Low Hour fATPL: What are the chances in biz aviation?
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Low Hour fATPL: What are the chances in biz aviation?
Hi everybody,
Sorry if this has been done before.....
I would like to find out what the chances are for a low hour fATPL to find a job in biz aviation as a F/O?
Most of the jobs I have seen advertised seem to require a TR + quite a lot of hours....
Any replies appreciated. Thanks
FNav
Sorry if this has been done before.....
I would like to find out what the chances are for a low hour fATPL to find a job in biz aviation as a F/O?
Most of the jobs I have seen advertised seem to require a TR + quite a lot of hours....
Any replies appreciated. Thanks
FNav
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This kind of flying requires higher experience levels for a reason. Just because the aircraft is smaller doesn't mean the operation is easier.
Bizjet flying often requires the crew to be self sufficient and rarely has the infrastructure of an airline. Most small operators have little if any training facilities.
Good luck with the job hunt but you need to be aware of the nature of this part of the industry.
Bizjet flying often requires the crew to be self sufficient and rarely has the infrastructure of an airline. Most small operators have little if any training facilities.
Good luck with the job hunt but you need to be aware of the nature of this part of the industry.
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My company over the past couple of years hired few F/O w/h no working experience but they had to pay for their type rating.
They had one thing in commun: they knew someone who knew them.
They had one thing in commun: they knew someone who knew them.
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For Co-pilot jobs everyone i come across requires high hours. Last job turned down for required 2500 hours minimum, and this was for a light biz jet.
But as mentioned earlier all this is nothing if you have someone on the inside
, so there might still be hope yet.
Mr W
But as mentioned earlier all this is nothing if you have someone on the inside
, so there might still be hope yet.Mr W
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hoi,
If you want to fly with a "bizz jet" in some companies you have to do more than just flying (cleaning the aircraft, doing a bit dipatch stuff) plus most of time time you have to do freelance work. It is a complete different world than a traditional airliner.
good luck
If you want to fly with a "bizz jet" in some companies you have to do more than just flying (cleaning the aircraft, doing a bit dipatch stuff) plus most of time time you have to do freelance work. It is a complete different world than a traditional airliner.
good luck
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Mostly what is said here is perfectly true, however there is one glint that I am aware of and this is a "Beech 350" in the South East, that requires a FAA licenced, EU / UK resident, Co-Pilot. NO type rating required, and would suit a highly motivated person.
But in general, you need to know someone. the rest of the desired qualifications are pure padding.
Never buy a type rating on spec, you will always have more types on your licence, and no experience on type....been there got the type rating.!!!!!
Bumz
But in general, you need to know someone. the rest of the desired qualifications are pure padding.
Never buy a type rating on spec, you will always have more types on your licence, and no experience on type....been there got the type rating.!!!!!
Bumz
