what are float pilots worth this year?

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What are we worth this year?

cessna:$2k/month, beaver:$2.5k/month, otter:$3k/month, turbine:$3.5k/month
7
9%
cessna:$2.5k/month, beaver:$3k/month, otter:$3.5k/month, turbine:$4k/month
3
4%
cessna:$3k/month, beaver:$3.5k/month, otter:$4k/month, turbine:$4.5k/month
12
15%
cessna:$3.5k/month, beaver:$4k/month, otter:$4.5k/month, turbine:$5k/month
21
27%
cessna:$4k/month, beaver:$4.5k/month, otter:$5k/month, turbine:$5.5k/month
10
13%
cessna:$4.5k/month , beaver:$5k/month, otter:$5.5k/month, turbine:$6k/month
21
27%
more than I'd imagined
4
5%
 
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Post by Idriveplane »

Question for you guys. I talked to the boss he says i'll be making between 2700-3000/month for being on the cessna mainly then going on the beaver (how much time depends on what happens to the other guys next season, ie pilots leaving, retirment etc.) If i end up going on the beaver full time or whatever i'll get a raise. what do you guys think?
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Good money for the Cessna. Definitely need a raise for the Beev. $3500 - $4000 per month minimum for a first year Beaver Pilot.. 8) Nicer, easier to fly than a Cessna, remember to check your fuel and add oil...
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Anyone here still paid mileage?
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Post by angry inch »

yup... Mileage can work out quite well. Especially for holds.. It's the best
way, in my books. Unless you're just not doin' much flying...

When the operator is makin' coin, so are you...
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BSN wrote:..... Actually I should take everyone out of that list except Shell and the insurance companies....They truly are the pimps in this buisness. Anyone know the profit of Shell last year alone?????
Royal Dutch Shell had gross profits in 2006 of $26 billion dollars. Right behind ExxonMobil and ahead of BP as far as petroleum goes...

Pimps indeed!
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Post by Rudder Bug »

Hey Rowdy!

So nice to see you back, just like before! How you're making out buddy???

Cheers.

Oh I was supposed to discuss salaries...too tired right now, having flown 40 hours in 4 days. Well the money was ok, hum, well, was allright for what I was doing cause I had a helper to handle the drums. Gotta sleep now, talk about it later. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Post by zero »

You must be tired, that post from Rowdy was before his latest foray into the wilds of the coast mountains.

Get some sleep, Rudder Bug. :roll:
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Post by oldenoughtoknowbetter »

Wise move that bed thing bug.....don't think Rowdy's back just yet :smt015

We DO wish it soon though!!
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Post by Rudder Bug »

Wow, did not read the date! You better come back soon Rowdy!
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Post by swede »

3k cessna
5k beev
7k otter

not a penny less 8)
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Post by Highsea »

swede wrote:3k cessna
5k beev
7k otter

not a penny less 8)
that about right in my mind..... how about 9k for the Turbine Otter? :wink:
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Post by swede »

ah, better settle for 7 on that as well, it is really a lot easier to handle on the water than a stone boat and all round for that matter.
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Post by shimmydampner »

Highsea wrote:
swede wrote:3k cessna
5k beev
7k otter

not a penny less 8)
that about right in my mind..... how about 9k for the Turbine Otter? :wink:
How about 7 for the turbine and 9 for the standard. Takes alot more care to keep a radial happy. :wink:
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