BEECH JET

BoilerPilot2007 · October 5th, 2003, 16:59

Thats right folks! I wanted to know if someone could shed some light on what Larry Gross et al are looking for in Beech Jet applicants.

I have my sights set on flying it in 4 years, and would know to know what I can do now to increase my chances. I've heard that having your MEI helps, as well as CFII.. but school-wise, is anything looked upon as being desirable?

Total time? M.E. time? Organizations? Leadership?

Thanks!

PurduePilot · October 5th, 2003, 18:25

I'll talk to my friend who is flying the Beechjet now. I believe Larry doesn't have much to do with it... I think it's either Petrin or Mitch's baby.

BoilerPilot2007 · October 5th, 2003, 18:29

At least now I know who to suck up to!

Anyone have any words on what looks good on the application?

Thanks!

PurduePilot · October 5th, 2003, 18:32

I don't know too much about the Beechjet program, but I'm really sure that Mitch is the one you can suck up to (if that's possible).

Like I said, I will get into touch with my friend and see if I can get you some answers!

Jason · October 6th, 2003, 14:35

The Beechjet(I hope they're not calling it a Hawker) program is of course very competitive. They will hold a 'callout' where everyone interested meets - you'll submit a coverletter about why you want to do it(very, very important), a resume, and those selected initially will do a sim ride in the 727. Total time and experience is not that important in that all of the applicants will be at basically the same experience level. Ratings such as the II and MEI would probably increase your chances. There is usually a 'hiring' comittee and I believe that all of the Beechjet captains take part. The biggest thing you can do is to 'distinguish' yourself in the class - make yourself active in the department, demonstrate leadership skills, all of that crap.

At least that was the drill when I left.

Jason

BoilerPilot2007 · October 6th, 2003, 17:32

Thanks Jason. I read something about it today, but it was also fairly vague as to what exactly is needed.

I would hazard a guess that grades, interest, experience, leadership, and dedication are all looked at.

Well, I've got three years to work on it! Thanks!

Evan

October 5th, 2003, 16:59	#1
BoilerPilot2007 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 444	BEECH JET Thats right folks! I wanted to know if someone could shed some light on what Larry Gross et al are looking for in Beech Jet applicants. I have my sights set on flying it in 4 years, and would know to know what I can do now to increase my chances. I've heard that having your MEI helps, as well as CFII.. but school-wise, is anything looked upon as being desirable? Total time? M.E. time? Organizations? Leadership? Thanks!

October 5th, 2003, 18:25	#2
PurduePilot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sherborn, Massachusetts USA Posts: 1,309	Re: BEECH JET I'll talk to my friend who is flying the Beechjet now. I believe Larry doesn't have much to do with it... I think it's either Petrin or Mitch's baby.

October 5th, 2003, 18:29	#3
BoilerPilot2007 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 444	Re: BEECH JET At least now I know who to suck up to! Anyone have any words on what looks good on the application? Thanks!

October 5th, 2003, 18:32	#4
PurduePilot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sherborn, Massachusetts USA Posts: 1,309	Re: BEECH JET I don't know too much about the Beechjet program, but I'm really sure that Mitch is the one you can suck up to (if that's possible). Like I said, I will get into touch with my friend and see if I can get you some answers!

October 6th, 2003, 14:35	#5
Jason Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 979	Re: BEECH JET The Beechjet(I hope they're not calling it a Hawker) program is of course very competitive. They will hold a 'callout' where everyone interested meets - you'll submit a coverletter about why you want to do it(very, very important), a resume, and those selected initially will do a sim ride in the 727. Total time and experience is not that important in that all of the applicants will be at basically the same experience level. Ratings such as the II and MEI would probably increase your chances. There is usually a 'hiring' comittee and I believe that all of the Beechjet captains take part. The biggest thing you can do is to 'distinguish' yourself in the class - make yourself active in the department, demonstrate leadership skills, all of that crap. At least that was the drill when I left. Jason

October 6th, 2003, 17:32	#6
BoilerPilot2007 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 444	Re: BEECH JET Thanks Jason. I read something about it today, but it was also fairly vague as to what exactly is needed. I would hazard a guess that grades, interest, experience, leadership, and dedication are all looked at. Well, I've got three years to work on it! Thanks! Evan

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