TAG Aviation

[Magictime]

Can anyboby shed some light on TAG Aviations T&C's.
I have been searching the web for 3 days straight and find only "old" information (3years plus).
What would be the payscale for a Legacy or Challenger size aircraft?
What is the interview like? Is a simcheck required and what do they do in the sim??
Is TAG Zurich independent from the UK operation or do they recruit all from the same pilotpool?

Thanks in advance...

[Backontrack]

Magictime

I'll tell you what I can, but it's a little difficult as each aircraft payscale differs based upon what has been negotiated with the owners, that is if it is a managed aircraft. If its a TAG charter aircraft then its generally a set salary.

For UK based aircraft a rule of thumb for salaries would be FO between 50k - 60k and captain 85k - 90k.

There is no TAG zurich as such, an aircraft may be based there but the TAG bases are Geneva, Madrid and Farnborough. TAG is a good place to be, everyone has their own issues wherever they work, but in general things are very stable and management are OK.

Recruitment is generally down to the CAM (lead pilot) on each aircraft, although there is a pool held by TAG UK. It is of course easier if you are known to anyone in the operation you are applying for.

The sim ride is straight forward, no tricks, just a typical line flight, with a few CRM issues thrown in.

T&C's wise, again this differs on managed as opposed charter aircraft, as do rosters etc.

Hope this helps.

PM me if you need any further detail.

[south coast]

What they looking for?

[corporate-pilot]

Knowing people goes an awfully long way in corporate aviation. Unlike the airlines who seem to frown upon Captains giving their HR team recommendations of people, the Corporate world relies heavily on it.

Total time is often down the list of requirements, behind "can he/she fly?" and "will they fit in?"

A lot of corporate crews spend more time together than they do with their own families which is why you need to be easy to get on with. Oh and you also need to be good at interacting with the passengers/owners/their kids etc.

You will find that once you are in corporate, there are many many doors which are open to you which would never ever appear as a job advert on any website, or in Flight etc.

[south coast]

Was actually referring to what actual positions do they have and on what type.

Their website doesn't show that, or I didn't see it.

[Magictime]

Thanks BACKONTRACK!!
This helps. They did not look at the moment, but I was wondering about T+C's.
Thanks again.
Magictime

[Gulfstreamaviator]

Who you know is 100% important, trust me I know no one.......

The skill set, having jumped the who you know barrier, is not can they fly. After 10k hrs it is assumed you can fly.
Will they fit in: YES.
But the ability to manage the entire operational package, carry the bags, stay on the phone all night replanning. Booking hotels, replanning, while at 49,000 ft.
Plan the crew roster, schedule maintenance, and keep youe nose clean, and brown...all at the same time.

The only work I have ever had from TAG UK, was when they were very desperate, and they phoned me....but only after many many preliminary visits to HO when day stop FAB.

Corporate crew networking is second to none, sitting in the FBO killing several hours, does keep your selling skills up to scratch.

Great job would never do anything else.

Glf.

ps Do I know you....LOL

[doubleu-anker]

Glf

You are correct. It is a skill that a lot of ex airline people for e.g., are unable to acquire, accept or think it relevant.

[MaintainYourHeading]

Does anyone have any information on TAG Aviation Asia? How is there operation? Is it very different than the ones in Europe?
If working for TAG Aviation in Hong Kong, is it possible to transfer down the road to one of the European bases?

Thank you in advance

MYH