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HondaJet Professional Contract Pilot vs. Part Time Contractor

Updated: Nov 12, 2022

There is a big difference between hiring a Professional HondaJet Contract Pilot and one who is doing contracting as a side job.


When you choose a contract pilot for your flight department there are a few things to consider.


Scheduling


There can be a big difference between hiring a Professional HondaJet Contract Pilot and one who has a full time job and is working as a contractor on the side. The biggest thing to keep in mind is that if a contract pilot has a full time salaried position you can find yourself with no pilot to fly your trip at the last moment. A pilot who is on salary with another company can be put in a situation where they are asked to fly a trip on short notice. Of course since they are on salary and receiving benefits from their employer they are likely to cancel your trip on order to maintain good standing with their employer. A Professional HondaJet Contract Pilot has a business as a contract pilot and therefore you are their customer. When you book a flight you have secured that pilot for your trip and that pilot is most interested in retaining your business!

Professionalism


You want a contract pilot to treat your passengers just as if they were employed by you. A contract pilot that is working part time as a contractor might be less interested in the long term relationship and more interested in making some extra money on the side. A Professional HondaJet Contract Pilot depends on long term relationships with customers and has a vested interest in providing the best and safest experience.


HondaJet Contract Pilot Cost


Don't be fooled by a contract pilot that is offering services at a rate that is far less than expected. For all the reasons already discussed, a part time contract pilot may be willing to fly for less, but you may also be getting what you are paying for. A Professional HondaJet Contract Pilot may be expecting a higher price, but keep in mind that you are guaranteeing that pilot will be showing up for your trip and providing the best service possible because that pilot's own business depends on it!


HondaJet Contract Pilot Agreement


A Professional HondaJet Contract Pilot is likely to expect to have an agreement signed by the operator and to be named on the aircraft insurance. Having the pilot named on your insurance rather than using the open pilot warranty is also a benefit to you because you have a confirmation from your broker that you are covered when your contract pilot is flying. Having an agreement is also better for you and the contract pilot because each party knows what is expected and there are less chances for a misunderstanding. Doing all this may seem like a hassle, but keep in mind that without an agreement in place you may not have any obligation to the contract pilot, but they also have no obligation to you!


Professional HondaJet Contract Pilot


Muscavage Aero provides Professional HondaJet Contract Pilot Services. You can expect that when you request pilot services from Muscavage Aero that your trip will be covered and your passengers will receive the highest level of professionalism and safety.

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