Typed vs. Source: The Smart Way to Hire Your Next Pilot

As aircraft owners and flight departments continue taking delivery of new jets or expanding their fleets, one major decision keeps coming up:
Do you type and train a pilot from scratch, or hire an already-typed, experienced pilot through a sourcing partner like CrewBlast?

Both paths can get you to the cockpit—but the cost, timeline, and risk profile couldn’t be more different.

Option 1: Typing & Training a Pilot In-House

Some operators consider taking an existing pilot and paying to get them typed on a new aircraft. While that can work in certain situations, it brings several challenges:

1. High Upfront Cost
Type ratings often run $30,000–$70,000+ per pilot, depending on the aircraft.

2. Time to Deploy
Training, checking, insurance approval, and operational readiness can take weeks or even months before that pilot is able to fly your aircraft.

3. No Guarantee of Fit
Typing a pilot doesn’t ensure they're the right cultural, operational, or long-term match.

4. Attrition Risk
Once typed, the pilot’s value in the market increases—you absorb the cost and risk them leaving for another offer.

5. Operational Delays
If your aircraft is already delivered or closing soon, waiting on training may not be feasible.

Typing is an investment, not a turnkey solution—especially when precision and timing matter. If you are willing to type a candidate, you can explore the partnership between CrewBlast and CAE

Option 2: Hiring a Typed, Time-in-Type Pilot Through CrewBlast

CrewBlast offers a smart, immediate alternative:
Fully qualified, typed, and experienced pilots without delay, onboarding drag, or training expense.

Here’s why more operators choose CrewBlast over training from scratch:

Fast Deployment
We can place typed and current pilots on contract, temp-to-perm, or full-time assignments—often within days, not weeks.

Actual Experience, Not Just a Rating
There’s a major difference between someone newly typed and a pilot with real-world hours in type and proven owner-facing experience.

Zero Training Costs
You’re not paying to type anyone. You only pay for the pilot services you use.

Insurance-Ready
Our pilots already meet common insurance requirements—one of the biggest barriers to launching operations with a newly trained pilot.

No Long-Term Commitment Required
Bring in the right pilot now, and convert to a direct hire later if you choose—or continue using contract support.

Simplified Hiring
We handle sourcing, verification, vetting, and paperwork. You get a polished, pre-screened professional.

Nationwide and International Reach
Whether it’s a Gulfstream, Falcon, Citation, or anything in between, our pool is built for aircraft-specific precision.

The Real Cost of Typing vs. Hiring Smart

When you factor in:

* Training costs
* Lost time
* Insurance hurdles
* Payroll and benefits
* Risk of mis-hire

…it quickly becomes clear: typing is often the slower, riskier, and pricier route.

CrewBlast gives you a direct path to a fully qualified, typed, experienced pilot—ready when the aircraft is.

The Hybrid Advantage

A growing number of operators use a blended approach:

* Start with a fully typed CrewBlast pilot to fly immediately and cover early operations.
* Evaluate their fit in real-world conditions.
* Decide later if you want to extend a full-time offer—or continue using contract support.
* Avoid paying to type the wrong person.

It’s efficient, low-risk, and built around your aircraft’s needs—not a training calendar.

 **Why CrewBlast Leads the Space**

CrewBlast has become the go-to solution for:

* New aircraft deliveries
* Management transitions
* First flights post-closing
* Department startups
* Fleet growth
* Temp-to-perm placements

We move faster and deliver better-aligned talent than traditional hiring channels.

Bottom Line

Before investing tens of thousands to type a pilot who may not stay—or waiting weeks for them to be ready—consider this:

With CrewBlast, you can have a fully typed, experienced pilot flying your aircraft without downtime, training costs, or hiring risk.

No delays. No guesswork. No long-term exposure.
Just the right crew, ready when you are.

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