Citationshares questions

[marqmarq]

I have few questions regarding benefits at Citationshares. I forgot to ask Dan when he called. PM if you wish.
1. Is there a retirement plan, 401, etc. what are the particulars?
2. Is there a uniform allowance?are they provided? my cost?
3. What is the company policy on company paid crew meals, tip reimbursement, etc.?
4. How long before you earn vacation? Do you get 21 consecutive days?
5. Is there any out of check contribution for health insurance?
6. What is the approximate pay scale for 2nd year FOs and after reaching captain?

Thanx in advance

 

[fracflyer]

I have few questions regarding benefits at Citationshares. I forgot to ask Dan when he called. PM if you wish.
1. Is there a retirement plan, 401, etc. what are the particulars?
2. Is there a uniform allowance?are they provided? my cost?
3. What is the company policy on company paid crew meals, tip reimbursement, etc.?
4. How long before you earn vacation? Do you get 21 consecutive days?
5. Is there any out of check contribution for health insurance?
6. What is the approximate pay scale for 2nd year FOs and after reaching captain?

Thanx in advance

1. There is a 401K. You can contribute up to 15% of earnings. Company matches 50% of the first 6% you contribute.

2. Company pays for uniforms. Only thing you pay for is to have them cleaned.

3. Company will help pay for crew meals if you don't have a break in your day during meal time. You pay for the first $10 of what the meal costs and the company pays for the rest. Your per diem is supposed to cover whatever you want to tip, uniform cleaning, parking, etc. Per diem is $55.20 a day.

4. I believe you have to be hired before the end of March to get vacation for that year (not sure). Vacation is awarded on a first come, first serve basis. We all work the 7 on 7 off schedule, so our 7 days of vacation should give you 21 days off.

5. Health care costs depend on the plan and the number of people in your family. The PPO is $95 a month for one, $180 a month for two, and $240 a month for more than two. The HMO is $50 a month for one, $120 a month for two, and $180 a month for more than two. You get medical, dental, and vision.

6. F/O pay is 35K and Captain is 64K. You get a review at the end of every year and can get a performance raise of up to 5%. There is also a year end bonus based on how well the company does.


Overall, it's a good place to work. Good luck

 

[MD80DRVR]

What does the phone interview consist of? I'm hoping to have one in the very near future. Thanks.

 

[TZRav8r]

Phone interview was largely a chance for me to determine if I want to be a part of CS. Dan Smith spent a great deal of time explaining the ins and outs of the company and answering my questions. We talked about my backround (135) and why I like flying corporate types. No real technical questions. He was very concerned about customer service and also finding pilots who are long term. They do not want guys with airline hopes who will jump ship at the first chance. It was a very pleasant experience and very informative. I was invited to HPN at the end of the call. Remember, customer service, customer service, customer service!

 

[BortaS]

Just got a call from Dan Smith with a job offer. I can't tell you how great it feels to be off the street again! Good luck to all of you still looking!

 

[Live4flyng]

Congratulations,

I was wondering if you flew for NJA before? Also, what did you get hired into?

 

[BortaS]

I was EJM .

I was hired for the Bravo.

 

[Chewbacca]

BortaS, you interview on 12/11/03 in the AM?

 

[Humblepilot]

I got a call recently from Dan. Promptly returned his call and he never returned mine? Wonder what gives and there are two of us that this happened to.

Humble

 

[Chewbacca]

You have to be patient, Dan takes MANY calls a day. He is one of the nicest guys I know, so he is not returning your call on purpose.

 

[Humblepilot]

I called him back over two weeks ago within an hour of his call. I haven't called back since. But if that makes you think I am impatient, ok fine..lol. I left him a voice mail and an email address. What if the shoe were on the other foot. I would be considered unprofessional.

Fly safe,
Humble

 

[GooseHZ]

????

"Your per diem is supposed to cover whatever you want to tip, uniform cleaning, parking, etc. Per diem is $55.20 a day."

Dont take this the wrong way.....but the company will not allow you to expense your tips???? And you pay 10 bucks for a meal when your flying? Sounds like someone is being a bit cheap to me.
but i have heard that CS is a good place to work.....see you on the road.
fly safe.

 

[Chewbacca]

Humble, I was not saying anything about you being impatient. Seems like no one can post anything without someone getting defensive.

 

[English]

hey guys, a little advice...

Dan does read the threads on this website, as do many other recruiters from airlines and fractionals. If you want to work at CS, I'd suggest being polite and not writing anything that might come back to haunt you later. We are not as anonymous as we might think on this board.

Just my .02

 

[j-3]

Does anyone know how long it takes to upgrade at CS?

 

[fracflyer]

about a year

 

[LearLove]

Frac pilot parking ?

Where do you guys park when you go to work? I see above that one guy says per diem covers parking leading me to believe that when airlining out you park at the terminal. A buddy of mine who flys for Pace (kind of like a frac) always parks at signiture wheather he's airlining out or picking the jet up there.

What about EWR and BWI. Can you park at the FBO (signiture) and have them give you a ride or do you have to pay in the termonal lot?

I take it most guys would rather park at the FBO and get a ride from the FBO even if airlining out as it would save them $$$ if it comes from their per diem or save the company $$$ if the company reimburses it.

Thanks

 

[ArmyPilot]

Parking

I park at the local FBO and catch a ride with them to the terminal. I call ahead to make sure the ride will not burden them and I tip the driver at least 10 bucks for the 2 minute ride. That way in the future they remember me and are happy to accommodate. 10 bucks each way is way cheaper then the 70 bucks for parking at the terminal. On my last day I try to even drop off a good crew meal to "cheese up" to them even more. It is a great privilege to park in there lot and I make sure I don't spoil it.

 

[learflyer]

I park in the employee parking lot at my airport. It is only $5.00 per year! The shuttle runs every 5-10 minutes back and forth from the terminal. I got this idea from a fellow frac pilot. It is a great deal. There is a signature here but they won't let me park in there lot, and I used to work there!

Just go to the parking office at your domicile airport and apply for a parking pass.

 

[Astra Guy]

ArmyPilot,

You ex Army guys sure are smart! Helps the local guys as well!

 

[Humblepilot]

hey guys, a little advice...

Dan does read the threads on this website, as do many other recruiters from airlines and fractionals. If you want to work at CS, I'd suggest being polite and not writing anything that might come back to haunt you later. We are not as anonymous as we might think on this board.

Just my .02

If anyone in a profession asks me to call him back and I do and then he doesn't call again, speaks to his professionalism. Not being rude, I am being honest and direct and very sincere. And if Dan would be petty enough to try to match my profile and my resume and kill my chances based on an internet board versus calling me directly and discussing it, then I don't care to work for him or anyone he feels is "worthy." There are other places that want to hire us for who we are, NOT who they think we should be.

Have a great weekend,
Humble

 

[Ichibu]

Do they hire F/As?

A friend is asking over my shoulder if they require you to be typed in a Citation to get hired....

 

[Gulfstream 200]

I agree.

Any recruiter who spends his time reading internet messenger boards trying to match up resumes needs to GET A LIFE!

oopps...better watch what I say, my resume may get chucked....

 

[fracflyer]

Do they hire F/As?

A friend is asking over my shoulder if they require you to be typed in a Citation to get hired....

No F/A's here. A Citation type couldn't hurt, but is certainly not required.

 

[acaTerry]

Do they let you commute?