corporate guy considering 121
04-22-2011, 08:07 PM
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corporate guy considering 121
I've been a corporate guy flying Learjets for the past 7 years, the last three as captain. I've had enough of the 135 world and am considering the 121 world. Seeking a better QOL as 135 is the worst and good part 91 jobs are scarce.
3800 TT, 2700 ME turbine, 700 PIC turbine
Any thoughts on where to start cracking into the 121 world?
3800 TT, 2700 ME turbine, 700 PIC turbine
Any thoughts on where to start cracking into the 121 world?
04-22-2011, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by elssaw
I've been a corporate guy flying Learjets for the past 7 years, the last three as captain. I've had enough of the 135 world and am considering the 121 world. Seeking a better QOL as 135 is the worst and good part 91 jobs are scarce.
3800 TT, 2700 ME turbine, 700 PIC turbine
Any thoughts on where to start cracking into the 121 world?
3800 TT, 2700 ME turbine, 700 PIC turbine
Any thoughts on where to start cracking into the 121 world?
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04-25-2011, 03:39 PM
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Without 1000 turbine PIC your chances of a 121 job outside of the regionals is essentially nil. I'd do everything I could to get that 1000. While you're working toward it, apply to the "second/third tier" national airlines that fly larger equipment and see if you get any nibbles.
04-25-2011, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyerJosh
Without 1000 turbine PIC your chances of a 121 job outside of the regionals is essentially nil. I'd do everything I could to get that 1000. While you're working toward it, apply to the "second/third tier" national airlines that fly larger equipment and see if you get any nibbles.
04-26-2011, 07:15 AM
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1000 PIC jet will not get you any jobs in majors - connections and recommendations will.
There are plenty of CA in 121 regionals with 3K PIC jet waiting to get out, so the competition is high. I have over 12K with 6K PIC of mixed military and 121. The only interviews I got was through my friends recommendations. Waiting for the class in one of them. good luck.
There are plenty of CA in 121 regionals with 3K PIC jet waiting to get out, so the competition is high. I have over 12K with 6K PIC of mixed military and 121. The only interviews I got was through my friends recommendations. Waiting for the class in one of them. good luck.
04-27-2011, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyerJosh
Obviously the biggest issue is that you guys have corporate stink!
04-28-2011, 06:04 PM
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I just switched from the 135/91 side of things with about 4000 hours and a Citation type rating. It was suprising who called and who didn't. I never heard from Eagle or Skywest, but got a call within 8 hours of submiting my app with Pinnacle, and a few days from submission with Compass.
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