Rez O. Lewshun
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Lear70 said:That's how a LOT of Part 135 operators work...
The FAR's only require 13 days off per calendar quarter for Part 135 and, because so many people are looking for work, a lot of scumbag operators will say, "Well, we didn't call you yesterday to work, so that was one of your days."
If you complain about it, they simply stop flying you until you quit, since most of them pay on a daily or "per trip" basis. I worked for two such outfits coming up through the ranks. Problem is, you don't know they're going to be like that until you're already working there, they don't come right out and say it during the interview.
The original poster replied to some of us via PM, I don't think he plans on responding further on this thread...
Lear70 you are are bringing back memories I paid big bucks to suppress! Many 135 operators are simply small business with one guy being the Big Boss. Everything that happens he takes personally. Policy changes daily and with his mood.
When the 135 outfit hears you've been job hunting or interviewing it is considered an act of disloyalty, even though you've been treated like trash since you arrived.
I will say though.... 135 pilots are some of the best becuase you're given the keys to the plane and you've got to figure everything out on your own....