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Old 03-14-2013, 12:42 PM
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Yoda2
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Default Additional thoughts on a type rating...

Even in todays world, you might still manage a type rating such as a Lear for free (at least out of pocket) or at considerable discount. In some cases there is actually a benefit to not arriving with it; especially in the case of a PIC type $$. The reason being is that if you call cold to FSI or others you will be quoted the retail or higher rate. Many charter companies do such a volume with initials and recurrent that they receive a substantial discount. This can be passed to you, after hire. Another avenue is to pick a reputable, and hopefully busy, charter company, that you desire to stay with. Arrive with your Comm, Instr, Multi and hopefully a CFI. Don't immediately seek a flying position. Get your dispatcher's certification and go to work doing that. You will learn a ton about the business, Wx, Wt & Bal, Regs. and scheduling. Also help the mechanics in the shop or assist any other way you can with the operation. Let the boss know you would be happy to help them get an aircraft ready at 03:00. Sneak into the ground school room and learn everything you can, about a Lear for instance. Talk to the pilots and get the gouge and gotcha's. After a year or so of this the company will get to know, trust and value you and could quite likely offer a flying position and take care of the rating. I know it's old school but it still works...
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