Global Express jobs - Texas
 

Hello -

Newbie just looking for Global Express operations or current pilots to talk to about QOL. Trying to decide if 121 work or Global Express job is a better deal for my situation.

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** Not looking for employment, just researching an opportunity to see if getting the type rating via USAF channels is worth the hassle.

Thanks.

I know a couple of guys who have done/or are doing what it seems that you are thinking about and it certainly seems like a good deal.
I was giving one of them a ration just the other day for complaining and I reminded him that the USAF had given him the opportunity to get three marketable type ratings during his time.
Will it be worth it? Who can guess - but you'd be marketable than I with that type rating for Global job! ;)

Definitely worth it to get the type. Even if you decide not to use it later, it's great resume fodder, even for 121 work. Some of the guys I deployed with in the BACN were able to VSP and roll straight into a left seat Global PIC job starting at $150k+/yr. Live anywhere. Two weeks on, two weeks off type of schedule. There are also several options in the Dallas area. I hear the Texas Instruments Global Express gig is a pretty sweet deal. (i.e. high pay and home a lot). There is also plenty of good contracting gigs in the Global. As for me, even though I have the type and absolutely loved flying the Global, I'm choosing the airlines. PM me if you have any specific questions about the jet or the deployment.

As far as immediate corporate value, it's definitely worthwhile....same with a Gulfstream type. I really doubt it means anything to any airline though.
Even if you want to go the Southwest route, the 737 type isn't necessary until you get hired. And then you can do it for relatively cheap and quickly...definitely vs Gulfstream/Global.
As for Global work vs 121, it's been talked about adnauseam around here.

I agree with Wollac...then again we flew the BACN together. If you are considering the "hassle" of getting the type, may I suggest you drop that option and take a 6-month ground pounder job at either Kandahar or Bagram, then you would really and quickly appreciate such an opportunity to deal with said "hassle"

Oh, and this is from a recently retired 0-5 who did 2 such ground pounder deployments before being fortunate enough to have that "hassle" of getting the Global type and flying the BACN mission. Just saying...;). And I'll gladly answer any questions as well, if you are interested in hearing blunt truth.

I'm planning on volunteering for that same deal. I am quite curious what life as a Global pilot in the corporate world is like though if anyone has any insight.

All depends on the gig. I am familiar with the option that you are presented with. 2 of my friends were given the same option over 3 years ago. I can also tell you one of the guys is flying for a super department out of MDW, the other couldn't find a job, and is now at AA via Atlas. Global jobs can range from 150 hours a year to over 600 with very little time @ home. Its a crap shoot, much like ANY job. Good luck and let us know what you decide.