Corporate Pilot Life...IS IT FOR YOU? 

Welcome aboard crew! New to the channel, let me know. Have you considered a career as a corporate pilot? Or are you set on the airlines? Either way you can’t go wrong. Being a pilot is amazing!

I've seen a lot of friends get into corporate aviation and networking is definitely key. However, they all have a few things in common. - CFI and CFII certificates. They've proven themselves already. All of them instruct and are considered some of the best instructors in the area. They know their practical knowledge, they're safe and proficient airmen, and have excellent knowledge of the Fundamentals of Instruction; particularly Professionalism. - Professionalism. Everyone of them is clean, mannered, and well educated. They embody what it means to be a professional pilot and take care of their clients. - Going above and beyond. When their students struggle they're the first to offer a hour of ground for a cup of coffee. When an airworthiness item is found they find a solution, before forwarding the problem to the owner. In short, they make their boss's, their client's, and everyone's life easier. They put the work in and make themselves the companies "Problem Solver". Obviously it all takes time. You have to find and open those doors, but when you impress and help enough people they'll happily find you more doors. Edit: a word

Thankyou for taking the time to produce the video. I'm just starting my journey to become a pilot. Just started at my flight school. I'm looking forward to following you and getting as much information from you. Once again, the video is much appreciated.

Having done corporate and airline, both have their pros and cons. In the end, it’s all about quality of life and what’s best for you and your family. Timing plays a large part of it. “When I was coming up”, the pilot market was so cyclical. Nowadays, you can choose where you want to go. I currently fly on a corporate shuttle program. We operate like an airline. In my opinion, these are the better corporate gigs. We have short duty days. We go when we’re scheduled. We don’t sit like your traditional corporate gig. I’m not flying glamorous equipment, but at the end of the day, the paycheck is generous and I’m home every night. Don’t commute to any flying position if you can avoid it. Commuting takes YEARS off your life. So much time and money is wasted while commuting. Airlines tend to provide longer term stability/security. Unicorn corporate gigs can close shop overnight. Literally. That’s my only concern.

Love the videos as always. Nicely done with some great advice. Thanks

Hi Cory, found your channel today and really appreciate your videos, insight, and advice. I just started school after exiting the military, using GI Bill to pay for everything, so it’s very early on but after a couple years and building hours as instructor I will be looking to move on most likely. I think corporate could be nice and has its own set of challenges and perks. I’m open to anything and will keep eyes and ears open. I think ultimate goal after enough experience is a cargo pilot for one of the big companies but who knows, lots of avenues and keeping an open mind. Have a good trip.

Just subscribed, I’ve watched a few of your videos this past week and I like the way you make your videos, keep it up, much better than the other aviation channels in my opinion

New subscriber, finally realized my calling. My father has been a corporate Pilot for as long as I remember and i loved having the chances to sit in the other seat growing up. Sadly, i lost my interest in flying after high school as i was into cars for a long time. Decided to take the career as an auto tech for 6 years. After the back killing labor in a busy dealership life, ive decided my dads life is the one I should have shot for. But, now that i have some time and money, its time to shoot for the moon. Love the videos, it really takes me back. Thanks for the motivation! Here goes another 6+ years of commitment 😅

Thanks for the Video and great advice. Studying now for check-ride for my PPL and then starting my instrument next .

Love your page man! thanks a lot this is a huge help for people like me lol. I am a private pilot and I just started my IFR training! I am most likely going to go corporate because my dad has a lot of connections in that field and because I don’t have a bachelors degree lol

Thank you for your time in making the video for us in you tube land. I enjoy your video's. Don't take so much time in between making the video's. We miss you. God bless you and your family. 😎🇺🇸🛫👍

Great advice..network, network, network. Thanks for another great VLOG.

IFR checkride next week, thanks for posting the video :) I’ll be watching the next ones too :)

Great video! Currently in training still, looking forward to seeing what is available in the near future when I finish time building

Was flying out as you were coming in, keep up the awesome content man!

I really love your style as a corporate pilot so keep going !

I'm sensing a theme... doors... opening... closing... Fun video to watch! Really liked your message and strategy.

Thanks for the input Cory live here in Dallas hope to start flight school at 38 in the fall

your videos are very helpful! I'm on my IFR and planning on flying corporate in the future. But I also want to do bush flying so whichever happens first (I'm keeping myself open to the options) especially with the changing economy. Even COVID19 right now causing a lag in hiring for some of my already CPL/CFI rated friends. And I throw bags now as my job for an airline, and I love it. So I don't mind having to "dirty my hands throwing bags" as a Corporate pilot* :D great video!

Love all your videos man

Hey man, love the videos. I am new to the channel, and I am currently going to through my instrument cert. I am looking to fly corporate, been my dream to fly a challenger 300. Looking forward to more videos. Doing a great job.

New follower. Thanks for sharing. I’m a little later in life looking to get back into the cockpit, maybe do some 135 cargo initially and get my time up. Starting my instrument//commercial as soon as I get back into the states. 🤙

great video. Thanks corey

Like the A/C MX Tech handbook sitting there at the start of the video. I will be done with my A&P in 2021!

Really nice video! Good information. I have been flying for almost 1k hours on a small airline in south of Chile. Really good experience flying C208 and PA31T but as you said, im 23 years old almost 24 and i guess applying for a Big airline should be my way to go now.

Yes, it is for me! New, I wish I had started training 5 years ago LOL

Great video, I've been looking for something like this on youtube for quite a while, and you hit some points I've been failing to pinpoint down. Thx! Go aggies lol

I have considered Corporate in the future, but I only have Private and Night Rating at the moment. Looking to do IR next :) Thank you for the great video as always

Thanks for the video! My son is looking at becoming a pilot and we are doing lots of research. Thanks

Just found your channel. Currently weighing options for flying jobs after I retire from the military. Looking forward to checking out your previous videos and waiting for the new ones.

Thanks for the video inspirational!

Hey man thanks for your videos I'm a new subscriber and working on my cfi now, thanks again for your videos

Thx for posting . What it comes down to regardless of experience is WHO DO YOU KNOW !!!!! You can have 3000 TT and dont get a job , or you have 400 TT and know the right people . Sometimes it seems harder to get a corporate job than airline . Im getting back to aviation after several years , 1000TT , 350 ME , CPL/IR/ME , sent out a few applications , and heard nothing even thought I had more than what they asked for , even willing to relocate

I do land development in Logan. Go AGGIES... just starting my pilot training here. Thanks for the info. I look forward to more of your vlogs.

Woww!! Good info.. Times are hard at the beginning for sure!! Networking is the key !!! Being between 250 & 1500 hrs and trying to find a job north of USA has been tough... will keep trying though!!

Love your vids

I started flying Cessna 150’s and 172’s when I was 13 years old. Soloed when I was 16 before going to take my drivers test. Knew my whole life I was going to be a pilot. I felt that, that was my reason why I was put on this earth. Well I was 18 applying to colleges was offered a spot at UND for aviation, I just needed my second class medical. Went to get it and the flight Dr said hope you never plan to fly professionally because it isn’t happening. Well crap here I am 18 and my dream just shot out of the sky. Gave flying altogether went and got a job on the ramp fueling planes did that for 10 years but then 9/11 happened the airline industry got shaken up and I started a family. Fast forward to now. I’m 43 with three kids a wife and mortgage. I’m a desk jockey in the IT department of a credit union. My question is has anything changed vision wise for requirements? My right eye cannot be corrected there is no surgery or anything they can do to fix my issue. My left eye because of the issue is extra super strong and picks up the slack of my right eye. Also being 43 and I have not flown a plane since 1993 am I to old? Not like I can start flying tomorrow but I’d like to again as the kids get older. Or am I best to sit behind my desk and keep flying my flight simulator on my phone? Fly safe and and keep the blue side up.

You my guy just received a new subscriber

Thanks for the insight! Currently in the USAF and hoping to jump ship into the flying world. I have no idea what I want to do yet but flying a desk is not one of them! LOL

Great vlogs! Appreciate all the info and insight into the corporate side of flying. I’m in flight training now and wondering if you could make a video about what your schedule has been like the past few month(s)? I know corporate pilots are pretty much always on call. Like where to and if it was overnight or a day trip. In flight training now!🛫 thanks man!

Thanks for putting this info out. I fly USAF CAP as a volunteer and have been a film director for years. But i have the ambition to be a Corporate Pilot also. So this info is helpful.

Hello! Private pilot, new to the channel here. It looks like you're based out of KLGU which is awesome. Im currently working on my instrument rating at USU. I am at the point where I need to start thinking about and making a plan for what Im going to do after graduation. Sometimes I feel like I know where I want to go and sometimes I feel like I will go anywhere that will hire me to fly. I haven't thrown corporate pilot life out of the mix as it can offer a fun lifestyle to the right person. I understand that the pilot shortage also extends into your industry as there are lots or corporate pilots who are wanting to trade the on call life for something a little more predictable. My two biggest questions are, how does the pay and benefits compare to an airline job, and how did you go about getting training to fly biz jets initially. Thanks and keep up the VLOGS!

Enjoy your content. Noticed the U State shirt, are you an Aggie? Once an Aggie always an Aggie! I have my Private Ticket and now working on my Instrument as the goal is corporate. Will for sure keep watching, please keep up the great work. Safe Flying

I’m new. Just found your channel. I saw your Utah State shirt! I’m from Utah!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Corporate is ALL I want to do! Not going to chase flight instructing once I get CPL. Going to get MECIR and try to get onto charter first since it seems to me will fit the experience corporate flying may favour down the line.

Hi, I'm brand new to your channel and this was a great video! Exactly what I was looking for. I just passed my IFR certification and now I'm working on Commercial. After that I'll probably work on getting the CFI and maybe a CFII. Stay safe during Covid19 ....

Seems like what I do now, but on the maintenance side. Fly to a location, put the jet to bed, go to a hotel, alert, prep the jet for flight, fly, rinse and repeat.

Hey Cory, I'm new to the channel. I am currently a police officer in Kentucky (have been for ten years) and working on my private pilot's license right now. Our retirement is terrible so I'm looking for a fallback career for after and flying has always been something I've loved and wanted to learn more about. I'm definitely interested in the corporate route, I think it would suit me best (I'm used to a hectic schedule). Great video, I enjoyed it!

Thanks Corey.

*I'm currently in IFR training (well, not flying only ground studying because #coronavirus #COVID19) but I'd love to get into corporate flying! Never been into airlines at all, always wanted to do bush flying and then later once I have the hours to get into corporate(: great video as always!

New guy here! smashed the subscribe button and followed your directions haha. Going to begin training and getting my certs. Right now, avg joe just standing on the street that's always wanted to be a fighter pilot since i was little. I'm old now by comparison to you but have seen some friends recently get into the cockpit of regional airlines after just 4 years of training and tell me "bro! it's never too late!" so i'm going to start. You're probably curious so, 41. Starting at 41. Can't wait to see what type of career i end up in. AG? Corporate? I keep hearing corporate when those in the know, find out my age so, maybe that'll be the case!

I’m new to the channel. Currently in the AF as a Aircraft mechanic. Hoping to get out soon and start pilot training.

Noticed to that you flew out of Logan Utah, it's a beautiful area

Nice video!

Good Work Captain 👍🎩

Saw the plane in BTR the other day! wish I would have known it was you

I’m a corporate pilot as well. Great schedule, we fly a slowtation Mustang and a CJ1. I’m home most nights but the pay is absolutely terrible. They are moving me to chief pilot but if I don’t get a respectable pay increase I’ll probably be looking in other avenues like NetJets.

Yes sir I have. I'm almost at 280tt and have not been fortunate enough to find a job yet. When I see 1500hrs requirement for even aerial survey jobs I get discouraged😔. I'm still trying to fly as much as I can but i cannot believe i only did 12 hrs all of last year. Overall I'm willing to work hard to get somewhere, whether it be corporate or not. Right now I'm stuck between starting a new job to get more flight time, keep applying and getting no response, or someone saying contact them when I reach 500hrs. If you know someone that can use my service please let me know. Thanks and awesome video man👍.

Hey Cory love your videos. I appreciate the consistency lately. I just started flight training, working on my ppl and because of your vids I am extremely interested in corporate aviation after I climb the mountain and get my cpl. The on the job side of it just seems more appealing to me than the regionals. How would you recommend building time if I didn’t want to be a CFI and wanted to get a corporate gig? & could you go from corporate to a Major airline? Thanks for the info & keep up the great content 🤙🏽

Awesome content

Yes!! It’s for me!!

Thanks Cory. New subscriber. Appreciate the insight. Concise. Bobby

Affirm it's Sir, I am corporate pilot from Germany and I'm piloting the cj2+ 😁👍

Hiya! Just transitioning into aviation at 32 after an established career in public safety. Although COVID is making aviation a hard place to be right now, I hope that over the next few years things will recover mostly. It'll likely take me that long to get to commercial anyway as I'm paying as I go. I only wanted to do 3 things in my career: 1. Serve my county and deploy; check. 2. Be a police officer and serve my community; check. Now it's time to do #3! Fly airplanes for a living! Thanks for your knowledge and your willingness to pass it on!

Love how you can fly anywhere

Loved this video i'm new!

Great vid. I like how you mentioned bizjetjobs to locate opportunities. I was wondering how you negotiate obtaining type ratings. I knew some guys that paid out of pocket but it is really about who you know. It seems really challenging to find an opening since my pilots will stay in long term unlike airline pilots where there is a lot of turn over you have to wait for that blue moon opportunity. Is there certain place you recommend hanging out at to network to find these individuals? From my experience I just see these guys show up for a few minutes and takeoff. Is it the crews you speak to or the owners themselves. Who would you say to network with?

FAA guys are so lucky right now, there’s no shortage here in Europe, the market is saturated and it’s really hard to find a job on anything, especially corporate

I'm new to your channel and am in love with aviation, I currently live in Las Vegas and work in a major casino with a flight department. I have seriously considered that but not sure about what you were mentioning about the schedule, I have 4 kiddos and wouldn't mind some travel but can't be gone for long periods all the time, is this the norm or are all corporate pilots on call for the most part. Thanks reading and taking the time out of your busy day to answer m questions, also sorry if i've asked a question you've previously answered.

I just started training for my PPL in a Diamond DA-40. My goal is to get my commercial license, I am flexible afterwards on Corp or airlines I’m just stoked to finally be living my dream and flying. What advice do you have for a new up and coming pilot?

Honestly, at this point I'm open to anything...almost....from Corporate / Charter to Forestry (Cal Fire) to the airlines....but then I'm at my PPL level of training so I have a bit more to go.

he is so funney 😂😂👋

I started training about 7 years ago but stopped at about 32 hours because I lost my job and didn't have the money anymore. Now I'm finally in a place financially to possibly start flying again. Last time I self studied for ground school but never tested. I was thinking that this time I'd like to do an online course. Would you recommend any? I've heard King and Sportys are good.

I was born too soon 69 years ago. At that time pilots were a dime a dozen. And since I needed glasses no chance, I cried for days as a child after I some how got to speak to someone at the flying tigers freight haulers. My dream was crushed. But I pursued my dreams anyway. Started at 18 got my private ticket, instrument, commercial, multi, seaplane and aircraft owner I got my dream job flying myself, family and friends. No pay but who cares. Live your dream.

Hey I am new to the channel and I love your content. I am currently a student pilot, and am looking for advice on preparing for my check ride.

Hey! I am really going to try to become a corporate pilot but I am 15. I will wait until I’m old enough but thank you for educating me about how the life is! Thank you

He do be spitting facts tho😳😳

Love your videos! Love it more that you're an Aggie and not a Cougar....lol. I have decided to pursue my pilot license at a very late age (50). I am struggling with the decision to go commercial until I am 65, or go straight to corporate piloting. Any suggestions?

Cory, I’m surprised you don’t use one of those body cam strap/mounts...

I’m new too the channel. I’m thinking about becoming a pilot I’m 30 years yeah I know I’m starting late. I take my demo flight on Tuesday 1-28-2020 its a birthday gift to myself. It’s for me too see if I really want too go down this road and attempt too become a pilot. But this has been my dream since I was a kid. And I’m not getting any younger and you only live once so why not go for it. My question for you is am I starting too late? Is possible I can do this job at my age and still be successful? Or should I not try at all too become a commercial pilot/ corporate pilot and instead just get my private pilots license? And information you give will be truly appreciate it. But anyway I love the channel and keep the videos coming 😁

Yes better sound...TY

Thank you for your videos. What could you tell me about age limit when it comes down to hiring a 500 hr total time comercial pilot by those jet companies? I appreciate it

I am really considering it, but there are two things that are stopping me... it's expensive and secondly, I am 31 y/o. Do you suggest any way to go about schooling, and will my age play a factor?

I want to fly corporate , but what get you tru the door and get hired is WHO DO YOU KNOW , without that , you dont get a job . I have seen guys with 3000 hrs struggle and guys with 400 get a sweet gig because they knew the right ppl . Im getting back into aviation after several years , have 1000 TT 350 ME , CPL/IR/ME . Sent out a few apps , not a word or response !

Hey man new here, would love to be a charter pilot. Gotta get into a ground school first though

Great video! Hey , Do you if there is a chance to get hire if you are from another country? I am from Costa Rica and I really like the corporate aviation but the market in here it’s kind of close . I am CP with instruments and multi engine ratings. Best Regards and keep the vlogs!

Just 2 quick questions. Where should I look if I want to fly the 737 BBJ? What companies operate then.

great video cory. I want to become a corporate pilot but is it true that you need a lot of hours and connections?

I know someone that flies for Mokulele and they’ll be able to get me in. I’ll build time and eventually transition to the regionals.

hey just passing through, checking out your channel. i want to go to atp but problem is i have a family and still have bill. what do you think i should do?

Thanks

Can you go straight into a Gulfstream 700 job from piston engine/turbine flying or do you need to work your way up through smaller citation jets before jumping into the bigger Gulfstreams?

I started 4 years ago, but still 1000h+ in Europe

I want to fly for General Aviation, but my country does not have the scope in GA. I wish I could fly in USA.

Great content. It's my intention to be a Corporate Pilot.

I think I missed something, you started in Encore & TBM, then went to JetSelect Challenger and left for whom?

Great videos. I’m currently trying to start a career in aviation. It’s been my dream for years. Are the benefits similar to Delta Airlines? Are you reimbursed for hotels?

Hey Cory! I appreciate your content. I am 32 years old and have just started ground school with Nashville Flight Training. I currently work in IT and have a great income, but am bored. Flying is something that has always interested me. At 32, am I too old to consider a career in aviation? My plan is to get my private pilots certificate and continue on to IFR and commercial ratings.

Your lanyard and shirt says Utah State. Did you go there to get your pilot training? Would you suggest Utah State over other places?

What are your thoughts on somebody doing this as a retirement career? Could a person, say at 55, retire from their non pilot job, and do this?