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Are they still hiring as of summer - fall 2015? I am a Learjet FO at Kalitta Charters with 1400 TT, but TMC is much nearer to my home, and to boot they compensate their FOs much better than Kalitta. I reckon that I will apply, why not....
 
Inverted said:
Much better compensation for FOs? Jesus...
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FO pay at Kalitta isn't much better than what you see as second year pay at most regionals...it is actually lower than first year compensation at the regionals nowadays with $10000 sign-on bonuses being offered. So, 50 grand per year seems like stellar pay to me...although I am curious to find out how much you believe FOs should be paid.
 
Cloud Surfer said:
FO pay at Kalitta isn't much better than what you see as second year pay at most regionals...it is actually lower nowadays with $10000 sign-on bonuses being offered. So, 50 grand per year seems like stellar pay to me...although I am curious to find out how much you believe FOs should be paid.
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It isn't about what I believe they should be paid, it is about what professional organizations have statistically gathered to show you what you DESERVE to be paid. 50k as an FO on a private jet is marginal at best, but when you combine the rolling rest schedule, 2 weeks of work at a time, training on days off, 2 sick days a year, and poor medical benefits, ummm ya it is another crappy outfit just like the Kalitta Lear/Falcon side.
 
Inverted said:
It isn't about what I believe they should be paid, it is about what professional organizations have statistically gathered to show you what you DESERVE to be paid. 50k as an FO on a private jet is marginal at best, but when you combine the rolling rest schedule, 2 weeks of work at a time, training on days off, 2 sick days a year, and poor medical benefits, ummm ya it is another crappy outfit just like the Kalitta Lear/Falcon side.
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That it is, but the bills won't be paid flying Lears for a meager 31k.... It's a definite step up in terms of pay, and closer to home. If that is all that I can acquire at the present moment, so be it until something better comes along.
 
Cloud Surfer said:
That it is, but the bills won't be paid flying Lears for a meager 31k.... It's a definite step up in terms of pay, and closer to home. If that is all that I can acquire at the present moment, so be it until something better comes along.
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It is likely better there than kalitta. Upgrade there, at your current times, would be about three years or better. I hear that everyone there has received a small raise and there is a 8/6 schedule option. I'm not sure if union negotiations have started there yet. Things will surely further improve.
 
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