Originally Posted by
Rogue
Ok - Instructing ( at least right now ) is paying ok, first entry level twin job pay would be ok but from there now I'm talking 2000 total time, hopefully get a couple type ratings ( even needed in small aircraft? ) during that time to open up future options - like maybe pay for some lear jet time? sound like reasonable goals now for an average guy happy to be flying instead of wrenching?
The corporate aviation world is all different compared to airlines, and requires a different approach...
If you focus on geneal aviation (non-airline flying) by the time you have 2000 hours and several hundred ME hours you will probably have a feel for what's likely to be available in your area. If your local airport does not have significant bizjet activity, you probably want to find one that does. At the entry-level it is all about who you know and how well you network...if you can look and act like you fit in with the beautiful people, so much the better.
Type ratings are needed for all turbojets, and any airplane over 12,500 pounds. When you say "lear jet" flying I assume you really mean business/corporate flying. Don't use the term lear jet generically...if you're talking specifically about a lear aircraft call it a lear 35, or lear 60, or whatever.
The best approach to type ratings is usually to try to get the employer to pay for one , if needed. It might be necessary, or desireable, to buya type rating in some circumstances. If you don't have a specific job in mind, get a cessna citation type...they are the cheapest, there are a lot of them, and they are more likely to hire a low-time pilot.
There is a corporate aviation forum here on APC, check that out.