Bose
The moral to this is that no body rips anyone off they rip off themselves.
Ie be a doormat and dont be surprised if someone wipes their muddy feet all over you.
I am not saying this in a position of superiority as done that, been there, worn the badge etc including the muddy feet bit.
Aviation is the worst! Pilots need hours, positions etc and sell their souls to get that. I will fly for free! pay me in six months time etc I know times are hard for you running your multi million $ jet!
The moral bit is only fly for what your worth and dont fly again until your paid for your last job of work.
I know of one CPL who flies for £70 a day
Lost the keys for my London flat and was charged £140 for someone to open the door which took all of 7 minutes! We of course are professionals
But heck we will carry on shooting ourselves especially in the recession so that someone will let us fly their shiny expensive bit of alluminium
Pace