Tipping charter pilot

[Doug Hamilton]

I search all over and could not find an appropriate section to write this question and you shout forgive me from posting here. The question I have is tipping charter pilot is an accetable maner, is something you guys consider doing it and what is the approximate amount.
Lazik

I've never noticed a "tip jar" on the exit door of any airplane. I don't think it's anything I want to start.

 

[EarlsSon]

Tipping is getting out of hand.

I agree with you wholeheartedly, this tipping thing has gotten WAY out of hand !!!!

 

[Hogpatrol]

I want him to remember me when he has to fly in less than favorable weather, asked to land in too small of a river or lake, too rough tundra, too much meat weight, too much cross wind.

That's part and parcel for being a bush pilot anywhere on the planet. If I don't know how to do that, I've got no business in that profession.

 

[Tanks]

If I am paying $1500+ for an hour-long trip I am not going to tip on top of that. I also do not tip camp managers for doing their job.

 

[SETH RINGER]

FLOWN ON ALOT OF CHARTERS TO LITTLE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS FOR WORK AND THEY WERE ALWAYS PAID BY MY CONTRACTOR, SO NEVER GAVE A SECOND THOUGHT TO GIVING A TIP.
EVERY PERSONAL FLIGHT I'VE TAKEN BE IT ALASKA, MEXICO OR AFRICA I'VE ALWAYS HAD A "THANK YOU" AND A "LOADED" HANDSHAKE WITH "LET ME BUY YOU DINNER WHEN YOU GET BACK". JUST ME.

 

[K-man]

Question: When is a tip not a tip?
Answer: When it's expected!!
I understand the tipping culture, i was in the restaurant business for 20 years. I had good waitresses making more than the general manager, and was fine with that.
When it's expected, it's just a way to transfer salary to the employees without paying taxes on it.
Really chaps me that in the US the "norm" has gone to 20% and even 25% because the employees say the cost of living has gone up more than the meal cost. That's a big load of bs. In the 80's and early 90's we were selling a small steak dinner with salad bar for $5.99. And the wait staff was bringing in $100 to $200 a night in tips. Sorry, off-topic rant over.
I feel the outfitter should simply add the amount to the bill to make a living wage for his employees then allow a tip for exceptional service. Doesn't look good though for the SA model of no daily rates high trophy fees.

 

[Kharn]

Reminds me about tipping in American Hospitality.
Why can't they (people living off Tips) be paid a livable static wage?
Because then the 'restaurant' will need to increase the price of drinks & meals too make up for the loss?
Leading to nobody drinking/eating there leading towards business shutdown.
But if you can't/won't pay your workers a static livable wage in the first place...
Should your business even be open/exist....?

And at what point do we cross the line from proud leaders of the modern world to getting down n dirty with other nations that have human rights issues...

 

[Hogpatrol]

The minimum wage and usually what is paid in the state of Delaware for tipped employees is $2.23 an hour. The alternative is to lay off all the wait staff and wait on yourself.
From the DOL's webpage:
The Department of Labor can collect minimum wages on behalf of Delaware workers. Effective January 1, 2024 Delaware’s minimum hourly wage rate is $13.25.
Delaware’s minimum hourly wage will increase to $15.00 on January 1, 2025.
Employees Who Receive Tips:
The minimum cash wage payable to employees who receive tips is $2.23 per hour.

• Tips may not be taken or retained by an employer except as required by law.
• Tip pooling is permitted (under certain circumstances) in an amount not to exceed 15% of the actual tips received by the employee.

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