Blog-TOWER OF BABELWhat to do about standbydays? How doth one get paid and come to an agreement with the vendor?
So, I was asked to do 14 standby days for a company out in CA, and they made iteasy for me. They faxed me a form. On this form, I promised to love, honor andobey my standby days for 400.00 per day. I flew 4 of the 14 days, and did nottake any work, did not drink, I just waited with my bag packed and uniform intow. I had to turn down other trips. I was unavailable.
So in anticipation ofthis situation coming your way, make out a form, with an agreement. You may aswell be loaded for bear, and fax it to the company as soon as possible. Youhave to protect yourself. There are a lot of companies out there who would lovefor you to wait and not pay you but needlessly hoping that you will fly. Thisis no Vegas; it is too much of a gamble to not get paid.
Just make out a form,with your name _____________ do agree to perform standby duties at a rate of________ per day for ___ days. The standby day should be the same as fly days.BUT if you are feeling vulnerable and giving, take it down a few notches towhat you are comfortable with. You have to get a relationship going with thevendor, but also feed yourself.