B200 Single Pilot Pay

[huskerpilot]

I am talking to a company looking to purchase a King Air 200 after 9 years of chartering. They are going to have just the 1 airplane but with only 1 pilot, flying approx 200 hours a year but having him/her doing other office duties, mostly day trips but a few overnights (maybe 5-6 a year). Any ideas on pay? I have heard 75-80 but not sure if that isn't a little too high? Any thoughts?

 

[Gulfstream 200]

I am talking to a company looking to purchase a King Air 200 after 9 years of chartering. They are going to have just the 1 airplane but with only 1 pilot, flying approx 200 hours a year but having him/her doing other office duties, mostly day trips but a few overnights (maybe 5-6 a year). Any ideas on pay? I have heard 75-80 but not sure if that isn't a little too high? Any thoughts?

Thats far from high IMO.

In fact, I'd say it might be rather low. Single Pilot King Air 200 show means one guy does everything. He shouldn't have time for "other" office duties as he must track MX, arrange cleaning (or do it) keep up with all bills, paperwork, supplies, catering, etc..200hrs in a King Air can also mean quite a few days worked, depending on the legs.

There's a lot of job titles included in that 75-80K single pilot operation. I dont think it's a high number at all.

Good Luck!

 

[blzr]

So, you would be chief pilot, director of mtx, and everything else that goes with it. Try for $90-$95k at least.

 

[cheyflyer]

Started out at 85K three years ago in a Cheyenne but with 3 owners. After getting into the job I realized that amount was a minimum.

Currently on a KA-350 with 1 owner, one of previous Cheyenne guys, making 88,600 and consider this to be a minimum as well. Would feel better at 95-100K.

200 hours/year single pilot/chief pilot/director maint will keep you pretty busy. I wouldn't accept any "other" office work non-plane related. Keep in mind that there will be days when your day begins way before 8am and ends well after 5pm. And consider the weekend trips when your "office" co-workers are at home with the family while you're not.