Lear 60 FO or Beech 99 Captain?

[CornFlyer]

My goal is to get on with a fractional in 1 to 2 years...I have two opportunities as stepping stones and would like to know what you guys think. First one is as Lear 60 FO flying corporate 91...I would be typed and fly maybe 300-400 hours a year(not sure when upgrade would be and they could possibly sell the plane, so that is not good). Second option would be Ameriflight where I would fly a Beech 99 and build some turbine PIC.

I'm leaning towards the Lear job because of the type, but would like to know your thoughts...

 

[skiandsurf]

My goal is to get on with a fractional in 1 to 2 years...I have two opportunities as stepping stones and would like to know what you guys think. First one is as Lear 60 FO flying corporate 91...I would be typed and fly maybe 300-400 hours a year(not sure when upgrade would be and they could possibly sell the plane, so that is not good). Second option would be Ameriflight where I would fly a Beech 99 and build some turbine PIC.

I'm leaning towards the Lear job because of the type, but would like to know your thoughts...

I would take the Lear position. Get the type rating and try to pick up some extra flying somewhere.

 

[SteelerMan]

Obviously the lear would be more fun and the type is good, but a type without PIC time isn't that helpful. PIC time is key for any career advancement, that and "who you know" of course. I'd go for the PIC.

 

[EdAtTheAirport]

You aren't getting hired straight into the left seat of a -99 with Ameriflight are you? You're gonna be Captain of the "Banana Slug," which is an old Cherokee 6. Or maybe a Navajo. Get the whole story.

 

[CornFlyer]

I just had a friend get on there with the same time and he only requested the 99 and got it...that is the only way I would go there. I'm ready to start building some turbine time!!

 

[EdAtTheAirport]

Okay my bad. I thought the -99 was one of their top airplanes. Just judging from your level of enthusiasm, it sounds like you really wanna go to AmFlight. Sounds like you've made up your own mind. Congrats. Welcome to burning kerosene!

 

[pilotyip]

Go for the PIC time, that is what will get you your next job. Plus you will learn a lot about flying.

 

[Guitar Guy]

If you are looking at NetJets, be aware that an ATP is required. So keep in mind that it's nice to get your ATP for free during a company checkride rather than having to pay out the cash on your own. I don't know if the Lear position you are looking at would give you an ATP along with the type rating. Just another item to consider.

 

[pilotyip]

Get your a ATP in a SEL fixed pitch prop and fixed gear. It will be the easiest check ride you ever take. Then when you get your first type rating it will be converted to a MEL ATP. Go for the PIC, any one can be a SIC it does not prove you are PIC material.

 

[gunfyter]

Are you insane?

Go for the Lear. BE-99 isnt even pressurized. That means flying 10K and below.

Fracs don't fly 10K and below much. SIC experience in the 60 is bettter than tooling around unpressurized below 10K as PIC on the 99.

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