Since I am on hols in Vail I am feeling generous.
FO 56K Euro, Capt 95K Euro
70 Euro per day while on tour ie, allowances.
Contracted to work 200 days a year. Subtract 22 days a year from that for leave. Pans out to 50 days per quarter. Roster is optimised to give 6 on, 5 off with some variations to make the 50/3 months. (I did the maths the other day, I work about 50 days
less than my husband who works for easyJet)
How flexible? Not sure what you mean there. You do your best to make the day's flying work but not expected to break the rules or operate illegally. You are expected to find solutions to various problems that crop up.
I've only been bothered twice in 3 years. First one was to ferry an aircraft up to maintenance. I thought it would be interesting so I accepted. Second time I was asked if I had visas for the States and would I like to ferry a brand new aircraft across the Pond. That was a resounding yes.
Generally, your days off are sacrosanct.
Yes you do get home. If you don't get home, that's extra money to you. You are positioned to the aircraft you're tasked to fly on Day 1, and you're flown home on Day 6.
Looked after? When I ended up in hospital after belting my head, I was airlined home the next day. From what I have gathered, if you have a problem at home (child sick, wife going into labour, etc) they'll get you home ASAP. If you're a whinger, the fleet managers are less likely to help you, if however, you have a genuine problem on tour, they're available 24/7. (That's been my experience)
Perks? Meeting and chatting to our owners. Flying a pretty new bizjet around the place. Very interesting flying. Great crews. As many hotel points and airline miles you can poke a stick at.
How hard? It depends on you. Process is changing this year. Psycho testing etc.
Turnover. I think it's around 8-10% at the moment. Current pilot population is about 1,000 and growing.
Insurance. Health insurance for you and your family. LOL still being worked on...
I love the job. Got great crews and Fleet managers to work with. I fly a fantastic machine (Hawker 800 XPC) and have some very interesting machines and opportunities ahead. Varied flying with no 2 days the same. Expected to be a pilot and a manager. However, do have to load bags, clean/tidy the aircraft, cope with changes in the flying programme and so forth plus be away from home 5 nights in a row.
It's not for every one but it is fun.
