Have an Integrated CPL, what next to get into the corporate charter market?
I have secured an integrated CPL with twin rating and would really fancy working in the corporate charter market flying smaller aircraft (anything from Seneca upwards). My research indicates that most charter companies require around 700 hours total time and ideally an IR.
My dilemma is that I haven't yet got my IR yet and only around 250 hours total time. I would certainly appreciate advice as to the best possible route into the charter market based on my experience and qualifications to date. The questions going through my mind are as follows:-
- Should I do an FI rating first to hours build and then the IR? I've heard working too long as an Instructor causes the Instrument scan to deteriorate.
- Should I get the IR first and then do an FI rating? This keeps my options open but what are my chances of getting a charter job with only 250 hours? It also involves the biggest upfront financial risk. Trying to pay loans of on a FI salary would be a real stretch.
- Do the charter companies expect you to pay for your own type-ratings?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Last edited by Pilot259; 2nd Oct 2007 at 11:55.