Bismarck

What is everyones take on what the salary should be for flying a XLS and a G150. Higher of the two? somewhere in the middle? More than either alone, since you're flying two birds?
XLS Avg is 86k, low 66k/ high 109k
G150 Avg is 86 low 67k/ high 101k

I'm thinking about 90k.
Thoughts? I'm new to being on two substantive aircraft and wonder how others are paid in that situation.

cleared4ils

I'd like to hear everyone's comments here as well! I'm Captain in two different jets, and currently get my pay based off of the higher of the two pay scales. According to pro-pilot salary survey I am above average for our largest, but wished I would have gotten an initial bonus when I got my second type here. Then at least a $5,000 or so per year raise. It definitely requires more dedication to remain proficient in two totally different planes!

Ready to hear how everyone else is compensated in this area!

wtrav8r

90k is fair salary for PIC on a G150. It may be a little low if you live in the Northeast or West Coast and/or also fly International. QOL may dimininsh dramaticly with 2 planes not adequetly staffed,

The dude

From my experience dual qualified pilots are usually paid based on the higher pay scale of the two aircraft flown. I always viewed it as kind of a bonus rather than a headache because if you lost your job for any reason you're current in two airplane types which should probably make finding a new job easier.

wtrav8r

I agree, it is usually the higher of the 2. A good example would be a Flight Department with a G450/550 for long haul International Travel and also a light jet for short domestic travel (ie: CJ series). If all Pilots fly both Planes occasionally, then the expectation would be Large Cabin Pay Rates.

Armarsh24

It's love to work for whatever corporate flight department you're at! That's my destination job right there.

Xems

Let me play Devil's Advocate here.

If I were only flying a G550, I would still command the same salary as someone flying a G550 and a CJ? I understand the reasoning, but what this tells me is that I'm flying the CJ for free. I still have to attend the training, do the studying, and be comfortable in the CJ (heaven help you if it's 135!), yet I get no more then the G550 only captain that doesn't have to do that?

I know that to have any job in this aviation environment is a good thing, and I understand the thought about being current in 2 types is a bonus, but I think a dual qualified pilot should be worth something more then one who doesn't have to maintain that dual currency.

I have been making this argument with my employer, since I'm flying 2 different types, but like the rest of you, I'm not arguing too loudly!

Hawker445

How old are you guys?
At some point i would like to fly corporate or fractional. Obviously when i get 5000+ hours...

Mink

Myself and 2 others at my flight department fly 3 different types. We use that to our advantage when talking money with the boss. In fact, I always trot out the NBAA Salary Survey and use the "Senior Captain" tables for pay discussions because one of the criteria for Senior Captain is "...flies multiple aircraft..."

It's a 2 edged sword. Getting multiple types is great should one need them for job searches. Also, the variety is cool. But the additional training and the additional trips take a toll, and I feel I should be compensated accordingly.

Xems

Hey Hawker, I probably have underwear older than you! Actually I'm a "young" 52! Been doing corporate for the last 12 years or so.