Company is not paying for Freelance Work
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Company is not paying for Freelance Work
Hello Guys !!
Could You help me. I new in this environment..... I did some freelance Work for a company as PIC... its now more than one months ago and they still did not pay me....! Is this normal?
Thanks for any advice...
Have save flights or a nice coffee in the Lounge of your hotel....
Rgds Lotuslash
Could You help me. I new in this environment..... I did some freelance Work for a company as PIC... its now more than one months ago and they still did not pay me....! Is this normal?
Thanks for any advice...
Have save flights or a nice coffee in the Lounge of your hotel....
Rgds Lotuslash
Unfortunately all too common and probable that they will never pay you. It is best to get at least some of you rmoney in advance. I have turned down quite a bit of potential flying because I felt the people were looking for a free pilot.
Look on it as hours to keep up your experience.
MM
Look on it as hours to keep up your experience.
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One month? That's the time you have to wait for your regular salary as an employee. Why would they use freelancers, if they paid them like employees ? 
But seriously: Did you state a date on your invoice by which the amount is due? If not, the legal rules of your country apply. Best thing is to call their office and politely ask, when you might expect your money. If you don't get it by the announced date, a quick visit to a lawyer of your choice might be a good idea.
Over the years, as a freelance pilot (and aerospace engineer) I have experienced payment "delays" from three days to three months. And occasionally "never" when the company went bust in the meantime. Interestingly, there are very large super-wealthy intercontinental industrial firms that delay every payment to the last moment that is legally possible (+/- 3 months). And there are small family businesses (like the flying school for which I instruct) that pay your bills the same day they have it in the mail...
Good luck,
Max
...its now more than one months ago ...
But seriously: Did you state a date on your invoice by which the amount is due? If not, the legal rules of your country apply. Best thing is to call their office and politely ask, when you might expect your money. If you don't get it by the announced date, a quick visit to a lawyer of your choice might be a good idea.
Over the years, as a freelance pilot (and aerospace engineer) I have experienced payment "delays" from three days to three months. And occasionally "never" when the company went bust in the meantime. Interestingly, there are very large super-wealthy intercontinental industrial firms that delay every payment to the last moment that is legally possible (+/- 3 months). And there are small family businesses (like the flying school for which I instruct) that pay your bills the same day they have it in the mail...
Good luck,
Max
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One or two fast payers, but often one to three months.
If you don't get paid, and they havn't gone bust, do let us all know who they are, so we can make sure we don't fly for them.
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If you don't get paid, and they havn't gone bust, do let us all know who they are, so we can make sure we don't fly for them.
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Money up front is your friend! I cannot believe that there are enough companies / individuals out there who rip off unsuspecting pilots and other service providers. Such is life, unfortunately and it teaches you one thing: take nothing for granted.
I had my share of lost revenue due to this and I told everybody about it. This is hte only way to prevent others from falling into their trap.
Find an agreement about your salary and demand advance-payment, at least for the first flight(s). Then, as they turn out to be solid, you may make concessions. But this could go wrong, too. It's embarassing, but the only way to prevent you from losing money. I once flew for a Russian banker, obviously loaded, and asked for my salary to be paid in advance. They looked a bit puzzled, but sure enough one of his gorillas came with an envelope containing nice and new €€-bills. Made my day.
I had my share of lost revenue due to this and I told everybody about it. This is hte only way to prevent others from falling into their trap.
Find an agreement about your salary and demand advance-payment, at least for the first flight(s). Then, as they turn out to be solid, you may make concessions. But this could go wrong, too. It's embarassing, but the only way to prevent you from losing money. I once flew for a Russian banker, obviously loaded, and asked for my salary to be paid in advance. They looked a bit puzzled, but sure enough one of his gorillas came with an envelope containing nice and new €€-bills. Made my day.
