Desperate to get in to the bizjet market

[buzzc152]

Hi there

I'm desperate to get in to the bizjet/corp market. I have a JAA fATPL and 500 hours from aerial survey work (mostly single engine apart from the IR training).

I've not had any luck with the few jobs that I've come across..... I can't even seem to get the likes of Gama to let me come in and speak to them for 15 minutes.

I know of a guy who was in a similar position to me some years ago and he went of to the US and bought a Citation TR. He now flys for LEA. Do you think I should consider this also ?

Any suggestions or anyone know of any jobs going I might be in with a chance of ?

Thanks

[Craggenmore]

buzzc152,

LEA told me that 700 hours P1 was their entry requirement - that was Oct 2004. I have no jet rating and similar experience to you...........

[buzzc152]

I notice today in Flight Int that Gold Air are looking for type rated HS125 and Lear 45 crews. Just out of curiosity, does anyone know how much a type rating is on one of these machines ? If it's £10K or under it might be worth serious consideration.

[Daifly]

It's not. Expect between $30-35k. Depends on the provider and availability.

Plus they'll want you to have some hours under your belt.