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#34 Bss.Corporate Aviation (The Bad, Ugly & The worst! )

#34 Bss.Corporate Aviation (The Bad, Ugly & The worst! )

How is the 2022 Corporate/Business/Private Aviation world market outlook? With 77 percent of the global market share for both new and used business jets, North America is predicted to remain the leading market.Assuming the present trends continue, the number of business aviation flights this year should finish up 8.5% higher than in 2021. According to Argus's analysis of flight activity over the first half of the year, business aviation flights had significant increase in the first half of the year How many private aircraft are there in the United States? How many private jets are there in Brazil? How many private jets are there in Mexico? The market is once again thriving, and the data we've published tell us where we stand in terms of PRICE and VALUE as Professional Expat Pilots within the Corporate/BSS/Private Aviation industry in principle... The issue that has to be asked here is, as an Expat Pilot, how much MORE, ADDITIONAL, on top-of are you PROFITING from the rising market for BSS/CORP Aircraft? Obsessive customer-centricity, Results driven, customer-oriented and meticulousAbility to work with good self-organization, accuracy, and priority even under pressureStrong interpersonal & communication skills with external & internal stakeholdersPrior experience in Bss. Corporate VIP operations is a big plusCapability to carry out service activities outdoors, irrespective of temperature or weather conditions; must be able to operate in environments that are both fast-paced and dynamic; Meticulous to detailsProblem-solving aptitudeAble to commit OT / in shift/weekend duties / after office hours' /days off etc, all as needed, on-call and from time to time, with very short notice So, how many of the formation qualities, job requirements or abilities we just mention a few from many many more, are you missing in order o get the job, fly the leg, promote as PIC or keep your job? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in the USA, Corporate/Bss/Private pilots earn $134,630 per year on average.

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#34 Bss.Corporate Aviation (The Bad, Ugly & The worst! )

#34 Bss.Corporate Aviation (The Bad, Ugly & The worst! )

How is the 2022 Corporate/Business/Private Aviation world market outlook? With 77 percent of the global market share for both new and used business jets, North America is predicted to remain the leading market.Assuming the present trends continue, the number of business aviation flights this year should finish up 8.5% higher than in 2021. According to Argus's analysis of flight activity over the first half of the year, business aviation flights had significant increase in the first half of the year How many private aircraft are there in the United States? How many private jets are there in Brazil? How many private jets are there in Mexico? The market is once again thriving, and the data we've published tell us where we stand in terms of PRICE and VALUE as Professional Expat Pilots within the Corporate/BSS/Private Aviation industry in principle... The issue that has to be asked here is, as an Expat Pilot, how much MORE, ADDITIONAL, on top-of are you PROFITING from the rising market for BSS/CORP Aircraft? Obsessive customer-centricity, Results driven, customer-oriented and meticulousAbility to work with good self-organization, accuracy, and priority even under pressureStrong interpersonal & communication skills with external & internal stakeholdersPrior experience in Bss. Corporate VIP operations is a big plusCapability to carry out service activities outdoors, irrespective of temperature or weather conditions; must be able to operate in environments that are both fast-paced and dynamic; Meticulous to detailsProblem-solving aptitudeAble to commit OT / in shift/weekend duties / after office hours' /days off etc, all as needed, on-call and from time to time, with very short notice So, how many of the formation qualities, job requirements or abilities we just mention a few from many many more, are you missing in order o get the job, fly the leg, promote as PIC or keep your job? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in the USA, Corporate/Bss/Private pilots earn $134,630 per year on average.

#33 Bss.Corporate Aviation (The Good is limited good!)

#33 Bss.Corporate Aviation (The Good is limited good!)

Corporate aviation, also known as Business Aviation, refers to the non-commercial operation or use of aircraft by a company for the carriage of passengers or goods as a tool to conduct company business. These flights are flown under contract by a professional pilot on behalf of the company, the owners of that aircraft, or the administrator of that aircraft, or all of the above. Is corporate/business aviation, general aviation? According to the definition provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), general aviation encompasses any flights that are not operated by the military or by scheduled carriers. As a result, aviation for Business and private use is considered to be a subcategory of general aviation, which centers on the operation of aircraft, like planes and helicopters. As of 2020, there are more than 440,000 general aviation aircraft in the worldwide fleet, ranging from small training aircraft and helicopters to intercontinental business jets. About 205,000 of these are based in the United States. Business aircraft are used by companies and corporations to transport people or goods related to the needs of said businesses. Most business aircraft are considered General Aviation variants such as piston, turboprop or business jets.

#32 FLY-or-WORK LIFE BALANCE

#32 FLY-or-WORK LIFE BALANCE

“The way I see it, you can either work for a living or you can fly airplanes. Me, I’d rather be flying.” — Len Morgan Is it Fly Life Balance? or Work Life Balance? In the course of our online search for FLY LIFE BALANCE, we were unable to locate any relevant results... we were able to find hundreds of definitions that relate to WORK in relation to LIFE BALANCE. This is perhaps due to the fact that for any other non-flying human-beings, the art of flying and its practice EQUALS simply to A JOB, the labor of flying, the AGREEMENT for WORK and not in any way: OUR UNIQUE SKILLS in the ART of flying, while exercising our PILOTing. Any pilots on his 2nd or 3rd Quarter Ridership, looking at the LEFT seat or a HEAVIER maybe LONG-HAUL Airframe operation, will have a different concept of what FLY-WORK LIFE BALANCE is, if we compare them with any of us from any other Quarter Ridership.. etc etc… IN Consequence, any AirCrew (to manage a GENERIC concept of Pilot-ship or heavenly Aviator-ship)... any Xpat AirCrew to be precise must OPERATE/WORK by meeting its contract clauses and obligations with his Airframe Operator and-or miserable Agency, and he/she must FLY, in accordance with all rules and regulations that bind that contract with that airframe Operator/Agency at that far away location.

#31 Singapore 🇸🇬 (Good, Bad & Ugly)

#31 Singapore 🇸🇬 (Good, Bad & Ugly)

The island of Singapore was known to fisherman's and pirates at least since the 3rd century Anno Domini. By the 7th century, when a succession of maritime states arose throughout the Malay Archipelago, Singapore probably, was one of the many trading outposts serving as an entrepôt and supply point for Malay, Thai, Javanese, Chinese, Indian, and Arab traders. After being expelled from Malaysia, Singapore became independent as the Republic of Singapore on 9 August 1965 statesman Lee Kwan Yew was the first prime minister of Modern we know City-state of Singapore. There are just four airlines with an Air Operator's Certificate in Singapore. Singapore Airlines (SIA), Jetstar Asia (JSA), Scoot (TGW) … and ST Engineering Aerospace. Flying in Singapore for any of the city's only three airframe operators is a punishing, difficult, highly rigorous, hot, and unpleasant exercise of your license privileges and professional know-how from whichever seat we occupy in the cockpit.

#30 Malaysia 🇲🇾 (Good, Bad & Ugly)

#30 Malaysia 🇲🇾 (Good, Bad & Ugly)

Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country, it shares borders with Thailand to the North, South China Sea, Brunei and Indonesia to the East, and Singapore as its tip in the South, Malaysia was formed on 16 September 1963 by the merger of the Federation of Malaya with the former British colonies of North Borneo, Sarawak and Singapore. This marked the end of a 144-year British rule in Singapore which began with the founding of modern Singapore, we invite you to comeback to our next Episode where we will talk and rate the City-state we know… Malaysia is one of the most beautiful destinations ideals if you are looking for tropical jungles, spectacular islands, turquoise beaches without crowds, theme-parks, modern safe cities, vast development, 1st class airports and infrastructure, clean air, green-verde-midori spaces and by all means: delicious food Boasting one of the finest transportation networks in Asia, Malaysia has five world-class international airports. The Malaysian government is heavily involved in the domestic aviation sector and is the owner-operator of the nation’s flagship carrier, Malaysia Airlines (IATA: MH), which operates domestic and international services.

#29 TOP🛩GUN...🎬

#29 TOP🛩GUN...🎬

We are REAL pilots, just like many of you listeners, and that is why we made the decision to switch our initial destination podcast episode 29th, to a review of these exciting and thrilling movie…. which was a game changer for us: Pilot's in Command AVIATORS, as explained in Episode 21 of this Podcast, and why not... black Commodores Pilots, who we all, grew up with and in some way, were impacted in our life in such a manner, when TopGun appeared to the cinemas back then in 1986. TopGun movie was the first of its kind; although, many aviation movies about World War II had been release before … Similar to you Millennials and generations that followed, we our generation of pilots did not IDENTIFY with those world war movies, maybe the same as you with TopGun, because we too thought and believed... (similar to you)… that we belong to a different modern and new generation of aviation professionals, not World War II heroes flying old piston-powered aircraft.... Iceman Said: "Maverick, it's not your flying, it's your attitude. The enemy's dangerous, but right now you're worse. Dangerous and foolish. You may not like who's flying with you, but whose side are you on?” Episode XX ring a bell??? no? listen to it and comeback to this quote from Iceman again… We think, believe and invite you, to consider watching both movies… the original first for you to catch up, and then, go to the movies, the cinema and enjoy its sequel, TopGun Maverick!

#28 Fart💨War🪖in Cockpit

#28 Fart💨War🪖in Cockpit

A typical aspect of the digestive process is farting, often known as flatulence or flatus. Gas is what causes farts There are two types of gas: the gas that you ingest while eating and the gases that are created in the stomach when food is broken down. Intestinal gas is composed of varying quantities of exogenous sources and endogenous sources. The exogenous gases are swallowed when eating or drinking or increased swallowing during times of excessive salivation as might occur when nauseated ENDOGENOUS gases are produced either as a by-product of digesting certain types of food, or of incomplete digestion. So, do you prefer to FART or be FARTED!?!?

#27 💩 time on board ✈️

#27 💩 time on board ✈️

We all Poop for this matter, and there is nothing attracting, new, captivating nor special about it …other than a normal and natural action, done by all living creatures in this planet… Our etiquette, beliefs, personal deeds, as well as our behavior, traditions, and habits of pooping while flying as a crew, MATTER! Because, believe it or not, our POOPING behavior on board as OPERATING CREW (emphasis on OPERATING…) for this or that operator will have an impact on each other's near future contract renewal (if any) pay perception & value: all of the above based on stereotyping and the categorizing of us: Xpat Pilots in any far away location/or contract! And since we, the Xpat Pilots on a Contract at that far away location, are not plain raw local residents to behave as they do! We are the EXCEPTION to their RULE and for that, we must AGREED in EMPATHY and RESPECT for us, to us, by ourselves Xpat Pilots first and then, if any and at will…

#26 Burp & Poop! (either way...)

#26 Burp & Poop! (either way...)

As a precautionary measure, several airlines demand different meals for flight crew members in the hope of reducing the danger of food poisoning or illness. This is an option or decision made by each operator and/or by their local state regulatory body if any… Any aircraft operator in the world... ANY! will not support or provide or even LISTEN to any of your food/ nutrition preferences once you begin flying with them, either because you “believe” or “require” them, or you belong to a cultural, religious or particular region/raze that may demand it… This includes and its not limited to vegetarians, Halal, lactose intolerants, Kosher’s, peanut allergic like many more.… Nevertheless... As a crew, as a professional team, as a flying roster party... Something altogether happens, and it becomes an issue that affects ALL OF US! We, as in ALL MEMBERS OF THE OPERATING CREW, and we, as in Professional Pilots flying the same schedule and flight… AFTER ALL: it concerns to all of us WHAT we EAT, HOW we EAT, WHEN we EAT, WHERE we EAT and the Time we EAT!

#25 T.O.C... Thank you/Gracias

#25 T.O.C... Thank you/Gracias

We have reach our Top of Climb, our Point of NO return, our half full glass Podcast Episode 25 This project, was created by Expat Pilots, for you, Expat Pilots whom like us, have been struggling or not, have had difficulties or not by getting employment before/during/after COVID19… and not because of job offers, not at all, after all there are plenty of job openings… but because perhaps , maybe, you gained, reached consciousness and a clear view of what life is, or should be… today post-pandemic era. We have reach 500 podcast downloads, a number we never ever thought-of even in our wildest wet dreams! with expat or not listener-PILOTS, from all over the world 🌎!!! We couldn’t be more thankful for giving us and our ideas the vital attention by listening to our experiences via our podcast... Please accept our heartfelt gratitude for enabling us to make it to your devise, your location, your drive, or any other place while giving us your attention; we deeply value your priceless time spent with us and our Episodes ... From the bottom of our hearts, accept our gratitude: Thank you Gracias!!!!!

#24 The Only Certain thing of life, is ...

#24 The Only Certain thing of life, is ...

You believe, it will never happen to you You think, it will not be your case You imagine, its a matter of age and/or physical condition You see, a glamours bells and whistles ending of an illustrious career at your 68 when finally you decide to go into flying retirement and do something else, or just, “hang-up the wings” for good and better… Corazon Aquino said once: “I would rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life” We Pilots, collectively, are NOT the exception to the rule, and as a result, we are the NORMAL to the rule, or a fact of life… and why should we care? because the next Dead guy, at some point even while flying or on a day-OFF at that contracts far away location, could be any of us! Because remember, it is a single CALL a Message or an email, that will change the course of your family relatives and partner LIFE for ever, once they read, or listen to our condolences with your name in it… it is a call, NOT from the company, but from ANY of us Xpat Pilots who you met at that far away location, while we were flying for that Airframe Operator… it is a Call, that only someone close to you, some one who happens to know you, who lived next door or next complex building who in good faith humble honestly will help you deceased by helping in any way your beautiful family, relatives, partner or friend…

#23 India 🇮🇳 (The Bad & Ugly)

#23 India 🇮🇳 (The Bad & Ugly)

The bad and the Ugly are really ugly-bad! From the Xpat Pilots Podcast, website-blog, and YouTube channel, we share our expertise, reasoning, and causes for the Xpatriate Community of Professional Aviators' benefit and profit. Flying in India, literally flying in/for/over India, should be the least of your concerns or fears when contemplating going as an Xpat Pilot to fly for the majority of operators who fulfill your requirements and application, allowing you to go and earn, when employed! The Salt of our Salt & Pepper India’s bad and ugly: When we are not flying as pilots for our Indian employer, we, the Xpat Pilots, or Foreigners for that matter, have no awareness of, nor do we identify with, any of the local traditions, cultures, rituals, practices, and habits that exist around us and in our daily lives... we honestly respect their customs, history, and legacy while continuing to coexist with them and our communities. The pepper of our Salt & Pepper India’s bad and ugly: The caste system in India is one of the most rigid social hierarchies in the world, it is inherited and it defines a person’s occupation, social status, and marriage prospects. Not every member of your crew will be born or raised in a developed society, or where brought-up in a high educated population segment where the Cast system is off, inexistent or unaccounted for… Unfortunately, even in the face of our efforts and greatest intentions to just exercise our flying skills…

#22 India 🇮🇳 (The Good...)

#22 India 🇮🇳 (The Good...)

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Aviation in India The Good, if not: the Very Good! India is a subcontinent in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most dense country with over 1.3 billion people, and the biggest populous democracy in the world. To understand the origins of the word India, it is necessary to go back into history. The Mughal conquerors referred to India as Hindustan, which translates to "Hindu" and “STAN" and "STAN" means "land of…” For this reason many other countries have their names like .... The civil aviation industry in India has emerged as one of the fastest growing industries in the country and in our planet, and according to IATA, India is about to take up the 3rd largest domestic aviation market in the world expecting to overtake UK’s passenger* to-from within a country by 2024, as mention in Episode 9 of this Podcast. Because not everything is as simple, delicious and tasty as chicken tikka masala, palak paneer, biryani or , butter brushed nan-chappati, we want you to comeback for our next episode, in which we will salt and pepper India's BAD and UGLY.

#21 an Aviator is a Pilot in Command! not a Commander

#21 an Aviator is a Pilot in Command! not a Commander

Pilots and Aviators, becoming Pilots or Aviators, Two for one, One for two All for one and one for all… Our today’s Jr captain, back then: senior FO… thinks, behaves, acts and knows only FO skills in a Senior-ship mind-set, experiences and professional background all in one… he/she does not have any experience as captain yet, although has promoted as such and proudly wears or brags his 4th stripe in his new uniform… our Jr Captain, if flying with an stablished system operator, perhaps reach his left seat by seniority and not by merit… comparing to Corporate Aviation, or other Operators where a Seniority list does not exist nor is contemplated for Left Seat promotion, two for one. All of us have our own SELF MINIMUMS, and even today, after our Sr Aviator-ship experiences, we too, deep down within… know where they are, and how low we can go before reaching a RECOVERABLE level, without nailing ourselves to the wall in the process...

#20 From: AirCrew ➲ FO ➲ Captain👨🏻‍✈️!

#20 From: AirCrew ➲ FO ➲ Captain👨🏻‍✈️!

“Let’s get one thing straight. There’s a big difference between a pilot and an aviator. One is a technician; the other is an artist in love with flight.” A Pilot, a new Pilot.... is a professional grey in color and tone, a senior Aircrew... an individual who ponders in his head and self-believes, about whether to become a pilot or ... prolong his current state of existence in order to progress, grow and become an Aviator, This is a black and white explanation of what it takes to be a successful professional... Black as in Ink under pressure written on a piece of paper, with a specific defined purpose… or White, as in an open canvas, a panoramic mural with no boundaries or restrictions, and ready for any black or color ink…without defined beginning point but,a specific ending close.

#19 (🇺🇦/🇷🇺=🕊) R u a: Fly-boy, AirCrew, Pilot or Aviator...

#19 (🇺🇦/🇷🇺=🕊) R u a: Fly-boy, AirCrew, Pilot or Aviator...

We are nobody in the field of politics, armaments, international diplomacy etc to give our opinions,… What we do know is that we all have an Xpat pilot friend, college, Captain, or a FO from Ukraine or Russia... therefore, Our heartfelt best wishes in safety, prayers, and blessings to all Xpat pilots from these two nations in peril! We want to bring all of us, in a gentler and more empathetic manner, into the safety of our cockpits...the location where we speak with one another, the tiny, tight, and near front point of our aircraft’s position… where support, professionalism, and execution of our skills take place… in a gentler and more compassionate manner as individuals and as people who have come together to fly and exercise our inner selves for the benefit of all, for the better of all, for the profit for all…and possibly in mutual respect and support of one another.... Fly-boy, Aircrew, Pilot or Aviator

#18 Reciprocity, Congruence in Altruism

#18 Reciprocity, Congruence in Altruism

We would like you to be aware-of and consider a possible solution that we believe may be beneficial to all of us Professional Xpatriate Aviators, aside from our resilience and self-esteem for our skills and professional licenses. As previously said, it all comes from our professional Xpat experience working or flying in contract with a variety of agencies and the exercise of our flying skills in full, with our license and medical privileges. No one will tell you this terrible, unpleasant fact in TRUTH, no matter who you speak-to or fly-with… Strive for Congruence! Reciprocity and Altruism!

#17 Agencies Win... because our Defeated Actions

#17 Agencies Win... because our Defeated Actions

Due to cultural differences, all far eastern Asian operators have difficulties interacting with us, dealing with us Xpats, that is... let alone pilots! Foreigners... you... me... us... are the source of the issue! Most agencies will have control over your salary payments on a regular basis, a wage that is often advertised as TAX FREE; Most agencies, will base their Accounting and Financial home base in some Tax Heaven location such as: The Channel Islands: Guernsey, Isle of Man Jersey, Caribbean Tax Havens : Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, Turks and Caicos Islands European Tax Havens: Luxembourg, Netherlands and Ireland AsiaPAC; Singapore, Hong-Kong and Taiwan… stay away from this last two You, or any of us, are allowed to apply whenever, and however... to any job vacancy available... any! With or without regard for anybody or anything, directly or via an agency... You, or any of us, have the legal right to cease referring to ourselves as assets! You may name yourself anything or anybody you like! … except, naïve, uneducated, missed informed or innocent!

#16 Job-Agencies 👼🏼➖good ➕ evil👹 (3 of 3)

#16 Job-Agencies 👼🏼➖good ➕ evil👹 (3 of 3)

For example, in Far East Asia, such as Japan, Korea, Singapore, or China, they are an ENEMA! THEY CAN, but WE CAN’T! The Agency's NEEDS range from No. 1 to No. 4 on that Job - Opening Template! as in need of you.... however their WANTS is exactly below the last two lines or at the bottom of the Requirements Area paragraph as in WANT out of you,… They make a LIVING out of YOU! In the event that you're hired or offered a contract by that Agency or Airframe Operator in the future, you should expect a background check and additional checks all originating out of this section and the answers you provided here above.

#15 Job-Agencies...👼🏼good or evil 👹 (2 of 3)

#15 Job-Agencies...👼🏼good or evil 👹 (2 of 3)

An airframe operator, asset management firm, or aircraft owner... who needs Xpat Pilots services, but does not want to be burdened with the social and economic responsibilities that come with an employment contract has essentially forced, pressured, pushed if you will… the majority of self-employed or free-lance pilots into that position. In Episodes 12 and 13 we talked about how we the Xpat Pilots, may come up with a better decision making process on READING “their” job offers and why, they may come as they do… And in Episode 10 and 11, we also talked and challenge you by preparing your mind set with our Aircraft-type ZERO OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS… and about what minimums, as in the lowest-of the lowest OLA minimums we the Xpat Pilot, should or could be considering to accept that opportunity as they call it.., The… “show me the money” job opening:, verbatim, Quote, … Competitive pay…, …World salary…, …Competitive package…, …Per diems…, …Market rate & benefits…, …Highly competitive pay…, …Excellent remuneration package, (monthly payment + per diems)…, …Competitive rates of pay…, … Annual bonus…, …Pay during training…, …Excellent Basic Salary…, …Loyalty Bonus…,