Platoon aviation

[CJMK]

Anyone has information about platoon aviation? They have 8 PC24 and it's a quite new biz company.
For LHS they have T&C on their website, but for FO the only info I could get is on pilotjobsnetwork and I don't know how accurate it is.
Also, they are hiring only for captains and ab initio pilots, but again no info about FO's.

Thanks
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[FullFlappy]

Information

Hello,
what you want to know? Entry requirements?job process interview?

[CJMK]

Hello,

If you have some info about the selection process I would appreciate it.
Do they pay back the FO's TR as they do with the DEC?

But I'm more interested on how is life when flying with them as a FO:
Roster
Salary
Per diems
Usual activity on the first and last rotation days
Proceedings flights
Accommodations

A little bit of the day-to-day activity.

Thank you!

[EatMyShorts!]

....and will they hire non-German speakers?

[CJMK]

Originally Posted by EatMyShorts!

....and will they hire non-German speakers?

Well, in their web doesn't say anything about any mandatory german language level so I suppose there is no limitation but, who knows

[FlyMD]

I trained a couple of their fresh-out-of-flight-school co-pilots last year: not a word of german from either of them…

[EatMyShorts!]

That is good to know! So far, my observation was that all "Platoon" pilots on frequency had a German accent, that's why I posted before.

[CJMK]

It looks like they are quite short of pilots, few days ago they where seeking for captains and ab initio pilots, and today I've seen an ad that they are also looking for FO.
The T&C about the roster and QoL looks quite good to me, but I cannot say the same about the money.

Anyone knows how are the crews feeling?

[flapsupboy]

The pdf of th T&Cs posted on their job advertisement answers most of the questions.

[FlyHigher]

Originally Posted by CJMK

The T&C about the roster and QoL looks quite good to me, but I cannot say the same about the money

QoL looks good as long as the positioning are within the ON duty days, that way you can get the full block days OFF at home

[CJMK]

Originally Posted by FlyHigher

QoL looks good as long as the positioning are within the ON duty days, that way you can get the full block days OFF at home

Well, I guess that's how it must be.
Since you are on positioning flight that must be ON duty day, otherwise you loose 2 OFF days on the preceedings flights and if its this way it sounds awful

[EatMyShorts!]

Originally Posted by CJMK

Well, I guess that's how it must be.
Since you are on positioning flight that must be ON duty day, otherwise you loose 2 OFF days on the preceedings flights and if its this way it sounds awful

Ask the guys at VistaJet, they travel and do training in their OFF days...

[CJMK]

Originally Posted by EatMyShorts!

Ask the guys at VistaJet, they travel and do training in their OFF days...

Really? Travelling on OFF days too?
I knew Vista uses the OFF days for training, but it's the first time I hear about travelling in their OFF days.... Omg....

[EatMyShorts!]

....and also vacation days can only be taken on OFF days. Pretty messed up!

[Garcia37]

I applied on late March for their open First Officer position, but I haven't heard anything back from them.

Does anyone know if they have already selected their candidates, or they are still deciding them and we simply have to wait?

[Journey Man]

Originally Posted by EatMyShorts!

....and also vacation days can only be taken on OFF days. Pretty messed up!

The Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA, etc. section really does span the full range: from the purely private end (single-owner aircraft, family offices) through to highly commercial setups operating under EASA AOCs or equivalent. Every one of those operating models comes with different pressures and compromises: lifestyle, pay, roster control, job security, command opportunities, etc.

It’s easy to single out one policy, like the restriction of vacation days to OFF days, and call it ‘messed up’ (and fair enough, it probably is if you’re looking for long-term lifestyle balance). But in reality, private aviation always involves a trade-off between certainty and freedom.

On the purely private side, there’s often more money, more last-minute changes, and far less formal HR protection. In the more commercial setups, you might get structured leave and proper rostering, but it’s often at the cost of salary, flexibility, or the feeling that you’re just another cog in a machine.

Each of us is ultimately balancing:

• Short-term sacrifices vs long-term goals
• Lifestyle needs vs financial needs
• Building PIC time vs flying newer, more high-profile aircraft
• Freedom vs security

There’s no perfect setup. Only the one that fits where you are now; and where you want to get to.

Worth remembering, especially when we read these operator reviews: they’re a snapshot, and they reflect what matters most to the poster at that particular point in their career.

[March89]

Interview

Originally Posted by FullFlappy

Hello,
what you want to know? Entry requirements?job process interview?

Hi, do you have any infos about their interview process ? I have a first call with them next week. Thanks.

[butchcat]

Originally Posted by March89

Hi, do you have any infos about their interview process ? I have a first call with them next week. Thanks.

Hi would you mind sharing your experience if you have done the interview already? I applied for the FO position, didn’t hear back yet.

[ChristosK]

Hi!

Originally Posted by butchcat

Hi would you mind sharing your experience if you have done the interview already? I applied for the FO position, didn’t hear back yet.

Any news?

[RichardJones]

Originally Posted by FlyMD

I trained a couple of their fresh-out-of-flight-school co-pilots last year: not a word of german from either of them…

Good too read. At least they put safety ahead of National Pride. Which is more than can be said of others.