Originally Posted by
jrav8r
Hello all,
What’s the feasibility for going into corporate aviation to skip the regionals, and get hired at a legacy carrier? I’m considering going to the regionals but I feel I would enjoy flying corporate more, as well as I’m attracted to home basing, an 8-6 schedule, and the same pay. I know regionals would probably be the fastest way, but what kinds, if any, corporate pilots are getting hired at the majors?
It's feasible, but definitely not common without some 121 time. Like Boiler said, most of those that do also had previous 121 time. I personally don't know of anyone that went from strictly 91 to a legacy. The problem is that 91 guys aren't a known quantity. All of your training, checks, procedures, recurrents, etc could be great or absolutely terrible. There may be little, if any, paperwork documenting what a legacy would want to see.
They know what they are getting with a regional guy. And they know he/she can pass a 121 training program (and whether or not they had any failures). A 91 type rating course is paid for to ensure you pass.
Personally, if a legacy is 100% your dream, I'd go regional. If you're young and open to what may come, do the corporate route. There's no wrong path ultimately.