how much should i get paid??????

[FlyFlyFly]

Generally, pay is for the work performed and not for TT. Perhaps you could let us know more about the job: aircraft, hour flown per year, other responsibilities, etc. I could give you a range based upon that.

 

[jrbevis]

The job entails about 40-50 hrs a month. Really not preforming duties other then showing up and flying. I need to make sure we have coffee and papers of course but really I dont have to do much. I feel like I make the proper amount of money for what I have to do, but if I was will to do more, how much would that be worth? What do other companies expect of their SIC and what is the pay range for them?

 

[CDogg]

The 2005 salary study says a Sabre60 FO makes anywhere from 30-45k with a 33k average. Personally, I'd try and get what makes your QOL good for you and what you think you deserve for your duties performed. The company I work for knows I can fly, but it's how you interact with your boss and everyone else while you're working that really proves you're a good guy to have around and you deserve what you ask for. I asked 45k/yr + benefits for the current 421 job I have and they had no problem giving that to me. That's pretty good money for a 421 flying 40-50 hours a month... well to me it is, but the people I work for are great, we go to cool places, eat good food... it's a blast.

If I were you i'd be asking for 40k at the very least, the worste they can do is say no... and by not asking for what you think is fair, you're only selling yourself short. Good luck.

 

[Swaayze]

If you just took the job I'd recommend keeping your mouth shut and your nose clean for 6 mos or so. Do your research online and in FBO's around the country. Prove you're good for them and then ask for a fair salary. If you took the job below market bring that up in a very non-confrontational manner, explain that you did that as an in so that you could prove yourself, and then request that you be compensated more along the upper end of the salary range your research turns up.

Of course this is JMO, and worth what you paid for it. After all, I'm covered by an airline contract and making much less than I'm worth - so maybe you shouldn't listen to me!

 

[jrbevis]

Thanks for everyones feedback!!!