Daily Rate For A Small Turbo-Prop

[Beechball]

Just trying to get an idea of the average daily rate for a small turbo-prop in Canada. Specifically, flying a Cheyenne / Conquest on a standby / on call basis.

I was thinking $300 / day for standby/reserve and $500 / day for flying.

Are these numbers reasonable? Never done freelance before.

Thanks.

[goingnowherefast]

Lots of variables.
Captain? FO? Single pilot? Conducting training?
Where?
How long are the days?
What are the expectations when on reserve/on call?
Accommodations provided at base? At overnight stops? Food/per diems?
What else is expected of you? Arranging hotels? Digging plane out of a snow bank in winter, or full service FBO?

[Liftdump]

In 1983 I received $300 per day flying a Cessna 210
I would suggest $7 to $800 per day,just my thoughts though

[Broker]

Why differentiate? If you are required to be on standby, you can't work elsewhere. That means full fare in my books.

[Beechball]

Just the standard 703 stuff. Self dispatch, flight planning, run to the airport.... Probably 8 to 10 hour days. $300 for standby / reserve cause I already have full time salaried employment. Just lots of free time between flying days. So basically, when on standby for a call out can still get on with my life....

Thanks for the answers. Guess I'm a little on the low side... But the idea was just a little supplemental income.

[200hr Wonder]

I would charge $500-$700 per day to to fly. Standby the same. You are paying me for my time if you use it not not.

[GyvAir]

Just lots of free time between flying days. So basically, when on standby for a call out can still get on with my life....

If you've never worked standby, you may be surprised how much the state of being on standby tends to mess with your personal program. A lot of people end up wasting standby days just watching TV or working on the least important things in their lives, because you don't feel much like starting into anything important or that will take any significant time to set up. Knowing the call could come at any time can be very distracting.

[Prodriver]

I like the 300/500 model. If you are looking after the AC full time, 604, data bases, paper work, etc., maybe some guaranteed days / month are in order as well. 2 to 7 days / month at a rate that works and fits the operations?

[ScottS]

Just lots of free time between flying days. So basically, when on standby for a call out can still get on with my life....

If you've never worked standby, you may be surprised how much the state of being on standby tends to mess with your personal program. A lot of people end up wasting standby days just watching TV or working on the least important things in their lives, because you don't feel much like starting into anything important or that will take any significant time to set up. Knowing the call could come at any time can be very distracting.

Especially if you need to maintain a maximum response time to the airport. I don't work in aviation, but being on stand-by for marine rescue coverage can be a commitment in itself (volunteer in my case). Aside from house chores, I can't event really do anything like go for a bike ride or a hike etc. Pager has even gone off halfway through shaving. Awkward greeting persons needing assistance with a half a beard.

Not saying its that bad for a flying job, but hanging out on standby isn't free money.