Info/Discussions on DayJet

[On Your Six]

Hi!

THey have 1000 unsolicited resumes.

$50K. Work M-F either morning or swing shift. Home every night and on weekends. Starting with bases in FL.

3000 TT, 1000 PIC, 1000 MEFW, 500 PIC Jet, ATP.

Cliff
LRD

Have you seen how tight that flight deck is? I would say that if you are over 6 feet tall you might have some issues. No, I have never seen one in person but from the looks of it - it looks cramped up front (even tighter than a Lear). And, with two pilots it could be even tighter depending upon who you are flying with...

Anyone out there test-fly an Eclipse yet? I know the Avio system has all the bells and whistles but it looks tight up front (and in the back).

 

[AerroMatt]

Have you seen how tight that flight deck is? I would say that if you are over 6 feet tall you might have some issues. No, I have never seen one in person but from the looks of it - it looks cramped up front (even tighter than a Lear). And, with two pilots it could be even tighter depending upon who you are flying with...

Anyone out there test-fly an Eclipse yet? I know the Avio system has all the bells and whistles but it looks tight up front (and in the back).

If you check dimensions, the Eclipse is comparable to the C310 in size (and weight). I haven't been inside an Eclipse, but it looks like it might be like a 310 in that it will be a pilots airplane; meaning pilots will love it for its performance and handling, but passengers will be less than impressed with the small cabin. Just my 2 cents...

 

[On Your Six]

If you check dimensions, the Eclipse is comparable to the C310 in size (and weight). I haven't been inside an Eclipse, but it looks like it might be like a 310 in that it will be a pilots airplane; meaning pilots will love it for its performance and handling, but passengers will be less than impressed with the small cabin. Just my 2 cents...

Well, if people are expecting an "air taxi" that is what they will evidently get in terms of comfort too. I am sure some people won't mind so long as their business meeting commutes are reduced.

You're right about the aircraft likely being a pilot's aircraft - it should perform well. Just hope that your fellow pilot up front is not obese.

 

[climbhappy]

I recall reading somehwere that the check airmen were ex-united and the training was going to be done at some large flight safety installation. any truth to this?

 

[TXGold]

Man.......Imagine if Day Jet and the National Gay Pilots Association (www.ngpa.org) decided to merge.......

"GayJet" ?

hahaha

 

[ReportCanoa]

Anyone out there test-fly an Eclipse yet?

Check out this link to the Pilot Resources page of the Dayjet site:

Jets for Dummies


Just shows what they think pilots are worth. Good luck with that place.

 

[AerroMatt]

And your problem is???

Check out this link to the Pilot Resources page of the Dayjet site:

Jets for Dummies


Just shows what they think pilots are worth. Good luck with that place.

Keep in mind that Eclipse is designing this airplane with the owner/pilot in mind. They are attempting to simplify things so this bird can become the new Dr/Lawyer killer. As far as professional pilot attitudes go, the author hit the nail on the head. This is NOT the atom-splitting business after all, and the "We are God's gift to mere mortals to bless you with our presence" attitude that some in this business have only hurts the reputation of all.

I don't care how big a Lear/Gulfstream/Boeing you fly, you still gotta squat to $hit like the passengers do. A dose of humility goes a long way in this profession.

 

[ReportCanoa]

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[caliginousface]

BTW Eclipse got it's type stuff done.

 

[*#$% Headwinds]

No wonder they aren't publishing the pay. $50k for any jet captain is way low. There is no reason for a professional pilot with years of training and tens of thousands of dollars invested to make less than a truck driver with 2 weeks of training at a driving school. I made over $50 grand flying a C208 for Chrissakes!

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

$50K could be a TON of money, or not very much, depending on your point of view.

If you live in FL, and want to be home EVERY night and EVERY weekend, then $50K is a lot. If you don't have a home/family and/or don't care how long it takes to commute or how long you're on the road, then you can get higher paying jobs elsewhere.

I'm sure DayJet will have tons of applicants. I definitely would if I lived in that area or wanted to move there.

cliff
ELP

 

[*#$% Headwinds]

I agree cliff, it is a matter of perspective. I am just frustrated when I see people willing to settle for crap wages just because they want to fly. It drags down the whole industry.

I walk 5 minutes to work, average 3 work days a week, and about 3 RON's a month and make over $70k for my trouble. I am luckier than most. Those DayJet people will be working harder than I do, and deserve to make more money than the guy driving the city bus they rode on getting to the airport, IMO. We pilots need to have more self respect and demand what we are worth.

 

[johnsonrod]

Any updates on Dayjet? Any further estimates on when we might see those Eclipses on the line? Q3 or Q4?

With all of the travel hassels getting even worse, perhaps Dayjet will benefit even more during the start up phase....