Entry-level light jets remain one of the most common “first jet” steps for pilots moving from turboprops, piston twins, or regional time into Part 91/135 business aviation. Two aircraft that frequently appear on job boards and in flight department fleets are the Embraer Phenom 100 and the Cessna Citation M2. This guide compares the aircraft from a pilot-opportunity perspective: typical missions, training and type rating considerations, operational realities, and what hiring m