Is there a tipping etiquette for the ground crew at the FBO? i.e. the wheel chockers? the fuel guy? the hotel finder? the crew car driver? etc.
If so, how much do you tip?
FBO Tipping Etiquette
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FBO Tipping Etiquette
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Re: FBO Tipping Etiquette
In all my flying privately or as a charter pilot I have never seen FBO ground personnel tipped. It is their job and they should be paid adequately.
If a person does something far over and above the call of duty perhaps a tip might be in order.
At my local FBO, where I'm well known, I'll bring by a box of donuts or some such from time to time.
If a person does something far over and above the call of duty perhaps a tip might be in order.
At my local FBO, where I'm well known, I'll bring by a box of donuts or some such from time to time.
Re: FBO Tipping Etiquette
52 years ago, I asked my first flight instructor, "when is it appropriate to tip the line boy?"
Her response: "When you're running drugs."
Her response: "When you're running drugs."
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Prof H Paul Shuch
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AvSport LLC, KLHV
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Re: FBO Tipping Etiquette
So, Paul how many times did you have to tip the line boy.
Re: FBO Tipping Etiquette
That was in the sixties. To paraphrase a famous rocker: If I could remember, that would mean I wasn't there!
The opinions posted are those of one CFI, and do not necessarily represent the FAA or its lawyers.
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
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Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US