PILOT HIRING

Requirements for pilots based in the United States: (Pilots based outside the United States will be considered on a case-by-case basis)

1. For fixed-wing pilots, hold a FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot certificate with a Single-Engine Land rating and an Instrument Airplane rating.

2. For rotary-wing pilots, hold a FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Helicopter rating

3. Have logged 500 hours of Pilot-in-Command time, 100 hours of cross-country (defined here as a landing more than 50 nautical miles from the takeoff airport), and 35 hours of night time.

4. Mastery of the English language, including aviation English.

5. Successful completion of interview and reference check by A.D.S.. Pilots must supply two references. It's my job to examine qualifications, talk about needs and reasons for wanting to ferry aircraft, and ultimately decide if their personality, and technical skill, make them a good fit.

Q: How much do you pay? A: Pilots bid on their pay. You can choose from a daily rate, an hourly rate, or a flat fee. I'll advance your information and pay bid to the client. In the event the client counters the bid, I'll come back to you and see if you're still interested.

Q: How am I insured for a flight? A: Clients carry aircraft insurance policies which provide for damage and liability coverage. Pilots are encouraged, but not required, to carry supplemental liability insurance.

Q: Am I responsible for any expenses during a ferry mission? A: No. All expenses are reimbursed. Two exceptions: 1. Personal entertainment (like movie tickets, video rentals, etc.) 2. Alcohol purchases are allowed but won't be reimbursed. In the event of uncertainty, check with me before you buy.

1. Operational Control. The authority to initiate or terminate a flight rests with A.D.S. In particular, a flight may not commence unless released by A.D.S. Both A.D.S. and Pilot must agree that a proposed flight can be completed safely to receive a release from A.D.S. If instructed by A.D.S., Pilot will terminate an enroute flight by landing at the nearest appropriate airport (suitability subject to PIC authority).

2. PIC Authority and Responsibility. Authority and responsibility to operate flights safely and legally is exclusively with Pilot. A.D.S. is not on-site and will not participate in actual conduct of flight operations. If Pilot refuses a flight segment, their authority is final.

3. Flight Safety. Flight safety is paramount, and operations will be conducted in a conservative manner. If operational doubt exists, proceed with the most conservative option.

4. Communication with A.D.S. Pilot must maintain ability, subject to usual obstacles, to communicate with A.D.S. and prioritize A.D.S. messages/calls. A.D.S. will not contact Pilot during any rest period.

5. Rest. Pilot will abstain from operational duties a minimum of 12 consecutive hours in any 24-hour period. Fatigue claims/calls will be accepted by A.D.S., no questions asked and without jeopardy.

6. Financial Ability. Pilot must maintain personal financial ability to purchase reimbursable items, up to $1000 per planned flight day. Expenses include lodging, meals, taxi/rideshare, and small fuel expenses. A.D.S. will remotely purchase items when feasible.

7. Compensation. Pilot to be compensated xxx per flight day. This flight is planned for x days. Pay will arrive in the pilot's custody no more than 72 business hours following mission completion.

8. Expense Reimbursement. Prior to Pilot departure from home base, estimated expense funds will be transferred to Pilot’s custody. Following mission completion, A.D.S. will settle expense account with Pilot within 72 business hours.

9. Delay and Contingencies.

A. Early mission termination. In the event of mission termination prior to delivery, daily rate will be paid, further divided into quarter-days.

B. Weather or maintenance delay. Pilot is expected to wait at the aircraft location until progress toward the destination can again be made. Delay will trigger additional compensation paid at the daily rate, further divided into quarter-days.

C. Significant flight hours in excess of planned. This flight is estimated at xx hours. If flight hours exceed estimate by 25% or more, Pilot will receive additional compensation equal to exceeded hours paid at the rate of Daily Rate divided by 8.

D. Delay, general. Pilot is expected to wait at the aircraft location until they must depart that location to arrive at their gateway airport to comply with the end of their availability.

10. Pilot Travel.

A. Pilot’s gateway airport is xxx.

B. Inbound (from Pilot gateway to aircraft pickup location) - Unless otherwise specified, Pilot will purchase airline and/or other travel to arrive at aircraft location the night before planned flight with a minimum of 8 hours’ rest prior to flying the next morning.

C. Outbound (from delivery location to Pilot gateway). Pilot will depart for gateway the day of delivery if airline travel is scheduled to land at gateway before 10PM local. Otherwise, Pilot will overnight at appropriate location for a morning departure to home base.

D. Flight selection. Pilot will purchase lowest-cost economy ticket available. Airline travel will be no more than one-stop, with that stop no more than two hours in duration. International flights are excluded from this requirement.

E. Rental car. Pilot will receive specific permission to employ rental car(s).

11. Remedy on Parties’ Failure to Perform

A. Expected Performance of Pilot

1. Operate aircraft safely in accordance with all applicable regulations and operating instructions.

2. Care for equipment to the extent necessary to preclude damage or undue wear.

3. Make reasonable flying progress from departure to destination.

4. Inform A.D.S. of key events, and any unusual circumstances.

5. Abide by the policies set out in this agreement.

B. Remedy and/or dispute.

1. First, attempt to resolve the failure by informing other party of grievance(s) and seeking resolution.

2. If resolution is not forthcoming, identify financial damages and request a refund or payment from other party in writing within 14 days of the event.

3. If party cannot or will not resolve damage(s) within 30 days, party may request arbitration, or conduct lawsuit against other party, subject to California law.