Another Perspective
The benefits of flying in a private jet are the luxury, comfort, and privacy they provide. For pilots, and even crew members in general, private aviation goes beyond luxury and comfort, in most cases, it provides an improved income and quality of life. Many commercial pilots opt to switch to private aviation since it’s also a faster route to become pilots in command for a particular type of aircraft. Besides, as pilots and crew members, they get to experience many more advantages.
Pilots and crew members consider private aviation less monotonous than commercial, they are able to experience different airports; and runways in remote and exotic places. They have opportunities to interact with passengers/aircraft owners, who usually are key players in the world’s economy.
private aviation, pilots have more control over their flights. They are in charge of flight plans, monitor weather conditions along the route, plan for fuel requirements (including sufficient amount of fuel for unforeseen situations), Baggage handling, verify paperwork, and discuss any alternative plans for circumstances that may arise.
“In a normal operation, private pilots expect to meet their passenger’s expectations and treat them with kindness with the support of a great team”
Because of this, They tend to focus more on the plane's airworthiness than how it looks, they look for the perfect and safe inflight operation. When in land, pilots expect a punctual, efficient, and safe operation from the FBO’s they work with. These factors make the job more fun and interesting despite the strenuous work hours.
A downside about working in private aviation is not having fixed schedules since Pilots are required to meet all flights by the passenger/owner. Last-minute flights sometimes get in the way of a good rest, interrupting personal activities and actually waiting extended long hours at airports. Pilots in private aviation must be more flexible and available at all times.
Flying privately brings a new set of pros and cons, however, it’s definitely a great experience for anyone on the aircraft. But even more so for the ones managing it, a perspective that the rest of the crew or passengers may not be aware of. For the pilots/owners that are part of this wonderful community. Login Aviation wants to relieve some of the aircraft ownership responsibilities with the highest standards for more worry-free flights.
