You Want to Fly Jets - what Jet Type Rating Should You Get First?

A blog reader asked us recently, "I just passed ATP written, looking to get typed in something. I am 4500TT, CFII, 400 multi, 400 turbine singles (Meridian/TBM) past flying corporate airplane dealer. Which Type provides best opportunity for a right-seat position? Too old to fly for Part 121, so a 135 or corporate operator. Would a CJ Type be good? Thanks, and again, nice blogs!"

Well, we thought it would be helpful to share Rich's response with all of our readers and followers.

Agree or disagree with Rich's suggestions? Comment below!

[CDallas]

Excellent advice about the Gulfstream type. unbelievable the cost of aviation. Just got back from the G550 course, what a rip off. The quality of the education provided was at best sub standard for the $90, 000 3 week course. Instructors Regurgitating the manuals the AFM and AOMs that I had already studied before arrival, training aids that were glitchy or broken. A 6 month welding course would have been more productive and rewarding than what Flight Safety calls training at a fraction of the cost.

[gaetanobasile]

Nice Video! I'm a young pilot in Southern California and got my (61.55) 525 type with "SIC privileges only." It's been a perfect intro into jet flying, CRM and contracting. Even though the CJ is a Single pilot plane it has created a lot of opportunity and tons of great experience! I highly recommend the 525!

[jurassicboyplayz]

How do you find the specific information on where the aircraft are? I'm interested in flying Gulfstreams for a living and I've found the estimated rating cost is around $30, 000, but I cant find information on where to be located.

[theharous]

What about the embraer 135-145
And the legacy version 600 and 650
Is it good?

[battshytkrazy]

PRAGMATISM 1st. ...MOST folx train Robinson 22 🚁 even tho its VERY unforgiving ...be practical

[EduardoAbreu-Counsell]

Please don’t advocate paying for a type rating. The owner/company should pay for the rating. Paying for one’s own rating undermines the entire industry and sets precedents.