WESTWIND rating a good choice please ?

[gear_guy]

Just remember that you are setting a standard of how this company will treat you in the future. If they have $$ to buy a Westwind they should pay for the training. If you just have to work for this company, I would consider a 1 year training contract. This basically shifts the risk to their side of the equation. I am not saying it's the best option, but it's better than going into debt (unless you have that kinda cash layin around). Depending on the interest rate, you could end up paying twice as much for that rating, ruining your credit, etc. And for what? Just to get some jet time? The truth is, the company is only saying this because they can. Someone will eventually pay for the rating. Also consider why they are hiring you with no jet time. It probably means that nobody with any experience would go down that road. Think about it, and good luck regardless.

 

[Gulfstream 200]

"The Westwind has a good safety record" --says Ty Webb..

The Westwind has the worst safety record of any corporate aircraft, plain and simple.

do some reasearch on spontaneous combustion and its oxygen system (and IAI's "cure")

but I guess it prepares you well for Airtran...(??)

 

[squadronB52]

You guys are great !

I so much appreciate your time, all of you. I have been given very similiar advice by a friend, that it is not a wise choice ......( this is with spirit aviation, by the way, where I'm offered this full time position, if I buy the ww rating, and will be given a chance at in house, sic trng slot at a lear as well. I have just a few deays to decide on this next ww class, and my head is killing me from this decision.

I've been trying to stay in the LA, area, and I gues that's simply limited my chances of finding anyone that will accept me with out any jet experience (just had 40 hours in a t-37 years ago), or a rating ... keep instructing, hey ??

It's hard.

Thnaks again, very much .... sincerely, paul

 

[English]

Why not go to Eagle, build your experience, then continue to look for a charter or corporate job in LA? At least it would be better than flight instructing, which you seem to be burnt out on.

 

[squadronB52]

thanks

Thats another idea there ! Eagle, locally ? right ?

... thanks .......

paul

 

[Gulfstream 200]

I agree..even a regional job is better than paying this outfit to fly westwinds.

You only have 1500hrs. this is not the end of the line for you.

 

[English]

Yes, Eagle has an LAX base. I assume you live in the Valley? It would be an easy commute, and you'd only be an indentured servant rather than selling your soul to the devil.

Go apply today and you'd probably have an interview by the end of July. They are hiring at least 76 a month right now for the indefinite future.

 

[psysicx]

Also check out Ameriflight, they are out of Burbank and upgrades to turbine equipment is quick.

 

[squadronB52]

yes, thanks !!! I've thought about them in Burbank .......

by the way, talked to the ops department, and let them know I'm working on the decision for awhile. They're being very nice about it ....

paul

 

[Publishers]

Westwinds

It does not take much to own a Westwind because they were not popular. Certainly not worth getting a rating in. Safety -- how about an MU 2

 

[kilroy]

bang for the buck they are a **CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED** good plane. 8 people 2000 miles nonstop try doing that in a 1.5 million bizjet. I,ve flown them all over the world they have never let me down. Safety wise they are decent except for the oxygen valve which is fix via AD. Lastweek a westwind was crashed into hanger in panama killing 6 people onboard and 1 on the ground... But as for paying for your own type unfortunatly is does set the standard for companys these days to once again screw us pilots and take advantage of us because they know some one out there will always pay for there own training