Line work?

[21Foxtrot]

Hi -

Sorry if this is not the appropriate place for this thread....

I'm currently a student pilot in the Bay Area with the goal of some day flying corp/frac/charter. So, while I'm persuing my tkts, I would love the opportunity to work in the aviation community. If anyone has any suggestions for work in the above mentioned ops I would greatly appreciate it!

Thanks in advance!

 

[kingaira90]

line work

Well you are a bit vauge but I'll give you my thoughts. The first and probably the easiest is go to any FBO's in your area and see if they are hiring for a line job gassing planes etc. Those jobs can be great for networking, as long as you talk to as many pilots as possible. If some corporations have flight departments on the airports near you, walk in and see if they are hiring. If you have typing or any office skills you might be able to get an assistant or gofer position. I'm not sure how old you are, if you are out of school or free during the day on weekdays that would help. Mostly just use the skills you already have and see if that fits a need they currently have. Hope that helps some. Kingaira90

 

[3GreenNoRed]

I second Kingaira90's idea. When I was in highschool I got a job at the airport fueling anything from C150 all the way up to GIV's. Met alot of great people in the charter/corporate world and then over time got all my liscences. The 135 department let me ride along quite a bit and over time I got my CFI/CFII which has expired now but I got up to my 135 requirements and got hired on with the company i had worked for. Thats where I am at right now. Either waiting for a 121 break which probably wont come anytime soon or get on with one of the corporate flight departments at my airport. Good Luck!

 

[21Foxtrot]

Thanks guys - keep 'em coming!

I have been pounding the pavement and managed to get at least one 135 interview. As my interest is in 135/91 ops, it'd would be great if someone can provide a (NBAA?) list (w/ company names & #s) of such operators here in the Bay Area.

Thanks again - I'll let you know how things go!

 

[JediNein]

Head over to http://www.airnav.com and plug in the various airports in your area. Then go down the page, company by company. Most places are still in business and sometimes, when you least expect it, they are hiring.

Also look at the place where you are doing your training. Many of those need someone to work the front desk, do dispatch, wash the airplanes, and so on. Look at the maintenance departments, too. Why pay a $35 an hour mechanic to take the cowlings off if they can pay you $15 an hour to do it? And the aircraft owner gets a better price.

I'd shy away from "work for free, get airplane time" deals as one side or the other always feels slighted in the end. Not a good situation if you want references from them.

Fly SAFE!
Jedi Nein

 

[21Foxtrot]

JediNein -

Thanks for the post. I have been using AirNav, but I really don't think they list all operators on there (especialy part 91). Will keep checking though.

 

[JediNein]

Excellent! Those that try will eventually get their goal.

You're gonna love this next one:
AOPA's Airport Directory
NBAA's telephone book
and doing a search on aircraft type at landings.com.... This will show you who's in the area. Many times it is business and LLC names. About 86% of the time the addresses are still good.

And like one fellah who dropped off a resume today, he went to every business on the field, knocked on every door, and handed out his resume. We aren't hiring, but you can bet he's first on the call list when we do.

Fly SAFE!
Jedi Nein

 

[Fokkerflyer]

21-

I did flight instructing + line service for a few years in the Northeast, got some right seat time in TP's, then got hired F.T. 135 in a Citation II. The II became a III, switched jobs to fly a Citation VII, the VII turned into a Falcon 50. After a short airline stint I went back to corporate, currently flying a 604.

It all started by networking at your local FBO. I guess it worked for me...

Good luck!

FF

 

[21Foxtrot]

quick update...

I've been very persistant and the 135 interview went very well (but who knows, right?). Anyway, the HR director wants me back in to meet with the CP (decision maker) this week. Thanks once again for all the support.