Originally Posted by DreamCatcher

Hi guys, needed a little insight over a dilemma I am having which is making me consider the 135 Ops.

I am currently working as a CFI , logged about 1800 hours , out of which are 500+ light twin hours. I was ready to make the jump to regionals, but due to me not able to move away from my base FLL/MIA due to some reasons (commuting is a no go), it only left me with silver airways, or just continuing my job as a CFI for atleast another year.

However, i am also considering fractionals , preferably (netjets/flexjets) however it seems like i only fall under netjets due to their lowering of minimums. I just haven’t met any pilot yet who can tell me the typical lifestyle at being in a fractional.

My primary cause to working would be due to being in base, i did see through different types of scheduling 8-7, 7-7, PBS etc, now what i didn’t get is on a duty of 7 days are we expected to be on road away from home during those days or come back most nights (What’s the norm). Some posts do also mention spending a lot of time just sitting at FBOs?

I, however do plan on switching to 121 after 1-2 years at fractionals so realistically would i need to be starting as a FO at a regional after said time? Or is there any possibility to jump direct captain or even to a Major?

Lastly, i did read that there isn’t a contract signed by FJ and you can leave anytime
you want , but does anyone know do we need to sign a contract or any clause that stops us from leaving NJ after said time?

Thanks if anyone can fill me in.