Competitive Times for a Corporate Gig
06-08-2008, 10:32 AM
#11
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Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: Cessna 152 Captain
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Originally Posted by 7700
Avcrew, Planejobs, Climb to 350, JS Firm are filled with ENTRY level corp jobs which you barely qualify for. There is NO correlation between Corp and regional. If you are looking for Honeywell, Pepsi, Coke, Wachovia, Koch, Cargill, 3M, Penske ect. ect. ect.. than start with Voyage Air, LJ, Des Moine Aero ect. ect. ect... Get some more types and about 3000 more hours. I have cut my heating bills in half this year with resumes that say CL65 and EMB 135/145. There are tons of descent entry level jobs out there but you better be quick because the furlough train is almost up to full speed and if your not ahead of it than your under it! I have 8000+ hours with 5 type ratings, all Corp, most large international and I am 2 years into my Dream Corp job and it only took 8 progressively better jobs and 16 years. Good luck!
06-08-2008, 06:02 PM
#12
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Joined APC: Oct 2005
Position: Executive Transport Driver
Posts: 3,080
Originally Posted by Blkflyer
Another thing 99% of the Jobs in a Corp gig is base on Who You Know.. and personality
I would guess that about 90% of the people flying the best/most coveted corporate jobs have stepped there from other non-airline jobs.
06-09-2008, 10:30 AM
#13
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Joined APC: Oct 2005
Position: Any seat that pays
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bottom line is you have to know somebody in the flight department. it's all in who you know.
with all the furloughed high time guys out there and all the one that will flood the streets with rising fuel costs- you have to have an in- or be super lucky.
simple as that.
with all the furloughed high time guys out there and all the one that will flood the streets with rising fuel costs- you have to have an in- or be super lucky.
simple as that.
06-09-2008, 11:46 AM
#14
Furloughed Again?!
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Position: Boeing 737
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Originally Posted by FlyerJosh
I would guess that about 90% of the people flying the best/most coveted corporate jobs have stepped there from other non-airline jobs.
06-09-2008, 12:23 PM
#15
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Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan
<--- One of the 10% who went 121 to corporate. But...I admit I knew someone who helped me out.
06-24-2008, 08:48 AM
#16
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Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: 320 F.O.
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Time does not mean all that much in the corporate world. Personality and networking are everything. I know some great 10000+ pilots who are hard to get along with and can't find work. I know average 5000 pilots who are easy to get along with and fun to be on the road with who turn down jobs every week. It's all about networking and reputation in corporate. It also depends on where you live. Majority of corporate jobs are in a few markets. Southern California, New York, Chicago, Texas, Florida and the list dwindles from there if you live in L.A. or New York and you are typed current and qualified on mainstream equipment ie, Gulfstream 2,3,4 & 5, Challanger 600/604/300, Global Express, LR-Jet, Hawkers you will be turning down work.
Last edited by Climbto450; 06-24-2008 at 08:54 AM.
06-24-2008, 11:06 AM
#17
Furloughed Again?!
Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: Boeing 737
Posts: 4,796
Originally Posted by FlyerJosh
There are a lot more than 10% of guys that go from 121 to corporate. But VERY FEW of them make it straight from the airlines into the top tier corporate jobs (Think Fortune 50, heavy jet, $200,000 salary type jobs).
06-24-2008, 01:12 PM
#18
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Just remember if your job goes bye-bye where else can you be employed. At least if you go to L.A. or New York area there will always be a job next door if you are qualified and have some time in type. Also remember majority of the time just like in the 121 world big jet=big paycheck small jet=small paycheck. If you aren't flying a Global express, BBJ or G550 and gone 20 days a month don't expect to make 200,000 a year. If you fly a lear or small citation you make 50,000 to 70,000 a year but get to come home most nights.
06-24-2008, 01:22 PM
#20
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Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: 320 F.O.
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You need bigger suitcase to hold all the extra money you make. I heart my platinum membership at Marriot and diamond membership at hilton. Once you have flown a gulfstream nothing in the civilian world compares. Everyone has different goals in aviation. I like to travel and be on the road but some people like to come home every night it just depends on your preference.
Last edited by Climbto450; 06-24-2008 at 01:27 PM.
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