Make up your fuvking mind!

[340drvr]

The squirrel-mode for trip scheduling is pretty standard for many operations, but not getting compensated for time being jerked around is not (or should not be, anyway.) That kind of on-call availability demands compensation, whether a full-time salary, or some kind of trip cancellation policy for contract work. If these folks aren't willing to pay adequately for your time spent with no-go or cancelled trips, then it's time to walk. But as said above, do the walking in a professional manner.

 

[gutshotdraw]

No matter what, be professional in how you deal with them. Don't go on a rant, don't try and tell them how to run their operation, and don't badmouth them to other pilots or operations. Aviation is a REMARKABLY small world.

Instead, I recommend approaching them in a professional way with a carefully written letter that explains that from now on:

A) Your rates have gone up $100 per day.

B) Request for availability is 1/2 rate per day of standby.

C) Scheduled trip cancellation policy is 1/2 rate for cancellation within 48 hours and full rate within 24 hours.

Be pleasant, be matter-of-fact, perhaps even a touch "apologetic" in explaining that this is the way you need to conduct your BUSINESS. If they stop calling, you have lost nothing but you have taken the high road. And if they stop calling, use the time to cultivate other clients that operate under a concept of mutual respect.

My free advice and probably worth every penny

 

[GravityHater]

You guys are good....and calming, too. I am looking at options.

 

[gutshotdraw]

14 years of contract flying teaches a lesson or two. Good luck and keep at it.

 

[TMMT]

14 years of contract flying teaches a lesson or two..

Yup, be polite, be professional but above all have a plan to kill everyone you meet!

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Yup, be polite, be professional but above all have a plan to kill everyone you meet!

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Priceless!

 

[badlander45]

Yup, be polite, be professional but above all have a plan to kill everyone you meet!

Post of the year!

 

[Freight Dog]

Yup, be polite, be professional but above all have a plan to kill everyone you meet!

One of the USMC rules to live by...

 

[mzaharis]

Gotta love General Mattis' quotes!

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/features/view/feature/16-Most-Hair-Raising-General-Mattis-Quotes-1573