Originally Posted by
jetfuel1
I'm looking for anyone who may know of an operator looking for pilots that may not be typed. As we all know, the industry is hurting right now and for me personally, it has been exceptionally difficult. I am a very experienced 135 pilot with 7000 hours total and almost 2000 hours in the King Air, but no type ratings. My last full-time position ended at the end of 2007 due to the company selling the B200 I was flying. Although I have 1100 hours of jet time, none of it is left seat. No company has been in a position to type me and I haven't had the money to pay for my own school so here I sit - going on 3 years without a full-time job.
I have been flying contract SIC from time to time on a King Air 300, but it isn't enough to make it. I share this in hopes that someone may know of an operator looking for someone like me - who is not current and not typed (Yes, I realize how many "qualified" pilots are on the street). At this point, I would even be willing to pay for my own school out of first year salary. I am looking to be a part of a corporate or 135 operation where I can grow with the company long-term. I'm not building time and I have no desire to go to any airlines.
Thanks in advance.
May I suggest Executive Jet Management and Netjets Middle-East.. these two companies are growing, specially NJME.... they pay well and offer the same benefits as Netjets. I realise both of these companies look for type-rated pilots, and they do want some int'l experience, but you do have a considerable amount of corporate experience, that's gotta count for something..... They have hired guys from the regional airlines before, some of those guys had no biz-jet type ratings, no corporate and/or int'l experience, and they got on.
ps, corporate aviation is growing like crazy in the Middle East.. if you have an open mind, the United Arab Emirates can be all right..