Lear 25G Salary?

[pro_pilot]

I found a contract slot flying as FO on a 25g. Could anyone provide compensation info?

Nor Cal
Part 91
Part Time (+-400 hrs/yr.)
Per hour/Per day?
I am typed
Operator looking to recover some training costs

Thanks,
DC

 

[LJDRVR]

I'm not famaliar with the NORCAL market, but my guess is that based on your experience, you're looking at something in the neighborhood of $250 a day plus expenses. Contract rates vary greatly based on crew (read that whore) availibility and flight crew experience. Most if it is centered around what your owner is looking for. You said yours was looking to recoup some training costs. Did they pay for your type? Was it in the airplane or brand F or S? It always amazes me to see Lear operators looking to get by on the cheap, when what you really want in that airplane is the very best crew.

This may strike some as hypocritical considering what I now make as a regional FO, but as a very experienced Lear guy, IF I was working as a contract captain and paying for my own recurrent, my going rate would be $600 a day. (South-Central U.S.)

Good luck! The G-model is nice. Any of you L.A. guys want to pipe in?

 

[falconpilot]

stupid question

what is the difference in the G model 25. I know its a stupid question, coming from someone who has a Lear type. Sorry..

 

[501261]

what is the difference in the G model 25. I know its a stupid question, coming from someone who has a Lear type. Sorry..

Now I don't know the exact history, but it's a 25 with the Dee Howard XR mod. When did it stopped being an XR and became a "G" model I don't know, or even if it ever "really" became a "G" model or some marketing guru simply started calling the XR a G model.



The XR mod gives an extra 300lb of fuel in the each wing cuff.




Maybe Rick or someone that knows a lot more about Lears than I do can chime in.

 

[LJDRVR]

The 25G was introduced in 1982, making it the last of the "straight-pipe" Lears. The -G was done in conjunction with Dee Howard, carrying more fuel than earlier 25's. (6400 vs. 5800 if I remember right, Rick will correct me if I'm wrong.) The 25G also had an increased MATOGW. (16,300 pounds vs. 15,000) This makes the -G much more useful than your run-of-the-mill 25D, which with full tanks, has only enough useful load for one or two passengers. You can also land the 25G 400 pounds heavier than earlier marks, making it easier to tanker fuel on short legs.

 

[pro_pilot]

The comments made about the 'G' model are correct. There were only about 9 of them made in all. I guess they had to give it a letter designation that fell in line with the rest of the 25s.

Thanks for the reply LJDRVR. That is about what I was thinking as well. They paid for the type but are going to recover some of the training costs.
Does anyone else have any input on compensation for the Lear 20's or comparable aircraft?

Thanks,
DC

 

[LJDRVR]

Thanks for the reply LJDRVR.

Anytime brother!

Enjoy your time in the Lear. The airplane I fly now is fun, and the company is fantastic, but the Embraer lacks the soul one finds when strapping on a Learjet.

Good luck with the contract gig, and don't let those lunatic Captains bust your a$$. (If you've flown Lears long enough, you know what I'm talking about.)

Cheers!