friendlyskies

Thanks for that info - I guess that will be the main question to ask, whether or not the PIC will have the single-pilot rating. If that's the case, I can't imagine right-seat "seatwarmer" time would be very valuable to anyone, or is it?

GauleyPilot

Timebuilding---No. While SIC time builds total time, the only time that really matters is PIC time.

Experience building---Yes.(not for the airlines)

It would be a way to get your foot in the door. Perhaps it would lead to a position in the future. Corp. flying positions are all about networking. It would give operators a face to put with your resume (Oh, that is the guy who used to fly with Hank in the Premier for Western Wiget Company, as opposed to ...who's this guy, never heard of him before). It may be an operator's way of shaking you down to see if you would be a good fit for the company. Maybe offer you right seat in the Premier and left seat in the Baron, and eventually left seat in the Premier.

It would give you a chance to learn the ropes, and give you some exposure to an all-glass world.

If it is clearly a dead-end, thankless job with no hope of future oppertunities, then it may be best to pass on it.

But if there is the possiblility for advancement, and the $$ is acceptable, then it could be a way to break into corporate aviation. However, don't expect it to be a quick ticket.

friendlyskies

Thanks again for some good advice, I will have to sit down and think everything through. You're right about "good things come to those who wait!"

JeffW85

I too may have an opportunity for the right seat in a Premier. Some good information here, thanks guys. Friendlyskies, would that corporation happen to be located in Central Florida?

GauleyPilot

Here is my advice if you decide to go for it.
It's not easy. It's not quick. Keep your non-aviation options open in the back of your mind in case things go south.

While you may not be able to log it, you can still learn. I have spent a buch of time in a right seat just watching, and it truly prepared me for the time when it was finally up to me to make the call.

Don't misunderstand----you have to build time. However, if this is a means to an end to build some quality time----it may be worth it.

Check it out, and ask questions. See if there is an oppertunity there. If so, show that you are a willing to work. Do the P.I.C., as in Papers, Ice and Coffee. Help clean the airplane. Ask "what can I do?" Be respectful, keep your ego in check, and try not to step on toes. Study the airplane, and ask questions.

Many people, even if they are single-pilot qualifed, will have you do radios and checklists, and give you things to do. That is a good thing for the reasons above.
If they truly only want a seatwarmer, where you do absolutely noting but sit there and do nothing but give the appearance of crew, that is not good.

Red Eye

My type rating was included in the purchase of a new jet, but at the time it was closer to $27,000 retail for the "s" type.

Red Eye

Also, for those interested we were able to get Raytheon to include an extra type rating in-lue of the mechanic training that is often offered with an aircraft purchase.

embplt32

My training was 19 days total with the weekend days included for the hotel and meals part.

mcanaday

Hello,

I will be going to Flight Safety as soon as they can get me in a class. The challenge has been scheduling for initial. They are full until March when I am in Falcon recurrency.

Does anyone have some FSI training manuals in PDF they would be willing to share?

Mike

zippinbye

Just ask Jack Roush:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_CSX4H2Dh0