Originally Posted by
PC12Flyer
Hello all. I just interviewed at a corporate jet company that has a fleet of Hawker/Beechcraft equipment. Position that would be offered if I get it would be SIC on the Beechjet. They have you get your type rating and make you pay for it up front, then they will pay you back over a period of a year once you do get it and are aboard as a full time pilot. The pay is pretty good, with a very nice looking pay scale, especially once uprade to captain and also once onto the Hawker 800XP. Also are supposed to be taking order of Hawker 4000s in the near future.
Just curious about what you all think about having to pay for your own type up front and also for those who know the Beechjet well, what do you think about it? Easy to fly? Hard jet to learn? This would be my real first jet experience.
Thanks in advance...
PC12Flyer
OOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooohhhh......the dreaded "you can't screw us by taking your type rating and running!" Get your training contract and go for it man, if they balk at the contract then stay away. But, keep in mind that you will be last on the list if the company folds when it comes to getting paid. To me, this actually says that the company has a good business sense and a plan that includes maximizing their return on investment. I'm not quite sure when but some time ago taking steps to ensure the longevity of your company became a great unwashed evil.
Originally Posted by
Ziggy
The charter industry is dead.
Someone lied to you man, we're doing better than ever thanks to the poor service of our 121 friends.