There is a concept that is being kicked around our industry by a few regarding compensation packages for pilots. The goal of the concept is to save a company money while trying to put more money in the pocket of the pilot. Neither I nor Justhelicopters.com is the author of this concept, nor are we interested in publicly passing judgment on the concept. We have only been asked to remain neutral and use this Forum as a means of discussion and to try and get the real reactions and opinions of helicopter pilots on whether or not this type of concept would appeal to you as a pilot.
HERE IS THE QUESTION:
Would you work as a contract pilot instead of as an employee if,
1. you had a one year written contract that is negotiated and renewable if your original obligations are fulfilled and the company had the position available,
2. you could not be replaced with a pilot with less experience than when you began or at less money than when you began and you are guaranteed a raise each year which is added to your base for any replacement,
3. you would begin with 20% more income with no benefits instead of an employee with benefits, and would be responsible for your own insurance and retirement,
4. you would know that you could easily be terminated for a flagrant breach of this contract and also, you would know that you are in charge of your actions and responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft,
5. all disputes would be settled by arbitration,
6. you would have an opportunity to work extra at a comparable position for extra money provided time and duty permitted?
HERE ARE THE RULES FOR DISCUSSION:
·IN THE BEGINNING OF YOUR RESPONSE….Please give an answer YES or NO as to whether or not this type of plan would be of interest to you BASED ONLY ON THE INFORMATION PRESENTED. (Not what if’s). QUESTIONS WILL NOT BE ANSWERED. The Party is only interested in the pilots initial reactions and opinions of the plan and/or suggestions that would entice a pilot to work as a contract pilot or not.
·After answering YES or NO, feel free to explain your position (or not).
·Feel free to openly express your opinion or perspective positively or negatively regarding such a plan.
·Feel free to make suggestions that might make you more apt to accept such a plan.
·Feel free to make cause and effect analogies regarding the benefits and the negatives of such a plan.
·AND ABOVE ALL…..As a courtesy to me, please keep the discussion legitimate and above board. Do not take anything personal, this is merely for discussion. Posters that descend into name calling or rude behavior towards one another will have their post removed without warning.
Thanks,
Lyn
HERE IS THE QUESTION:
Would you work as a contract pilot instead of as an employee if,
1. you had a one year written contract that is negotiated and renewable if your original obligations are fulfilled and the company had the position available,
2. you could not be replaced with a pilot with less experience than when you began or at less money than when you began and you are guaranteed a raise each year which is added to your base for any replacement,
3. you would begin with 20% more income with no benefits instead of an employee with benefits, and would be responsible for your own insurance and retirement,
4. you would know that you could easily be terminated for a flagrant breach of this contract and also, you would know that you are in charge of your actions and responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft,
5. all disputes would be settled by arbitration,
6. you would have an opportunity to work extra at a comparable position for extra money provided time and duty permitted?
HERE ARE THE RULES FOR DISCUSSION:
·IN THE BEGINNING OF YOUR RESPONSE….Please give an answer YES or NO as to whether or not this type of plan would be of interest to you BASED ONLY ON THE INFORMATION PRESENTED. (Not what if’s). QUESTIONS WILL NOT BE ANSWERED. The Party is only interested in the pilots initial reactions and opinions of the plan and/or suggestions that would entice a pilot to work as a contract pilot or not.
·After answering YES or NO, feel free to explain your position (or not).
·Feel free to openly express your opinion or perspective positively or negatively regarding such a plan.
·Feel free to make suggestions that might make you more apt to accept such a plan.
·Feel free to make cause and effect analogies regarding the benefits and the negatives of such a plan.
·AND ABOVE ALL…..As a courtesy to me, please keep the discussion legitimate and above board. Do not take anything personal, this is merely for discussion. Posters that descend into name calling or rude behavior towards one another will have their post removed without warning.
Thanks,
Lyn