Let's get the thread straight here. I didn't start it over jealousy. I fly helicopters for a living so unless it's a fighter pilot, I envy no one. I brought the subject up as a way to look at 1. How important is physical appearance in hiring a pilot, and 2. Is flight time all that important in hiring or is it a matter of ratings? I wanted to hear honest, objective opinions on the matter.
I've been going over page after page of corporate FO pilot jobs and you know what? I've haven't seen one that even comes to a minimum qualification of 250 hrs TT. Most had at least 1,500 hrs TT with a min of 500 hrs Multi. As far as Gulfstreams here's a random example for one in Georgia:
2,500 hrs TT (3,000 TT preferred)
500 hrs multi turbine time (1,500 Multi turbine preferred)
FAA first class physical
Airline Transport Pilot certificate
Capable of obtaining a G-150 type cert within one year of hire (preferred to already have)
Strong customer service skills and at least posses a high school diploma (preferred AA or BA degree)
Of course the job lists numerous other qualifications but thats the gist of the flight experience. Many other Gulfstream SIC spots online that have the same or hirer qualifications. So, are we saying that the corporate community operates with such a disparity of a min of 250 hrs TT and a ME, to 2,500 hrs TT and 500 turbine ME? Come on.
How many times have we had first time posters on here say " hey guys I'm looking at becoming a commercial pilot and want guidance on how to get it done." then most people who are in the business crush their hopes by telling them to forget it. They'll have to pay thousands of dollars and spend years making peanuts as a CFI. Why don't they just say the market is great. All you have to do is get 250 hrs and a ME rating and you're in? Sure doesn't seem like that's the norm out there to me.
For those who can't possibly believe that looks wouldn't be a factor in hiring I ask this. Could it not be beneficial to hire a model and "public figure" as a way of increasing revenues? Also if you don't believe old, intelligent men do go absolutely stupid when around young, attractive females, you need to wake up and smell the coffee.