Regional Captain to Corporate Captain
11-07-2017, 07:43 AM
#11
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2010
Position: Baja Vermont
Posts: 5,177
In one morning on a recent trip, I had my co-pilot’s bags stolen at the hotel lobby, a request to move up the departure time and a SAFA check (Italy). That kind of morning will not happen at a regional. Add in weather or a mechanical and it’s not a day at any airline.
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11-07-2017, 08:06 AM
#12
Pilot
Joined APC: Dec 2014
Position: Large cabin Bizjet
Posts: 448
But on the plus side, there is a bit less oversight on the corporate side. If you find a solution to a problem that is outside of the box, you don't have to worry about repercussions from on high if you take matters into your own hands, assuming it legal per the FAR's.
11-08-2017, 06:02 AM
#13
Line Holder
Joined APC: Sep 2011
Position: LearJet 31A, 70, PC12NG, PAY31, B200
Posts: 84
Regional Captain to Left seat corporate?
Go down to the local FBO and ask around about the local 135 outfit flying Barons, King Air's etc. Learn the non-flying aspects of the business. You might have to grind it out for a while slinging gear and "paying your dues" even in the corporate world. Most departments have Co-captains and insurance dictates specific amount of time in type for PIC designation.
If you are fortunate enough for a part 91 department to give you a look, be humble! Most 91 ops have been flying a long time, fly the planes the way they want them flown, not "how we did it at XYZ Airlines".
Stick & Rudder skills are just the tip of the iceberg.
In short, good sense of humor, humble attitude, and servant-leadership will take you a long way...
good luck...
Go down to the local FBO and ask around about the local 135 outfit flying Barons, King Air's etc. Learn the non-flying aspects of the business. You might have to grind it out for a while slinging gear and "paying your dues" even in the corporate world. Most departments have Co-captains and insurance dictates specific amount of time in type for PIC designation.
If you are fortunate enough for a part 91 department to give you a look, be humble! Most 91 ops have been flying a long time, fly the planes the way they want them flown, not "how we did it at XYZ Airlines".
Stick & Rudder skills are just the tip of the iceberg.
In short, good sense of humor, humble attitude, and servant-leadership will take you a long way...
good luck...
11-08-2017, 10:57 AM
#14
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2010
Posts: 105
It is definitely an eye opening change from printing paperwork and saying, "Gimmee moar gas." to "Go from A to B right now? How the Ph#& are we going to do that?"
Who is going to flight plan this? Who is going to load the bags? Do we have enough fuel? Is there an airport there? Is it open? Are there any NOTAMS? Can we get gas there? From who? Are they open? How do we pay for the gas? What do you mean, "That's what I get the big buxx for?"
Who is going to flight plan this? Who is going to load the bags? Do we have enough fuel? Is there an airport there? Is it open? Are there any NOTAMS? Can we get gas there? From who? Are they open? How do we pay for the gas? What do you mean, "That's what I get the big buxx for?"
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