Time in Type Requirements?
02-12-2014 | 08:14 AM
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Time in Type Requirements?
As perplexing the question is as what is behind the end of the universe, how is an otherwise extremely qualified pilot supposed to get xxx amount of hours in a particular type if one cannot even get the job on the type in question to gain the necessary hours? Everyone, including the one's who write these requirements, had 0 hours in type at one point. If everyone must have xxx hours in type (even for a lowly FO), then I assume corporate aviation is essentially the same rotating group of incestual pilots barring entry to otherwise experienced pilots. Discuss.
02-12-2014 | 09:36 AM
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Networking.
In my experience, if a company feels you're the right person for the job - they'll find a way to get you into the right seat regardless of time in type. Once you get a solid foundation of corporate experience and become well known/respected, going directly to the left seat won't be impossible either.
In my experience, if a company feels you're the right person for the job - they'll find a way to get you into the right seat regardless of time in type. Once you get a solid foundation of corporate experience and become well known/respected, going directly to the left seat won't be impossible either.
02-12-2014 | 10:06 AM
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Networking.
In my experience, if a company feels you're the right person for the job - they'll find a way to get you into the right seat regardless of time in type. Once you get a solid foundation of corporate experience and become well known/respected, going directly to the left seat won't be impossible either.
In my experience, if a company feels you're the right person for the job - they'll find a way to get you into the right seat regardless of time in type. Once you get a solid foundation of corporate experience and become well known/respected, going directly to the left seat won't be impossible either.
02-12-2014 | 11:58 AM
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Networking.
In my experience, if a company feels you're the right person for the job - they'll find a way to get you into the right seat regardless of time in type. Once you get a solid foundation of corporate experience and become well known/respected, going directly to the left seat won't be impossible either.
In my experience, if a company feels you're the right person for the job - they'll find a way to get you into the right seat regardless of time in type. Once you get a solid foundation of corporate experience and become well known/respected, going directly to the left seat won't be impossible either.
02-12-2014 | 12:48 PM
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^^This. Most director level aviation types that operate heavy machinery could care less whether you flew a Citation II or GV. They are looking at personality and likeablility. If your already ****ed about being away from your family over 2 weeks in a GV, imagine how much harder it is being stuck with a PITA on the road that sits in his hotel all day and b*tches about everything. A positive outlook and your networking ability will carry you far in this profession. Best of luck-
I agree with what he said. It's all about meeting the right person, making a good impression and having that person take a chance on you. At least that is how it's been for me. I'd love to fly jets one day... I haven't met the person that's given me that chance yet - until then I'm happy and feel very fortunate to fly my T-prop
02-12-2014 | 02:29 PM
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For the desirable jobs, the job postings exist mainly to satisfy HR and the lawyers. When a seat becomes available, the department head typically already has a handful of names (s)he'd love to have in the position. You want to be on that list. And to do that, the networking was done long before the job became available.
If you get yourself in that position (assuming you meet some baseline of experience otherwise) the time in type becomes irrelevant.
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