Another kick in teeth
http://www.pilotcareercentre.com/JobLis ... JobID=3135
425/week! Pick me, pick me!
I emailed them and said they should be ashamed. I suggest some others do the same.
Sasair
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ragbagflyer
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Sasair
"I don't know which is worse, ...that everyone has his price, or that the price is always so low." - Calvin (of Calvin and Hobbes)
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Jim la Jungle
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Re: Sasair
Lodging wasn't included a few years back, so I guess it's getting better 
It's a birdog job by the way. Quite fun but a bit underpaid
It's a birdog job by the way. Quite fun but a bit underpaid
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North Shore
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Re: Sasair
Birddog, or Fire Patrol? Large difference. Anyone who takes on the risk/responsibility of 'dogging for $425 a week, lodging or not, should be pi$$ed on.
Say, what's that mountain goat doing up here in the mist?
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Ass, Licence, Job. In that order.
Happiness is V1 at Thompson!
Ass, Licence, Job. In that order.
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shimmydampner
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Re: Sasair
ragbagflyer wrote:
I emailed them and said they should be ashamed.
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Jim la Jungle
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Re: Sasair
Like I said, it's a birdog job. No lead in's, just circling around the fire at 1500' agl or so. Charters are also part of the job.
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Northern Skies
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Re: Sasair
It doesn't matter what it's for.
Unless it's for one or two days a week, the pay is WAY WAY WAY TOO LOW even for an entry level job if not for something with the qualifications they seek.
Unless it's for one or two days a week, the pay is WAY WAY WAY TOO LOW even for an entry level job if not for something with the qualifications they seek.
Re: Sasair
Even a new Class 4 flight instructor makes more then that!
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TeePeeCreeper
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Re: Sasair
Wow, that's just sad.
I made almost double that amount a week (room and board provided as well) with my first gig on a 185'. That almost 4 years ago!!!
I made almost double that amount a week (room and board provided as well) with my first gig on a 185'. That almost 4 years ago!!!
Re: Sasair
I didn't (why i left instructing) and I make about that now working ground at pearsonEven a new Class 4 flight instructor makes more then that!
Re: Sasair
I emailed them an offer to do the job for 300/week plus I'd buy my check out... screw you all!!! I'll be looking down on you all from my comfy left seat at big red! Muhahahahaha 
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Doc Driver
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Re: Sasair
this is ridiculous. why are people even accepting these sketchy jobs with such ridiculous pay?!?! yes yes. . . 'there is always someone else who will always do your job for less than you' . . this is absurd. are we not trained professionals? is there not quite a high risk with flying which we should be compensated for? with the economy / hiring / and industry movement slowing down should we not be expecting a little more as we might be in the same position for a couple years before we ever move up? it appears as though 1500tt is the new 500. yes, ts for the love of flying but surviving when your not flying is a right we should not have to sacrifice.
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Chuck Ellsworth
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Re: Sasair
Sure they are, they just don't get paid much because the joy of being a professional pilot is reward enough.this is absurd. are we not trained professionals?
The most difficult thing about flying is knowing when to say no.
After over a half a century of flying I can not remember even one trip that I refused to do that resulted in someone getting killed because of my decision not to fly.
After over a half a century of flying I can not remember even one trip that I refused to do that resulted in someone getting killed because of my decision not to fly.
