Kodak
Just thought I'd share with you my conversation I had recently with one of the co-pilots on the Challenger I had the other day in TEB. This is what I can remember him telling me:
It was not uncommon to fly from ROC to PARIS and back in one "duty" day. Yes, that's right, under Pt 91; LEGAL, but??? Other international trips have exceeded a reasonable 14 hours duty time, this happens I know, but how safe is that?
On the shorter trips there is no flight attendant. So when you fly from ROC to TEB for instance the co-pilot is also the flight attendant. Be expected to jump up after takeoff and serve the boss his heated dinner, serve wine and clean up after, etc.
One final gripe he has. The days off. If you didn't fly yesterday, you were off. You are always on call, even if the aircraft is gone on a trip (You might have to replace the pilot if they become sick! etc.). and even when the plane was down for maintenance.
He is generally happy, the pay is good, the aircraft are in excellent shape, maintenance is top notch. They have a few quirky things as mentioned above, (and a few more I am sure), so maybe not a bad place to hang your hat for a few years. Right now he's greatful to be working, as we all are that have jobs.
Any Kodak employees / ex-employees out there?