Cessna 172 to a Citation Mustang
05-09-2012, 10:13 AM
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Cessna 172 to a Citation Mustang
I am a new member, but long time lurker on APC and figured this would be the perfect place for some input on a situation I'm in. A company wants to hire me on as a first officer in a citation mustang, but they dont want to pay for a type rating for 6 months until they know I'm a "good fit". In addition to working radios and the G1000 in the citation (non-type rated) I would have most non-flying duties as a chief pilot would. Baically when I'm not flying I will be working a 9-5 at the hanger. This is all part 91 and the pilot that is in the left seat is the owner. What kind of salary would I expect for being non-type rated in the beginning?
My qualifications are 1400hrs in various single engine trainers and about 20hrs multi. I meet 135 requirements.
Any input would help. Thanks!
My qualifications are 1400hrs in various single engine trainers and about 20hrs multi. I meet 135 requirements.
Any input would help. Thanks!
05-09-2012, 11:40 AM
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I am a new member, but long time lurker on APC and figured this would be the perfect place for some input on a situation I'm in. A company wants to hire me on as a first officer in a citation mustang, but they dont want to pay for a type rating for 6 months until they know I'm a "good fit". In addition to working radios and the G1000 in the citation (non-type rated) I would have most non-flying duties as a chief pilot would. Baically when I'm not flying I will be working a 9-5 at the hanger. This is all part 91 and the pilot that is in the left seat is the owner. What kind of salary would I expect for being non-type rated in the beginning?
My qualifications are 1400hrs in various single engine trainers and about 20hrs multi. I meet 135 requirements.
Any input would help. Thanks!
My qualifications are 1400hrs in various single engine trainers and about 20hrs multi. I meet 135 requirements.
Any input would help. Thanks!
05-09-2012, 12:20 PM
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The way I understand it you are just a trainee, and not a required crew member so you are practically a luxury to them. Therefore I would look for any livable wage in that situation, ballpark $30k or whatever it takes to get by in your location. Then in a year when you are "fitting in" and have your SIC type rating, you should expect to see something along the lines of NBAA Mustang starting SIC salary. I do not have that handy but I'll take a guess it is $45k.
05-09-2012, 04:23 PM
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Well aware of this. Sitting for 6 months before getting a Type is not a problem for me.
05-09-2012, 05:46 PM
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He has around 10,000 ours total. type rated in citation ultra and xl, also is type rated in a challenger. He has been flying his entire life, but did not make his living being a professional pilot. The aircraft is fresh off the assembly line and he has about 50 hours in it so far. Small trips, mostly vacation spots.
05-10-2012, 08:05 AM
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If you can live off whatever salary he pays you to do intern work, DO IT! 6 months is not a long time to get transitioning into a jet with your limited multi experience. As long as when you are typed, and you are paid fairly for your time. I would personally get a contract drawn up to guarantee your pay before and after the type rating.
I would personally start reviewing systems/multi characteristics, especially if it has been a while since your multi checkride.
I would personally start reviewing systems/multi characteristics, especially if it has been a while since your multi checkride.
05-10-2012, 01:25 PM
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He has around 10,000 ours total. type rated in citation ultra and xl, also is type rated in a challenger. He has been flying his entire life, but did not make his living being a professional pilot. The aircraft is fresh off the assembly line and he has about 50 hours in it so far. Small trips, mostly vacation spots.
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