Which A/C will get the most Contract Work

[G100driver]

$1500 a day in Gulfstream? Does an insurance company care if you only have sim time?

No they could care less (please note that I used proper grammer here not speaking in double negatives). Especially if you are acting as an SIC. Most companies operating this type of equiptment RARELY if EVER dispatch a contractor as a PIC ... or let him fly for that matter. TAG, as a matter of policy does not (or at least used to not) let contractor fly the airplane.

$1500/Day in really not very much when you consider the cost of the your G-550 sitting on the ground because you are short a pilot. You might even consider more given that intial in upwards of $40,000.

A contract Falcon 2000/EASy pilot in the NE will get $1200-1500 a day. It is all about supply and demand. No contract pilots = better pay. If you do not want to pay a contractor, hire more pilots. $1500/Day is pretty cheap when you look at in terms of adding an addition crew member at $140K/Year + benefits.

 

[MissKittyKat]

Hello, carjcaptain, you posted an excellent question! Please join in.

the fms, varies per plane, the latest and greatest in aviation technologies, it could be a Sperry, Honeywell, maybe collins? or litman? There are at least 4 companies I think who provide and make these great computers.

May I suggest the Learjet typerating, I see ads all the time for Learjet guys, while some of it is air ambulance this is great way to get out there and feel the corporate world. If you fly sick and dieing people around sometimes you are such a lifeline to these people while building your time and making money and doing something worthy.

The learjet is like a fighter jet and sometimes it is easier to transition then to bigger jets.

Why don't you try and pm some of the corporate guys, who are more than willing to give advice, you attitude determines your altitude and what you can and cannot realistically do.

Consider all options and everyone's advice! yes, if you work for a wyvern audited company, and you don';t fit the needs of the insurance program you may not find work. Check out a learjet type rating!

And best of luck, welcome. feel free to ask a question.

 

[semperfido]

i heard JPI gets 1800 per for a G550 pilot....not too shabby

 

[semperfido]

What kind of FMS does the G-IV have? Is it that different than any other modern airplane?

honeywell

 

[MissKittyKat]

If you go on the websites for the manufacturers of these wonderful aircraft, you will find all the stats there and what type of radios and computers are on board, you may even find what the psi is in the toilet! Lol, just kidding but I love to look at all the stats on these machines! no, harm in educating yourself, when you what to fly a certain aircraft. Ie, wingspan, payload, mach number, the computers on board and back up systems! Good luck!

 

[CarjCapt]

Thank you

Just got online and was suprised about the response. Thank you.

After Christmas I'm going to get recurrent in the CL65 and differences training in the 700/900. This enable me to be available for contract work moving RJs that are being sent from one operator to another or to the bone yard. I'll also be able to do right seat work in the CL600/601/604 with 3 takeoff and landings. There is one operation that would use me now if I had a PC ride in the RJ and it pays 550 per day.

Which aircraft I get a type rating in will be a combination of the cost of the type and frequency of need for contract labor. As far as time in type my captain ego was satisifed a long time ago so the right seat would be just fine.

Thank you again for the feedback.

 

[MissKittyKat]

Thank too! and best of luck of to you! You will do great!