I am curious about a few things that I have seen posted on this board. I will try to divide them into seperate points.
1. Several people, presumably EJ pilots, have commented on the soon to be demise of Flight Options. I have seen no Options pilots defend or retaliate on these comments. I am curious as to the basis of these comments.
2. "Flight Options Board" Is there a seperate Message board for Flight Options pilots? Is this why I see so few of them post here?
3. What is the deal with the EJA contract? The pay rates I have seen posted at the EJA website are lower than the Flight Options pay scales. It does not seem that the union is helping much and I am curious if there is talk of a strike yet. Note to EJA people: This question is not intended to be insulting so please refrain from supperflous comments.
4. I am not clear on this one so bear with me. Is there a provision at EJ for aircraft to be older than 10 yrs? If not that would require current owners to sell the aircraft and buy new ones. What will this do to the business jet market and is it realistic to expect a loss of clientel to Flight Options and/or the "pre-owned" market?
I appreciate everyones input on this. I realize that I would be lucky to fly for either EJA or Flight Options and both would be a huge step up from flying 135 cargo Lears in pay, lifestyle, and benefits. I am just trying to get some more information so that I can make well informed decisions as to my future career path.
Thanks again,
Toad
1. Several people, presumably EJ pilots, have commented on the soon to be demise of Flight Options. I have seen no Options pilots defend or retaliate on these comments. I am curious as to the basis of these comments.
2. "Flight Options Board" Is there a seperate Message board for Flight Options pilots? Is this why I see so few of them post here?
3. What is the deal with the EJA contract? The pay rates I have seen posted at the EJA website are lower than the Flight Options pay scales. It does not seem that the union is helping much and I am curious if there is talk of a strike yet. Note to EJA people: This question is not intended to be insulting so please refrain from supperflous comments.
4. I am not clear on this one so bear with me. Is there a provision at EJ for aircraft to be older than 10 yrs? If not that would require current owners to sell the aircraft and buy new ones. What will this do to the business jet market and is it realistic to expect a loss of clientel to Flight Options and/or the "pre-owned" market?
I appreciate everyones input on this. I realize that I would be lucky to fly for either EJA or Flight Options and both would be a huge step up from flying 135 cargo Lears in pay, lifestyle, and benefits. I am just trying to get some more information so that I can make well informed decisions as to my future career path.
Thanks again,
Toad