Recommend a type rating.
02-08-2009 | 10:44 AM
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Airliners.net and Wikipedia combine to say 740 -20 series, 738 Lear 35/36 and 246 Lear 31s were built. There were also 147 Lear 55s built, but I'm not sure if that's covered by LR-JET or LR-60 types.
It also says there were "over 690" Citation 500/501s, 733 Citation IIs, 337 Bravos, 262 Citation Vs, 340 Ultras, and an unknown number of Encores, but judging by serial numbers I'd say at least 200.
That would make 1851 aircraft using the LR-JET type (if you include LR-55), compared to 2562 (by a conservative count) using the CE-500 type.
As far as the CE-525 goes, nearly 700 CJ/CJ1/CJ1+, 450 CJ2/2+s, and 270 CJ3s have been built...and the CJ1+, CJ2+, and CJ3 are still in production with the CJ4 on its way next year.
It also says there were "over 690" Citation 500/501s, 733 Citation IIs, 337 Bravos, 262 Citation Vs, 340 Ultras, and an unknown number of Encores, but judging by serial numbers I'd say at least 200.
That would make 1851 aircraft using the LR-JET type (if you include LR-55), compared to 2562 (by a conservative count) using the CE-500 type.
As far as the CE-525 goes, nearly 700 CJ/CJ1/CJ1+, 450 CJ2/2+s, and 270 CJ3s have been built...and the CJ1+, CJ2+, and CJ3 are still in production with the CJ4 on its way next year.
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02-08-2009 | 01:23 PM
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Thanks, guys for the advice so far.
Yes, I know it's rare to get a Gulfstream job w/o experience, but I personally know of one person to get a right seat job with no experience. A lot of competition in the Gulfstream market. I was just thinking that having a Gulfstream type (even without any time) would give me an edge.
But realistically, maybe another Falcon or Lear type? Or even a Citation type added to the resume would be best?
Yes, I know it's rare to get a Gulfstream job w/o experience, but I personally know of one person to get a right seat job with no experience. A lot of competition in the Gulfstream market. I was just thinking that having a Gulfstream type (even without any time) would give me an edge.
But realistically, maybe another Falcon or Lear type? Or even a Citation type added to the resume would be best?
02-09-2009 | 04:54 AM
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I personally don't have a type, but from an employers perspective, do you think the Single-Pilot type would present you as a more capable pilot?(regardless of single or two pilot crew)
02-09-2009 | 05:40 AM
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http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ma...pe-rating.html
Best of luck!
02-09-2009 | 11:10 AM
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Have 3 types and no job
I have the CE500, C525S. and also a RA390S (premier 1A) type. I have 4200 Hours Jet PIC and 4000 Single pilot jet time. The single pilot jet time seems to have hurt me more than it helps me. I would welcome any and all leads.
02-09-2009 | 11:11 AM
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I think you would be wise to get a CE500 type it covers quite a few different models and variations of the 500 series Citation. Gulfstream would be great but as somebody else said, there are not to many opportunities out there for those crews. If you have some jet time already insurance most likely will not be an issue as well. Good Luck !
02-09-2009 | 01:09 PM
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I think you would be wise to get a CE500 type it covers quite a few different models and variations of the 500 series Citation. Gulfstream would be great but as somebody else said, there are not to many opportunities out there for those crews. If you have some jet time already insurance most likely will not be an issue as well. Good Luck !
So far, it looks like the general consensus is to go for a citation rating.
02-09-2009 | 06:51 PM
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Are you sure WIA will pay for it. We are being told you have to have a job offer before they will pay for the type. WIA does not want a bunch of money going out for types with no jobs being created by the outflow of money.
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