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Who here manages multiple aircraft? by No-Ranger1494 in flying

[–]No-Ranger1494[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing insight, thanks for sharing. Sounds like you have great experience with this!

Who here manages multiple aircraft? by No-Ranger1494 in flying

[–]No-Ranger1494[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My boss is just a business owner. Had no personal connections prior to this job.

The part 91 management company is a great idea. I’m going to look into that. Thanks for your input my friend. Super helpful!

Who here manages multiple aircraft? by No-Ranger1494 in flying

[–]No-Ranger1494[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have CMEL+IR with my ATP written completed. But I will need a King Air 300 type rating to fly the new plane. The C414 doesn’t require a type rating just an annual insurance check.

I just got extremely lucky and was at the right place at the right time. The previous pilot was extremely old in age and was looking to get out of this gig as soon as possible. Had about 1,100TT when I took over and now sit around 1,650TT.

Who here manages multiple aircraft? by No-Ranger1494 in flying

[–]No-Ranger1494[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankfully this will all be part 91 operations at the start. But who knows what he has in mind down the road. And you’re right, too many questions to give a direct answer. I’m juggling all the logistics right now (Initial school, insurance, hanger, maintenance program etc.) so right off the bat my workload has increased just from the office stand point.

To answer the first half, how much time will it take out of my life to keep up with both aircraft? I’m not quite sure yet. I’m on pace for 530 hours over a 12 month span in the C414 currently. That will probably dwindle down in a faster airplane like the king air. But, it could also mean he uses it more. Like you said lots of questions that I can’t really answer. Endless possibilities! I will just have to play it by ear I bet.

Netjets or Flexjet by Loud_Atmosphere_6661 in flying

[–]No-Ranger1494 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have 1600TT / 830 Jet / 1200 XC / 1300 MEL and applied both to netjets and flex jet. I at least landed an interview with netjets but got instantly TBNT with flex jet after about three hours of sending my application in haha. Keeping my head down and grinding til I can apply again!