Originally Posted by
Strenyakov
For a 121 captain retiring, what can one expect to receive in the 135/Corporate world?
Would he be hired as a Captain or have to sit as an FO for a while and if so, how long?
If hired as a captain, what pay could he expect on say a Hawker 800, or a Gulfstream? What would be considered to be so low as to avoid?
How much as an FO?
Is most flying simply to fly somewhere and sit a few days or is it out and back?
What is the best way to look for a job, go to local airports?
Do the companies pay for training?
Other expectations?
Typically, direct entry captains are for those already typed or with experience as captain in that aircraft. Considering the differences from 121 to 135 it may be beneficial to fly as an FO first simply to learn the ins and outs of 135 flying, if even only for a short while.
First year FO pay can vary from 70k-100k or more.
for operators like Fly Exclusive, Net Jets, Flex Jet or Wheels Up to name a few, the flying is varied but you can expect multiple legs each day, likely 2-4 on average. Rarely you may fly out in the morning, wait around all day and fly the same pax back home. But don’t expect to enjoy a 3 day vacation on the beach someplace, it is certainly work.
apply online, most operators have home basing, they’ll fly you commercially to and from the major airport of your choice.
training is paid at normal rates at most places.
smaller operations could vary considerably from what I just mentioned.