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[JP4user]

The story I had was 3rd hand, and turns out a little different than I was told.
The owner is a pilot but stays in the back as he does not meet the insurance requirements. The airplane is based near me as that is how they got my name, through the jet pilot grapevine (!). So that would explain why they are looking here, they don't know anyone where they are right now. The usual right seater is unavailable, had to come home for something.

But you said the airplane is based near you? What gives with the long flight and your travel to get there etc. etc?

With the glut of pilots with ratings up their rear ends pounding the streets, something smells about this situation. Not directed to you either.

Had to come home for some reason is a huge red flag all by itself. But back to the original question. I would tell them to take a hike with the normal daily rate as travel and extended time is involved.

 

[GravityHater]

hey what about this... they will be paying for the airline ticket but I am supposed to buy the ticket and they will reimburse me?? why don't you buy ME a ticket and I will be there at the assigned time?
Is that an expected duty, to go out on the limb for the airline ticket? The adverse possibilities are astounding. If I knew the company well, it might be ok...

 

[G100driver]

When ever I hire a contractor I always give him or her the choice if they want to purcahse, fine. If not, I will take care of it.

This entire deals sounds a bit fishy to me.

 

[LXJ31]

The airline ticket is not a big deal if you know the company well and you are reasonably sure they won't stiff you on it. If you do alot of contract flying you'll cycle thousands of dollars through your credit card that (hopefully) has some sort of point/mile reward system.

But, whatver you feel comfortable with. This detail should not be a sticking point.

 

[ekuflyer]

Two days of work @ 500 a day= 1000.00
Hotel Hilton, Sheraton, marriot Yuck 120.00 (not sure if 2 nights then it should be 3 days work adjust math accordingly.)
Airline 500.00
Parking 60
6 hrs of driving 360 miles x .37 cents= 133.20
1.5 days of breakfast, lunch, dinner= 70
Total bill to owner for services should be around $1883.20

FYI
The standard Gov't mileage rate is now $0.445/mile.