Research paper

Raul Cruz

Broward College

AVM4516

4/5/2021

The Challenges of using contractors in flight departments

I. Introduction

A. Thesis: The cost of hiring contractors is very high. There is a lot of time and effort required in ensuring alignment between the contractors and the airline’s operations such as booking. Most of the contractors do not work to promote the growth of the airline, but they work to offer their skills and experience to get paid. Contractors in flight departments are their own bosses controlling their own schedules, thus leading to inefficiencies and ineffectiveness.

II. Contractors are their own bosses

A. Contractors control what they can do and how to run their schedules. The airline cannot use them to favor their changing schedules especially with the ever-changing environment in air travel.

III. Contractors do not come cheap

A. Contractors negotiate their contract rates and since there are no employee benefits, their rates are high with most being paid daily and hourly.

IV. Contractors work for their own profits and not to promote the growth of the airline.

A. come as skilled professionals to help the airline with its operations, therefore they do not work for long term benefits of the airline.

V. Conclusion

A. Contractors work for flight departments because they require extra manpower. There are many reasons why flight departments would hire contractors. However, contactors are their own bosses in the departments therefore they control their own activities and schedules.

a) They can take holidays when they wish, including other activities that may not favor the operations of the airline.

b) Many contractors are paid in a daily rate which makes it difficult for the airline to track its costs.

c) Contractors are not after working their way up the ladder to get promoted, rather they are after utilizing their skills to get paid. All these may cause a lack of efficiency and effectiveness in the flight departments.