Basic Questions About Lufthansa Private Jet
I have seen its website and I have conducted a pprune search but I wish to have some basic questions answered by those people in the know. Can anyone answer the following questions:
1. I see the fleet description includes the CJ3, XLS and CL850 (converted from Cityline?). Does anyone know how many are operated at this time and how many are on order? I realise the poor economy may impact delivery schedules/plans.
2. For those pilots who have been hired, are they current Lufthansa-related pilots or from the outside (i.e., hired away from Vista Jet, DC Aviation or Netjets, etc.)? Do they hire non-Lufthansa pilots? Can an internal Lufthansa pilot (mainline, Cargo, Cityline, etc.) bid for a slot at Lufthansa Private Jet?
3. Are there specific pilot domiciles? Are any located outside of Germany?
4. Any rough estimates of salary ranges and days off per month?
5. How are aircraft assignments made (i.e., pilot selected for XLS vs. CJ3)? Do you need time on type or is it based on availability?
6. Do you think LH will continue to fully support this operation with the current (and perhaps prolonged) difficult economy?
Thanks for any insight. PMs are welcome.