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Old 05-04-2018, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Otters View Post
Excellent. You just described a part 121job.
Yes, but the pay, schedule,and retirement are all vastly better. If you’re treated like a cabbie, at least get paid for it.

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Old 05-05-2018, 09:55 AM
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Yes, but the pay, schedule,and retirement are all vastly better. If you’re treated like a cabbie, at least get paid for it.

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Respectfully, I disagree. Unlike the 121 world where it’s an open book, there are many jobs in the 91 world where the benefits aand pay are outstanding. The surveys done in the 91 world offer a glimpse, but I can speak first hand the jobs held and those benefits are closely guarded secrets.
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I agree on specific cases, but those are rare whereas 121 is open and probably career long, 121 will out-pace corporate. Then again, I tried to induce a friend to work for me (Global in NYC) and was mildly stunned when he told what he earned for what he did. No wonder he didn’t take recall at UAL. It’s possible, but an insider game. There are thousands of $200k+ 121 guys, probably fewer than 500 corporate guys making $200k+ and getting 15% additional into a 401 plan.

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Originally Posted by Otters View Post
Respectfully, I disagree. Unlike the 121 world where it’s an open book, there are many jobs in the 91 world where the benefits aand pay are outstanding. The surveys done in the 91 world offer a glimpse, but I can speak first hand the jobs held and those benefits are closely guarded secrets.
I can imagine. If I were really smart and really rich, I would pay a fairly ridiculous amount to attract and retain folks who would keep my family safe. But I'm an aviation insider, most rich people aren't. Most of them didn't get rich by paying top dollar for everything they bought.
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And there are a fair number of High Wealth individuals who pay very well and are great to work for—I know several. But, it’s a small group of pilots compared to the 60,000 at the Big 6.

To the OP, I’d bet you’d find MOST corporate work interesting for about 90 days, then head back to retirement.

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Originally Posted by SrfNFly227 View Post
There are lots of jobs out there right now and retired airline pilots are definitely getting picked up. I'm in Norfolk and about half of our local pilots (most hired in the last year or two) are recently retired legacy.

Your best bet up in DC will be Manassas (KHEF). There are a few operators there that have been posting jobs pretty consistently. Chantilly Air comes to mind.

Also, as others have said, flying is very little of the job on the 91/135 side. You have heavy experience that is probably mostly international. That's great, but it does not qualify you to be a Gulfstream or Global Captain. Especially since you've never flown on the business jet side. There is a lot of coordination required for International trips that you have never been a part of. Aim for a position as large cabin SIC or small/mid PIC.

Thanks SrfN,

I know I don't know everything (or much at all) about 91/135 and I think your advice about SIC/PIC options is spot on.
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Greetings all-knowing gurus,

I'm retiring from a legacy next March and have been considering a corporate job that would last about 5 years or so.

I'm curious is Bizjetjobs.com is a good source, or would you look elsewhere.

Also, to be honest, I have no bizjet experience, which is why I'm looking for help from the experienced pros here. I do have type ratings in B737, 757, 767 and 777, as well as A320.

Any advice or recommendations on where to search or prep, are greatly appreciated.

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Out of curiosity, is this a financial decision or out of boredom or something else?

Years back, I had one Windbag tell me he wanted to fly corporate after he retired from his major so he could "give back" to aviation.
Load of Bul$hit. If he wanted to give back he would retire and leave an open spot for an up-and-comer.
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Old 05-07-2018, 01:58 PM
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Load of Bul$hit. If he wanted to give back he would retire and leave an open spot for an up-and-comer.
Or get a CFI, find a flight school and teach youngsters to fly. Or be a Sim Instructor and keep the current guys flying.
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Or get a CFI, find a flight school and teach youngsters to fly. Or be a Sim Instructor and keep the current guys flying.
Good idea!
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Old 05-08-2018, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Vital Signs View Post
Out of curiosity, is this a financial decision or out of boredom or something else?

Years back, I had one Windbag tell me he wanted to fly corporate after he retired from his major so he could "give back" to aviation.
Load of Bul$hit. If he wanted to give back he would retire and leave an open spot for an up-and-comer.
Nothing so altruistic, I'm afraid.

Part financial, part desire to keep flying in a new and challenging area that I've not experienced in my 40+ years of flying.
My children are grown and I've been widowed for 5 years, so I'll have the freedom to relocate and travel.

I do feel there will be a spot for an up-and-comer at my current employer when I retire (along with about 600 others in 2019).

I'm a little over 300 days from retiring, so just trying to explore the feasibility of various post retirement options. That's why I value the opinions of those on this web board.

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