Originally Posted by
UNDGUY
My heart is not really into the airlines which is the reason why I am even considering saying no to Trans States. I really want to do corporate or fly for a fractional. I don't like the idea of being away from home as much as the airlines require. And I really don't like the pay that the regional pilots get for the first couple years.
The fastest way to the fractionals is probably (but not for certain) to go to a regional and get your turbine time. SIC time works, so you could go to a better regional without too much regard for upgrade time. 2500 TT and 1000+ Turbine/ME should allow you to apply. You might have to buy an ATP out in town also (if your regional upgrade is slow).
You will also need an internal recomendation (like any pilot job), so be sure to network. Every flying job I've ever had was the result of someone recomending me.