Expatriate contracts (light jets)- need info

[overhaulin]

Some questions for those of you with expat. contract experience:

- Are pilots responsible for their training (cost of type rating if not current on machine)? How about for recurrent training?
- What kind of money could you expect to do as a captain on a Lear 45 or 60?
- Good areas to work, bad areas to work?

Lots more questions if anyone has some answers.
Thanks

[YOWFLYER]

just keep this in mind......the only reason expat jobs are posted on employment sites is becasue their not "good" jobs. They are the ones that nobody else wants. I have done a number of contract jobs and from what I've seen, it's extremely rare that an expat usually stays or renews their contract when finished. Stay at home and save the hassel.

[aviator2010]

so there you have it

the only reason expat jobs are posted on employment sites is becasue their not "good" jobs.

avcanada strikes again

[kilpicki]

there are good jobs out there. the world is a big place so its not easy to define good or bad places. some enjoy Lagos some don't, is Mombassa good, depends on the person.

I don't think this site is the best place to get info on your topic, try some other forums.

[whyisitdoingthat]

Sometimes in aviation you get the jump because you're willing to work harder or live in crappier conditions then the next person. These contract gigs are like that. It's great experience but you have to have the right start. My advice, get everything you want in writing, as obvious as that sounds there should be nothing you expect that's not on the contract. Big ones include how long a delay in your getting paid can take before you stop flying. Maintenance issues, accomadation issues with specifics, whether they'll ask you to break the rules. In developing contries they have a bizarre attitude in that they brag about their stringent saftey requirements yet not bat an eyelid when they ask you to bend the rules.It's just business as usual. Take that info into consideration when dealing with them initially and you'll have it easier. Usually contract gigs are achieved because you have some time on type and a current rating, or signifigant experience that will benefit them. Beware paying any money upfront to a specific company. I know guys who's buiness it is to go get themselves checked on aircraft, do contracts, and are entirely self funded. For them it's a business and they build that training into their daily rate. Don't turn your nose up at a place that wants you to buy your own training, just make sure you give them any money and make darn sure that your billing them contract pilot rates. If they want you to be an employee that's different. Get them to pay and sign a bond, plus have some outs in your employment contract.

Just a few tips on the international expat jet thing