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Big-iron pilots flood corporate market

Pilots of large-cabin jets who work as independent contractors complain that former airline pilots and young pilots willing to work for much less are under

By Matt Thurber • Editor-in-Chief

December 21, 2006

Pilots of large-cabin jets who work as independent contractors complain that former airline pilots and young pilots willing to work for much less are undercutting their normal daily rates. To learn more about this issue, AIN interviewed three contract pilots and Raymond Stebler, director of staffing solutions for Jet Professionals, which helps companies hire qualified aerospace professionals, including pilots, maintenance technicians and flight attendants.

“We have heard similar comments from our pilots,” said Stebler. “The main cause is pilots trying to break into the business with low hours and new type ratings, and they are competing with the pool of experienced pilots. It is tough to break in, so they will offer their services at a very low price to clients.”

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