Don’t mind him; running down training is just another way for 121 guys to feel so superior. It’s a tender ego that wears the wheel hat. BTW, I’ve done USAF, 121, FSI, CAE, BATC training, so I’ve been to them all.

Don’t go anywhere that has day waits in FBOs. Get a car, explore for lunch, do something or take a nap,

GF

 

BUMP.

Quick question/advice. An old guy here (62) with lotso overall flying time but I have only been flying part-time recently. Military, CFI, etc. with a lonely 737 type never used. Looking to get back into the game full-time (without working too hard). I am not in it for the $. Rather QOL and "fun" flying.

Thoughts/ideas???

 

Buy a 172.

 

Look into Cape Air. You’ll start off as a First Officer, which is not a bad way to get acquainted with commercial flying.

 

I got extremely lucky when I got laid off post 9/11 and got a great corporate job and a GV/GIV rating.

Coming from the airline, it was a total mindset shift. Some things I was warned about and others I had to learn from my mistakes.

First off...it’s ALL about doing what you need to do to accomplish the job. The “job” is getting the customer/owner where they want to go and make it look effortless in the process. You have to be a self starter—have a plan for every preflight but don’t get too invested in it. You’ll know when the fueler, ice, catering, flight plan/permits/arrival info and even newspapers should be there. After a while, the hair will stand up on the back of your neck when something isn’t happening.

I really miss this type of flying and fully intend on returning once I retire. (Which could be next trip if the current insanity continues!😜

Keep your chin up, smile, let the bad days roll off your back and don’t get involved in any *****ing or hangar politics. We tend to “sport *****” in the airlines. That doesn’t fly in corporate. Keep a good attitude and don’t complain—if you have a problem, discuss it privately and professionally with the Chief Pilot. Sometimes the Chief IS the problem. Sometimes you just have to push through keeping a good attitude until the problem gets resolved.

But, the bottom line is keep a good attitude, stay motivated and try to enjoy every trip.

TC

 

Exclusive Jets out of Kinston NC.
FlyExclusive

 

If you have a solid flying background and recent experience the larger fractionals would probably be interested (Flexjet, Netjets). Lots of ex-airline and military guys hired at my fractional throughout the years. Of course, the preference is for folks with prior corporate/private experience but a positive attitude and flexibility will make it happen. Decent starting salaries and home basing. Have an understanding of what fractional flying is all about and how it operates though......

 

PM sent if you have any questions.

 

Flight safety tried to teach me that the FAA criteria for a stable approach began at the faf. This made for excruciatingly long approach times. They also had never heard of napd1/2. Training was good, of not excellent but very old fashioned. Pre aqp old fashioned. As in the oral asked about lav flush quantities. Every one was professional and helpful.
But not 121. Not even close.

 

take up golf and leave the jobs for those trying to feed their family