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Prices
• Answers common questions
• Orients you to what your proposed project might cost
Ferry Flights
Highly dependent on many factors. Also, there are variations in the mode of billing; pilots can bill by the day, by the flight hour, by the duty hour, or bill a flat fee for the project.
| Scenario | Pay |
| Domestic ferry of a small trainer aircraft | $400 - $600 daily rate |
| A light turboprop such as a King Air 90 | $700 - $1,000 daily rate |
| Any turbojet | $1,200 - $2,500 daily rate |
| Helicopters | $700 and up daily rate |
| Co-pilot Pay (when required or requested) | About 60% of Pilot-In-Command Pay |
| Domestic U.S. per diem | $75 per day (higher outside U.S.) |
There are usual expenses related to what it costs to have pilot(s) on duty away from their home:
• Travel. Will almost always include last-minute airline travel. Often includes taxi/Uber. Sometimes involves rental car(s). Some pilots require Business class or higher for overseas air travel.
• Lodging. $150 - $250 per night for US domestic hotels, with prices higher outside the US and/or during peak travel times.
Every aircraft has a fuel expense. Here are some other common aircraft expenses:
• Handling/Governmental. Handlers are required for operations in many places in the world, and they charge wide-ranging prices. Governments collect fees for customs, landing fees, ATC, etc.
• Ramp/Hangar fees. Ramp fees are usually minor for small aircraft. If a hangar is requested or required, they start at about $100/day for the smallest aircraft.
• Ramp services: If an aircraft requires services like lavatory cleaning or crew meals.
• Un-planned maintenance. Unfortunately, the shop has the upper hand when naming their price(s).
• Fluids. Typically engine oil and less commonly hydraulic fluid.
I charge a fee which compensates me for three areas:
Flight Dispatch
• Flight planning assistance. I augment the flighcrew's flight planning activities and products.
• Weather analysis. I monitor weather reporting and forecasts in augmentation of flightcrew weather collection.
• Flight release. I supplement the flightcrew's decision-making including go/no-go determination.
• Flight following. I monitor flight progress and take appropriate action as warranted.
• On-call flighcrew support. I'm available 24 hours a day while ferry flights are in progress.
Crew Travel Support
• I assist flightcrews in obtaining appropriate lodging and meals.
• I assist with identifying, locating and booking airline tickets, car rentals, and ride-shares.
Business-Related
I don't charge a premium on any items, so all my gross income is addressed here:
• Overhead
• Sales and marketing
• Risk management
• Time and expertise
• Upfront costs, prior to full client payment
• Gross profit
Pilot Pay (contracted)
Highly dependent on many factors. Also, there are variations in the mode of billing; pilots can bill by the day, by the flight hour, by the duty hour, or bill a flat fee for the project.
| Scenario | Approximate Pay |
| Domestic ferry of a small trainer aircraft | $400 - $600 daily rate |
| A light turboprop such as a King Air 90 | $700 - $1,000 daily rate |
| Any turbojet | $1,200 - $2,500 daily rate |
| Helicopters | $700 and up daily rate |
| Co-pilot Pay (when required or requested) | 60% of Pilot-In-Command Pay |
| Domestic U.S. per diem | $75 per day (higher outside U.S.) |
Pilot Expenses (reimbursed)
There are usual expenses related to what it costs to have pilot(s) on duty away from their home:
- Travel: Will almost always include last-minute airline travel. Often includes taxi/Uber. Sometimes involves rental car(s). Some pilots require Business class or higher for overseas air travel.
- Lodging: $150 to $250 per night for US domestic hotels, with prices higher outside the US and/or during peak travel times.
Aircraft Expenses (reimbursed)
Every aircraft has a fuel expense. Here are some other common aircraft expenses:
- Handling/Governmental. Handlers are required for operations in many places in the world, and they charge wide-ranging prices. Governments collect fees for customs, landing fees, ATC, etc.
- Ramp/Hangar fees. Ramp fees are usually minor for small aircraft. If a hangar is requested or required, they start at about $100/day for the smallest aircraft.
- Ramp services: If an aircraft requires services like lavatory cleaning or crew meals.
- Un-planned maintenance. Unfortunately, the shop has the upper hand when naming their price(s).
- Fluids. Typically engine oil and less commonly hydraulic fluid.
Support & Administration Fee (contracted)
I charge a fee which compensates me for three areas:
Flight Dispatch
• Flight planning assistance. I augment the flightcrew's flight planning activities and products.
• Weather analysis. I monitor weather reporting and forecasts in augmentation of flightcrew weather collection.
• Flight release. I supplement the flightcrew's decision-making including go/no-go determination.
• Flight following. I monitor flight progress and take appropriate action as warranted.
• On-call flightcrew support. I'm available 24 hours a day while ferry flights are in progress.
Crew Travel Support
• I assist flightcrews in obtaining appropriate lodging and meals.
• I assist with identifying, locating and booking airline tickets, car rentals, and ride-shares.
Business-Related
I don't charge a premium on any items, so all my gross income is addressed here:
• Overhead
• Sales and marketing
• Risk management
• Time and expertise
• Upfront costs, prior to full client payment
• Gross profit
Single-pilot schlepping 3,000 pounds of UPS boxes.
for KaiserAir in Oakland, CA.