Listings? Directory?
05-23-2009, 09:46 PM
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Listings? Directory?
I hope I have not overlooked some obvious source for this info, but I am seeking a sort of comprehensive directory or listing of Part 135 operators.
When I am qualified, I would like to throw my hat in the ring of potential employers. I have no preference in location, so I thought that a list of contacts everywhere would help in my search. I add to my list as I run across various links & info, but I am positive there are plenty that I don't see or even think of.
Any ideas?
When I am qualified, I would like to throw my hat in the ring of potential employers. I have no preference in location, so I thought that a list of contacts everywhere would help in my search. I add to my list as I run across various links & info, but I am positive there are plenty that I don't see or even think of.
Any ideas?
05-24-2009, 03:28 AM
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The "World Aviation Directory" use to be a good guide but I think many 135 outfits do not register.
I would call the FSDO's in the areas you are interested in and ask to speak to a Part 135 inspector as they know of all the 135 ops in their area.
You would think there would be an FAA website of that info.
I got into 135 by working at a flight school that had a charter department of Barons, Cheiftians, Lears 23/24/25 and a Hawker 125-700. After 18 months in the flight school I went to the charter department. I got to fly all of the aircraft. Back then they called personal connections, nowadays it's called networking. The charter department had a stack of resumes 8 inches high. Because they saw my face almost every day and I found out later they asked co-workers and supervisors many probing questions about my work habits, attentiion to detail, personality. Also, have a presentable professinal appearence. If a chief pilot invites you out for dinner do not order an alcoholic beverage, unless they order one first and only have one drink. If they are hiring for say an SIC position don't talk about going into management, stay within the job area.
Hope that helps out.
I would call the FSDO's in the areas you are interested in and ask to speak to a Part 135 inspector as they know of all the 135 ops in their area.
You would think there would be an FAA website of that info.
I got into 135 by working at a flight school that had a charter department of Barons, Cheiftians, Lears 23/24/25 and a Hawker 125-700. After 18 months in the flight school I went to the charter department. I got to fly all of the aircraft. Back then they called personal connections, nowadays it's called networking. The charter department had a stack of resumes 8 inches high. Because they saw my face almost every day and I found out later they asked co-workers and supervisors many probing questions about my work habits, attentiion to detail, personality. Also, have a presentable professinal appearence. If a chief pilot invites you out for dinner do not order an alcoholic beverage, unless they order one first and only have one drink. If they are hiring for say an SIC position don't talk about going into management, stay within the job area.
Hope that helps out.
05-24-2009, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by AirbusA320
The "World Aviation Directory" use to be a good guide but I think many 135 outfits do not register.
I would call the FSDO's in the areas you are interested in and ask to speak to a Part 135 inspector as they know of all the 135 ops in their area.
You would think there would be an FAA website of that info.
I got into 135 by working at a flight school that had a charter department of Barons, Cheiftians, Lears 23/24/25 and a Hawker 125-700. After 18 months in the flight school I went to the charter department. I got to fly all of the aircraft. Back then they called personal connections, nowadays it's called networking. The charter department had a stack of resumes 8 inches high. Because they saw my face almost every day and I found out later they asked co-workers and supervisors many probing questions about my work habits, attentiion to detail, personality. Also, have a presentable professional appearence. If a chief pilot invites you out for dinner do not order an alcoholic beverage, unless they order one first and only have one drink. If they are hiring for say an SIC position don't talk about going into management, stay within the job area.
Hope that helps out.
I would call the FSDO's in the areas you are interested in and ask to speak to a Part 135 inspector as they know of all the 135 ops in their area.
You would think there would be an FAA website of that info.
I got into 135 by working at a flight school that had a charter department of Barons, Cheiftians, Lears 23/24/25 and a Hawker 125-700. After 18 months in the flight school I went to the charter department. I got to fly all of the aircraft. Back then they called personal connections, nowadays it's called networking. The charter department had a stack of resumes 8 inches high. Because they saw my face almost every day and I found out later they asked co-workers and supervisors many probing questions about my work habits, attentiion to detail, personality. Also, have a presentable professional appearence. If a chief pilot invites you out for dinner do not order an alcoholic beverage, unless they order one first and only have one drink. If they are hiring for say an SIC position don't talk about going into management, stay within the job area.
Hope that helps out.
With my current employer, I do "loiter" and get some time at the training center in the fixed and motion sims. It's not time I can actually log right now but it's still some good stuff to try (just last week I found myself literally having to remind myself to breathe when getting to practice an approach in a -700 sim. I was beyond nervous and it was just the FTD). Sometimes I stand outside the classrooms and listen before the instructor starts giving me the *** look.
There is one freight dog operator here that I have gone out with for the day, but I don't want to ask them too much. I'll check out others.
Thanks so much for the tips, Airbus!
05-24-2009, 06:44 PM
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The FAA website has a searchable directory of all 121 and 135 air carriers. You can also use the ARG/US website to do a search of carriers: http://www.aviationresearch.com/CHEQ.../op_search.asp
05-24-2009, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyerJosh
The FAA website has a searchable directory of all 121 and 135 air carriers. You can also use the ARG/US website to do a search of carriers: http://www.aviationresearch.com/CHEQ.../op_search.asp
Thanks, Josh.
05-25-2009, 07:39 AM
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05-29-2009, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by fr8dog
05-30-2009, 12:48 PM
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My best advice would be to get on with a freight company when you meet their requirements. This will allow you to use the same FBO's that charter and 91 operators use. The rest is just to network and let yourself be known.
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