof you will succeed!
I’m off to pack, turn in my keys and make a run for the border, well the Texas border at least. See you gents later!
James
Oh man I’m on cloud nine… uh, no better make that around cloud 12 or so!
Just returned from Texas and I got a corporate job flying for an Investment firm/ venture capital group, they operate a pair of Lear 60’s at present and have a piece of a EJA G-IV.
Man its gonna be a great job! But I must confess and thank someone publicly, my father! For if it were not for him, I would have never had a chance, he hand carried my resume to the CEO himself. My father’s law firm has done loads of legal work for this company and he is on a first name basis with darn near everyone on the board!
Proof solid, its not what you know its who you know in the corporate world, although I do consider myself a great pilot.
THANKS DAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now on to the job morsels! They fly worldwide; they currently have 9 full timers and average 15 days a month, (about 50 to 60 hours average but 70 to 80 flight hours are not uncommon according to the Chief Pilot because the owners believe in face to face business contacts). They reposition a good bit via the airlines and average 5 to 7 RON’s per month. Pay is above industry standards, with company 401K and optional stock plans, full health and dental as well as the ability to schedule hard time off with as little as 5 days notice. They do require an 18-month contract, but I don’t care! This may very well become a long term home for me! They are going to help me relocate with $2,500.00 moving assistance and have offered to place me in a hotel for up to two weeks until I can secure an apartment.
The company has the backing for some very big guns in the business arena and the Chief Pilot has been with the same man, flying privately for him at first then moving into his current position for nearly 30 year!
They are in the process of fleet upgrading, they have a written policy to replace aircraft every 10 years at maximum and they reevaluate their equipment needs every 5 years. They train only through Flight Safety and Simuflite Int’l and recurrent is on a bi yearly basis even though they are part 91.
According to the guys I talked to I’m leaping aboard at a wonderful time. The two Lear 60’s are being replaced within 12 to 24 months and the fleet will be expanding to meet the mission requirements of a schedule that is roughly 50% domestic 50% International. One is up for sale at present and the company has a firm delivery slot on a Citation X and will take delivery late this summer. The other Lear, is scheduled to be sold once they can determine if they want to buy another Citation X, or replace it with a smaller jet such as an Excel for some of the company’s shorter hops. On the long haul front, the company will keep the share of the G-IV for trip augmentation and emergencies and will be buying its own long haul jet as soon as they can locate one they like. They are looking at a used G-IV or G-V or maybe even a Global Express if one can be found for a good price and other jets are being considered as well but they have ruled out a BBJ as being just too much jet for them physically.
I’m outta my current job effective immediately and myself and the other guy who was hired along with me will b jumping into company ground school Monday! They will type us on the Lear as soon as possible, because some of the countries they fly to require that both pilots be typed. So I guess over the next 12 to 24 months I’ll be flying at least two different types of jets and getting my hands on some really cool toys to boot!
To everyone out there still looking, man keep your chin up, network and make as may contacts as you can and don’t give up!
I’m living proof you will succeed!
I’m off to pack, turn in my keys and make a run for the border, well the Texas border at least. See you gents later!
James
