Ferrying how?

[Pace152]

Hi everybody,

Sorry to be another one of those threads asking for advice on jobs, but I think this is the best place to ask.

I'd really like to get into the aircraft ferrying business (I have my FAA Commercial and Instrument Rating - around 260 hours in total) and I'm trying to figure out the best way to get into the industry. If anyone can give me any advice on who to contact or what I should do, I'll be eternally grateful!!

Thanks

[hazehoe]

I don't believe this would be the best way for you to rag up some hours,i ferried a Navajo and a Beech Duke from the US to Europe ( i assume you are talking about this kind of ferry work since you hold FAA certificates), the insurance might not allow you to do this because of your total time. Lets say you would find a single engine airplane to ferry ( do a search for ferry companies,some specialize in this kind of work),do you really want to be out at 60N in your single engine going in to places like Narsarsuag and kulusuk?
I believe the singles take a different route further North in to Canada before going east?!
There are guys( alot braver than me) who ferry these single engines across,i would prefer to take something with a (or 2) PT6 engines or "better" if i would do it again.
My advise is to get a CFI and build some hours that way.

Good luck

[CaptJax]

Our son during his last two years in college in OH ferried single engine aircraft from the midwest to CA several times on weekends. At the time, he had his private, commercial, and instrument rating certificates. He was a known entity at our local FBO as he worked behind the desk during his senior year in high school and to the local aircraft sales representative.

Ferrying aircraft is a good way to build up aircraft hours and have your expenses paid while doing it.

Good luck!

Captain Jack

[Pace152]

Hi Captain Jack,

Thanks for your reply I really appreciate it. I don't suppose you would know of anybody that I could contact? I totally agree with you, I think aircraft ferrying is a good way to build up hours and also gain valuable flight experience!!

Phil

[Mr Wonka]

The Number of hours required by an insurance company to ferry aircraft across the atlantic will not cover somone with such low hours. Also they will require to see that you have made at least 6 crossings with an experianced pilot anyway.

I have over 3000 hours mixed bag of tp jet and multi piston and I was required to complete 7 crossings with an experianced pilot prior to an approval from insurance companies.

But good luck

Mr W

[PorcoRosso]

Well, I have less than 2000 Hours, 3 Ferry flights across the NA ; 2 as PIC on Kingair, and I was fully insured . I guess it depends who you are talking to or dealing with ;)