Originally Posted by adavis29
I have read this thread and have looked at the some what questionable NBAA salary survey for a CJ2.
NBAA salary data is reliable, probably second only to Stanton/Gallagher in terms of accuracy; it is submitted to NBAA by each participating organization's NBAA contact. A CJ2 falls in the "NBAA Jet II" category.
Pro Pilot is sort of a "questionable" survey because it is submitted by anybody that reads the magazine.
You need to interview the employer, just as much as the employer is interviewing you, to determine if the employer would be a good fit for you (not all are good fits for everybody). A few things to consider, in no particular order:
1. How is the airplane used (common airports, trips, passenger loads, etc.)?
2. How many days per week of work are typical (flying/sitting on the road)? How long are typical trips...day trips, out-and-backs, multi-day & multi-leg?
3. How many weekends/holidays worked
4. What is the expense policy for meals/rental cars/hotels/tips/etc
5. How do days off work? What about being 'on call'? Vacation/time off policy?
6. Health & stability of the employer (company or individual)
7. Expectations of the employer for you, to include what if any additional duties you will have
8. What kind/where/how often for training?
Industry standard for full-time pilots is a SALARY with standard benefits (medical/dental, 401K, cell phone or allowance, uniforms <be it 'airline style', business casual, suits, whatever>, etc).