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Sounds like a good retirement type job for older pilots that want to fly and stay home more and not necessarily move on to other airlines. Does Scenic have a lot of pilots like that?Irish Pilot said:Ill reinforce that there is a ton of good info if you do a search.
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Scenic to the best of my knowledge has never furloughed due to seasonal changes. Yes the summer months are the busiest but they are incredibly busy. So one persons view may be that the winter months are regular and not slow.
I believe the majority of the FOs have a 4-3 shedule...but you do in many ways have the option of both. Some lines have 4-3 week followed by a 5-2 week. Many people at Scenic are really trying to pound out the hours so they take a 5-2 making it easier for those who want to work less or commute have a 4-3. There are many captains right now with both schedules that are flying over 100 hours a month.
Pilots do have to sign a contract...but its more of a gentlemens agreement. If you leave within a year you prorate pay the amount remaining on your $6500 (I believe thats the total right now) contract. Its not legally binding (so Ive been told - and some leave without paying) but Scenic will be very good to you and many have come back from furloughed gigs and Scenic welcomed them back with open arms....as captains....and captains make good money and are home every night (as everyone is).
The pay info is out there so I wont repeat it. You will also find many opinions on Scenic as well. Believe what you will. I think its a great place to work and build experience...especially for lower time guys. We just had someone leave for Allegiant and there may be a few to follow. We also have a few guys with SWA ties that may be heading that direction soon (believe it or not). Its flying Twin Otters in and out of the Grand Canyon...being home everynight...etc. Worst case scenario you are logging 121 twin turbine time as a 800hr pilot (or whatever mins are right now).
Fly safe.
WhiteCloud said:Sounds like a good retirement type job for older pilots that want to fly and stay home more and not necessarily move on to other airlines. Does Scenic have a lot of pilots like that?