i remember watching this video a while back as a freshman in high school and automatically made the choice to go airlines. However now that im close to getting my PPL and im at a 141 school I found myself stuck on whether to go to the airlines or corporate. I honestly just want to fly and I dont care much about money. Since this is how i think about flying the corporate's variety is super attractive cause there is many different kinds of planes and also being able to connect with the wealthy goes beyond just flying
Good stuff. Only thing I would quibble with is that corporate can be even better than you are describing (you seem to be talking about Part 135). Plenty of Part 91 corporate jobs out there now where you aren't on call all the time, get lots of time off, and get paid a lot of money. But networking is key.
It's the same in the corporate world, though. Everything is going up. SICs in jet jobs are easily making $70-90K now starting, and if it's a Part 91 job, they work a heck of a lot less than an airline guy without any of the hassle of seniority.
Nice video, but you busted one of my pet peeves. Corporate IS commercial! This would be more accurately named "corporate vs. Airline" but that doesn't have the same ring, so I'll give you a break 😉
@@8nki1 By definition anytime the pilot is getting paid it should be considered commercial., so corporate is a form of commercial flying. This video uses the word commercial as synonymous with airline.
I just put my resume in for the company you currently work at. I’m extremely excited, everything you talk about is what I would want from a flying career. Been toying with idea of the airlines, but I want a company where I feel a sense of belonging!
Great video I worked 135 for 6 years decided to take a part 91 job I love it but I am considering going back to 135 possibly flex jet or airlines not sure what I want to do at this point.
Wow, lots of great information. You make it easy to understand the pros and cons of both choices. I'm glad you are happy with your choice. Sweet music an pics for the intro.
Nice video very interesting! In your opinion, which one has more often early morning (4-7am) take offs? And which one has more often takeoffs after 9pm?
With corporate, are the 7 days "on" actually 7 days GONE, like, GONE GONE, away from home for 7 days straight or is it ON CALL for 7 days and you have random smatterings of trips during that time? For example is it like you might be gone two days, then home overnight and half the next day, then get a call back out for two or three days, then back home a day, then a call for a short out and back to finish the week with? I'm doing my training now and really like everything else about corporate but I think being away 7 days straight every week would be too much time to expect the wife to have to fight the kids and dogs all by herself haha. Could you give me a little insight?
Corporate is a big span. He's talking about Part 135 charter operations. And yes, when you go on for 7 days, you are gone the entire time unless you live in like Dallas or another major metro area. Then you might make it home a few times on your days on just because so many flights end up back there. In Part 91, i.e. flying a jet for a private company, you don't work a schedule like that. It's more all over the place, but very often, you can end up at home most nights because business meetings are typically day trips.
Also, what are your thoughts on going to corporate for a while, and the prospects of, after spending years gaining a lot of experience at a corporate role, and going direct to a major airline? Or would it be necessary to go to a regional first? I feel like w the shortage, this may not be necessary.
You wouldn't necessarily have to go to a regional, but you would be starting at ground zero in terms of pay and schedule if you went to a major airline, regardless of experience.
No. There is no set requirement. Everything instead revolves around insurance minimums. Many 135 operators start at 1200 hours. Part 91, you could need as little as 1000, but they may want some turbine time in there.
i remember watching this video a while back as a freshman in high school and automatically made the choice to go airlines. However now that im close to getting my PPL and im at a 141 school I found myself stuck on whether to go to the airlines or corporate. I honestly just want to fly and I dont care much about money. Since this is how i think about flying the corporate's variety is super attractive cause there is many different kinds of planes and also being able to connect with the wealthy goes beyond just flying
Good stuff. Only thing I would quibble with is that corporate can be even better than you are describing (you seem to be talking about Part 135). Plenty of Part 91 corporate jobs out there now where you aren't on call all the time, get lots of time off, and get paid a lot of money. But networking is key.
I would like to see a video on your tips for networking on the corporate side
Extremely useful information man. Straight to the point and precise.
Update for the airlines' side of things. The regionals, specifically SkyWest, have changed their pay. First year first officers now make $92 an hour!
It's the same in the corporate world, though. Everything is going up. SICs in jet jobs are easily making $70-90K now starting, and if it's a Part 91 job, they work a heck of a lot less than an airline guy without any of the hassle of seniority.
Nice video, but you busted one of my pet peeves. Corporate IS commercial! This would be more accurately named "corporate vs. Airline" but that doesn't have the same ring, so I'll give you a break 😉
What’s the difference between commercial and corporate?
@@8nki1 By definition anytime the pilot is getting paid it should be considered commercial., so corporate is a form of commercial flying. This video uses the word commercial as synonymous with airline.
All hail the algorithm gods! Let's get this channel growing! Lol
I just put my resume in for the company you currently work at. I’m extremely excited, everything you talk about is what I would want from a flying career. Been toying with idea of the airlines, but I want a company where I feel a sense of belonging!
Im 46, kids are almost 18. Sounds like Corporate might be the way to go. Could still have a 20 year career.
Would love to see a day in the life of yours!
Im considering corporate with low time pilot great video
Super informative, love your content!
Thank you so much!
Dig the content man! Just finishing CFI school in hopes to land an instructing job soon
Nice summary, thank you.
I love your videos, keep ‘em coming.
Great video I worked 135 for 6 years decided to take a part 91 job I love it but I am considering going back to 135 possibly flex jet or airlines not sure what I want to do at this point.
Great stuff
Have a training session on filing paperwork and weight and balance
Wow, lots of great information. You make it easy to understand the pros and cons of both choices. I'm glad you are happy with your choice. Sweet music an pics for the intro.
How about contract work?
Nice video very interesting! In your opinion, which one has more often early morning (4-7am) take offs? And which one has more often takeoffs after 9pm?
Nice video, so what made you move to airlines? I really ‘d like to know. Safe flights!
With corporate, are the 7 days "on" actually 7 days GONE, like, GONE GONE, away from home for 7 days straight or is it ON CALL for 7 days and you have random smatterings of trips during that time? For example is it like you might be gone two days, then home overnight and half the next day, then get a call back out for two or three days, then back home a day, then a call for a short out and back to finish the week with? I'm doing my training now and really like everything else about corporate but I think being away 7 days straight every week would be too much time to expect the wife to have to fight the kids and dogs all by herself haha. Could you give me a little insight?
Corporate is a big span. He's talking about Part 135 charter operations. And yes, when you go on for 7 days, you are gone the entire time unless you live in like Dallas or another major metro area. Then you might make it home a few times on your days on just because so many flights end up back there.
In Part 91, i.e. flying a jet for a private company, you don't work a schedule like that. It's more all over the place, but very often, you can end up at home most nights because business meetings are typically day trips.
I’m 16 and I want to fly in the future when do u think the best time to go to flight school? I was thinking college.
You should go to a school with an Air Force JROTC since all JROTCs in the U.S. have flight school programs
Also, what are your thoughts on going to corporate for a while, and the prospects of, after spending years gaining a lot of experience at a corporate role, and going direct to a major airline? Or would it be necessary to go to a regional first? I feel like w the shortage, this may not be necessary.
You wouldn't necessarily have to go to a regional, but you would be starting at ground zero in terms of pay and schedule if you went to a major airline, regardless of experience.
Does your corporate company allow you to have a beard like that when flying? I know the airlines don’t allow it.
Thanks for the video!
Isn't corporate a form of commercial flying? Just like Airline flying is a form of commercial flying?
Indeed. But, I think to a lot of people, commercial is just an easy thing to refer to airlines
Are corporates commuter policies different from the airlines? Do you need 1500 hours to get hired at corporate?
Did you ever find out
No. There is no set requirement. Everything instead revolves around insurance minimums. Many 135 operators start at 1200 hours. Part 91, you could need as little as 1000, but they may want some turbine time in there.
In order to get an air transport license you need 1500 hours. Or a restricted is 1200 with a bachelor’s program
Have you lost weight?? Looking good Michael!