Being perceived as “overqualified” for a pilot job can be as much of a barrier to employment as being “under qualified,” and many pilots are told high numbers in both flight time and age can work against them in the corporate pilot job search process. It’s counterintuitive, but sometimes true: your impressive resume can be an impediment to even getting…
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Starting a new flying position as a full time or contract pilot for a new client, company, or at a charter company can be exciting. It can be refreshing to meet new people, learn new skills, and become part of a new team. But it can be confusing as well. You may not know where you fit in, or have a “lay-of-the-land”…
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We had the chance to chat with newly type-rated Gulfstream GVII pilot and BizJetJobs.com Member Bryan Loran. This brand new type rating covers both the G-500 aircraft and the G-600 aircraft, the latter of which at the time of this writing Bryan informed us was so new it had not been delivered to any customer yet. Loran is one of the…
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In corporate aviation, a good Chief Pilot is a strong team leader in a technically-oriented world. A great Chief Pilot sets a clear direction and is aligned with the entire aviation leadership team: Director of Aviation, Director of Maintenance, the Scheduling/Dispatch Manager and Business Manager. In today’s workplace, more than half (53%) of workers describe themselves as “not engaged,” according…
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Happy New Year! This is the time of year many of us in aviation celebrate the career goals we’ve met and set plans and goals for our careers for the year to come. Everyone, from Chief Pilots managing a team to those looking for contract work can benefit from this exercise. Instead of focusing on what you want to DO…
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At BizJetJobs, we are often asked about typical pilot salaries in the U.S. The ongoing pilot shortage is one reason why employers around the world want to know how to attract the best talent. U.S. salary budgets are projected to rise by an average of 3.2% in 2019, up slightly from 3.1% for 2018, according to WorldatWork’s 2018–2019 Salary Budget Survey.…
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For some corporate pilots, working for a small flight department is the way to go. Big corporate flight departments offer some big perks, for sure—flying in-demand aircraft, generous benefits, bigger salaries, fancy offices and even sometimes the ability to be typed in new planes. But when it comes to professional growth, bigger doesn’t always mean better. Small businesses offer excellent career…
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At BizJetJobs.com, we speak with job-seeking pilots every day. The common theme we’ve noticed among those who get the job they want isn’t fancy type ratings, advanced degrees, or “the exact right” past experience. It’s their proactive, positive attitude that makes the difference, every time. BizJetJobs.com was founded over 15 years ago by Rick Koubsky, a corporate pilot based out…
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Finding a pilot job that pays a lot is great! But high paying jobs can cost you. Consider these key things when negotiating your pilot job offer. It’s the best and worst scenario. You’re staring at a high paying pilot job offer. It’s offering you the keys to your happiness, getting everything you’ve always wanted. But something isn’t sitting quite…
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At BizJetJobs.com, we get this question from job-seeking corporate pilots quite often: “How do I explain gaps on my resume?” Our answer: “Be honest. Be prepared. Stay positive.” Whether you took six months off to travel Europe, stopped working when a child was born, or needed to leave your job in corporate aviation to care for an ailing relative, there’s…
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