rightseatguy
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- Jan 30, 2005
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Currently I work in a small flight department (I've been the only full-time pilot for the last 4 years) where I have instructed for the last 4 years, and run the charter side for the last 2. As the only pilot, I feel I am getting stretched thin, especially now that it is summer time and I work 40-60 hour weeks. Additionally, since our charter certificate is a single-pilot certificate, I am essentially on-call 24/7. Now the company is considering purchasing a C-441 to be used for both part 91 and 135. I would love the chance to fly this type of aircraft, but if I am going to be expected to continue to run a one-man department, I don't know if it is worth it. As it stands now, I am expected to cancel all students and flights if a charter pops up, which is obviously not good business. Is this kind of situation normal, or is it just a case of the company trying to run things as cheaply as possible? What would you do?
What would be an appropriate salary in this situation? Also, what would be appropriate in the slim chance that they agree to hire someone else to run the flight training aspect of the department, leaving me to primarily handle the charter side? The aircraft would be operated 91 and 135 in the midwest, approximately 300-400 hours / year.
Thanks
What would be an appropriate salary in this situation? Also, what would be appropriate in the slim chance that they agree to hire someone else to run the flight training aspect of the department, leaving me to primarily handle the charter side? The aircraft would be operated 91 and 135 in the midwest, approximately 300-400 hours / year.
Thanks