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Originally Posted by LordHumongous
We're all aware of South Florida's 135 reputation. There has to be a decent operator, can anyone with experience comment or offer some suggestions?
Who has multiple jets on their certificate with acceptable QOL, pay, schedule etc.
South Florida Part 135 Operators.... What a cliche'.......
But even though South Florida was like a time capsule from the terrible 1990's when it came to awful pilot treatment and pay, I think that the market has forced change there, too.. Even Draconian operators have had to increase pilot pay and QOL just to survive, and decent operators like Executive Airshare and Wheels Up have had to improve their schedules (from 12/3 to 8/6 and 6/3 to 8/6, respectively) stem the hemorrhaging of pilots. Seriously, it was almost a revolving door of pilots leaving due to these schedules. It's not 1993 anymore, and these companies have been forced to step up to the plate. Those shady operators that kept a thick stack of resumes on their desk to remind pilots of how many other pilots wanted their jobs aren't the kind of places that deserve to thrive anyway...
Sorry that I didn't really answer your question, but I think that the pilot shortage has made it to the last bastion of poor pay and poor treatment of pilots... Miami's NW36th Street, or "Corrosion Corner"..... Best of luck finding good for you.. Don't settle, and you will do fine. BTW, I agree with TiredSoul as I work at flyExclusive.... and we are hiring.