FIRST OFFICER PROGRAM

PROGRAM DETAILS

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

COST of TRAINING

 

Silver Express now offers a First Officer Transition Program.  Qualified graduates will spend 12 to 14 weeks in the Caribbean building turbine time with our part 135 training partner.

                   

 

                           

 

PROGRAM DETAILS:

 

·          250-hour program over a 12 to 14 week period.

·          SIC on PT 6A Caravan in part 135 operations.

·          Operator has been in business since 1978.

·          Operate top-notch equipment - top maintenance.

·          Program is FAA approved for 2nd in command.

·          International operation - 12 sectors per day - 25% night flying

·          Fly five days a week - weekends off.

·          Structured indoctrination, training, progress, and supervision program.

·          Housing - at San Juan, St. Martin, Port of Spain is INCLUDED.  These are company condo facility with full maid service, kitchen facilities. The San Juan and St. Martin housing is one block from the beach.

·          Participant will do flying, flight planning, meteorology, weight and balance, navigation, customs clearance and documentation.

·          Fly in one of the most beautiful parts of the world.

·          Person's resume will include flying for a major international courier operation.

·          Program accommodates a maximum of four concurrent students.

·          We also offer a PIC check ride (for additional fee).

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

 

·         Complete Silver Express Professional Pilot Program

·          300 hrs PIC, Instrument and 2nd class medical

·          Minimum age 22

·          Hold a US passport or eligible for a D1 Visa.

·          Acceptance is subject to our interview in S. Florida or San Juan and background check.

 

 

COST of TRAINING:

 

·          Cost to the student for the program is $12,000 ($48.00 per hour)

·          PIC check ride, if desired, will be an additional $1,500.

·          Estimate meals at $25.00 per day

·          Student will need to get to San Juan $250.00 RT from JFK or MIA.


This program is especially attractive to pilots looking to build time quality time.  The primary benefits are of course, the type of experience and the attractive location.  The pleasure of living 12 to 14 weeks in paradise is an added bonus and is a bargain in its self.

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