galaxy flyer

Here's where to start on obstacle performance, but you could research the basics of take-off performance and compliance with the AFM.

https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/...r/AC120-91.pdf

GF

Mink

This is also good performance gouge:

https://www.theairlinepilots.com/for...erformance.pdf

Mink

And here's some info on rest and duty limits:

https://flightsafety.org/wp-content/...014_final1.pdf

TiredSoul

This concerns me. Why?
Not willing to send you to formal training?

Mink

For your first jet type rating (and all subsequent, for that matter) you need to go to an established training program, with classrooms, sims and experienced IPs.

Liberty Pilot

I dont think its that they are not willing, more so the training department staff are very experienced IP's and have had alot of success in the past training this way.

galaxy flyer

Nice links, Mink

I also agree with formal school house for ratings. The courseware is likely to be completely up to date, the schools know the type's history and puts a lot seeming oddities into context, the simulator cannot be duplicated in the plane.

That said, if you did a local company SIC qualification course and then got some experience before going to a formal initial for the PIC type, that is acceptable. From management's perspective, they get a "free" trial period with a new pilot and measure commitment to the company. For you, it's a chance to go to the sim knowing the basics of the plane taking some of the pressure off.

Yes, I've been both a line troop and a chief pilot, so see both sides.

GF

CWGrizwald

All the above advice is right and proper, you have to know the airplane and the rules. However, that is just part of the job, what you really need to understand is that the majority of you work will be dealing with the non-flying side of things, and your #1 job it service to the person who bought an expensive airplane for his/her convienience. You can plan the heck out of a flight, work the fuel, W&B, fight your way through storms, hold a wing on with one hand while landing with the other, and if the car isn't there at the bottom of the steps, the owner will look at you like you are a brithering idiot. Also, try to never use the word "No" to the owner. Instead explain the problem and offer options, but don't be bullied into doing something stupid. Sounds easy right? Welcome to corporate, there are a lot of great people and opportunities in our world.

galaxy flyer

It's all about the food and the landings!

GF

TiredSoul

Ok I'm not understanding something.
SIC straining required under the FAR's for part 91 is woefully inadequate in my opinion. Basic systems, couple of landings and that's it.
Let me rephrase; are they ( eventually) willing to send you to training for a PIC type ?