Originally Posted by
Cubdriver
What would be the best-guess on an average contract rate per year, for captain of single engine piston used for Part 91 operations? I know that many Part 135 air taxi operators pay in the low 30's to start, but that would be for salaried employees in 135. This is a contract Part 91 job flying single pilot IFR in a turbocharged Saratoga. NBAA and other sources do not list piston airplanes very much, although they list the typical S-E turboprops. Are we talking in the 30's, 40's, 50's?
I flew a Lance (PA-32R) and a Mooney (M20 Bravo GX) while I was in college for Part 91 operation. The Lance paid 300 per day (24Hour) and the Mooney was 35K on call 24/7 with benefites. I seemed to think this was a fair salary while I was doing it.