Over the summer it was about two weeks on the property and you could bid Global 6000 or Challenger 650. No guarantees it's going to stay that way forever.

If you meant upgrades, the last upgrade into Longitude was just under two years. Upgrades into large cabin are probably 10+ years.

 

If you go that route make sure you can pass and get through IOE. There is no retreat rights.

Buyer beware.

 

True, but if a pilot can't pass a Challenger type ride at FSI twice in a row maybe they should consider a different career. It's a Challenger, basically a baby CRJ. It's not a Space Shuttle ffs.

 

To the best of my memory, these are the 9/23 class assignments:

EMB-505S: 12
CE-560XL: 1
CE-680AS: 3
CL-350S:4
CE-700: 11

Everyone had prior turbine time. The company said this was the most experienced class they've had in awhile.

 

Whats FDP look like in the Longitude? As I understand it Phenoms, Lattys and 350's are pretty solid....just wondering how much flying you do in 700.

Thanks!

 

It is likely similar to the other newer airframes that you already mentioned. The company hasn't been putting out the averages this year, but those I know in it fly quite a bit and don't complain about a lack of flying like the XLS and Sovereign. If I was new and had a choice, I'd go for the Longitude since it will make money and also provide some longer legs and at least the possibility of Hawaii and Europe. It also has auto throttles.

 

Friend of mine is with netjets and recommend that I apply. I did so yesterday and received the email to schedule the phone/teams portion of the interview. Mil pilot with 2,380TT, nearly all fixed wing turbine.

I understand the Global can be a challenge for a First Officer with no part 135 experience. However, it's a dream jet for me...so, what are the trips like?

Fully planning on the Challenger 650 or Lattitude should they be biddable in indoc, provided I make the cut.

Apprecaite all of the info, fly safe,

v1

 

Mentally prepare for the Phenom, and if you get something else you will be pleasantly surprised.

 

Great advice!!

 

As a new hire, you may get to let the company know your preference for airframe, but they will assign you to whatever they need that day. That has been everything but the Globals lately. That said, as long as the company is able to continue the planned growth, you would likely have the opportunity to bid the Global in your first year. It probably pays the least of all the SIC positions at the lower end of longevity on the pay scales due to a lack of extra flight pay (FDP) compared to most other airplanes at the company. The quality of life at work is better than the other fleets since you will rarely feel overworked and your average overnight will be longer than the other fleets. The international flying is also totally random. Some tours may see multiple other countries and then you may not leave the country for many months. It is almost totally out of your control. You don't get to bid trips so you will go where they need you. It can be good if you don't want to work all that hard, but your pay will suffer from not working all that hard.