NetJets Europe

[ABCD1234]

Anybody know the details (besides what's on the website) on getting on with NetJets Europe for a guy that's been working at a US fractional for 7 years?

Specifically:


-I've never flown in Europe before.
-What about license conversion?
-Living conditions?
-Is it tax free?

Any other info would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Duke of Ale]

The first hurdle is: do you have the right to live and work in the EU ?

 

[jtf]

There was an FO where I used to work who did the conversions- took him about a year. From talking to some of the NJE guys, they have told me you are on your own for paying the taxes and many don't- they say they live somewhere else (sorta like a lot of pilots here who "live" in Florida or Texas), only paying nothing. I believe the EU is starting to wise up on the tax practices and are toughening things up, but I don't really know how. They did get a good raise over there, but most of Europe is pretty expensive and the right to work is pretty tough to get from everything I've heard.

 

[DO-82 driver]

Not to mention you'll have to work with the French..... those cheese-eating surrender-monkeys!!!!

 

[Hung Start]

Ahem!!!!!

 

[gunfyter]

The first hurdle is: do you have the right to live and work in the EU ?

I believe If you are Irish ... Ireland will take you back. There is a very high percentage of US citizens with that ancestry.

Other countries have dropping populations probably looking to take people.

 

[F2000NJE]

Hi guy's,

NJE is now offering UK contracts to all the pilots. Taxes (taken at source) are paid either in UK (for UK residents) or Portugal (25%) for European based pilots. Social security paid in UK for all (6 to 9% depending on salary).
JAA ATPL required + right to leave and work in Europe.

No more "tax free" salaries available.

50 days of work per 3 months and usualy scheduled 6 on 5 off.

Hope this help.

 

[ABCD1234]

Thanks for the info!

Does NJE help with the conversions or work permits?

 

[Lear60Guy]

Thanks for the info!

Does NJE help with the conversions or work permits?

I don't think they do. With the new contract being a step in the right direction and those 7Xs on the way I don't think they will have as hard of a time recruiting and retaining people. Also you have to have an EU or Swiss passport allowing unrestricted worldwide travel. A US passport and a work permit isn't enough.

 

[Flyingdutchman]

Thanks for the info!

Does NJE help with the conversions or work permits?

They sure do !!! Just like Netjets USA does....