I agree wholeheartedly with the two above posts.
I think the title of this thread is a breath of fresh air, What should WE charge? How many operators out there tell you what they will pay. I cant think of another industry that operates like that. Imagine you had a pipe burst in the middle of the night and you told the plumber on the phone that you'd pay hime no more than 50 quid and if he used any parts you'd want to see the reciepts. Youd be talking to yourself.
A new Challenger will probably cost in the region of $28 million, In the UK it's likely to cost about 60 grand a year for a shead to put it in. Training costs are high and sim slots are scarce.
I dont have any sympathy for owners and operators who cant cope with paying the professionals who operate their aircraft comparative pocket change. If you cant stand the heat.................