Looking at corporate... Please advise!

[Brett Hull]

Not trying to take over your thread, Iceman. Just want to throw a couple more questions at Falcon Capt, G-200, TMMT, and whoever else wants to answer.

After flying charter in Learjets for the past 4 years, I just got my first real corporate job flying a 35. I've only been there a month, and I'm not already looking to bail, but I'd leave in a heartbeat if someting came open back home in St. Louis. My question is: how long do the larger operators (Falcon 50/900, Challenger, etc...) like for people to fly corporate before they'll look at you, and how many of you live in the city you want to?

Thanks for all the great info you guys provide!

 

[Gulfstream 200]

Well, hope I can help....

I dont think there is any kind of "time requirement" you need to meet to move up to the bigger, better corp jobs....I think our company needs around 4000TT to really get you hired..but thats a ballpark number...

I would say if you are a Lear PIC, keep it up, get the PIC time, and certainly keep looking for your dream job. Always look out for #1, never know when that dream gig will pop up.

When you ask about working in the area you want to be....do you mean can corporate guys commute?? If so, I would say NO. Just couldn't work. But....I would say the best bet for the best corp jobs is in the obvious busy corp airports....KTEB,KHPN,KVNY,KMDW......New York, LA, Chicago.....obviously where most the big business is....unfortunatly these areas are expensive to live in, but...its nice to be around the busy areas in case you find yourself suddenly seeking employment on short notice (what...in this business!!) In the busy areas networking is tight, and you shouldnt be unemployed for long once you know lots of people...

I dont know who to suggest in St. Louis....not really a huge corp area...check out the NBAA guide for all the local operators...maybe Andheuser Busch??...Im guessing..

Good Luck to you