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Originally Posted by MFT1Air  OK, so. . .you're saying a "less than" 300 TT commercial pilot with less than 6 months of training - flying a Mooney - about 35 hours a month should start at 36K a year. Interesting.
Needless to say, I'd disagree. I believe he or she is overpaid. I wouldn't say that if say . . .the person to add to simply being a CSEL/CMEL:
1. Is degreed, especially if his degree is either aviation related or can positively impact the owner's business.
2. Has some other specialized training, such as Flight Safety or SIMCOM.
3. Has more diverse flying experience: i.e. - multiple airplanes other than say a Cessna 172 or Duchess, international flights, etc.
4. Signficant instrument time; CFI or CFII.
OK, for me, you're inching closer to $36K. . .again, which is a start. |
With all your experience in the corporate world of aviation, what kind of money should this guy make then? This is exactly what caused the big argument in the other thread. Why should he sell himself short?
Experience is worth a lot, but judgment is worth A LOT more in my opinion. I've flown with guys with 20,000+ hours who have some horrible judgment, and quite frankly it amazes me that they've made it as far as they have without killing themselves. Besides, many Part 91 corporate pilots are hired for their personality, character, and integrity more than they are their flight experience (within reason of course). Go read the latest Professional Pilot Magazine which profiles the Valero Energy flight department. FO hired on at around 1000 hours TT in the G450/550. Do you think they low balled him on pay because of his low time? Highly doubtful.