Great opportunity or not?
07-11-2012, 12:31 PM
#21
Captain who?
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Joined APC: Jun 2012
Position: Backseat
Posts: 47
Things to consider:
1) I'm putting this one first because it's the most important. DO NOT turn down other opportunities that arise just because you want this one to work out. There are plenty of great flying jobs out there. Do not count on this one panning out. Keep your options open. Don't think that this is the "best" opportunity for you and that "nothing else comes close." These opinions will only hurt your progress.
2) While you may not be able to log the time, this sounds like a GREAT opportunity for some extra cash and experience. When I was instructing, I had the opportunity to fly several folks around the country in their private aircraft to score some cash and stories. It's good fun.
3) Don't let his pride and money kill you. It isn't easy to stand up to someone when you're in their private airplane paying you good money - especially someone powerful. Just remind yourself that's why they brought you along.
4) If you eventually want to fly corporate, this could be a good networking opportunity.
5) I like lists, get over it
Hope that helped!
1) I'm putting this one first because it's the most important. DO NOT turn down other opportunities that arise just because you want this one to work out. There are plenty of great flying jobs out there. Do not count on this one panning out. Keep your options open. Don't think that this is the "best" opportunity for you and that "nothing else comes close." These opinions will only hurt your progress.
2) While you may not be able to log the time, this sounds like a GREAT opportunity for some extra cash and experience. When I was instructing, I had the opportunity to fly several folks around the country in their private aircraft to score some cash and stories. It's good fun.
3) Don't let his pride and money kill you. It isn't easy to stand up to someone when you're in their private airplane paying you good money - especially someone powerful. Just remind yourself that's why they brought you along.
4) If you eventually want to fly corporate, this could be a good networking opportunity.
5) I like lists, get over it
Hope that helped!
08-22-2012, 06:22 PM
#22
New Hire
Joined APC: Apr 2011
Position: MD 80 Capt
Posts: 3
It is a good opportunity for you. To get a single pilot rating in a Citation, you need 500 hours in type. He probably has that. To log SIC, you need SIC training and rating. There is no reason you con't just wit in the CP seat and rund radios and checklists. He probably want to use use as a handy man. Cleaning the plane, restocking the bar, empty the john, etc. Call Flight Safety or Simuflite and see what you need to have for a SIC rating. Insurance rates are better for two pilot operations vs single pilot.
08-23-2012, 06:06 AM
#23
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2008
Position: PIC Challenger 605
Posts: 454
It is a good opportunity for you. To get a single pilot rating in a Citation, you need 500 hours in type. He probably has that. To log SIC, you need SIC training and rating. There is no reason you con't just wit in the CP seat and rund radios and checklists. He probably want to use use as a handy man. Cleaning the plane, restocking the bar, empty the john, etc. Call Flight Safety or Simuflite and see what you need to have for a SIC rating. Insurance rates are better for two pilot operations vs single pilot.
08-27-2012, 10:43 PM
#24
Captain who?
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Jun 2012
Position: Backseat
Posts: 47
It is a good opportunity for you. To get a single pilot rating in a Citation, you need 500 hours in type. He probably has that. To log SIC, you need SIC training and rating. There is no reason you con't just wit in the CP seat and rund radios and checklists. He probably want to use use as a handy man. Cleaning the plane, restocking the bar, empty the john, etc. Call Flight Safety or Simuflite and see what you need to have for a SIC rating. Insurance rates are better for two pilot operations vs single pilot.
08-28-2012, 04:24 AM
#25
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2009
Position: Square root of the variance and average of the variation
Posts: 1,602
Most companies have "co-captains" that get paid the same, so the traditional right seat/left seat perception is not valid. At least the better (i.e. well paid) companies do this.
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