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Beech 99 First Officer – Part 135 13200 SW 128 Street, Suite A1 Miami Florida 33186 – USA Phone: 305-278-0012 Fax: 305-378-8925 2013-2014 SkyTeam Alliance Email: [email protected] Web: www.eaglejet.com Training Provider Airline Training Provider 2013-2014 Training Alliance Partner BEECH 99 FIRST OFFICER – PART 135 The training to be qualified as a Part 135 Beech 99 First The training is conducted in Dallas, Texas and once qualified, pilots are moved to one Officer takes approximately 4 to 7 weeks which consists of: of several bases located in the West and Central part of the United States. The flights . 1 week of Turbine Transition Training online are scheduled cargo operations with most of the flights taking place during the . 1 to 2 weeks of ground school consisting in Part 135 night. Each pilot flies an average of 40 to 60 hours per month. The flight time spent Rules and Regulations, Aircraft Systems, Aircraft as a Flying Pilot is logged as Pilot in Command (PIC) and the flight time spent as a Operations, Crew Cockpit Management etc. Non-Flying Pilot is logged as Second In Command (SIC) since all the flights are taking . 3 to 4 weeks of flight & simulator training with a Captain place during commercial FAA Part 135 operations. Most of the flights are domestic / Check Airman of the airline including and depending with some bases flying to Canada and Mexico. This program is available to US on pilot proficiency, up to 4 hours of simulator and CPT, domestic pilots as well as foreign pilots. It is not mandatory by US Regulations for up to 5 hours of flight training and an FAA check ride. foreign pilots to register with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as the Beech 99 has a Maximum Gross Take-off Weight of less than 12,500 pounds. 100 Hour Program: $ 17,150 BEECH MODEL C99 COMMUTER SPECIFICATIONS: 250 Hour Program: $ 21,150 Type: commuter/ cargo transport. Powerplant: two Pratt and Whitney aircraft of Canada PT6A-36 turboprops, each flat-rated to 533 kW (715 shp). 500 Hour Program: $ 27,750 Performance: maximum speed 496 km/h (308 mph) at 2440 m (8,000 ft); cruising speed 462 km/h (287 750 Hour Program: $ 38,050 mph) at 2440 m (8,000 ft) at an AUW of 4536 kg (10,000 lb) service ceiling 8560 m (28,080 ft) range with 1000 Hour Program: $ 46,850 maximum fuel 1687 km (1,048 miles). 1250 Hour Program: $ 55,650 Weight: basic operating 2946 kg (6,494 lb); maximum take-off 5126 kg (11,300 lb). Dimensions: span 13.98 m(45ft 10 ½ in.); length 13.58 m(44ft 6 ¾ in); height 4.38 m(14ft 4 ½ in); wing area 25.98 m² * Prices are subject to change without prior notice. (279.7sq ft) BEECH 1900 FIRST OFFICER – PART 135 The training to be qualified as a Part 135 Beech 1900 First The training is conducted in Dallas, Texas and once qualified, pilots are moved to one Officer takes approximately 4 to 7 weeks which consists of: of several bases located in the West and Central part of the United States. The flights . 1 week of Turbine Transition Training on line are scheduled cargo operations with most of the flights taking place during the . 1 to 2 weeks of ground school consisting in Part 135 night. Each pilot flies approximately 40 to 60 hours per month. Most of the flights are Rules and Regulations, Aircraft Systems, Aircraft domestic with some bases flying to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Operations, Crew Cockpit Management etc. This program is available to US domestic pilots as well as foreign pilots. It is . 3 to 4 weeks of flight & simulator training with a Captain mandatory by US Regulations for foreign pilots to register with the Transportation / Check Airman of the airline including and depending Security Administration (TSA) via their website www.flightschoolcandidates.gov and on pilot proficiency, up to 4 hours of simulator and CPT, be able to pass all applicable background checks as the Beech 1900 has a Maximum up to 5 hours of flight training and an FAA check ride. Gross Take-off Weight of more than 12,500 pounds. 100 Hour Program: $ 18,150 BEECH MODEL 1900 SPECIFICATIONS: 250 Hour Program: $ 23,650 Type: twin turboprop commuter transport. Powerplant: two Pratt and Whitney Canada, 1,100 shp (820 kW); PT6A-65B turboprop driving 4 bladed 500 Hour Program: $ 30,050 props. 750 Hour Program: $ 40,350 Performance: maximum cruising speed 495 km/h (267 kt); range at eco. Cruise: 1,570 nm (2,907 km). 1000 Hour Program: $ 49,150 Maximum Take-off Weight: 7,530 kg (16,566 lb). 1250 Hour Program: $ 57,950 Dimensions: span 16.60 m (54 ft 6 in.); length 17.63 m (57 ft 10 in.); height 4.54 m (14 ft 11 in). 2 crew + 19 passengers. * Prices are subject to change without prior notice 13200 SW 128 Street, Suite A1 Miami Florida 33186 – USA Phone: 305-278-0012 Fax: 305-378-8925 2013-2014 SkyTeam Alliance Email: [email protected] Web: www.eaglejet.com Training Provider Airline Training Provider METROLINER III FIRST OFFICER – PART 135 The training to be qualified as a Part 135 Metroliner III First The training is conducted in Dallas, Texas for approximately 3 weeks and finished at Officer takes approximately 4 to 7 weeks which consists of: Flight Safety in Seattle, Washington. Pilot is responsible for their transportation from . 1 week of Turbine Transition Training Dallas to Seattle. Once qualified, pilots are moved to one of several bases located in the . 1 to 2 weeks of ground school consisting in Part 135 West and Central part of the United States. The flights on line are scheduled cargo Rules and Regulations, Aircraft Systems, Aircraft operations with most of the flights taking place during the night. Each pilot flies Operations, Crew Cockpit Management etc. approximately 40 to 60 hours per month. Most of the flights are domestic with some . 3 to 4 weeks of flight & simulator training with a bases flying to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. This program is available to US Captain / Check Airman of the airline including and domestic pilots as well as foreign pilots. It is mandatory by US Regulations for foreign depending on pilot proficiency, up to 6 hours of pilots to register with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) via their website simulator and CPT, up to 1 hour of flight training and www.flightschoolcandidates.gov and be able to pass all applicable background checks an FAA check ride. as the Beech 1900 has a Maximum Gross Take-off Weight of more than 12,500 pounds. 100 Hour Program: $ 18,150 FAIRCHILD SWEARINGEN METRO III SPECIFICATIONS: 250 Hour Program: $ 23,650 Type: 20 passenger turboprop airliner used during cargo operations. Powerplant: two 820-kW (1,100 shp) Garrett TPE331-11U-601G turboprops. 500 Hour Program: $ 30,050 Performance: maximum cruising speed 515 km/h (320 mph) at 4570 m (15,000 ft); service ceiling 8380m 750 Hour Program: $ 40,350 (27,500 ft) range with 19 passengers and fuel reserves 1611 km (1,001 miles). 1000 Hour Program: $ 49,150 Weight: empty operating 3963 kg (8,737 lb); maximum take-off 6577 kg (14,500 lb). 1250 Hour Program: $ 57,950 Dimensions: span 17.37m (57 ft 0 in.); length 18.09m (59 ft 1 ¼in.); height 5.08m (16 ft 8 in); wing area 28.71 m² (309 sq ft). * Prices are subject to change without prior notice REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN ANY OF THE TURBOPROP PROGRAMS FAA Commercial Pilot License with Instrument and Multiengine Ratings A Current Second Class Medical Required but First Class Medical Recommended FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Permit High Performance Endorsement English Proficient stated on your FAA License (per FAA Federal Air Regulation # 61.103 (c), all applicants must be able to read, speak, write & understand the English language) It is mandatory that all pilots must be able to fly at or above FAA Commercial Instrument & Multiengine practical flight test standards and will be required to demonstrate these proficiency levels prior to the first day of training. 2015 CLASS STARTING DATES January 5, 2015 February 2, 2015 March 2, 2015 April 6, 2015 May 4, 2015 June 1, 2015 July 6, 2015 August 3, 2015 September 7, 2015 October 5, 2015 November 2, 2015 13200 SW 128 Street, Suite A1 Miami Florida 33186 – USA Phone: 305-278-0012 Fax: 305-378-8925 2013-2014 SkyTeam Alliance Email: [email protected] Web: www.eaglejet.com Training Provider Airline Training Provider How is my flight time logged? For aircraft with a maximum gross takeoff weight of over 12,500 pounds, all time is logged as SIC under FAA Part 135 Rules & Regulations. For aircraft with a maximum gross takeoff weight of less than 12,500 pounds, time is logged as SIC when you are the non flying pilot and PIC when you are the flying pilot. What is the High Performance Endorsement? You must have the high performance endorsement to enter into our programs. The high performance endorsement is just a sign off in your logbook stating that you are safe and proficient to fly an aircraft with an engine that is over 200 horsepower. This usually consists of a ground school and an approximately one hour of flight time. A Cessna 182 is a good example of a high performance aircraft as it has an engine that is rated at 230 horsepower. A 200 horsepower Piper Arrow does not qualify, as the engine must be over 200 horsepower. A twin engine Seneca with two 180 horsepower engines does not satisfy the FAA's requirement, as each engine is less than 200 horsepower.
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