Originally Posted by
billythekid
Small departments can be ok if with the right bosses. If the 2-4 pilots get along and really care about the operation it can be a great life.
People often ask these general questions and think Fortune 123 or the big name/plane is best. Not often the truth. People confuse Bill Gates with Microsoft and Steve Jobs with Apple from Fred Smith with Fedex and Sam Walton with Walmart---principle owned aircraft vs. a big corporate structure. Best short term pay is probably better on the principle aircraft, longer term pay and benefits better with the corporations.
You really have to nail down what you are looking for.....The people with the best jobs in personal departments probably don't talk about it too much though.....
The only way to get hired into the flight department I fly for is to know someone personally. The nature of the flying is revealed after training is passed. "Interviews" are held at restaurants and bars. Flights are blocked. The passenger range is wide. And the entire fleet is 3 King Airs. Pay is above average, and QOL is awesome, plus the other perks of corporate. That is the only things I can reveal according to my confidential agreement.