One reason pilots have for years sought jobs at some of the fractional business jet operators is because, like the airlines, cockpit crewmembers can live pretty much anywhere they choose. Companies like Flexjet cover the cost of an airline ticket to ensure pilots appear wherever their next trip begins. These kinds of crew repositioning costs are far less expensive than flying empty aircraft around the country on short notice to fulfill a customer request.
Flexjet Crews Avoid the Airlines
Key Takeaways:
- Flexjet is transitioning its pilots and flight crews from commercial airline travel to its own private fleet for repositioning to assignments.
- This shift is a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic, aimed at protecting both clients and crew members from infection risks.
- The new system utilizes strategically located hubs for pilot collection and transport, ensures minimal disruption through careful scheduling, and includes advanced sanitization protocols for all aircraft.
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