Part 135 ops with bases <90 min from PHL
05-25-2023, 12:44 AM
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Part 135 ops with bases <90 min from PHL
Since I've hit the 1500 hour mark with all the other required checkmarks (but no ATP), I've got my apps into several regionals but am wondering if I might also submit to Part 135 carriers with bases within 90 min of PHL since I live in that region. The list and names of 135 operators seems to change a lot with some either closing down or being gobbled up by others so just looking for any advice on some "decent" ones that meet that location/distance requirement.
05-25-2023, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Njflyguy
Since I've hit the 1500 hour mark with all the other required checkmarks (but no ATP), I've got my apps into several regionals but am wondering if I might also submit to Part 135 carriers with bases within 90 min of PHL since I live in that region. The list and names of 135 operators seems to change a lot with some either closing down or being gobbled up by others so just looking for any advice on some "decent" ones that meet that location/distance requirement.
05-26-2023, 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Njflyguy
Since I've hit the 1500 hour mark with all the other required checkmarks (but no ATP), I've got my apps into several regionals but am wondering if I might also submit to Part 135 carriers with bases within 90 min of PHL since I live in that region. The list and names of 135 operators seems to change a lot with some either closing down or being gobbled up by others so just looking for any advice on some "decent" ones that meet that location/distance requirement.
05-26-2023, 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Njflyguy
looking for any advice on some "decent" ones that meet that location/distance requirement.
An advanced version of this tactic can be executed by a pretty young woman. That can be you, your cousin, your GF, whatever. Young woman takes cookies and seeks out male airport staff. Does same chatting up. "My cousin/boyfriend/self would be really excited to work here...."
05-26-2023, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Brickfire
Make up some business cards. Buy/bake some cookies/etc. Look on flight aware for GA fields near you. Make a list of the 10 busiest/most convenient. Drive to the FBO's, chat up the desk staff/line staff. See who they like. Leave business cards.
An advanced version of this tactic can be executed by a pretty young woman. That can be you, your cousin, your GF, whatever. Young woman takes cookies and seeks out male airport staff. Does same chatting up. "My cousin/boyfriend/self would be really excited to work here...."
An advanced version of this tactic can be executed by a pretty young woman. That can be you, your cousin, your GF, whatever. Young woman takes cookies and seeks out male airport staff. Does same chatting up. "My cousin/boyfriend/self would be really excited to work here...."
05-28-2023, 05:49 AM
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Flexjet, NetJets, Flyexclusive, Fly Advanced, Wheels Up, Dumont Jets, list goes on. Use Google
buddy of mine got his first jet gig after a COVID regional layoff this way. Model GF chatted up a pilot working at her bar. Got her BF a job which led to another which led to a major 121 cargo carrier.
Originally Posted by Brickfire
An advanced version of this tactic can be executed by a pretty young woman. That can be you, your cousin, your GF, whatever. Young woman takes cookies and seeks out male airport staff. Does same chatting up. "My cousin/boyfriend/self would be really excited to work here...."
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05-28-2023, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by meitnerium
Flexjet, NetJets, Flyexclusive, Fly Advanced, Wheels Up, Dumont Jets, list goes on. Use Google
05-28-2023, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Njflyguy
Since I've hit the 1500 hour mark with all the other required checkmarks (but no ATP), I've got my apps into several regionals but am wondering if I might also submit to Part 135 carriers with bases within 90 min of PHL since I live in that region. The list and names of 135 operators seems to change a lot with some either closing down or being gobbled up by others so just looking for any advice on some "decent" ones that meet that location/distance requirement.
Most quality Part 135 operators these days offer true home basing and predictable, set schedules. There really isn't a reason not to expand your net out further than just 90 minutes of PHL. There are also the very established Part 91 K operators Netjets and Flexjets, that also offer true home basing and set schedules. There is no need to move or get a crashpad in today's Part 135 or 91K world.
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