I already have a thread posted in the Career Builder/Career Questions section (http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ca...t-too-old.html), so I won't duplicate the questions I ask there, but do encourage some of you corporate iron haulers to go check it out and see what you think, and possibly offer up some of your thoughts.
My questions here will be a little more focused. I am specifically interested in flying for a corporate flight department or charter company that services corporate clients. While it would be awesome, I am being realistic and do not aspire to fly G650s or Globals. At this point, I'd be perfectly happy with King Airs or small jets.
My questions:
1.) I notice a LOT of people in the other thread that appear to hate their jobs. That's disappointing. Not sure if these are all regional pilots or what. I certainly do not want to hate my job (which is why I am exploring this option in the first place, because my current job does nothing for me). What's the general consensus over here? Do most of you find your job at least somewhat rewarding?
2.) As mentioned in the other thread, I just turned 40, and have less than 100 hours total time right now. I have a steep hill to climb, would it be worth it to land a corporate gig... or, more to the point, is it even possible? Do corporate flight departments consider applicants that don't have thousands upon thousands of hours?
3.) Lifestyle. What is the typical lifestyle for corporate pilots? I'm really flexible... I can handle weirdo hours and some missed holidays, as long as it isn't QUITE as bad as some regional pilots have it. I get the last minute flights, etc. Just looking for more details along these lines, with the understanding that everyone is going to have a slightly different story depending on the company.
I'm sure I'll have more questions later, but this is a good start. Thanks in advance for any guidance you toss my way.
(Edit: I should modify my comment about the G650 and other large bizjets to say something more along the lines that I DO aspire to fly those, very much so, however I understand that since I would be coming to the game a little late at the age of 40 with essentially no flight experience, that I may never be able to get enough hours to move into those types. Just trying to be realistic about what I could achieve should I make this move.)