Wheels up QOL and money
#21
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Joined APC: Apr 2015
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He's asking if you only spend (example) $200 on the road do you get the full amount of per diem. Honestly I read thru the entire thread and I'm still confused how you guys get per diem paid out.
In the airline world you get your $2.00/hr on duty which is about $160 for the four days on duty. You get that regardless if you spent it or not. We do also get crew meals.
Using the words "claim" etc make it all confusing. I have no interest in the company but just found it funny as his question wasn't ever really answered.
In the airline world you get your $2.00/hr on duty which is about $160 for the four days on duty. You get that regardless if you spent it or not. We do also get crew meals.
Using the words "claim" etc make it all confusing. I have no interest in the company but just found it funny as his question wasn't ever really answered.
#22
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Joined APC: Jul 2013
Posts: 459
I’m glad they’ve started that Jobvite site. But I think we might have to just agree to disagree on some things. Hopefully what I’m referring to is all in the past. I’ll leave it there.
I’m just offerring my opinion. I don’t want to start any catfights or anything. This site has enough of them. . I also don’t want to discourage anyone from coming here. This place has come A LONG way. It’s turned into a good 135. You’ll have a hard time finding much better.
I’m just offerring my opinion. I don’t want to start any catfights or anything. This site has enough of them. . I also don’t want to discourage anyone from coming here. This place has come A LONG way. It’s turned into a good 135. You’ll have a hard time finding much better.
This is a great place to work, and continues to get better almost every day.
#23
It's ironic that we've been discussing expense reports because not keeping up with those is a sure way to get yourself on the naughty list. From my experience, guys that have made some bonehead moves due to rushing etc. have fessed up and been forgiven. Anything that results in a passenger complaint to Wheels Up though is met with less sympathy. I think that the majority are treated fairly all things considered.
The training, maintenance, hotels benefits etc. are up there with the best of the 135 world in my humble opinion.
The training, maintenance, hotels benefits etc. are up there with the best of the 135 world in my humble opinion.
#24
Thanks for all the replies it’s much appreciated. Are there lots of chances for off day pay? Say at least 2 or even 4 a month? Unlimited? Would like to work hard for awhile to stash some cash for more investments I have going on. Are they still paying PICs $850 per off day attached to an 8 day rotation?
Also there seems to be a stigma that guys at Wheels work harder than most but watching tails on flightaware it seems like most days are 2-4 legs with like 10 hrs of duty. And the occasional 5 or 6 leg day once a rotation maybe. I know it’s been discussed but is it really that bad?
Also do you guys ever get a/c carts or do you just tolerate the heat? Currently on a jet with great ground air so I’m a bit spoiled.
Also there seems to be a stigma that guys at Wheels work harder than most but watching tails on flightaware it seems like most days are 2-4 legs with like 10 hrs of duty. And the occasional 5 or 6 leg day once a rotation maybe. I know it’s been discussed but is it really that bad?
Also do you guys ever get a/c carts or do you just tolerate the heat? Currently on a jet with great ground air so I’m a bit spoiled.
#25
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Joined APC: Dec 2016
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Thanks for all the replies it’s much appreciated. Are there lots of chances for off day pay? Say at least 2 or even 4 a month? Unlimited? Would like to work hard for awhile to stash some cash for more investments I have going on. Are they still paying PICs $850 per off day attached to an 8 day rotation?
Also there seems to be a stigma that guys at Wheels work harder than most but watching tails on flightaware it seems like most days are 2-4 legs with like 10 hrs of duty. And the occasional 5 or 6 leg day once a rotation maybe. I know it’s been discussed but is it really that bad?
Also do you guys ever get a/c carts or do you just tolerate the heat? Currently on a jet with great ground air so I’m a bit spoiled.
Also there seems to be a stigma that guys at Wheels work harder than most but watching tails on flightaware it seems like most days are 2-4 legs with like 10 hrs of duty. And the occasional 5 or 6 leg day once a rotation maybe. I know it’s been discussed but is it really that bad?
Also do you guys ever get a/c carts or do you just tolerate the heat? Currently on a jet with great ground air so I’m a bit spoiled.
I was told before I came here that most everything is good (pay, health insurance, hotels, etc) but the downside is that you will work your butt off some days.
If you want overtime, you will get it but only starting a tour early or have one end late. Unlikely they will award a couple of days overtime in the middle of your off days due to the airlines costs.
#27
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Joined APC: Jul 2013
Posts: 459
Thanks for all the replies it’s much appreciated. Are there lots of chances for off day pay? Say at least 2 or even 4 a month? Unlimited? Would like to work hard for awhile to stash some cash for more investments I have going on. Are they still paying PICs $850 per off day attached to an 8 day rotation?
Also there seems to be a stigma that guys at Wheels work harder than most but watching tails on flightaware it seems like most days are 2-4 legs with like 10 hrs of duty. And the occasional 5 or 6 leg day once a rotation maybe. I know it’s been discussed but is it really that bad?
Also do you guys ever get a/c carts or do you just tolerate the heat? Currently on a jet with great ground air so I’m a bit spoiled.
Also there seems to be a stigma that guys at Wheels work harder than most but watching tails on flightaware it seems like most days are 2-4 legs with like 10 hrs of duty. And the occasional 5 or 6 leg day once a rotation maybe. I know it’s been discussed but is it really that bad?
Also do you guys ever get a/c carts or do you just tolerate the heat? Currently on a jet with great ground air so I’m a bit spoiled.
If there is a ground air cart available, we can use it. But it's not very feasible, or effective when I've used it.
#28
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Joined APC: Jun 2015
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Who knew people would be scrambling to fly an XL? Obviously it pays better than the KA at Gama. I know several Netjets pilots who can’t wait to get off that airplane. One guy told me he hates everything about the XL! It’s all relative of course, and opinions vary. I suppose if people were really interested in the XL, it’s a decent bet that Delta Private Jets will hire you into it.
#30
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Joined APC: Feb 2015
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Who knew people would be scrambling to fly an XL? Obviously it pays better than the KA at Gama. I know several Netjets pilots who can’t wait to get off that airplane. One guy told me he hates everything about the XL! It’s all relative of course, and opinions vary. I suppose if people were really interested in the XL, it’s a decent bet that Delta Private Jets will hire you into it.
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