Type rating for Demo Pilots?

[Ben Stiller]

Do the factories typically type their new hire Demo pilots? Gulfstream, Citation etc.

Thanks

 

[snow-back]

At Gulfstream, all pilots are typed in the planes they fly, new hire or otherwise.

 

[Tgaug6300]

Citation is the same. New hires are typed in the 525 and 560. Then typed through out the product line.

 

[Ben Stiller]

Thanks for the info. That's what I assumed...I can't imagine anything otherise. I'm thinking of gearing my career in that direction. Anyone know how Bombardier handles this?

Thanks

 

[Bullitt]

I talked with a Bombardier demo pilot a little over a year ago. I could be mistaken, but I believe he said all pilots are typed as new hires.

 

[Ben Stiller]

Actually, I heard that Bombardier is no longer typing their new hires...hence my question. That seems pretty strange on many levels.

 

[400A]

Hawker Beechcraft pilots get typed also.

 

[G100driver]

This would seem pretty short sighted as demo pilots are expected to darn near have instructional knowledge