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 has transitioned its pilots and flight crews from relying on commercial airlines to using its private fleet for travel to and from flight assignments.
- This change was implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic to protect owners and crews from health risks and address the severe reduction in available airline seats.
- Pilots will now drive to one of seven strategic hubs (e.g., Cleveland, Dallas) and then be ferried by dedicated Flexjet aircraft to their operational assignments.
- The company has also treated its entire fleet with a germ-killing solution and aims to comply with CDC recommendations while ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
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