I only know of one local outfit that has their pilots go to a specified doctor. Everyone else only cares that you have a current medical. I get to decide who I want to see and the company pays for it.

 

Is it safe to assume that in this specific job there are high profile pax and high pay to match? No other reason to be there otherwise

 

I've been fortunate enough to be with a growing flight department for the last 8 years and wouldn't even think of going to the airlines. Things are still tight, if it were me, I'd still go to the interview. It could help determine if corporate is your thing and in my eyes, interview experience never hurts. The pay does seem on the low end for an Ultra F/O. If salary is going to make-or-break a flight department, they probably shouldn't have the airplane. As far as the ProPilot salary survey being artificially high, I have heard the same thing, although I've always been honest with my survey. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

 

Ok so I was called and asked if I could come in yesterday to interview and I agreed and drove up. Just as you guys said zero techincal, just all questions based on would you be a good fit for this job... So again the job is Friday to Monday and tues,wes,thurs off.. The CP seemed very nice, and answered my questions very honestly. I did get a curve ball thrown my way though. So the person I would be working for also owns a house on a lake about 400nm north of the US boarder pretty deep into the bush in Canada (North of North Dakota). While during the intial phone it was mentioned that aside from the jet they also had a Caravan and a 206 (no mention of me flying them). So in the summer every weekend we also fly them to their house in Canada. I was told "if the Caravan is full, you'll follow me in the 206".
So now I have gone from applying to an ad for an Ultra FO to now also being a bush pilot in a 206. I have not touched a single in about 10 years and I have a grand total of about 250hrs in singles. Oh and did I mention flying into no radar and no wx radar airspace. I would be hauling the cargo while the CP would take the people in the Caravan. All of a sudden this 35K job is starting to sound like a 65K a year job...
I was offered the job last night at 7pm... they need an answer by noon today.

 

If you feel comfortable doing that kind of thing. Theres parts of Upper New York that does not offer radar coverage. I would think that would be interesting to do. Are the planes on floats?

 

Let us know what you decide.

 

*IF* you are willing to accept the position, but not at the offered compensation:

Tell them you need more salary than $35k AND you need some sort of relocation package. Have numbers in mind for both.

If the offered package is non-negotiable, thank them for their time and consideration and tell them substandard compensation (NBAA 2012 Jet II Copilot median pay is $45,550, while 25% is $40,000) is the reason you are declining the offer.

 

I agree with BoilerUp.

 

Turned it down... Pay was not negotiable. Oh we'll. pressing on.
Thanks again for all the help.

 

I think you did the right thing.