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Originally Posted by Stone Cold  That's what you would do if you had these airplanes and needed to go some place. Apparently, they are wanting a full time pilot to fly their airplanes to get them from point A to point B with points C, D and whatever other point they want, in there, safely. That is what I am basing this off of.
I don't care if he flies 2 hours a month or 100, if he is their pilot, then he is considered full time. Period. My last rotation, out of 20 days, I flew 2.5 hours and had 1 overnight. I still received my full pay and everything my contract entitles. Why, since I didn't fly very much should I get paid this? Because I was there for the company and only the company. This is what a full time contract pilot does.
I'm just glad there aren't more owners with your attitude out there. It's hard enough to be paid a decent wage out there.
Oh, and if you want an A&P, go find one. I don't turn wrenches, I fly airplanes. Hats off to those who have both and do both. I know quite a few of them are abused, and don't fly as much as they might want to due to being in the hangar fixing airplanes.
I also like the question asked....what do you think a pilot, managing 2 airplanes (doesn't matter if it's a glider or Learjet, both have inspections, etc., to keep up with), and flying both for 2 different guys, on an on-call basis 24/7, should be paid. Don't think about mentioning TT or anything else, as that is not relevant. |
Hey, I'll not argue any of your points. Why? Rationale is superb.
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My last rotation, out of 20 days, I flew 2.5 hours and had 1 overnight. I still received my full pay and everything my contract entitles. Why, since I didn't fly very much should I get paid this? Because I was there for the company and only the company. This is what a full time contract pilot does.
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Kinda synonymous with fireman, right? I'm there when you need me even when there
IS no fire.
No argument out of me here.
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Oh, and if you want an A&P, go find one. I don't turn wrenches, I fly airplanes. Hats off to those who have both and do both. I know quite a few of them are abused, and don't fly as much as they might want to due to being in the hangar fixing airplanes.
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Perhaps, but understand you have pilots who have the potential to be abused as well. . .in any organization. As you said, if I wanted one, I'd go find one. . .which I would seriously consider if the candidates' resumes deem it appropriate to perhaps hire a pilot/A&P. Again, it's potentially cost effective to do so. . .and yes, I'd expect to pay the individual more if he/she brought that added utility to the table.
OK, help me. . .and I'm not trying to be flippant or sarcastic when I say this. You mentioned "managing" an airplane. I'm not one to attempt to compare aircraft, but we're talking about a single engine high performance airplane and a twin (I forget what-twin Cessna?) So, what is it to managing an airplane or two. . .particularly two general aviation aircraft vice say a larger more complex series of aircraft?