BBJ Captain & FO Salary in Saudi
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Depends on several factors.. Are you based there, or commuting. Where will you live while you are there. What city are you in.. All important factors. The worst situation is, based there full time, and in a crappy compound.. Some are good places, such as Kingdom compound in Riyadh. If you are a Capt, on for a full 11 out or 12 months, I would ask for $180-$220k. For 30/30, I would ask for $125-$150k..
Second hand intel mentioned a G450 F/O working in the Emirates making USD 12K. Not the same plane but roughly in the same ballpark. Would/should this be more realistic?
Think it excludes housing and is based full time in the UAE.
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The G450 and the BBJ are not even close to the same ballpark!!
Its about supply and demand. There are thousands of rated BBJ/737NG pilots that are available, and very few airframes in the corporate sector, on the other hand, there are a few hundred G450's and maybe a few more current rated G450 pilots. The 737 rating costs about $12000 and the 450 about $35000.
Basically, if you have lots of qualified pilots available for a position, the salary goes down, if you have to do something to attract a pilot away from His/Her current position because you cannot find a suitable qualified candidate, the money goes up!!!
It will be very rare to find an "airliner" pilot making the same as a dedicated Bizjet pilot in the Corporate setup at the top level. Just statistics, thats all.
Its about supply and demand. There are thousands of rated BBJ/737NG pilots that are available, and very few airframes in the corporate sector, on the other hand, there are a few hundred G450's and maybe a few more current rated G450 pilots. The 737 rating costs about $12000 and the 450 about $35000.
Basically, if you have lots of qualified pilots available for a position, the salary goes down, if you have to do something to attract a pilot away from His/Her current position because you cannot find a suitable qualified candidate, the money goes up!!!
It will be very rare to find an "airliner" pilot making the same as a dedicated Bizjet pilot in the Corporate setup at the top level. Just statistics, thats all.
As for the 'ballpark', at least for the US the salary survey of ProPilot puts both in the same category. http://www.dtek.us/salary/PP_2013_SS.pdf
Of course, supply and demand is an issue. If too many 737 drivers are trying to get out of the loco treadmill that will certainly put downward pressure on conditions. On the other hand, I hear of Gulfstream and Global pilots out of work and looking for a new gig. I reckon, it all depends how desperate someone is.
Of course, supply and demand is an issue. If too many 737 drivers are trying to get out of the loco treadmill that will certainly put downward pressure on conditions. On the other hand, I hear of Gulfstream and Global pilots out of work and looking for a new gig. I reckon, it all depends how desperate someone is.
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Just to set the record straight Mr. Wondering, there are zero qualified global or G550 pilots out of work... Last time we hired, we had to choose from a list of guys who wanted a break into the G world, and we offer great pay schedule and all the rest.
Qualified refers to adequate total time, time on type, international experience, and reasonable personality with only minor character flaws...
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Qualified refers to adequate total time, time on type, international experience, and reasonable personality with only minor character flaws...
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@FrankR,
if you donīt mind, based in which country? I know a G550 left seater who had to move to the right seat to keep flying. Heīs just not a US passport holder. Of course, I am just guessing your nationality.
Oh, and frankly, that sounds like good news for the job market. Just maybe companies have to think about investing in ppl again and not poaching type qualified folks from other operators. (Not saying your company is doing that)
if you donīt mind, based in which country? I know a G550 left seater who had to move to the right seat to keep flying. Heīs just not a US passport holder. Of course, I am just guessing your nationality.
Oh, and frankly, that sounds like good news for the job market. Just maybe companies have to think about investing in ppl again and not poaching type qualified folks from other operators. (Not saying your company is doing that)
