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MULTI-ENGINE TURBOPROP PROGRAMS

BEECH 99 FIRST OFFICER – PART 135


The training to be qualified as a Part 135 Beech 99 First Officer takes approximately 4 to 7 weeks which consists of:
ƒ 1 week of Turbine Transition Training
ƒ 1 to 2 weeks of ground school consisting in Part 135 Rules and Regulations, Aircraft Systems, Aircraft Operations, Crew Cockpit
Management etc.
ƒ 3 to 4 weeks of flight & simulator training with a Captain / Check Airman of the airline including and depending on pilot proficiency,
up to 4 hours of simulator and CPT, up to 5 hours of flight training and an FAA check ride.
The training is conducted in Burbank, California and once qualified pilots are moved to one of several bases located in the West and Central
part of the United States. The flights online are scheduled cargo operations with most of the flights taking place during the night. Each pilot
flies an average of 40 to 60 hours per month. The flight time spent as a Flying Pilot is logged as Pilot in Command (PIC) and the flight time
spent as a Non-Flying Pilot is logged as Second In Command (SIC) since all the flights are taking place during commercial FAA Part 135
operations. Most of the flights are domestic with some bases flying to Canada and Mexico.
This program is available to US domestic pilots as well as foreign pilots. It is not mandatory by US Regulations for 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.

Beech 99: 100 Hour Program: $ 14,900 250 Hour Program: $ 18,900 500 Hour Program: $ 26,500
SPECIFICATIONS: BEECH MODEL C99 COMMUTER
Type: commuter/ cargo transport. Powerplant: two Pratt and Whitney aircraft of Canada PT6A-36 turboprops, each flat-rated to 533 kW (715 shp).
Performance: maximum speed 496 km/h (308 mph) at 2440 m (8,000 ft); cruising speed 462 km/h (287 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 maximum fuel 1687 km (1,048 miles). Weight: basic operating 2946 kg (6,494 lb); maximum take-
off 5126 kg (11,300 lb). Dimensions: span 13.98 m (45 ft 10 ½ in.);length 13.58 m(44 ft 6 ¾ in); height 4.38 m(14 ft 4 ½ in); wing area 25.98 m² (279.7 sq ft)

BEECH 1900 FIRST OFFICER – PART 135


The training to be qualified as a Part 135 Beech 1900 First Officer takes approximately 4 to 7 weeks which consists of:
ƒ 1 week of Turbine Transition Training.
ƒ 1 to 2 weeks of ground school consisting in Part 135 Rules and Regulations, Aircraft Systems, Aircraft operations, Crew Cockpit
Management etc.
ƒ 3 to 4 weeks of simulator and flight training with a Captain / Check Airman of the airline including and depending on pilot proficiency,
up to 4 hours of simulator and CPT, up to 5 hours of flight training and FAA check ride.
The training is conducted in Burbank, California and once qualified pilots are moved to one of several bases located in the West and Central
part of the United States. The flights on line are scheduled cargo operations with most of the flights taking place during the night. Each pilot
flies approximately 40 to 60 hours per month. Most of the flights are domestic with some bases flying to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

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This program is available to US domestic pilots as well as foreign pilots. It is mandatory by US Regulations for foreign pilots to register with the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) via their website https://www.flightschoolcandidates.gov/ and be able to pass all applicable background checks
as the Beech 1900 has a Maximum Gross Take-off Weight of more than 12,500 pounds.

Beech 1900: 100 Hour Program: $ 15,900 250 Hour Program: $ 19,800 500 Hour Program: $ 27,500
SPECIFICATIONS: BEECH MODEL 1900
Type: twin turboprop commuter transport. Powerplant: two Pratt and Whitney Canada, 1,100 shp (820 kW); PT6A-65B turboprop driving 4 bladed props.
Performance: maximum cruising speed 495 km/h (267 kt); range at eco. Cruise: 1,570 nm (2,907 km). Maximum Take-off Weight: 7,530 kg (16,566 lb).
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.

METROLINER III FIRST OFFICER – PART 135


The training to be qualified as a Part 135 Metroliner III First Officer takes approximately 4 to 7 weeks which consists of:
ƒ 1 week of Turbine Transition Training.
ƒ 1 to 2 weeks of ground school consisting in Part 135 Rules and Regulations, Aircraft Systems, Aircraft operations, Crew Cockpit
Management etc.
ƒ 3 to 4 weeks of simulator and flight training with a Captain / Check Airman of the airline including and depending on pilot proficiency,
up to 6 hours of simulator and CPT, up to 1 hour of flight training and FAA check ride.
The training is conducted in Burbank, California for approximately 3 weeks and finished at Flight Safety in Seattle, Washington. You are
responsible for your transportation from Burbank to Seattle. Once qualified, pilots are moved to one of several bases located in the West and
Central part of the United States. The flights on line are scheduled cargo operations with most of the flights taking place during the night.
Each pilot flies approximately 40 to 60 hours per month. Most of the flights are domestic with some bases flying to Canada, Mexico and the
Caribbean.
This program is available to US domestic pilots as well as foreign pilots. It is mandatory by US Regulations for foreign pilots to register with the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) via their website https://www.flightschoolcandidates.gov/ and be able to pass all applicable background checks
as the Metroliner III has a Maximum Gross Take-off Weight of more than 12,500 pounds.

Metro III: 100 Hour Program: $ 15,900 250 Hour Program: $ 20,800 500 Hour Program: $ 28,800
SPECIFICATIONS: FAIRCHILD SWEARINGEN METRO III
Type: 20 passenger turboprop airliner used during cargo operations. Powerplant: two 820-kW (1,100 shp) Garrett TPE331-11U-601G turboprops.
Performance: maximum cruising speed 515 km/h (320 mph) at 4570 m (15,000 ft); service ceiling 8380m (27,500 ft) range with 19 passengers and fuel
reserves 1611 km (1,001 miles). Weight: empty operating 3963 kg (8,737 lb); maximum take-off 6577 kg (14,500 lb). 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).

SHORTS 330/360 FIRST OFFICER – PART 135


The training to be qualified as a Part 135 Shorts 330/360 First Officer consists of 2 to 3 weeks of ground school in the Orlando area, 2 to 3
weeks of flight training during Part 91 legs and dedicated training flights and an FAA First Officer check ride. Once qualified, the pilot is
moved to one of the bases which are located in the United States and starts flying as a Shorts 330/360 First Officer during commercial
operations. All flights take place during cargo operations and are both international and domestic.
This program is available to US domestic pilots as well as foreign pilots. It is mandatory by US Regulations for foreign pilots to register with the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) via their website https://www.flightschoolcandidates.gov/ and be able to pass all applicable background checks
as the Shorts 330/360 has a Maximum Gross Take-off Weight of more than 12,500 pounds.

Shorts: 100 Hour Program: $ 15,900 250 Hour Program: $ 20,800 500 Hour Program: $ 28,800
SPECIFICATIONS: SHORTS 360
Type: twin-turboprop 36-seat commuter aircraft. Powerplant: two 1062-kW (1,424-shp) Pratt and Whitney PT6A-67R turboprop, driving a six-bladed
Hatzell constant speed fully-feathering propeller. Performance: cruising speed 216 kt (400 km/h; 249 mph) at 3050 m (10,000 ft); range at cruising altitude
and speed with full load 402nm (745 km / 463 miles). Weight: operating empty 7870 kg (17,350 lb); maximum take-off 12292 kg (27,100 lb).
Dimensions: span 22.80 m(74 ft 9 1/2 in.); length 21.58 m(70 ft 9 5/8 in.); height 7.27 m(23 ft 10 3/4 in); wing area 42.18 m²(454 sq ft).

13200 SW 128 Street, Suite A1, Miami Florida 33186 – USA * 305-278-0012 * Fax: 305-378-8925 * info@eaglejet.net * www.eaglejet.net
REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN ANY OF THE TURBOPROP PROGRAMS
ƒ FAA Commercial Pilot License with Instrument and Multiengine Ratings

ƒ FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Permit

ƒ High Performance Endorsement

ƒ 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)

ƒ 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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


How often do you have your classes?
We run classes once a month throughout the year except for December.

How long is the initial training and check ride and what is turbine transition?
The initial training and your FAA Part 135 second in command check ride will take 4 to 7 weeks depending on your flight proficiency and our
training schedule. Turbine transition consists of ground school and simulator training during the first week of initial training which aids the pilot
to smoothly transition from a light piston twin engine aircraft to a much faster more complex multi turboprop aircraft.

What is covered in the initial training prior to my check ride?


All areas required by the FAA and the airline will be covered in the ground school. This includes but not limited to orientation to the airline
company operations manual, aircraft systems, federal air regulations, company flows and calls, company flight profiles, crew resource
management, hazardous materials identification and handling and emergency procedures. After completing your written exam with a passing
grade of 80% or better, you will move to the simulator training. You will do approximately 4 to 6 hours in the simulator and after satisfactorily
demonstrating FAA commercial instrument proficiency; you will then advance to the flight training. You will train approximately 4 to 6 hours in
the aircraft including your FAA SIC check ride.

Am I required to purchase my own uniform and is there a dress code for ground school?
Yes, the uniform is a white aviator shirt (Van Heusen ‘Aviator’ preferred), non-pleated pockets, short or long sleeved; navy blue tie; navy blue
pressed slacks; black belt; navy blue or black socks; and polished black shoes. Polished leather work-style boots or Wellington boots are
acceptable. High heels, platform shoes, rough-outs, black sneakers, etc. are not acceptable. Ties (men’s and women’s) are available for
purchase at the Burbank company “store” - cash or check only. Information will be provided to you in class about ordering of white uniform
shirts. The uniform is required attire upon completion of training/start of flight crew status. The wings and epaulets are presented to you upon
completion of your training and check ride.

What happens if I don’t fly up to commercial instrument standards in the simulator phase of training?
Our 14 years of experience has shown us that if you have problems in the simulator or flight training, there are generally two reasons for this.
Either you have not flown instruments for a while and lost your proficiency or you have not been taught properly! Again, either one of these
reasons does not mean that you are a bad pilot; you just need additional training. We will stop your training at this point, send you to a flight
school at your expense and you will get your problem fixed. After you have corrected your deficiencies, we will place you back in training and
proceed on.

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Do I get any pay for this and is my housing included in the program cost?
No. You are doing a first officer internship program with an airline and therefore there is no pay or compensation for the duration of your
program. You are getting the practical experience much like a doctor does in their internship at a hospital to gain the valuable experience to
proceed forward with your career. Housing is not included in the program expense. We do get airline discounts at motels that are very close
to our training facility and depending on availability; we also have a crew house that we use. The crew house is approximately $500 a month
for your initial 4 to 7 weeks of training.

Is there an age limit to enter this program?


Yes, you must be at least 18 years old. There is no age limit as you get older. You must be able to hold at least a second class medical
accompanied by your FAA commercial certificate.

Once I have completed my FAA Second in Command check ride, where will I be based?
We have several bases for you to fly your program hours to choose from. These bases have at least 10 aircraft dispatched every day on trips
to give you a variety of captains and different runs to fly. Some bases that we have here in the United States are Seattle-Washington,
Portland-Oregon, Burbank-California, Ontario-California, Oakland-California, Phoenix-Arizona, Salt Lake City-Utah, Dallas-Texas, Omaha-
Nebraska, Cincinnati-Ohio and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Prior to you starting your program, we will mutually determine which base is best for
you.

Do I actually get to fly the airplane?


Yes. You will alternate legs with your dispatched captain. Usually the captain likes to fly the first leg and you will be the non flying pilot
responsible for assisting the captain with the flight and communications with ATC while doing the flight’s navigation. The second leg will be
yours to fly. You will assist the captain in the starting of the engines, taxi out and do the pre takeoff run up, take the aircraft off, climb and fly
the enroute portion of the flight, descend and land the aircraft and taxi to the terminal. In our programs you are an active crew member in this
aircraft and not just a passenger.

Will I overnight on my trips and who pays for the accommodation?


All of our trips are out and back. You will depart your base and fly to different airports and return at the end of your day. Unfortunately, some
of our trips have lengthy layovers. You may be at an outstation base up to 8 hours prior to returning home. Should you have a mechanical
problem with the aircraft or a weather delay where you must overnight, we will cover that expense.

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.

How long does this program take to complete?


Keep in mind that every one will vary in the time it takes to complete their initial 4 to 7 weeks of training due to different proficiency levels of
each pilot. Taking this into consideration, and if you figure, 40 to 60 hours per month of scheduled flying, Monday through Friday, the
following timetable will be fairly accurate.
100 Hours – Approximately 4 months
250 hours – Approximately 7 months
500 Hours – Approximately 12 months

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.

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PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM
PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY OR TYPE ALL INFORMATION
PERSONAL INFORMATION Male Female FAA PILOT CERTIFICATES NOW
First Name: __________________________ Last Name: _____________________________ HELD AND YEAR OBTAINED
Street Address: ______________________________________________________________ Student………… ________
City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________________________ Private………… ________
Email Address: _______________________________________________________________ Commercial…… ________
Phone:_____________________________Cellular:__________________________________ ATP…………… ________
Birth Date:________________ Social Security No:___________________________________ Flight Instructor ________
Height: _________ Weight: __________ Eye Color: ___________ Hair Color: _____________ FAA PILOT RATINGS NOW
Airman Certificate No: __________________________________________________________ HELD AND YEAR OBTAINED
Drivers License No: _______________________________ State: _______________________ ASEL………..… ________
Passport No: ________________________________ Expiration Date: ___________________ AMEL………… ________
Occupation: _________________________ Employer: ________________________________ ASES..………… ________
Marital Status: _______________________ No. of Dependants: _________________________ AMES……….. ________
EMERGENCY CONTACT Instrument…… ________
Name/Relation:_________________________________Phone:_____________________ Rotorcraft……… ________
FOREIGN APPLICANTS ONLY
Foreign License and Ratings now held: ____________________________________________________________________________
Resident Alien Card No. (if applicable) _______________________________ Place of Birth: __________________________________
Country of Citizenship: ___________________________________________ English Proficiency: ______________________________
Are you currently in the U.S. on a visa? _______ What type of visa? _______ Entry Date: _____________ Expiration Date: __________
Who authorized your visa? __________________________________ Where was your visa authorized? _________________________
NOTE: Per FAA Federal Air Regulation # 61.103 (c), all applicants must be able to read, speak, write & understand the English language
FAA MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
Date Issued__________________Class______________________Waivers (If none, write none)_____________________________
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Please explain in detail any “yes” answers to the following questions on a separate sheet of paper.
As pilot-in command or as co-pilot have you had or been involved in any aircraft incidents or accidents? No Yes
As pilot-in command or as co-pilot have you been found guilty of any Federal Air Regulations violations? No Yes
Has your automobile driver’s license ever been suspended or revoked? No Yes
Have you ever been arrested and/or convicted of any State or Federal crime? No Yes
Have you ever been arrested for operating an automobile under the influence of alcohol or drugs? No Yes
Date of last Biennial Flight Review or equivalent _______________ Date of last instrument competency check ____________________
Describe Flight Training (school, location, equipment, instructor, etc.) _____________________________________________________
FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
TOTAL MULTI CROSS TURBINE
FLIGHT PIC ENGINE INSTRUMENT NIGHT COUNTRY SIMULATOR TURBOPROP TURBOJET
HOURS TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME

Program Requested: ________________________ Hours Requested: __________ Starting Date Requested: ___________________
I represent that the answers given are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and that no material information has been withheld. I
authorize Eagle Jet International to do any and all background checks required to enter any of their programs.
Date: _____________________________________________ Signed_____________________________________________________

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