Air Cargo Carriers, Inc. (SD-3 Operator)

wheelsup · June 3rd, 2005, 13:43

Before anyone jumps on me, yes I did use the search function

. There's only one post about them and it doesn't mention specifics.

I'm wondering if anyone here has flown or is currently flying for them. I'd like to get opinions on QOL, pay etc. etc. I've heard its good, just wanted to get specific. I have an interview mid-June into a pool.

My goal (several years down the line) is flying for a supplemental. From the research I've done, a lot of people have left ACC for these ACMI carriers.

~wheelsup

P.S. I've emailed the two people on the board that I could find that had worked at ACC in the past. If you're one of them, I'd appreciate any info you have

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Joepilot · June 4th, 2005, 20:47

About how long did it take for ACC to respond. I have had my resume on file at ACC for about a month. Just updated it last week. How much time did you have when you applied? I hear it's a good company to work for. I have found out alot of info from Flightinfo.com's forums.

wheelsup · June 4th, 2005, 23:17

It was about 2 weeks from the time I emailed it into their HR department and a phone call for interview. I emailed it the middle of May.

I have about 1700 TT and 250 multi. The posts on flight info made it sound like they hire really low time people - but from the sounds of it the only people getting calls are higher time ish.

I know they've had a few guys leave for some 121 supplementals lately and are expanding with more Falcons, so it's looking up. My fingers are crossed - I'm non reving there, hopefully I can find a seat!

I too found out about the company on flightinfo, but a long time ago. It took awhile to apply however as I was researching the company before making a move. I've talked to a few people that work and that have worked there and every one of them said its a great place - which speaks volumes.

~wheelsup

Polarbear · June 4th, 2005, 23:59

Can't say from a pilot standpoint, but from a mechanic standpoint, I have heard bad things. A couple instructors at my school have talked about them in class. To summarize the former students my school that have gone to work for them have complained about shady maintenance programs and abnormal firing(they are very quick to fire mechanics there). Not sure if that helps, but just thought I'd pass the info.

N9103M · June 5th, 2005, 01:50

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Can't say from a pilot standpoint, but from a mechanic standpoint, I have heard bad things. A couple instructors at my school have talked about them in class. To summarize the former students my school that have gone to work for them have complained about shady maintenance programs and abnormal firing(they are very quick to fire mechanics there). Not sure if that helps, but just thought I'd pass the info.

[/ QUOTE ]

The mechanics that have been fired have been fired for doing thier jobs badly.

I can tell you from first-hand experience that ACC and the management in MKE are very serious about good MX. I never ever signed the logbook of an airplane I felt was unsafe to fly. Nor was I ever pressured to do so. I did however have a couple mechanics try to get me to fly with thier shoddy work...they were promptly fired/censured by ACC mgt.

ACC is a great place to hang your hat.

Go to Flightinfo.com and search for ACC. Myself and a buddy have posted about everything you'd ever need to know about working there.

at2 · June 5th, 2005, 06:02

What would you like to know?

DE727UPS · June 5th, 2005, 11:02

I think they used to have a PFT program. Not sure if they still do or if it was only for low time guys.

wheelsup · June 5th, 2005, 12:06

[ QUOTE ]
I think they used to have a PFT program. Not sure if they still do or if it was only for low time guys.

[/ QUOTE ]

You're correct, but as far as I know its been done away with. They advertise 1500 TT and 200 multi for their mins.

I think they used to hire around 250-500 hours or so.

~wheelsup

wheelsup · June 5th, 2005, 12:59

[ QUOTE ]
What would you like to know?

[/ QUOTE ]

PM to ya. Thanks!

~wheelsup

N9103M · June 5th, 2005, 14:32

[ QUOTE ]
I think they used to have a PFT program. Not sure if they still do or if it was only for low time guys.

[/ QUOTE ]

PFT is gone.....

Joepilot · June 5th, 2005, 15:54

I have about 800tt and 60 multi. If I get a call fine, if not I just started picking up multi students at my current job so I can wait a little longer. I just trying to retire from instructing a little sooner.

wheelsup · June 17th, 2005, 21:38

Well the interview went well, I was hired into a pool. Looks like there might be one class before my time comes up.

~wheelsup

kellwolf · June 17th, 2005, 23:17

So, are you done at MAPD now? Congrats on getting hired. I know you were past ready to leave.

Mr_Creepy · June 18th, 2005, 07:47

You know he was teaching at MAPD, right? Not a student?

kellwolf · June 18th, 2005, 14:46

Yeah JT. That's why I said I knew he was past ready to get out of there. Matt was actually one of my MEIs at Air Orlando.

wheelsup · June 19th, 2005, 00:47

[ QUOTE ]
So, are you done at MAPD now? Congrats on getting hired. I know you were past ready to leave.

[/ QUOTE ]

No, my contract is up at the end of august. I'm just lining up some options (this one is a pretty good one) for when I get out.

~wheelsup

Mr_Creepy · June 19th, 2005, 08:52

[ QUOTE ]
Yeah JT. That's why I said I knew he was past ready to get out of there. Matt was actually one of my MEIs at Air Orlando.

[/ QUOTE ]

Just checking

June 3rd, 2005, 13:43	#1
wheelsup Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: _ Posts: 5,278	Air Cargo Carriers, Inc. (SD-3 Operator) Before anyone jumps on me, yes I did use the search function . There's only one post about them and it doesn't mention specifics. I'm wondering if anyone here has flown or is currently flying for them. I'd like to get opinions on QOL, pay etc. etc. I've heard its good, just wanted to get specific. I have an interview mid-June into a pool. My goal (several years down the line) is flying for a supplemental. From the research I've done, a lot of people have left ACC for these ACMI carriers. ~wheelsup P.S. I've emailed the two people on the board that I could find that had worked at ACC in the past. If you're one of them, I'd appreciate any info you have .

June 4th, 2005, 20:47	#2
Joepilot Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 40	Re: Air Cargo Carriers, Inc. (SD-3 Operator) About how long did it take for ACC to respond. I have had my resume on file at ACC for about a month. Just updated it last week. How much time did you have when you applied? I hear it's a good company to work for. I have found out alot of info from Flightinfo.com's forums.

June 4th, 2005, 23:17	#3
wheelsup Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: _ Posts: 5,278	Re: Air Cargo Carriers, Inc. (SD-3 Operator) It was about 2 weeks from the time I emailed it into their HR department and a phone call for interview. I emailed it the middle of May. I have about 1700 TT and 250 multi. The posts on flight info made it sound like they hire really low time people - but from the sounds of it the only people getting calls are higher time ish. I know they've had a few guys leave for some 121 supplementals lately and are expanding with more Falcons, so it's looking up. My fingers are crossed - I'm non reving there, hopefully I can find a seat! I too found out about the company on flightinfo, but a long time ago. It took awhile to apply however as I was researching the company before making a move. I've talked to a few people that work and that have worked there and every one of them said its a great place - which speaks volumes. ~wheelsup

June 4th, 2005, 23:59	#4
Polarbear Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 387	Re: Air Cargo Carriers, Inc. (SD-3 Operator) Can't say from a pilot standpoint, but from a mechanic standpoint, I have heard bad things. A couple instructors at my school have talked about them in class. To summarize the former students my school that have gone to work for them have complained about shady maintenance programs and abnormal firing(they are very quick to fire mechanics there). Not sure if that helps, but just thought I'd pass the info.

June 5th, 2005, 01:50	#5
N9103M Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Belleville, MI Posts: 235	Re: Air Cargo Carriers, Inc. (SD-3 Operator) [ QUOTE ] Can't say from a pilot standpoint, but from a mechanic standpoint, I have heard bad things. A couple instructors at my school have talked about them in class. To summarize the former students my school that have gone to work for them have complained about shady maintenance programs and abnormal firing(they are very quick to fire mechanics there). Not sure if that helps, but just thought I'd pass the info. [/ QUOTE ] The mechanics that have been fired have been fired for doing thier jobs badly. I can tell you from first-hand experience that ACC and the management in MKE are very serious about good MX. I never ever signed the logbook of an airplane I felt was unsafe to fly. Nor was I ever pressured to do so. I did however have a couple mechanics try to get me to fly with thier shoddy work...they were promptly fired/censured by ACC mgt. ACC is a great place to hang your hat. Go to Flightinfo.com and search for ACC. Myself and a buddy have posted about everything you'd ever need to know about working there.

June 5th, 2005, 06:02	#6
at2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1	Re: Air Cargo Carriers, Inc. (SD-3 Operator) What would you like to know?

June 5th, 2005, 11:02	#7
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,514	Re: Air Cargo Carriers, Inc. (SD-3 Operator) I think they used to have a PFT program. Not sure if they still do or if it was only for low time guys.

June 5th, 2005, 12:06	#8
wheelsup Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: _ Posts: 5,278	Re: Air Cargo Carriers, Inc. (SD-3 Operator) [ QUOTE ] I think they used to have a PFT program. Not sure if they still do or if it was only for low time guys. [/ QUOTE ] You're correct, but as far as I know its been done away with. They advertise 1500 TT and 200 multi for their mins. I think they used to hire around 250-500 hours or so. ~wheelsup

June 5th, 2005, 12:59	#9
wheelsup Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: _ Posts: 5,278	Re: Air Cargo Carriers, Inc. (SD-3 Operator) [ QUOTE ] What would you like to know? [/ QUOTE ] PM to ya. Thanks! ~wheelsup

June 5th, 2005, 14:32	#10
N9103M Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Belleville, MI Posts: 235	Re: Air Cargo Carriers, Inc. (SD-3 Operator) [ QUOTE ] I think they used to have a PFT program. Not sure if they still do or if it was only for low time guys. [/ QUOTE ] PFT is gone.....

June 5th, 2005, 15:54	#11
Joepilot Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 40	Re: Air Cargo Carriers, Inc. (SD-3 Operator) I have about 800tt and 60 multi. If I get a call fine, if not I just started picking up multi students at my current job so I can wait a little longer. I just trying to retire from instructing a little sooner.

June 17th, 2005, 21:38	#12
wheelsup Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: _ Posts: 5,278	Re: Air Cargo Carriers, Inc. (SD-3 Operator) Well the interview went well, I was hired into a pool. Looks like there might be one class before my time comes up. ~wheelsup

June 17th, 2005, 23:17	#13
kellwolf Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 13,529	Re: Air Cargo Carriers, Inc. (SD-3 Operator) So, are you done at MAPD now? Congrats on getting hired. I know you were past ready to leave.

June 18th, 2005, 07:47	#14
Mr_Creepy Old Skool Join Date: May 2003 Location: In the O-zone Posts: 5,807	Re: Air Cargo Carriers, Inc. (SD-3 Operator) You know he was teaching at MAPD, right? Not a student?

June 18th, 2005, 14:46	#15
kellwolf Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 13,529	Re: Air Cargo Carriers, Inc. (SD-3 Operator) Yeah JT. That's why I said I knew he was past ready to get out of there. Matt was actually one of my MEIs at Air Orlando.

June 19th, 2005, 00:47	#16
wheelsup Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: _ Posts: 5,278	Re: Air Cargo Carriers, Inc. (SD-3 Operator) [ QUOTE ] So, are you done at MAPD now? Congrats on getting hired. I know you were past ready to leave. [/ QUOTE ] No, my contract is up at the end of august. I'm just lining up some options (this one is a pretty good one) for when I get out. ~wheelsup

June 19th, 2005, 08:52	#17
Mr_Creepy Old Skool Join Date: May 2003 Location: In the O-zone Posts: 5,807	Re: Air Cargo Carriers, Inc. (SD-3 Operator) [ QUOTE ] Yeah JT. That's why I said I knew he was past ready to get out of there. Matt was actually one of my MEIs at Air Orlando. [/ QUOTE ] Just checking

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