BD100

I am interested in obtaining any current information on reputable operators that offer rotational employment that use corporate aircraft. For example 30 on/30 off. I know about the large companies like ACASS and Aeroprofessional. However, I came across a small company in the US that has a contract in the ME and started to wonder how many other direct employers there are. If we could start a list of employers it may be beneficial to some of us who may be interested in this kind of work.

UCLAbruins

I'll start, Netjets Middle East.... I don't think they're hiring, but when they were it was a 30 ON/30 Off type deal.... the base is in Saudi Arabia

I believe XOJet is trying to start something like that in the U.A E

BD100

Thanks UCLA,

Anyone have any further details on XO Jet ME. airframes, timeframe, etc..

swedespeed

As far as I know (may be wrong) the XO base in UAE is a permanent base. The application process is separate from the US bases. During the start up of that base they had US based crew go over for a month or so on a voluntarily basis. Last I heard they had two Xs based in the UAE.

NJME is 35 on 31 off. They held interviews last week per a friend who works there. Interviewees had 3000 hrs and up of jet time.

I have worked on a 35 on/35 off schedule which is a bit too long. Time out feels like forever, and the off time goes by real quick. A 2 week on/2 week off schedule is ideal IMO. XO offers close to that for US based crews.

md11retiree

"NJME is 35 on 31 off. They held interviews last week per a friend who works there. Interviewees had 3000 hrs and up of jet time. "

Just curious...do you know what they pay their NJME captains/year?

swedespeed

Sorry, don't know captains pay. The word is though that there are no more DECs, and if you were to join today as a FO there are lots of guys ahead of you for the upgrade.

md11retiree

I retired a few years back and have a decent pension. Had my fun and glory and I'd never consider taking a seat that belonged to another. Just trying to get an idea of pensions vs salaries. Good luck out there.

Sky Butler

So you only want to work six months out of the year?