Originally Posted by
Left Handed
Thanks dn, I read it this morning. It is quite informative. Thanks for taking the time for the rest of us. Now a question for everyone. Disregarding cost, what is the best type to get. I know that is a broad question, but what does everyone think is the most versatile or the most beneficial type to get. Including all bizjet types. If i'm going to get some $$, I might as well get the best bang for the buck. I don't really want to buy a type, but if most of it is paid for, it might be beneficial to pay a little myself and get a "better" type.
I gave up on finding an aviation job after I have quit 2 "stunt pilot" jobs in 4 months. Right now I am not even trying, much less do I care for finding a flying one. While I was still actively looking I remember seeing Lear jobs a lot. The corporate guys could tell you the info in half a second I am sure. Perhaps you should post it there.
Unfortunately having a type nowadays is not enough, not even for SIC. Pathetic really but it is market driven weather we like it or not. On the other hand, once the economy will turn around you will be able to get a SIC gig without a type or any time in the plane as long you are willing to wash it a bit. Sarcasm here... Of course having a type will always be better because it does not cost your operator anything to put you into the left. So you get there sooner.
I guess you could go and find some stats on which type is the most commonly registered in the US. There has to be some data on it.
So with that said, I would get a type that fits my long term goals and not one that will lend me a job tomorrow. Chances are whatever job you find at this moment, will be one that you will be running away from in two years. That is just my $0.02.