Interview to manage two GIV-SP's...Part 91: Question

[Fly91]

I had a template to use at an interview like this but I have no idea what I did with it.

Anyone know of a good "Proposal Format" to use while sitting down with the owner going through the different points.

I sit with him next week Tuesday.

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[landlover]

I had a template to use at an interview like this but I have no idea what I did with it.

Anyone know of a good "Proposal Format" to use while sitting down with the owner going through the different points.

I sit with him next week Tuesday.

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I don't have a format but I would discuss scheduling of crews, trips, mx. Lead mechanic? Who or what is already in place? Or are you starting a flight department from scratch? hangar/office lay out. Let the know if you need a pilot. Current with 750 hours in type.

 

[GIVSP]

Pt 91 GIVSP Pilot avalible. SMS, IS-BAO, Safety, Safety, Safety. Good luck.

 

[Fly91]

I don't have a format but I would discuss scheduling of crews, trips, mx. Lead mechanic? Who or what is already in place? Or are you starting a flight department from scratch? hangar/office lay out. Let the know if you need a pilot. Current with 750 hours in type.

From scratch. Been going over some things, haven't had much time at all, looks like 91 needs the SMS/ISBAO. Just easy manuals to buy.

 

[Fly91]

I don't have a format but I would discuss scheduling of crews, trips, mx. Lead mechanic? Who or what is already in place? Or are you starting a flight department from scratch? hangar/office lay out. Let the know if you need a pilot. Current with 750 hours in type.

Also, now it might just be one plane. The other plane will be his friends plane if he wants me to also manage that one. That one just finished pre-buy inspection and getting closed on.

So for managing just one GIV-SP. The hardest thing to figure out is a salary for me. He asked me to have a number in mind when I come that I will require for the Management/Captain position. Using the 2011 salary survey, looks like $168,000 is fair salary to start.

 

[AeroDork]

Don't forget to tell him how you'll look out for him by making all the pilots sign training contracts.

 

[landlover]

From scratch. Been going over some things, haven't had much time at all, looks like 91 needs the SMS/ISBAO. Just easy manuals to buy.

yes in Europe(France) I know they ask for the SMS manual/procedures during a ramp check even if the airplane isn't on an AOC. Might as well just get it taken care.

 

[landlover]

Also, now it might just be one plane. The other plane will be his friends plane if he wants me to also manage that one. That one just finished pre-buy inspection and getting closed on.

So for managing just one GIV-SP. The hardest thing to figure out is a salary for me. He asked me to have a number in mind when I come that I will require for the Management/Captain position. Using the 2011 salary survey, looks like $168,000 is fair salary to start.

I would think that is a good starting point. I would say use your best judgement based on the owners response to see if you could get more depending on workload(if you fly a ton) or he wants you to include his friends airplane for the same price. Another topic to discuss would be fuel strategy. Will the airplane be on a 135 or under a larger mgmt company to take advantage of fleet contract discounts. Will you set up contract fuel yourself? Just put fuel on the Amex?

 

[G3G4]

I think one of the most important things bud is making his realize that you will treat this operation as it was your own airplane. There are alot of management companies out there that will promise the best for this guy but only have interest for themselves. You mentioned to me that this guy probaly will hav an airplane for a long time. So dont go overboard on salary and stay within company standards and just tell him that you will make owning an airplane a great experience. And start out with safety in mind and keep it that way. ALot of companies promise alot but cant deliver cause they wanna make extra money and keep costs super low. Remember there is no price on safety. If you can afford a g4, you have to know that it will cost money. But he will have the peice of mind that he will be safe anywere in the world with his family on board with pilots that are happy and treat that airplane as if where his own. If I dont feel safe in an airplane, whether it be cause of MX or training, or because we are trying to save money somewhere, why would i expect my owner to. At the end of the dayyou should be selling him on your honesty, trust, and experience. If trust you, you will be around for a very long time and your money will come!

 

[Fly91]

I think one of the most important things bud is making his realize that you will treat this operation as it was your own airplane. There are alot of management companies out there that will promise the best for this guy but only have interest for themselves. You mentioned to me that this guy probaly will hav an airplane for a long time. So dont go overboard on salary and stay within company standards and just tell him that you will make owning an airplane a great experience. And start out with safety in mind and keep it that way. ALot of companies promise alot but cant deliver cause they wanna make extra money and keep costs super low. Remember there is no price on safety. If you can afford a g4, you have to know that it will cost money. But he will have the peice of mind that he will be safe anywere in the world with his family on board with pilots that are happy and treat that airplane as if where his own. If I dont feel safe in an airplane, whether it be cause of MX or training, or because we are trying to save money somewhere, why would i expect my owner to. At the end of the dayyou should be selling him on your honesty, trust, and experience. If trust you, you will be around for a very long time and your money will come!

Sounds good. Thanks for the input and for explaining the other stuff to me on the phone the other day.

Wednesday is the day, I fly him to Houston and we'll have the meeting there while at the hotel.

But I'll call you in the next couple days if I have any questions.

And dude.......you MUST come up to Lauderdale to go out with us soon.