Corporate flying
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Corporate flying
Hi.
I am wanting to get into corporate flying, as I would love to handle jets such as LearJet 45's, Hawkers, Citations, you name it. Corporate aviation appeals to me because it's more luxorious, and your not stuck with the same old routine as within airlines!
However, I was wondering if some of you could point out a few corporate airlines based in the UK.
I have just started my ATPLs and I think I should be looking well ahead, and not waisting time after I have completed the training! Thanks in advance.
I am wanting to get into corporate flying, as I would love to handle jets such as LearJet 45's, Hawkers, Citations, you name it. Corporate aviation appeals to me because it's more luxorious, and your not stuck with the same old routine as within airlines!
However, I was wondering if some of you could point out a few corporate airlines based in the UK.
I have just started my ATPLs and I think I should be looking well ahead, and not waisting time after I have completed the training! Thanks in advance.
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Corporate jobs are like rocking horse manure!!!
Get licensed first , many charter organisations also have a flying school so the school inevitably is a good source of co pilot material. The instructors are more often than not supervised by their CFI who guess what.... is inevitably cheif pilot of the AOC charter operation.
The chance of getting straight into the RHS of the aircraft you describe after finishing your training is very slim, however some citations can operate single pilot and if you come across a freindly corporate pilot (very common - nice chaps generally) you might just get a RHS trip on an informal basis.
I got into a corporate job in exactly this way....
Some general pointers:
1. Try and endear yourself to a potential captain on the ground, in a lot of cases you will be spending 6 hours a day sat 12 inches from shoulder to shoulder, you will also need to use your wit & repartee to keep said captain very entertained on Nite stops. You miht be chuck yeager but if you are a total muppet your grounded!!!!!
2. Appearance is everything - somebody doesnt fork out 5mill $ to have a scruffy urchin sat in the front of it. I would say more so in the corporate job than an airline or instructors job your appearance is paramount. Polished shoes & newly pressed pants are a must on every trip.
3. Inevitably most corporate aircraft are on the US or less so recently the cayman Islands register. If you are going to do some hourbuilding do it in the USA and get a FAA PPL with a twin rating as a minimum.
Good luck with your training but dont hold your breath. Corporate jobs are just as rare as airline jobs. Once into the job though its brilliant, fantastic challenges every single flying day.
Get licensed first , many charter organisations also have a flying school so the school inevitably is a good source of co pilot material. The instructors are more often than not supervised by their CFI who guess what.... is inevitably cheif pilot of the AOC charter operation.
The chance of getting straight into the RHS of the aircraft you describe after finishing your training is very slim, however some citations can operate single pilot and if you come across a freindly corporate pilot (very common - nice chaps generally) you might just get a RHS trip on an informal basis.
I got into a corporate job in exactly this way....
Some general pointers:
1. Try and endear yourself to a potential captain on the ground, in a lot of cases you will be spending 6 hours a day sat 12 inches from shoulder to shoulder, you will also need to use your wit & repartee to keep said captain very entertained on Nite stops. You miht be chuck yeager but if you are a total muppet your grounded!!!!!
2. Appearance is everything - somebody doesnt fork out 5mill $ to have a scruffy urchin sat in the front of it. I would say more so in the corporate job than an airline or instructors job your appearance is paramount. Polished shoes & newly pressed pants are a must on every trip.
3. Inevitably most corporate aircraft are on the US or less so recently the cayman Islands register. If you are going to do some hourbuilding do it in the USA and get a FAA PPL with a twin rating as a minimum.
Good luck with your training but dont hold your breath. Corporate jobs are just as rare as airline jobs. Once into the job though its brilliant, fantastic challenges every single flying day.
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"And last week it was a bucket and spade Britts 757 you wanted!" .....oh?
I would love to fly for Britannia, but I don't remember anything about last week...sorry!
Anyway, I would fly anything, but if someone gave me the choice (as if!) between the two, I think corporate would be number 1...but I mmay change my mind...if that's ok with you that is
I would love to fly for Britannia, but I don't remember anything about last week...sorry!
Anyway, I would fly anything, but if someone gave me the choice (as if!) between the two, I think corporate would be number 1...but I mmay change my mind...if that's ok with you that is
