Across the Pond

rausda27 · October 25th, 2009, 17:11

Got an opportunity to get some flying in Europe this week in the Lear 45. Trip legs have been interesting.

Yeasterday:

Geneva-Nice-Athens-Paris-Milan

Today:
Milan-Nice-Geneva

Tomorrow
Geneva-Athens

Been a good time so far, when I get back I will get some pictures up...

PGT · October 25th, 2009, 17:17

Sounds like a sweet gig, can't wait for pictures.

rausda27 · October 29th, 2009, 18:23

Still over here, flown to Paris, Farnborough and Biggin Hill. I am in Geneva tonight waiting to see if any trips pop up tomorrow. Otherwise I am on Delta on Sunday from CDG to ATL...

PGT · October 29th, 2009, 19:45

How does one score a gig like that?

N8081G · October 29th, 2009, 20:07

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Originally Posted by PGT

How does one score a gig like that?

Corporate gig is not as glorified as it seems, scheduling sucks. Your quality of life sucks. I'm in corporate aviation so i know.

JEP · October 29th, 2009, 20:39

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Originally Posted by N8081G

Corporate gig is not as glorified as it seems, scheduling sucks. Your quality of life sucks. I'm in corporate aviation so i know.

Honestly, it sounds like your corporate gig sucks!

pullup · October 29th, 2009, 21:08

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Originally Posted by N8081G

Corporate gig is not as glorified as it seems, scheduling sucks. Your quality of life sucks. I'm in corporate aviation so i know.

Soooooooo it's the life of a pilot then? Who knew!!!

PGT · October 29th, 2009, 21:56

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Originally Posted by N8081G

Corporate gig is not as glorified as it seems, scheduling sucks. Your quality of life sucks. I'm in corporate aviation so i know.

Sounds like you work at a regional and not corp.

N8081G · October 29th, 2009, 23:30

The big negative about corporate aviation is the lack of a firm schedule. You are always on call and that can greatly affect your social life. For example, we have a client who owns a global express and he is korean. His aircraft is based in Maryland and when he wants to go to Korea, the crews have to be notified ASAP (regardless of what time) and start making arrangements to get that plane to Korea. They also live in other states so they have to book their plane tickets right away to meet the plane in Maryland and cancel whatever they had to get this mission done whether it be a birthday, anniversary or anything else that is significant.

Surely the compensation in a corporate gig is not bad at all but it's just so much to put up with. It also sucks when you have an owner who is notoriously late all of the time and you now have to extend your duty day from 14hrs to 16 hrs, then if you have an early flight the next day, you may have to get a reduced rest from 10hrs to 8 hrs. Ah...the life of a pilot!

Gonzo · October 29th, 2009, 23:36

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Originally Posted by N8081G

The big negative about corporate aviation is the lack of a firm schedule. You are always on call and that can greatly affect your social life. For example, we have a client who owns a global express and he is korean. His aircraft is based in Maryland and when he wants to go to Korea, the crews have to be notified ASAP (regardless of what time) and start making arrangements to get that plane to Korea. They also live in other states so they have to book their plane tickets right away to meet the plane in Maryland and cancel whatever they had to get this mission done whether it be a birthday, anniversary or anything else that is significant.

Surely the compensation in a corporate gig is not bad at all but it's just so much to put up with. It also sucks when you have an owner who is notoriously late all of the time and you now have to extend your duty day from 14hrs to 16 hrs, then if you have an early flight the next day, you may have to get a reduced rest from 10hrs to 8 hrs. Ah...the life of a pilot!

That is why you get paid $150K-$200K.

N8081G · October 29th, 2009, 23:54

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

That is why you get paid $150K-$200K.

Piloting certainly ain't no 9-5 job, with weekends and nights off!

Gonzo · October 29th, 2009, 23:57

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Originally Posted by N8081G

Piloting certainly ain't no 9-5 job, with weekends and nights off!

It wasn't aimed at you. There was a thread where some guys couldn't see why 91 guys should get paid what they get paid. CRJ vs global express 121 vs 91/135

N8081G · October 30th, 2009, 00:06

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

It wasn't aimed at you. There was a thread where some guys couldn't see why 91 guys should get paid what they get paid. CRJ vs global express 121 vs 91/135

I'd rather be an Account VP, make more money, have nights off, play golf on the weekends and have the power to fire guys who purposely don't pick up their phones when needed to fly.

rausda27 · October 30th, 2009, 06:45

No complaints here. Excellent company, they really value the QOL of their pilots. Everything is first class.

rausda27 · October 30th, 2009, 06:46

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Originally Posted by PGT

How does one score a gig like that?

Networking...

Doug Taylor · October 30th, 2009, 10:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by rausda27

Networking...

I've been bringing thirsty horses to the water trough for years and a lot of them still won't drink!

JEP · October 30th, 2009, 13:30

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Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

I've been bringing thirsty horses to the water trough for years and a lot of them still won't drink!

Can I get an Amem!!!!

Horse -> Water -> Drink

Doug Taylor · October 30th, 2009, 13:36

You mean I can't continuously blast someone on the forum, never show up to meet and greets to put a human face behind the username and expect help?

October 25th, 2009, 17:11	#1
rausda27 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,351	Across the Pond Got an opportunity to get some flying in Europe this week in the Lear 45. Trip legs have been interesting. Yeasterday: Geneva-Nice-Athens-Paris-Milan Today: Milan-Nice-Geneva Tomorrow Geneva-Athens Been a good time so far, when I get back I will get some pictures up... __________________ "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . "— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

October 25th, 2009, 17:17	#2
PGT Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: IA Posts: 4,347	Re: Across the Pond Sounds like a sweet gig, can't wait for pictures. __________________ College Student 270/20. CSEL/CMEL. CFI soon. 11/20 PUNBAT 8. "The good old days weren't all that good, and tomorrow's not as bad as it seems"

October 29th, 2009, 18:23	#3
rausda27 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,351	Re: Across the Pond Still over here, flown to Paris, Farnborough and Biggin Hill. I am in Geneva tonight waiting to see if any trips pop up tomorrow. Otherwise I am on Delta on Sunday from CDG to ATL... __________________ "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . "— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

October 29th, 2009, 19:45	#4
PGT Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: IA Posts: 4,347	Re: Across the Pond How does one score a gig like that? __________________ College Student 270/20. CSEL/CMEL. CFI soon. 11/20 PUNBAT 8. "The good old days weren't all that good, and tomorrow's not as bad as it seems"

October 29th, 2009, 23:30	#9
N8081G Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N/A Posts: 113	Re: Across the Pond The big negative about corporate aviation is the lack of a firm schedule. You are always on call and that can greatly affect your social life. For example, we have a client who owns a global express and he is korean. His aircraft is based in Maryland and when he wants to go to Korea, the crews have to be notified ASAP (regardless of what time) and start making arrangements to get that plane to Korea. They also live in other states so they have to book their plane tickets right away to meet the plane in Maryland and cancel whatever they had to get this mission done whether it be a birthday, anniversary or anything else that is significant. Surely the compensation in a corporate gig is not bad at all but it's just so much to put up with. It also sucks when you have an owner who is notoriously late all of the time and you now have to extend your duty day from 14hrs to 16 hrs, then if you have an early flight the next day, you may have to get a reduced rest from 10hrs to 8 hrs. Ah...the life of a pilot! __________________ Commercial Pilot ASEL/AMEL Flight Instructor Aircraft Dispatcher 4 year degree - Aeronautical Technology

October 30th, 2009, 06:45	#14
rausda27 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,351	Re: Across the Pond No complaints here. Excellent company, they really value the QOL of their pilots. Everything is first class. __________________ "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . "— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

October 30th, 2009, 13:36	#18
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 50,368 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Across the Pond You mean I can't continuously blast someone on the forum, never show up to meet and greets to put a human face behind the username and expect help? __________________ Doug Taylor PPL-SEL PA-38 Typed

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