FWIW, I worked as counsel for a very large, but here nameless aviation company. They too would not let me use my own a/c for business purposes.

That decision was driven by the workers' compensation insurer, not the company itself.

The insurer did not concern itself with the irony.

If I were the CEO it would be a cold day in hell before I let someone else tell me what I can and can't do. Again it's what's wrong with the country. To many wussies listening to insurance company lawers. Puke. Hence why I work for myself.

The decision was driven by the company itself. They chose to use that insurance instead of one that would accommodate GA.

My workers comp has the option to add individuals to the GA coverage, so I don't pay for ones that won't fly with me. However, it's quite inexpensive.

Their premium might go up, but it's the company's choice.

The greater risk is liability above insurance. For that, get smooth and get large.

My company. My plane. My premiums. Worth it.

A few years back I worked for a company that instituted a similar policy after my hire. I got around it for my frequent 100-200 mile trips on the clock by submitting a mileage reimbursement claim using Mapquest mileage. On the line where I was supposed to put the license no I just inserted the N number. Worked like a charm for about two years until I left the job. I almost worked out equal to my A/C rental and was sure well worth it for the time and hassle of driving.

I thought there were discrimination laws against this.....

Oh! Anti G A .....(never mind)

I wouldn't say they are anti GA.
But how much more are you wanting to pay to have the tech come for a service call to you in a jet, with a pilot also?

I'm sure it could be arranged, don't they do charters?

I remember when Max Grogan's engine locked up and he dead sticked it into Powell a Continental representative drove up to take a look. We asked him since they only go to airports why not fly? The rep.said they use to but now company policy does not allow it.

Just don't seem right being made to drive to airports all the time. I am very thankful to live on a airport and work at an airport. Since we only work on Bonanzas I think it is fitting and proper to fly my Bonanza to work every day. Shows you believe in your product.

Quentin,

You are one of the few pilot and mechanics out there. The price for the Cessna mechanic would go through the roof if I also had to pay for the plane and the pilot. I think I will pass.

Tim

Then you should sell your aircraft, and drive an MPV with a gazillion airbags at or below 35 mph, which is the only safe speed if conditions allow, otherwise it is 25. You are putting yourself & your family in mortal danger every time you touch that yoke!

And how many employees died in car accidents since then?

"Insurance" is just another word for communism: spreading your personal risk and risk affecting decisions on "society". So the same things happens as in the political equivalent: More and more restrictive rules, and total loss of freedom of choice. They even have their own secret police. Where has the "pursuit of happiness", that was supposed to be a founding principle of this Union, gone? If I look at the average facial expression outside the pilot community, far far away.

And how many employees died in car accidents since then?

Good question Robert... Lets also include Cessna employees driving all over this country involved in car accidents that resulted in insurance payments for injuries.

When I posted this comment I didn't expect Cessna employees to be cruising around in jets, simply, if the tech owned a 182 or similar he could use it and get reimbursed at a flat rate permissible by IRS quidelines. This isn't a PR ploy. All your customers are located at small to large airports all across the country, your employer manufactures aircraft for business and personal use and you don't permit your employees to use aircraft, sounds like a joke. It's terrible PR to NOT let them.

"Insurance" is just another word for communism: spreading your personal risk and risk affecting decisions on "society". So the same things happens as in the political equivalent: More and more restrictive rules, and total loss of freedom of choice. They even have their own secret police. Where has the "pursuit of happiness", that was supposed to be a founding principle of this Union, gone? If I look at the average facial expression outside the pilot community, far far away.