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Disclaimer: newbie asking (who's just in GA) and at the risk of drawing serious "Google before you ask" comments:
What is the common pathway to end up in the cockpit of a Gulfstream aircraft? Do you have to build hours elsewhere first and then apply or is that an alternative path to common airlines?
What is the common pathway to end up in the cockpit of a Gulfstream aircraft? Do you have to build hours elsewhere first and then apply or is that an alternative path to common airlines?
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need some advice please
Gentleman – need some advice please.
recently got an offer as captain (incl. SVC/LTC) and flight ops manager for a FAR23 / CAT operation, with 3 light jets. I’m rated, current on type with >2000hrs on type, postholder compliance and safety (CAT operation) for a different outfit. Actually, it looks like that they will get two FAR25 (mid-size) aircrafts this year with an option for me to go left seat on the new type as well.
Question: What is an average salary for an European fixed employed captain on a light jet, probably later mid-size. What extra money can I ask for the FOM position – realistically?
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recently got an offer as captain (incl. SVC/LTC) and flight ops manager for a FAR23 / CAT operation, with 3 light jets. I’m rated, current on type with >2000hrs on type, postholder compliance and safety (CAT operation) for a different outfit. Actually, it looks like that they will get two FAR25 (mid-size) aircrafts this year with an option for me to go left seat on the new type as well.
Question: What is an average salary for an European fixed employed captain on a light jet, probably later mid-size. What extra money can I ask for the FOM position – realistically?
Cheers!
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Do not hanka after a gulfsteam job. The flying is detrimental to your health, utterly boring beyond belief and full of egomaniacs that will kill you at the 1st opportunity. 'Worst decision of my career! I would never go back for any money.
wow.. that's a sad experience. What did you end up doing, that is so much more fun and with a great bunch then? Seriously curios.
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I wouldn't say "sad." Just an anti-Klimax!!
I went back to good flying and got back my enjoyment of the job. I am afraid I am not alone in my experience either as more and more are beginning to see the light now?
Unfortunately the egomaniacs are infiltrating the entire business now so finding, and more importantly keeping, a decent job is becoming quite rare.
I know everyone wants that big shiny jet and they don't come much shinier than the Gulfstream but really, it was not for me. The endless fatigue (jet lag) made me question my entire existence. It made dodging the backstabbers even harder.
I went back to good flying and got back my enjoyment of the job. I am afraid I am not alone in my experience either as more and more are beginning to see the light now?
Unfortunately the egomaniacs are infiltrating the entire business now so finding, and more importantly keeping, a decent job is becoming quite rare.
I know everyone wants that big shiny jet and they don't come much shinier than the Gulfstream but really, it was not for me. The endless fatigue (jet lag) made me question my entire existence. It made dodging the backstabbers even harder.
I wouldn't say "sad." Just an anti-Klimax!!
I went back to good flying and got back my enjoyment of the job. I am afraid I am not alone in my experience either as more and more are beginning to see the light now?
Unfortunately the egomaniacs are infiltrating the entire business now so finding, and more importantly keeping, a decent job is becoming quite rare.
I know everyone wants that big shiny jet and they don't come much shinier than the Gulfstream but really, it was not for me. The endless fatigue (jet lag) made me question my entire existence. It made dodging the backstabbers even harder.
I went back to good flying and got back my enjoyment of the job. I am afraid I am not alone in my experience either as more and more are beginning to see the light now?
Unfortunately the egomaniacs are infiltrating the entire business now so finding, and more importantly keeping, a decent job is becoming quite rare.
I know everyone wants that big shiny jet and they don't come much shinier than the Gulfstream but really, it was not for me. The endless fatigue (jet lag) made me question my entire existence. It made dodging the backstabbers even harder.
However I'm sincerely interested in know what you define as "good flying"? is it smaller biz jets with lots of sectors and regional or back to airlines or what? Thank you.
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Ah that's an easy question to answer...
Short haul, Europe destinations, just a few sectors per month, nice sensible aircraft, good crew, good pax, good hotac and most importantly a company that has empathy. Then the job can be a delight. Or... flat out east, west, west again, east, east again, with only min rest between which ends up as 2 hrs sleep, truly awful crew (actually the worst pilots I have ever seen) arrogant pax, dreadful destinations with all sorts of diseases to get you, and they did, and a horrendous management company that extends every duty by 50% and doesn't even pay for it.
You decide?
Short haul, Europe destinations, just a few sectors per month, nice sensible aircraft, good crew, good pax, good hotac and most importantly a company that has empathy. Then the job can be a delight. Or... flat out east, west, west again, east, east again, with only min rest between which ends up as 2 hrs sleep, truly awful crew (actually the worst pilots I have ever seen) arrogant pax, dreadful destinations with all sorts of diseases to get you, and they did, and a horrendous management company that extends every duty by 50% and doesn't even pay for it.
You decide?
Ah that's an easy question to answer...
Short haul, Europe destinations, just a few sectors per month, nice sensible aircraft, good crew, good pax, good hotac and most importantly a company that has empathy. Then the job can be a delight. Or... flat out east, west, west again, east, east again, with only min rest between which ends up as 2 hrs sleep, truly awful crew (actually the worst pilots I have ever seen) arrogant pax, dreadful destinations with all sorts of diseases to get you, and they did, and a horrendous management company that extends every duty by 50% and doesn't even pay for it.
You decide?
Short haul, Europe destinations, just a few sectors per month, nice sensible aircraft, good crew, good pax, good hotac and most importantly a company that has empathy. Then the job can be a delight. Or... flat out east, west, west again, east, east again, with only min rest between which ends up as 2 hrs sleep, truly awful crew (actually the worst pilots I have ever seen) arrogant pax, dreadful destinations with all sorts of diseases to get you, and they did, and a horrendous management company that extends every duty by 50% and doesn't even pay for it.
You decide?
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Hello
i come back to this thread to ask for updated figures for a NTR skipper on the G650.
Currently PIC on Airbus.
Any info is greatly appreciated.
Europe base.
Thanks.
i come back to this thread to ask for updated figures for a NTR skipper on the G650.
Currently PIC on Airbus.
Any info is greatly appreciated.
Europe base.
Thanks.
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This table will give you some idea of the relative salaries between types though: https://bizjetjobs.com/pilot-salary-survey
I will add something you are probably already aware of though which is that the actual flying is only a relatively small percentage of what we do and it may be tricky finding a large cabin long range position without prior experience.
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Most salary surveys are US-centric and I haven’t seen a European table for some time (I’m assuming you are in Europe).
This table will give you some idea of the relative salaries between types though: https://bizjetjobs.com/pilot-salary-survey
I will add something you are probably already aware of though which is that the actual flying is only a relatively small percentage of what we do and it may be tricky finding a large cabin long range position without prior experience.
This table will give you some idea of the relative salaries between types though: https://bizjetjobs.com/pilot-salary-survey
I will add something you are probably already aware of though which is that the actual flying is only a relatively small percentage of what we do and it may be tricky finding a large cabin long range position without prior experience.
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May I add that that kind of job is 99% about networking, and very hard to get if not in the business. An initial on that type is what, 150k dollars these days?
If freelancing you would have to charge at least 2000/2500 eur per day to make it worth.
Maybe you can use the Qatar Executive G650 open position as a reference in terms of salary for a full time contract?
A lot also depends on how the operation is crewed. 2 Cpts and 1 FO on a 20/10 rotation? 2 Cpts and 2 FOs on a 15/15 roster? Additional roles (maintenance, chief pilot duties, etc). Location is also important. Austria and Germany tend to attract awful contracts in this business, the rest slightly better.
If freelancing you would have to charge at least 2000/2500 eur per day to make it worth.
Maybe you can use the Qatar Executive G650 open position as a reference in terms of salary for a full time contract?
A lot also depends on how the operation is crewed. 2 Cpts and 1 FO on a 20/10 rotation? 2 Cpts and 2 FOs on a 15/15 roster? Additional roles (maintenance, chief pilot duties, etc). Location is also important. Austria and Germany tend to attract awful contracts in this business, the rest slightly better.
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May I add that that kind of job is 99% about networking, and very hard to get if not in the business. An initial on that type is what, 150k dollars these days?
If freelancing you would have to charge at least 2000/2500 eur per day to make it worth.
Maybe you can use the Qatar Executive G650 open position as a reference in terms of salary for a full time contract?
A lot also depends on how the operation is crewed. 2 Cpts and 1 FO on a 20/10 rotation? 2 Cpts and 2 FOs on a 15/15 roster? Additional roles (maintenance, chief pilot duties, etc). Location is also important. Austria and Germany tend to attract awful contracts in this business, the rest slightly better.
If freelancing you would have to charge at least 2000/2500 eur per day to make it worth.
Maybe you can use the Qatar Executive G650 open position as a reference in terms of salary for a full time contract?
A lot also depends on how the operation is crewed. 2 Cpts and 1 FO on a 20/10 rotation? 2 Cpts and 2 FOs on a 15/15 roster? Additional roles (maintenance, chief pilot duties, etc). Location is also important. Austria and Germany tend to attract awful contracts in this business, the rest slightly better.
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I am so useless that i may have a direct entry offer in a long range business jet.
Thanks anyway for your extremely relevant and informative comment and compliments for your long career in the biz business.