I am currently a captain on the CL30 and new to large Part 135. I've been spoiled most of my career and never flown for a large operation like this, mostly cherry Part 91 gigs. Here are my pros/cons:
Pros:
1. Great leadership team. CP and DO are great guys and are phenomenal leaders.
2. Great support staff. Most everyone really does a great job and will bend over backwards to help you out.
3. Great equipment. Most of the aircraft they fly are recently purchased with new paint and interiors. When they purchase an older 300 they upgrade the avionics and Wifi.
4. Safe operation. If something is broke, or the conditions are not safe to conduct the flight, no question asked, write it up, or make the call. They might talk it through to ensure they understand all the circumstances and agree with the decision, but the PIC is never pressured beyond his/her comfort level.
5. Pay. There are better paying gigs out there, but as far as Part 135 operations, this is pretty decent. $160K plus $10K bonus for 1st year captains.
6. Benefits: Medical and dental plans are great with relatively low copays and premiums.
7. No nickle/diming. Onboarding is very organized and they pay for all uniforms, iPads, KCM badge. We stay in Marriotts or Hiltons (your choice), they put you on your choice of airline, rental cars provided in most overnights, and even reimburse you for tips on the road. You get your own CC
8. Great culture. So far (I've only fown for a few months), everyone I've met has been professional and enjoyable to fly with.
9. They aren't vaccine-crazy. The leave this up to you and don't pressure you one way or another.
Cons:
1. I'm still getting used to the 15 days on. It is a little much, and there is chatter about going to an 8/6. I hope that happens.
2. Ops tempo. Some days can be long with two to three legs and over 8 hours of flight time. I haven't had to call in fatigued, and not every day is like that, but prepare to work.
3. I personally enjoy the cabin duties, but if you aren't used to corporate or charter work, be prepared to focus a lot on cleaning/catering/throwing bags/shopping for stock when low, etc. The more effort placed on these activities, the better your tips are...and they can be good!
4. It's a big company (especially now with the Vista merger). I do often feel like a number compared to the smaller 91 departments.
5. Transitioning to a new jet/bigger jet requires sitting right seat for about a year with right seat pay. I hope this will change one day, as it would be nice to be able to move up within the company without taking a huge pay cut each time.
I'm not sure I'll make this place my career, but I have no big complaints, and thoroughly enjoy working here for now.
Hope that helps.
Now key the nay sayers....