So decided to accept the interview and they never joined the scheduled call. After radio silence for a little while i got the following:
(names removed for obvious reasons)
[Company name]
9:44 AM
Dear Candidate Pilot ,
Bellow you will read an an offering to work with [Company name] as a Chief Pilot, initially during y0ur FAA Part 135 certification process.
The following compensation plan is to be considered based on a six (6) to eight (8) month contract (to be contractually defined), taking into account the heavy duties, responsibilities, and liabilities this position carries:
Fixed rate signing pay (paid in full at signing) USD 3,000 $ with additional hourly flight pay USD 65 per flight hour, measured on the aircraft Hobbs. – paid bi-weekly.
In addition to both of these compensation offers; the following clauses will be added to the contract :
1. All transportation to and from your mother base and the location where the Chief Pilot is needed for company business is paid by [Company name] in Economy Class, unrestricted.
2. If work is required by [Company name] before the hours of 08:00 or after 18:30, or if no return airline transportation can be accommodated the same day, [Company name] will pay and cover hotel accommodations at an average market rate of USD 103 per night for the [Location] metropolitan area in addition to an overnight fee of USD 200.
3. Should [Company name] representatives not accommodate transportation to and from the nearest commercial airport, hotel and place of business, [Company name] will pay and cover a rental vehicle in the Standard Sedan category with pickup at the arrival airport facility.
4. Upon contract completion and FAA Part 135 certification, you will reserve Right Of First Refusal for the position of: i. Chief Pilot, ii. Captain/PIC, iii. First Officer/SIC; in this respective order, subject to obtaining all necessary certificates and flight hours required by FAA Part 135 regulations. Aircraft specific type ratings will be paid by [Company name].
These clauses and compensation offers have been thoroughly researched and are based on market availability, qualifications, and competitiveness.
Furthermore, an employment contract be drafted and reviewed prior to sharing sensitive Medical & Pilot Certificates and detailed logbook entries.
Available to discuss at your convenience,
Sincerely,
[Contact name]
