Hawker contract flying Question
09-19-2008 | 06:56 PM
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Hawker contract flying Question
Hi all,
I just got typed in a Hawker, and will be flying the 800xp/900xp for a fractional company. Once I get some time in the airplane I would like to see iff I could get into doing some contract flying on some of my days off.
1) Will this be realistic since I will be fairly low-time in the Hawker. However, I do have a type rating in the aircraft.
2) Any suggestions on how to start? (i.e. whether to just visit the fbo's, send resume's, etc.) I live in the DFW area.
3) What is the going rate for a type-rated Hawker pilot? (I will fly in either seat that they want me in)
I have never done contract flying such as this, so I thought I would seek some advice from those of you with the experience. Thanks for the input in advance.
I just got typed in a Hawker, and will be flying the 800xp/900xp for a fractional company. Once I get some time in the airplane I would like to see iff I could get into doing some contract flying on some of my days off.
1) Will this be realistic since I will be fairly low-time in the Hawker. However, I do have a type rating in the aircraft.
2) Any suggestions on how to start? (i.e. whether to just visit the fbo's, send resume's, etc.) I live in the DFW area.
3) What is the going rate for a type-rated Hawker pilot? (I will fly in either seat that they want me in)
I have never done contract flying such as this, so I thought I would seek some advice from those of you with the experience. Thanks for the input in advance.
09-21-2008 | 08:44 AM
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Some fractionals have a no competition clause that will not allow you to fly the aircraft you operate for them for another company - not just other fractional companies. Might want to check that out first. It would suck to get a great job in the fractional world (I'm assuming NJ because of the equipment) and then get caught violating a contract... Aviation is a small world. Just a thought. I know nothing about the NJ exclusions in their contract. Just know what we have where I work.
09-26-2008 | 02:27 PM
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Definitely,
1) Yes I think that would be realistic.
2) If you hit the FBO's, you should eventually find out who operates the Hawkers. They are everywhere. The FBO's usually will not give you much info. But try and find out where the Corporate office is located and just drop a resume.
3) Not sure on the rate but don't sell yourself short. That will just **** everybody off ...
The real # 1) make sure your fractional allows this. I know some guys that do this but their company does not know. It's a little risky, all depends how you want to do it.
1) Yes I think that would be realistic.
2) If you hit the FBO's, you should eventually find out who operates the Hawkers. They are everywhere. The FBO's usually will not give you much info. But try and find out where the Corporate office is located and just drop a resume.
3) Not sure on the rate but don't sell yourself short. That will just **** everybody off ...
The real # 1) make sure your fractional allows this. I know some guys that do this but their company does not know. It's a little risky, all depends how you want to do it.
10-08-2008 | 03:57 PM
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I understand the hawker is one of the busier contract aircraft (Im not rated in one)
Here is an ad from our website for a contact in SoCal:
GOOD LUCK!
Looking for contract pilots to cover several trips in a Hawker 800XP based in Southern California. This position is initially a contract position, with full-time potential for the right candidate.
Requirements:
2500 hours TT
500 hours Jet
100 hours HS-125 family
Please email resume & availability to HawkerPilot@*****************
Here is an ad from our website for a contact in SoCal:
GOOD LUCK!
Looking for contract pilots to cover several trips in a Hawker 800XP based in Southern California. This position is initially a contract position, with full-time potential for the right candidate.
Requirements:
2500 hours TT
500 hours Jet
100 hours HS-125 family
Please email resume & availability to HawkerPilot@*****************
12-02-2008 | 08:08 PM
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It will depend on your schedule. Moonlighting pilots cause a lot of problems because they contract for a trip then call back and cancel because they have to fly on their regular job. Some contract trips may last for several days and that could knock you out of a lot of trips. Time won't make any difference to fly right seat but most insurance policies require at least 500 hours of jet time and sometimes that much in type.
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