3.0
22 Dec 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Depends on location. Some bases are hourly wages with overtime potential, others are salary. Because of on call status, salaried positions can feel exploitative. National company with limited engagement by management can mean a lot of personal ownership with the contract. Contract can be very rewarding with the right news desk and crew.
Cons
On call. Living life can be hard, especially with limited backup pilots. Management can be aloof or deliberately ignorant to individual bases needs with staffing and pay. A bad contract or news desk can mean a miserable daily experience. Because of the unique relationship between pilots and the news contract client and the company, the pilot often gets the short end of the stick.