jrh
Well-Known Member
I could use some collective wisdom on the best angle to take in a situation...
I'm currently qualified on one aircraft type, a light jet, for a charter company. I might have the opportunity to get typed in a midsize jet for the same operation. So I'd be current and actively flying two types rather than one.
Schedule, seniority, destinations, clientele, etc are all basically the same. My day to day life wouldn't change much. Some trips I'd get in a light jet and other trips I'd get in a midsize, compared to always getting in a light jet which is what I'm doing now.
I like my job fine. No promises to stay forever but no reason to leave anytime soon either. If I were to leave, it would most likely be to go to a quality Part 91 flight department for better pay/schedule.
With all this in mind, what's the best angle to negotiate fair compensation for getting a second type? Is the company doing me a favor, or am I doing them a favor? They're getting a good pilot who will probably stick around a while, and I'm getting a type rating that may or may not help with career advancement. How would you negotiate if you were in my shoes?
I'm currently qualified on one aircraft type, a light jet, for a charter company. I might have the opportunity to get typed in a midsize jet for the same operation. So I'd be current and actively flying two types rather than one.
Schedule, seniority, destinations, clientele, etc are all basically the same. My day to day life wouldn't change much. Some trips I'd get in a light jet and other trips I'd get in a midsize, compared to always getting in a light jet which is what I'm doing now.
I like my job fine. No promises to stay forever but no reason to leave anytime soon either. If I were to leave, it would most likely be to go to a quality Part 91 flight department for better pay/schedule.
With all this in mind, what's the best angle to negotiate fair compensation for getting a second type? Is the company doing me a favor, or am I doing them a favor? They're getting a good pilot who will probably stick around a while, and I'm getting a type rating that may or may not help with career advancement. How would you negotiate if you were in my shoes?