Originally Posted by
FlyerJosh
Depends on the clearance, type of flying, location, etc.
A secret security clearance is practically worthless in the civilian world. They're about as common as peanuts. However if the job requires higher clearance levels, (and you hold said clearance), it can significantly increase your pay in non-aviation sectors.
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Kinda true. Confidential is pretty much a cake walk (I worked with foriegn nationals who had one). The question is time... all the investigations take time and money. The Special Backround Investigation (SBI) for a Top Secret SCI takes between 9 and 18 months and they are EXTREAMLY detailed: I had people who I had not seen in several years wondering why they were being questioned about me (what the heck I had done). In 1990, the government claimed an SBI cost around $100k!
How much to ask..... hmmm, well, you can be sure if you mention a number and they say "you're hired," you asked too little. But if you ask too much, they will "let you know." Also, in general whoever makes the first offer instantly weakens his position.
There is a site (flycontract.com) for contract pilots. Each of them has a daily pay rate (for the smaller King Airs it runs about $400 per day). Keep in mind contractors get no bennies so daily rates are higher than regular salaries.