Aircrew Provisioning
     --For operators requiring contract pilots
 

Finding contract pilots and flight attendants can be a hassle, with quality varying and availability unreliable.

Kenmore Crew Leasing has the solution. Short notice availability of current, experienced air crews and contract air marshalls.

KCL crew are:

• Experienced - To your insurance requirements, minimum 500 hours in type, 500 PIC for captain positions + ARG/US pilot experiential requirements
• Background checked - all elements of their resume/pilot data have been verified and updated within the previous 90 days
• All crew are tested and enrolled in a ongoing drug prevention program compliant with CFR135.251
• Current and trained in type within the previous 12 months
• Calm, cheerful, knowledgeable, discrete and a pleasure to fly with
• Available - in your city, on your schedule, to complete your mission
• Equipped - all carry laptops, international cell phones, and all equipment necessary to perform their duties

Flight attendants are all background checked with 3 years corporate flight attendant experience minimum.

Prices vary with aircraft type, location of service, and specific client needs.

Solve your short or long term crew needs with Kenmore Crew Leasing. We recruit, hire and make available the best contract pilots available worldwide.

Contract Payroll Administration
     --For contract pilots provided by the customer
 

IRS penalties for common-law employees are strict and liability for payroll taxes and worker's compensation can be severe. However the cost of present and future compliance with the Pilot Records Improvement Act as well as the high cost of internal human resource provisioning make it expensive to hire a pilot for a single trip or on a trial basis.

Unless your contract pilots have a business license and can demonstrate tax filing compliance you are at risk unless the pilot is on the company payroll.

Kenmore Crew Leasing Inc., offers the following benefits to your flight department:

• Actual cost + low flat fee ensures Low administration cost to your firm
• Multiple payment methods - we accept VISA, MC, AMEX, AvCard as well as low cost EFT and ACH services
• Flexible crew expense management and reimbursement systems with electronic reporting - no need to issue company credit cards or petty cash
• Weekly payroll ensures crew members receive pay quickly and zero draw requests
• Direct deposit eliminates delays and inconvenience for crew members
• Domicile of employment, Washington State, features no personal income tax
• Plush pre-tax employee benefit options available to compensation-savvy crew
• Contract employee record-keeping and new hire processing services
• Complete resume verification services and PRIA compliant background check on all new hires
• CFR135.243(c) compliant drug testing program available
• Pilot Record Improvement Act compliance (Requires response to future requests for 5 years from last employment date.)
• Allows "trial run" temporary pilot hiring with easy transition to permanent employment

How it works:

1. Company identifies contract pilot they wish to use
2. Company signs up for service - Service agreement (basically specifies the company agrees to pay an agreed rate each time they use employee services and not to place them in danger or illegal circumstances)
3. Company sends pilot contact information to us, we contact pilot, obtain all documents, complete records check and notify company when complete
4. Company uses pilot as necessary (KCL can provide crew repositioning services as well). Pilot reports time on each Monday, company approves by Tuesday PM and payroll processed Wednesday, arrives to pilot bank on Friday via Direct deposit. Faster payment possible upon company request

For about $1,000 a year your flight department can be free from employer paperwork, a great way to keep liability removed further from your organization.

Employee of Record Service
     --For contract aircrew seeking to simplify their flight business
 

Be a contract pilot without running your own business.

All of your earned funds are kept within your "division" with a dedicated bank account. As the Manager of your division, you set your rate of pay and benefits package.

KCL retains only very small fees for administration. In most cases, your tax savings will more than pay for administration charges.

Weekly payroll with direct deposit to receive your funds quickly. Easy records - all pay-stubs and W-2's available on-line for at least three years.

Washington State employer and domicile - no state income tax or state filing required.

Obtain tax benefits only available to employees of C-corporations:

• Health insurance with pre-tax dollars
• Per Diem daily tax free payment for all travel days
• Uniforms and dry cleaning
• Education and training reimbursements

Plus all other write-offs available to small businesses (as reimbursements).

Maximize pre-tax 401K contributions.

Safety - all your "Division" earnings are held by third-party bank fiduciary:

• Bank of Hawaii holds all "Division" funds
• Each "Division" revenues held in separate, dedicated bank account
• Internet banking access to view your "Division" account direct with Bank of Hawaii 24/7/365

Increase professionalism to clients with pilot background check and (optional) drug testing program.

Reduce audit liability potential - as W-2 based employee. Increased credit availability - as a W-2 based employee with pay-stubs and employment letters for loan documentation. Flexibility to manage gross income - Increased, decreased or deferred according to your needs.

Access to other Shepherd Aero services like uniform and supply provisioning services, EuroFPL and more.