Avantair questions

Pilatapus · August 26th, 2007, 14:31

Anyone know if it's possible to mail a resume to Avantair or is the only way to apply through the internet? With significant total time and experience will they waive the 1000 ME time or is that a hard number? (1500 ME is hard at Citation Shares) I already know the basics (pay, sched., domiciles, etc.) but does anyone here have first hand experience of life at Avantair? Good, bad, other.
Thanks.

#1FMS · August 26th, 2007, 18:22

The pilot recruiter wants "recent, high-speed turbine time." She said that means Caravan time doesn't cut it. The Pilatus, King Airs, etc. would do the trick.

I don't know if that multi time # is a hard minimum. In fact, someone from the office who had only about 1,200TT and less than 200 ME got hired internally.

I do know that the Dir. of Ops said they're still getting plenty of applicants who meet the posted mins, so he sees no reason to lower them at this time. I see a lot of retired/almost retired airline pilots applying here. I guess many of them lost their pensions and need to re-fund their own retirements.

What are you flying now?

Pilatapus · August 26th, 2007, 23:13

Thanks for the reply. I have been flying a Pilatus for the last few years and that's where the ME time stopped.

Plenty of PIC turbine just low ME time (under 700 hrs.).

How about mailing a resume? Will they roundcan it if it doesn't come via the internet?

#1FMS · August 27th, 2007, 16:32

I sent you a PM.

HazMat · August 27th, 2007, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilatapus

Thanks for the reply. I have been flying a Pilatus for the last few years and that's where the ME time stopped.

Plenty of PIC turbine just low ME time (under 700 hrs.).

How about mailing a resume? Will they roundcan it if it doesn't come via the internet?

pilotjobs@avantair.com is the only way to apply at this time. Elizabeth told me it has to do with how it get processed and stored and scheduled and what not.

Are you having trouble emailing?

Pilatapus · August 27th, 2007, 19:17

Haven't stepped out of the 80's and got home internet. I guess I just need to get a free email account. I still beleive there is something to be said for the work that goes into putting a letter into an envelope and choosing the right stamp, sealing it, addressing it, and putting it into the mail box. Call me old school.

jonnyb · August 27th, 2007, 21:25

Quote:

Call me old school.

Yeah, really really really old school.

Pilatapus · August 27th, 2007, 22:49

You should see my cell phone with the hand crank. What's worse is that I still fly a plane with a propeller just like Orville and Wilbur. Good news is I signed up for a gmail account, just like all of the Nigerian scammers that send you important information on viagra and cheap mortgages.

natemotatem · September 13th, 2007, 00:53

[quote=#1FMS;670838]The pilot recruiter wants "recent, high-speed turbine time." She said that means Caravan time doesn't cut it. The Pilatus, King Airs, etc. would do the trick./quote]

How about Twin Otter time? Have you ever heard? They're slow, but have two pt6s.

August 26th, 2007, 18:22	#2
#1FMS Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 74	Re: Avantair questions The pilot recruiter wants "recent, high-speed turbine time." She said that means Caravan time doesn't cut it. The Pilatus, King Airs, etc. would do the trick. I don't know if that multi time # is a hard minimum. In fact, someone from the office who had only about 1,200TT and less than 200 ME got hired internally. I do know that the Dir. of Ops said they're still getting plenty of applicants who meet the posted mins, so he sees no reason to lower them at this time. I see a lot of retired/almost retired airline pilots applying here. I guess many of them lost their pensions and need to re-fund their own retirements. What are you flying now?

August 26th, 2007, 23:13	#3
Pilatapus Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 64	Re: Avantair questions Thanks for the reply. I have been flying a Pilatus for the last few years and that's where the ME time stopped. Plenty of PIC turbine just low ME time (under 700 hrs.). How about mailing a resume? Will they roundcan it if it doesn't come via the internet?

August 27th, 2007, 16:32	#4
#1FMS Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 74	Re: Avantair questions I sent you a PM.

August 27th, 2007, 19:17	#6
Pilatapus Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 64	Re: Avantair questions Haven't stepped out of the 80's and got home internet. I guess I just need to get a free email account. I still beleive there is something to be said for the work that goes into putting a letter into an envelope and choosing the right stamp, sealing it, addressing it, and putting it into the mail box. Call me old school.

August 27th, 2007, 22:49	#8
Pilatapus Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 64	Re: Avantair questions You should see my cell phone with the hand crank. What's worse is that I still fly a plane with a propeller just like Orville and Wilbur. Good news is I signed up for a gmail account, just like all of the Nigerian scammers that send you important information on viagra and cheap mortgages.

August 26th, 2007, 14:31	#1
Pilatapus Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 64	Avantair questions Anyone know if it's possible to mail a resume to Avantair or is the only way to apply through the internet? With significant total time and experience will they waive the 1000 ME time or is that a hard number? (1500 ME is hard at Citation Shares) I already know the basics (pay, sched., domiciles, etc.) but does anyone here have first hand experience of life at Avantair? Good, bad, other. Thanks.

September 13th, 2007, 00:53	#9
natemotatem Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ASA Posts: 25	Re: Avantair questions [quote=#1FMS;670838]The pilot recruiter wants "recent, high-speed turbine time." She said that means Caravan time doesn't cut it. The Pilatus, King Airs, etc. would do the trick./quote] How about Twin Otter time? Have you ever heard? They're slow, but have two pt6s. __________________

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