New to the site moving to Dallas soon

DoxieLovin07 · 01-01-2008, 07:57 PM

Hi all!
I'm new to the website and just wanted to see what was going on. I have been with my boyfriend fo 5 years who now flys corporate. I know most everyone is airline, but anyone have any experience with corporate pilots? I currently live in West Palm Beach Florida and he lives in Dallas Texas. I will be moving to Dallas in Feb.
Just wanted to say hi and get to know everyone!
~Brandi

ccbegay · 01-02-2008, 01:16 AM

Hey there and welcome! We live in Charlottle and BF flies with American Eagle...before that we did the corporate thing for awhile...he was flying for a previous student of his that did real estate here in the Carolinas...he's doing the airline thing for hours and experience, but would really like to stick with corporate...
Again, welcome, you will love it here!

Cassie

Eastbayk · 01-02-2008, 07:54 AM

Hi Brandi, welcome to the group.

Kim

spotty4 · 01-02-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ccbegay

Hey there and welcome! We live in Charlottle and BF flies with American Eagle...before that we did the corporate thing for awhile...he was flying for a previous student of his that did real estate here in the Carolinas...he's doing the airline thing for hours and experience, but would really like to stick with corporate...Cassie

My fiance is in the same boat. He landed a right seat corporate job in a King Air 200 w/ pretty low time (right out of CFI). He really liked that gig, as he'd always wanted to be corporate rather than airline. But the company sold the plane and he quickly realized he did not have enough time for any other company's insurance. So he bit the bullet and applied to a regional. If he likes it he'll stick it out. If not, he'll accrue enough time to be insurable and begin looking again in the corporate world.

Welcome Brandi!

DoxieLovin07 · 01-02-2008, 02:40 PM

I'm in the position where I have been around from day 1. He always wanted to go airline, but when he moved to Dallas to learn King Air at Flight Safety, he started to get curious in the corporate world. The problem is the owner of the jet has moved the plane 3 times to 3 different companies. Of course both the captain and my boyfriend move companies with the owner with usually some type of perk with the new company. He's got 2300+ hours now and would like to stay corporate. It seems ok except the whole thing about they have 5 solid days off a month, but if a trip comes up, they usually are called off of their "days off" to fly. I guess it comes with the job. Its never going to stop is it? I just am going to have to accept it and roll with it. But it seems to be enjoyable! Thanks for welcomes! Look forward to talking with everyone!
~Brandi

Amanda · 01-02-2008, 05:31 PM

Hi Brandi!
I've been with my guy since the beginning too. Thankfully he never did corporate- I would hate if he was constantly on-call! I like knowing when he will and will not be home so I can planahead a bit.
This is a great place for support!

christykay · 01-03-2008, 08:28 AM

Hello Brandi and Welcome!

the_woman_99 · 01-03-2008, 12:50 PM

Welcome! This is a great place as everyone else has mentioned.
My SO took a job a couple of months ago flying private jets. So far he loves it and I will be relocating as well to be with him in a couple of months.
I can't wait!

Elizabeth · 01-04-2008, 08:58 AM

Hi Brandi! My husband is an 8th year CA with NetJets... while they are technically fractional they have strong similarities to corporate. He used to fly cargo in his early days to build hours and then moved into NetJets from there. We LOVE NetJets and plan to NEVER leave. The company is fabulous, the clients are phenomenal, the pay is outstanding, and the pilots are treated very well (esp now that their new contract has been passed). We have friends who fly private corporate for Crown and also seem rather happy!! We highly recommend the corporate and fractional world of aviation as our experiences have been wonderful!!! Good luck on your move to Dallas!!! Happy New Year!!!

Chi829 · 01-04-2008, 01:10 PM

Hi Brandi- I have a very close friend who's hubby flies corporate out of Anaheim CA. THeir family life is miserable simply because he has ZERO time off. Here's the upside,, he makes a boat load of $$$. 100K plus but with zero time to enjoy it. They have three children and she is actually a pilot too. Just starting with Great Lakes. FOr families... that's gotta be pretty rough. In the airlines, at least there is somewhat of a "schedule" but it's kinds like taking the good with the bad. I hope it works out for you both.

BTW,,, welcome!

01-01-2008, 07:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
DoxieLovin07 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas/West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 5 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New to the site moving to Dallas soon Hi all! I'm new to the website and just wanted to see what was going on. I have been with my boyfriend fo 5 years who now flys corporate. I know most everyone is airline, but anyone have any experience with corporate pilots? I currently live in West Palm Beach Florida and he lives in Dallas Texas. I will be moving to Dallas in Feb. Just wanted to say hi and get to know everyone! ~Brandi

01-02-2008, 01:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
ccbegay Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 1,660 Recipes: Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: New to the site moving to Dallas soon Hey there and welcome! We live in Charlottle and BF flies with American Eagle...before that we did the corporate thing for awhile...he was flying for a previous student of his that did real estate here in the Carolinas...he's doing the airline thing for hours and experience, but would really like to stick with corporate... Again, welcome, you will love it here! Cassie __________________ <-------Halloween fun for LadyBug Kenzie... ~Great Love and Great Achievements involves Great Risks~ CASSIE

01-02-2008, 07:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Eastbayk Jetgirls Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 404 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New to the site moving to Dallas soon Hi Brandi, welcome to the group. Kim __________________ -Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again What's it like to be me? http://ohthelifeofapilotswife.blogspot.com/

01-02-2008, 02:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
DoxieLovin07 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas/West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 5 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New to the site moving to Dallas soon I'm in the position where I have been around from day 1. He always wanted to go airline, but when he moved to Dallas to learn King Air at Flight Safety, he started to get curious in the corporate world. The problem is the owner of the jet has moved the plane 3 times to 3 different companies. Of course both the captain and my boyfriend move companies with the owner with usually some type of perk with the new company. He's got 2300+ hours now and would like to stay corporate. It seems ok except the whole thing about they have 5 solid days off a month, but if a trip comes up, they usually are called off of their "days off" to fly. I guess it comes with the job. Its never going to stop is it? I just am going to have to accept it and roll with it. But it seems to be enjoyable! Thanks for welcomes! Look forward to talking with everyone! ~Brandi

01-02-2008, 05:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Amanda Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PHL suburbs Posts: 2,154 Recipes: Thanks: 12 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: New to the site moving to Dallas soon Hi Brandi! I've been with my guy since the beginning too. Thankfully he never did corporate- I would hate if he was constantly on-call! I like knowing when he will and will not be home so I can planahead a bit. This is a great place for support! __________________ Amanda Loving wife of Nick, an Int'l FO for Continental flying the 757/767 based in EWR!

01-03-2008, 08:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
christykay Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S. Carolina y'all Posts: 805 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: New to the site moving to Dallas soon Hello Brandi and Welcome!

01-03-2008, 12:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
the_woman_99 Jetgirls Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA Posts: 397 Recipes: Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: New to the site moving to Dallas soon Welcome! This is a great place as everyone else has mentioned. My SO took a job a couple of months ago flying private jets. So far he loves it and I will be relocating as well to be with him in a couple of months. I can't wait! __________________ Danielle http://danielleandmarshall.blogspot.com/

01-04-2008, 08:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
Elizabeth Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Celina, Ohio USA Posts: 15 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New to the site moving to Dallas soon Hi Brandi! My husband is an 8th year CA with NetJets... while they are technically fractional they have strong similarities to corporate. He used to fly cargo in his early days to build hours and then moved into NetJets from there. We LOVE NetJets and plan to NEVER leave. The company is fabulous, the clients are phenomenal, the pay is outstanding, and the pilots are treated very well (esp now that their new contract has been passed). We have friends who fly private corporate for Crown and also seem rather happy!! We highly recommend the corporate and fractional world of aviation as our experiences have been wonderful!!! Good luck on your move to Dallas!!! Happy New Year!!! __________________ ~ Elizabeth

01-04-2008, 01:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chi829 Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,402 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: New to the site moving to Dallas soon Hi Brandi- I have a very close friend who's hubby flies corporate out of Anaheim CA. THeir family life is miserable simply because he has ZERO time off. Here's the upside,, he makes a boat load of $$$. 100K plus but with zero time to enjoy it. They have three children and she is actually a pilot too. Just starting with Great Lakes. FOr families... that's gotta be pretty rough. In the airlines, at least there is somewhat of a "schedule" but it's kinds like taking the good with the bad. I hope it works out for you both. BTW,,, welcome! __________________ Jo Happily Mrs. Adams and Mommy to Liam www.joandbillsblog.blogspot.com

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