Learjet 70 and 75 - Review of New Features

Learjet 70 and 75 - Review of New FeaturesLearjet 70 and 75 - Review of New FeaturesThe Learjet 70 and 75 are modern upgrades to the Lear 40- and 45- series aircraft. The aircraft announcement welches made at the 2012 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, and after the usual delays, the first Lear 75 was delivered in September 2014. The newest 8-10 seat Lear business jets have essentially the same general design characteristics of the Lear 40 and 45 with a few modern changes, like a brand new interior and higher power engines. Another modification from the Lear 40 included new winglets, which add efficiency and increase performance. Finally, takeoff performance is reduced by about nine percent. Customers looking for a jet that will take them through the modern airspace changes like NextGen and the Single European Skies Program will like the Lear 70 and 75, as either one will come equipped with the increasingly popular and highly talked-a bout Garmin 5000, which includes NextGen technologies such as synthetic vision, ADS-B and data link capabilities. Price Lear 70 $11.5 MillionLear 75 $13 Million Timeline May 2012 Aircraft announced at EBACE 2012Currently in service. Features The Lear 70 has a capacity of six passengers and two crew members, while the Lear 75 can hold up to eight passengers and two crew members. Both jets feature new interior, derived from the Learjet 85, and a seven-inch berhrungsempfindlicher bildschirm display at most seats with individual cabin management controls. lumineszenzdiode lighting is a new feature, as is a larger baggage compartment and more galley space. Wi-fi will be offered as an option. And in addition to the remarkable flight deck, pilots will enjoy highly moveable (and long-overdue) sun visors. Performance Specifications Range 2,000 nm (The Learjet 75 has a range just under 2,000 nm at normal cruise with all eight passengers.)High Cruise Speed Mach .81Normal Cruise Speed Mach .75Maximum Altitude 51,000 feetInitial Cruise Ceiling 45,000 feetTakeoff Distance 4,230 ftLanding Distance 2,660 ft Max Takeoff Weight 21,000 lbMax Landing Weight 19,200 lbBasic Operating Weight 13,715 Design Specifications Engines Both jets use Honeywell TFE731-40-BR engines with 3850 pounds of thrust. The engines are known for extended maintenance intervals (up to 600 hours) that can lower operating costs and decrease downtime.Avionics Equipped with the very new and increasingly popular Garmin 5000 flight deck, the new Lear business jets offer a generous avionics package. The G5000 flight deck includes touchscreen? controls, synthetic vision, and dual flight management systems it is designed to perform for modernized airspace and future technological needs. Solid state weather radar, surface awareness, and data link capabilities can also be included. Size The Lear 70 is just over 55 feet long with close to a 46-foot wingspan. The Lear 75 is longer, with a length of 57.6 and a wingspan of 45.8. Inside, the Lear 70 is 17.6 feet in length, as opposed to the Lear 75s almost-20-foot length. Both aircraft have a cabin height of about 4.9 feet and width of 5.1 feet. Customers Not surprisingly, fractional ownership and aircraft management company Flexjet, a division of Bombardier, was the first to sign up to offer the Lear 70 and Lear 75 to its customers. Business aircraft operators will be excited to know that the trusty Learjet design hasnt changed much from the Learjet 40 and 45 models, yet the aircraft have both seen an increase in performance, and perhaps most importantly, updated avionics. The Learjet 70 and 75 seem to be suitable replacements for their reliable predecessors, achieving the goals of higher performance while keeping the dependable Lear design. And Lears approach to spending money on updated avionics and design features such as winglets, rather than a completely new aircraft design, seems appropriate for the slower economy.

Skills for Maintenance and Janitorial Jobs

Skills for Maintenance and Janitorial JobsSkills for Maintenance and Janitorial JobsWhen youre applying for jobs, there are certain skills that can improve your chances of getting hired formaintenance and janitorial work. Most janitorial jobs dont require a formal education, and you typically learn on the job. Building maintenance work typically requires a high school diploma, but you also get on-the-job training. However, the more skills and experience you have to offer a potential employer, the better your chances of getting the job. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts average job growth, about 6 percent, over the next several years in the areas of janitorial and building cleaning and general maintenance and repair. The bureau says that the healthcare industry especially will grow, along with the need for these kinds of workers to clean and maintain their medical offices and hospital buildings. Weve put together a list of skills employers seek in janitorial and maintenance work . Skills will vary based on the job for which youre applying, so also review our list of skills listed by joband type of skill. Administrative Janitorial and maintenance work is not only about cleaning. Someone has to organize what work needs to be done and when and where to do it. Cleaning supplies must be tracked, schedules set, and records kept, including InventoryMonetary ExchangeOrdering SuppliesPermitsPlanningPrioritizingRecord KeepingScheduling Advanced These advanced skills can give you an edge in getting work at companies that need more than basic cleaning. As part of a building maintenance team, youll be the go-to person to work on minor repairs to structures and special maintenance projects, keeping the building whole and up to date, including CarpentryMasonryFinishing/Refinishing FloorsPaintingPlumbingRoofingWelding Basic Cleaning Skills Let employers know if you have special knowledge or experience with cleaning supplies. Some employers prefer to use green c leaning solutions, for example. Include this list of basic cleaning skills BuffingChemical UseCleaningDustingMoppingPolishing FurnitureSafetySanitationScrubbingSweepingWashing FloorsWashing WindowsWaxing Interpersonal Skills Many janitorial and maintenance jobs are part of a team of workers, and youll all need to get along. In some cases, youll also interact directly with a companys customers, especially if youre on the job during business hours. And if you have aspirations of rising up the ranks to a supervisory position, great interpersonal skills will help you get there, including CommunicationCustomer RelationsFollowing InstructionsInterpersonal SkillsServiceSupervisingTeamwork Repair and Maintenance In larger companies, youll need to maintain the equipment you use to clean and maintain the buildings and grounds. The skills in this list tell potential employers that youll be their go-to person to keep their equipment humming. If you have experience with specific brands o f equipment that have special maintenance requirements, by all means, let employers know. Be sure to include these skills if you have them Building RepairEquipment MaintenanceElectrical RepairsFixing ToolsGrounds MaintenanceMaintenanceMechanical AptitudeRefurbishingRepair Electrical FixturesTools

Former Google, Facebook exec expects candidates to negotiate

Former Google, Facebook exec expects candidates to negotiateFormer Google, Facebook exec expects candidates to negotiateNegotiating a job offer is a notoriously harrowing process, especially if youve never done it before and assume the world will explode if you request a dollar more.But there are some good reasons to do it anyway - not least among them that if you dont negotiate your starting salary, you could lose out on $1 million over the course of your lifetime.Plus, you might impress your prospective employer with your initiative.At least, thats true if youre going to work for Libby Leffler. Leffler is the vice president of membership at personal finance company SoFi she previously worked at Google and Facebook. Leffler told Business Insider, I am always expecting people that I hire on my gruppe to negotiate their job offer.The reason why is simple It indicates how the candidate will behave after theyve been hired.Leffler said, I know when theyre in their roles for me, theyre g oing to negotiate whatever it might be. Theyre going to work with a partner to get something done theyre going to work with the sales team to make something happen theyre going to be able to achieve a compromise with a cross-functional team so that we can move a project forward.That said, no one will be impressed by someone who throws out a ludicrously large number.As Business Insiders ine Cain reported, its crucial to do your research before negotiating salary. You can use sites such as Glassdoor, PayScale, and Salary.com. to figure out the standard salary for the role youre interested in.If this is your first job, you can also try asking people who worked entry-level positions at the company what their starting salary was, Cain reported.Leffler noted that negotiating your salary doesnt necessarily mean asking for more cash. It can be any component of compensation that might be important to you, she said, such as flexible hours, vacation time, or equity in the company.Ultimately, a candidates willingness to put themselves out there and negotiate any piece of a job offer reveals a lot about their potential work performance.Leffler said, I want to find the people that are motivated, that are considering this to be a great career opportunity and really want to find a way to make this work for them. Those people will be the ones who feel most satisfied in their roles.This article first appeared on Business Insider.