There seems to be some very distinct differences between pilot jobs at corporate level aviation and airlines. Some of these include scheduling, pay, and living conditions. For example, someone working in the airline industry would be on a strict schedule, unless on reserves, and flying at very different times throughout the day. A pilot working for a corporate aviation department may not have a set schedule, and could always be on call. Someone flying for corporate will need to be ready to fly at any time. Also, another difference is the living conditions. Flying for the airline you may not be able to live in one location, especially as a newer and younger pilot. In Corporate you will be able to live in one location, wherever the company bases their aircraft.
This argument is based upon the fact that if employees or executives are waiting at airports, being stalled by cancelled or delayed flights rather than working then the company is losing money. Also, it allows people to be more efficient workers and get wherever they need to be without the wait. Personally, I agree with the fact that corporate aviation departments can actually save a company money. I think that if corporate aviation can help get an employee somewhere faster to make that sale then the company ultimately is making money.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/businessaviation/2012/08/06/business-aviation-the-unfair-advantage/
The LECO Corporation, based in Saint Joseph, MI has a corporate aviation department. They operate one aircraft out of South Bend, IN and currently have two pilots. They are not hiring at this time and do not have any real job requirements posted.
I agree with your posting. When employees are wasting time at airports, the company is losing money that could otherwise be made. The less time they have to wait for a flight the less revenue is ultimately lost.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the differences in corporate pilots and airline pilots. The airlines seem like you’d have to move around a quite a bit before you finally land a station to be based out of that you can afford or that brings you to the height of your career.
ReplyDeleteLocation is such a big difference. I wonder if some people choose to go corporate aviation so they work for a company near family opposed to moving around to get started in the airlines.
ReplyDeleteYes, some people do choose corporate so that they don't have to move around bases with the airlines. However, corporate pilots can spend a considerable amount of nights away from home, depending on the company.
ReplyDeleteI like how you used to term "efficient" for corporate flying. This is a very key component.
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