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Old 10th Feb 2007, 16:45
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janusz
 
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TAG manage aircraft owned by individuals or organisations. Most aircraft are on TAG's AOC and therefore available for charter. The ratio of private/public transport flying varies greatly from one aircraft to the next.

The initial interview would probably be with MD and/or CP and/or CTC and/or HR person. Probably followed by second interview with aircraft owner. Do not expect an airline style group exercise, psychometric test, etc. I do not think sim assessment is normally involved.

Salary is negotiable. They use a 'per diem' system (don't know how much), private medical, money-purchase pension.

DO NOT EXPECT AIRLINE STYLE ROSTERING. The nature of this type of operation precludes set-in-stone work patterns. Of course the public transport flying is subject to the exisiting Flight Time Limitations.

Appears to have very low turnover of pilots - probably a positive indicator of terms and conditions, morale and job security.

Clearly a very well-funded organisation that's been around for a while.

Importantly, if you 'get' a good owner and a good crew (bearing in mind you will be working with the same, small number of people) you will get much more out of the job than if you 'get' a crap owner (overly demanding, no understanding of crew limits [fatigue], miserly, know-it-all, always late, disorganised). This factor greatly influences the quality of your job and if you get stuck with a crap owner and crew you don't like then it could be unpleasant.

Good luck and safe flying!
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