http://www.airlinepilotforums.com Corporate operators en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:03:33 GMT vBulletin 1440 http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.airlinepilotforums.com http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/corporate/45898-bbj-contract-pilot-daily-rate.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:10:13 GMT What is the going daily rate for BBJ pilots? My situation is a 4 leg, 1 day trip. Additionally, are guys charging less for days spent sitting on a layover (I hope not!)? Thanks. What is the going daily rate for BBJ pilots?

My situation is a 4 leg, 1 day trip. Additionally, are guys charging less for days spent sitting on a layover (I hope not!)?

Thanks. ]]> Corporate Plane5150 http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/corporate/45898-bbj-contract-pilot-daily-rate.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/corporate/45889-aussie-westwind-ditches-sea-all-survive.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:55:54 GMT *CareFlight/Pel-Air Medical Evacuation Incident - Samoa to Melbourne* Thursday, 19 November 2009 A CareFlight medical evacuation flight operated by Pel-Air Aviation from Apia (Western Samoa) to Melbourne was scheduled to land at Norfolk Island for a planned fuel stop on Wednesday evening when it... CareFlight/Pel-Air Medical Evacuation Incident - Samoa to Melbourne Thursday, 19 November 2009

A CareFlight medical evacuation flight operated by Pel-Air Aviation from Apia (Western Samoa) to Melbourne was scheduled to land at Norfolk Island for a planned fuel stop on Wednesday evening when it encountered deteriorating weather conditions.

After several unsuccessful approaches and with diminishing fuel, the pilot-in-command, Captain Dominic James, made the decision to carry out a controlled landing onto the water off the coast of Norfolk Island.

The aircraft, a specially-equipped medical retrieval Westwind jet carried out a successful landing on the water and the patient, accompanying spouse and two medical crew as well as the pilots evacuated safely. They were rescued by boat and brought to the local Norfolk Island hospital for observation. The Captain reported that all passengers and crew did not have any apparent injuries.

John Sharp, Chairman of Pel-Air Aviation said that he was very proud of the Captain and the First Officer. “They performed an intricate landing on water in darkness resulting in the evacuation of everyone safely and quickly. The training of both the Pel-Air and CareFlight crew came to the fore as everyone kept together and remained calm. Their professionalism stood out on the day and made a substantial difference to the outcome.”

“I also want to thank the rescue team and the local authorities for their prompt action and dedication which resulted in a speedy rescue and evacuation to the hospital.”

CareFlight Chief Executive Officer, Derek Colenbrander, said the successful outcome was testimony to the skill and training of the pilots, the prompt action of local authorities and the efforts of the medical team in continuing to care for their patient.

Arrangements are being made for the patient to be repatriated to Australia. ]]> Corporate robbreid http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/corporate/45889-aussie-westwind-ditches-sea-all-survive.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/corporate/45826-falcon-7x.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:36 GMT Does anyone have any idea of the number of Falcon 7X's in the states? Any located in the Northeast area? ]]> Corporate AirbusA320 http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/corporate/45826-falcon-7x.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/corporate/45804-i-am-not-ho.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:56:52 GMT When I obtained my CFI ticket I told myself I would not prostitute myself by instructing at a local FBO for only $10.00 per flight hour. I have invested much time and energy obtaining my ratings and believe I should be compensated more than your average dishwasher or bus boy. It has been slower... When I obtained my CFI ticket I told myself I would not prostitute myself by instructing at a local FBO for only $10.00 per flight hour. I have invested much time and energy obtaining my ratings and believe I should be compensated more than your average dishwasher or bus boy. It has been slower going than I would like, but for the past 3 years I have been an independent flight instructor in Seattle and I charge my students what I feel my time is worth. I am reaching the point in my career where I would like to be flying bigger, better and faster planes. From what I have heard, most regional airlines seem to fall into the "prostitution" catagory. I have the patience and would like my next move to be a career move as opposed to a time building move. That said, is there anyone in the corporate world, preferably in the Pacific NW, who is sincereley happy with their aviation employment? ]]> Corporate stunami http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/corporate/45804-i-am-not-ho.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/corporate/45800-one-way-charter-trips.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:38:08 GMT For the smaller corporate charter departments. Are you looking at doing One Way Trip Quotes, or are you sticking with round trip to reposition back to base?

I raise this question due to the recent article in November's AIN issue about the health of the charter industry. As mentioned in this article XOJET ( I think) has started coast to coast charters in a new Citation X at 19,000 one way. I've ran similar quotes with my department using a Hawker and can't get near that number. How can they make a profit, let alone break even with that low of a price? ]]> Corporate Ziggy http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/corporate/45800-one-way-charter-trips.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/corporate/45782-help-needed-canadian-fuel-price-tracker.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:24:07 GMT Hello,
Figured I'd post this here as corporate types seem most likely to do Canadian flying. Mods please feel free to move this if there's a better approach.

I'm ferrying a 172 from the Denver area back home to Juneau. Have been googling like mad to try and find a website like our AirNav that might track recent fuel prices at different FBO's in Canada, but no luck.

Am hoping someone out there has a website they know of that would work.

Any help is appreciated. Thank you. ]]> Corporate Kilgore Trout http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/corporate/45782-help-needed-canadian-fuel-price-tracker.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/corporate/45765-where-go-get-type.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:37:06 GMT Your opinions please...

It looks as if I'm going to be able to get a type rating funded by the No Worker Left Behind Act in Michigan. I have a few questions that I'd like to hear some thoughts on. First off, they offer full PIC types on the CE-500, CE-525, HS125 (800), and LR-JET. Without any job offers in either of these as of right now, my first thoughts are to go with the 500 series. Not only does it cover many types within the series, it is also a very common type to see in the corporate/135 world. Agree? Disagree?

Number two...there are a couple different training facilities to choose from. As far as the 500, they offer an outfit called EAC Jet Training Center Inc, which happens to be located about 20 minutes from where I live at KYIP. From what I can see, the flight training and checkride is done in the actual airplane. The CJs, Hawker, and Lear are offered at FlightSafety and SimCom. Would it be better to do the training in the 500 at the less popular place and get the time in the actual plane, or go with one of the other types that is at the more reputable name facility and rock it out in the box. Thoughts?

Thanks in advance. ]]> Corporate BroncoBird http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/corporate/45765-where-go-get-type.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/corporate/45707-ups-corp-flight-ops.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:19:57 GMT Can anybody tell me where UPS's corporate flight opts. are located?

Thanks:cool: ]]> Corporate luvV1 http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/corporate/45707-ups-corp-flight-ops.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/corporate/45692-cj-2-brake-failure-question.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:05:04 GMT A British CJ 2 popped a couple of tires two days ago in Cannes, after their brakes failed and they applied emergency brake. An interesting comment on pprune.org just wondering if anyone can add any thoughts to this post . . . Last time I flew a CJ2 (sunday the 8th) there was a light. Whenever... A British CJ 2 popped a couple of tires two days ago in Cannes, after their brakes failed and they applied emergency brake.

An interesting comment on pprune.org just wondering if anyone can add any thoughts to this post . . .

Last time I flew a CJ2 (sunday the 8th) there was a light. Whenever you select gear down that little electrical pump will work the pressure in the system up and if it does so sucessfully, the light stays out. If there is a leak past the brake valves and you don´t press the brakes before touchdown for a while (not required by checklist) you won´t know of the failure. If the failure occurs just whilst applying brake pressure after touchdown there is naturally no warning. (And there is no connection between an engine driven hydraulic pump and the brake system, just that one electrical pump)
A common thing is that the CB for the pump is pulled during mx and overlooked when the airplane is picked up. I know of 2 cases of red faces by that, one was a very close shave with a fuel truck in a Excel.(Same system on C500-560, C525,C560XL/S)

Just as a sidenote: very few people brief for takeoff that this very light is one of those you should not abort a takeoff for. I try to bring this subject up on the checkrides I give and usually it takes a while to generate faith in what I say... ]]> Corporate robbreid http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/corporate/45692-cj-2-brake-failure-question.html