Airnet prop bases

falconvalley · January 11th, 2006, 22:50

Any Airneters on here know what the current bid list is for Airnet prop bases? I realize it probably won't be the same by the time I can bid, but I'd like to start practicing apartment hunting. I might even be interested in a cheap crashpad at where ever I end up, so I can look for apartments when I get there. Have no idea what I should do, yet. Never done this before, lol.

Travis

JEP · January 11th, 2006, 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by falconvalley

Any Airneters on here know what the current bid list is for Airnet prop bases? I realize it probably won't be the same by the time I can bid, but I'd like to start practicing apartment hunting. I might even be interested in a cheap crashpad at where ever I end up, so I can look for apartments when I get there. Have no idea what I should do, yet. Never done this before, lol.

Travis

right off the website:

Quote:

Q: Where are the AirNet Express prop and jet pilot domiciles?
20 Prop Bases
AIRPORT ID
CITY/STATE
AGC
PITTSBURGH, PA
BDL
WINDSOR LOCKS, CT
BNA
NASHVILLE, TN
BUF
BUFFALO, NY
LCK
COLUMBUS, OH
CPS
SAINT LOUIS, MO
DTW
DETROIT, MI
IND
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
LUK
CINCINNATI, OH
BHM
BIRMINGHAM, AL
MEM
MEMPHIS, TN
MKE
MILWAUKEE, WI
NEW
NEW ORLEANS, LA
OPF
OPA LOCKA, FL
ORL
ORLANDO, FL
PHL
PHILADELPHIA, PA
RIC
RICHMOND, VA
SDF
LOUISVILLE, KY
STP
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, MN
TEB
TETERBORO, NJ

Texasspilot · January 12th, 2006, 00:40

Room mates.com is a pretty good place to start if your moving to a new city and don't wanna get locked into a lease. If you really wanna apt rent.com is pretty good so is apartmentfinder.com. I'm sure the airnet guys have some sort of message board and somebody might have a room opening up.

falconvalley · January 12th, 2006, 01:30

Thank you much. I have the list of bases, just curious about which ones are currently opening for bids. The URLs will help big-time though

Stone Cold · January 12th, 2006, 02:12

I haven't looked at a bid sheet in a while, but I know what I've been flying. We had 2 guys just get MEM based, there are a couple runs open in BHM, but I know one person who is bidding one of them, I know Philly opens a lot, BUF might have a run or two open, TEB is almost always on the bid sheets. By the time you get done with training, you can pretty much forget all this, though as it will be different. Remember, do NOT ask during training when you get to bid. It will probably be after your checkride when you get to bid, and all you will do is upset the instructors if you keep asking. Plan on just getting through training first, then go from there. I know, it's not the best system in the world, but it almost always works out in the end.

Good luck and see ya in LCK some time.

TX

falconvalley · January 12th, 2006, 04:07

I see I see. Can't wait for training. I think I'll be in the 31 Jan class, but they haven't officially informed me yet. I think they're still trying to fill the 17 Jan class, but I just couldn't square that early of a departure from my 3 part-time jobs.

Travis

averyrm · January 12th, 2006, 08:13

Yeah, just to reiterate, there is zero way to figure out what will be open when you are able to bid. The way I was told, figure out what would be the three worst bases possible, and plan on one of those. That way there's no disapointment.

I took my first checkride on November 15th-ish, and I'm switching bases Feb 2nd. I have zero idea what will be open.

fly22 · January 12th, 2006, 10:34

Do the Airnet guys get 121 flight bennies?

averyrm · January 12th, 2006, 10:39

Stone Cold · January 12th, 2006, 11:01

Just to expand on that...we get jumpseat privileges (cabin only, supposedly working on CASS). The list of reciprocating airlines is pretty good...most regionals, some cargo companies, and all except the largest "mainlines" or big boys. (IOW no DAL, AA, UAL, CAL, USAir, but the rest I think we have). We do not get any buddy passes/etc. like the 121's. Immediate family can ride on our system only.

C310_pilot · January 12th, 2006, 14:04

What kind of times did you guys have when you were hired? Does anyone know how often Richmond changes over?

cimepilot · January 12th, 2006, 14:17

I don't see RIC very often on the bid sheets. I got hired in 3/04 and had 1250 total and 200 ME. They seem to be taking guys as low as 800 TT now.

falconvalley · January 12th, 2006, 19:14

I just got hired on Friday...well actually "selected for IPTP (Initial Pilot Training Program??)". I have 1160/70. I think one guy in the interview had about 800/25 or so.

scoobs · January 12th, 2006, 19:20

How hard is it to get a floater position?

averyrm · January 13th, 2006, 08:44

As in every position at Airnet "Depends." Depends on what other people want, depends on when you attend training, depends.

If you stay long enough though, I can guarantee you will get a floater spot, when that will be? Well.... depends

.

jsb172 · January 13th, 2006, 09:34

floater positions aren't to hard to get. I personally am waiting on the new Honolulu run, I got dibbs on it!

Stone Cold · January 13th, 2006, 09:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsb172

floater positions aren't to hard to get. I personally am waiting on the new Honolulu run, I got dibbs on it!

I'm senior so I'll outbid ya!!! LOL

falconvalley · January 13th, 2006, 14:05

Honolulu run...I'll ferry the Baron over.

falconvalley · January 19th, 2006, 16:23

I finally confirmed my class start for the 31st. I had to call them like 3 times. They were gonna send a email like a week before. I didn't think that's enough notice.

Anyway's, anyone have any pointers for the beginning of training? I'm definitely taking my car. I searched around a little but only found threads that talked a little about the hotel (two to a room) and the car provided.

averyrm · January 20th, 2006, 08:26

They'll send you some info, but during the day shift the dress code is dockers (or something similar) and a collared shirt, once you go to the night schedule jeans and a collared shirt covers it.

As far as the class goes, I'd recommend studying every night with the rest of your class for an hour or so, it worked for our class (the 6 of us all got above a 92% on the indoc test). Also, the weekend before the sim training week try to get at least 10 hours/ person in the sim, it will make your life much easier. If you need to travel to visit fam or etc., the first weekend is doable, the second you should be in the sim, the third and fourth weekend are possible too (as long as you get all your studying done). Also, if you get an "average" on your evals, be happy with that, it takes a lot to get a good, and excellent is almost never given out.

The class is a ton of great info, and takes some work to get through; definately don't get into the thought process that "it's only a Baron, how hard can this be."

Good luck with it all, hope to see you at Rick.

January 11th, 2006, 22:50	#1
falconvalley Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KMKE Posts: 1,945	Airnet prop bases Any Airneters on here know what the current bid list is for Airnet prop bases? I realize it probably won't be the same by the time I can bid, but I'd like to start practicing apartment hunting. I might even be interested in a cheap crashpad at where ever I end up, so I can look for apartments when I get there. Have no idea what I should do, yet. Never done this before, lol. Travis

January 12th, 2006, 08:13	#7
averyrm Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: LCK Posts: 1,646	Yeah, just to reiterate, there is zero way to figure out what will be open when you are able to bid. The way I was told, figure out what would be the three worst bases possible, and plan on one of those. That way there's no disapointment. I took my first checkride on November 15th-ish, and I'm switching bases Feb 2nd. I have zero idea what will be open. __________________ <-- That guy with Belushi as his avitar

January 12th, 2006, 10:34	#8
fly22 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UT, SLC Posts: 1,514	Do the Airnet guys get 121 flight bennies? __________________ Democrats- think you're too stupid to make your own financial decisions. Republicans- think you're too stupid to make your own personal decisions.

January 12th, 2006, 10:39	#9
averyrm Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: LCK Posts: 1,646	yup __________________ <-- That guy with Belushi as his avitar

January 13th, 2006, 08:44	#15
averyrm Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: LCK Posts: 1,646	As in every position at Airnet "Depends." Depends on what other people want, depends on when you attend training, depends. If you stay long enough though, I can guarantee you will get a floater spot, when that will be? Well.... depends. __________________ <-- That guy with Belushi as his avitar

January 12th, 2006, 00:40	#3
Texasspilot Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,073	Room mates.com is a pretty good place to start if your moving to a new city and don't wanna get locked into a lease. If you really wanna apt rent.com is pretty good so is apartmentfinder.com. I'm sure the airnet guys have some sort of message board and somebody might have a room opening up.

January 12th, 2006, 01:30	#4
falconvalley Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KMKE Posts: 1,945	Thank you much. I have the list of bases, just curious about which ones are currently opening for bids. The URLs will help big-time though

January 12th, 2006, 02:12	#5
Stone Cold Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SE US Posts: 2,958	I haven't looked at a bid sheet in a while, but I know what I've been flying. We had 2 guys just get MEM based, there are a couple runs open in BHM, but I know one person who is bidding one of them, I know Philly opens a lot, BUF might have a run or two open, TEB is almost always on the bid sheets. By the time you get done with training, you can pretty much forget all this, though as it will be different. Remember, do NOT ask during training when you get to bid. It will probably be after your checkride when you get to bid, and all you will do is upset the instructors if you keep asking. Plan on just getting through training first, then go from there. I know, it's not the best system in the world, but it almost always works out in the end. Good luck and see ya in LCK some time. TX

January 12th, 2006, 04:07	#6
falconvalley Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KMKE Posts: 1,945	I see I see. Can't wait for training. I think I'll be in the 31 Jan class, but they haven't officially informed me yet. I think they're still trying to fill the 17 Jan class, but I just couldn't square that early of a departure from my 3 part-time jobs. Travis

January 12th, 2006, 11:01	#10
Stone Cold Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SE US Posts: 2,958	Just to expand on that...we get jumpseat privileges (cabin only, supposedly working on CASS). The list of reciprocating airlines is pretty good...most regionals, some cargo companies, and all except the largest "mainlines" or big boys. (IOW no DAL, AA, UAL, CAL, USAir, but the rest I think we have). We do not get any buddy passes/etc. like the 121's. Immediate family can ride on our system only.

January 12th, 2006, 14:04	#11
C310_pilot Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 71	What kind of times did you guys have when you were hired? Does anyone know how often Richmond changes over?

January 12th, 2006, 14:17	#12
cimepilot Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 231	I don't see RIC very often on the bid sheets. I got hired in 3/04 and had 1250 total and 200 ME. They seem to be taking guys as low as 800 TT now.

January 12th, 2006, 19:14	#13
falconvalley Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KMKE Posts: 1,945	I just got hired on Friday...well actually "selected for IPTP (Initial Pilot Training Program??)". I have 1160/70. I think one guy in the interview had about 800/25 or so.

January 12th, 2006, 19:20	#14
scoobs Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 677	How hard is it to get a floater position?

January 13th, 2006, 09:34	#16
jsb172 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 61	floater positions aren't to hard to get. I personally am waiting on the new Honolulu run, I got dibbs on it!

January 13th, 2006, 14:05	#18
falconvalley Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KMKE Posts: 1,945	Honolulu run...I'll ferry the Baron over.

January 19th, 2006, 16:23	#19
falconvalley Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KMKE Posts: 1,945	I finally confirmed my class start for the 31st. I had to call them like 3 times. They were gonna send a email like a week before. I didn't think that's enough notice. Anyway's, anyone have any pointers for the beginning of training? I'm definitely taking my car. I searched around a little but only found threads that talked a little about the hotel (two to a room) and the car provided. __________________ British Airways flight asks for push back clearance from terminal. Control Tower replies: "And where is the world's most experienced airline going today without filing a flight plan?"

January 20th, 2006, 08:26	#20
averyrm Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: LCK Posts: 1,646	They'll send you some info, but during the day shift the dress code is dockers (or something similar) and a collared shirt, once you go to the night schedule jeans and a collared shirt covers it. As far as the class goes, I'd recommend studying every night with the rest of your class for an hour or so, it worked for our class (the 6 of us all got above a 92% on the indoc test). Also, the weekend before the sim training week try to get at least 10 hours/ person in the sim, it will make your life much easier. If you need to travel to visit fam or etc., the first weekend is doable, the second you should be in the sim, the third and fourth weekend are possible too (as long as you get all your studying done). Also, if you get an "average" on your evals, be happy with that, it takes a lot to get a good, and excellent is almost never given out. The class is a ton of great info, and takes some work to get through; definately don't get into the thought process that "it's only a Baron, how hard can this be." Good luck with it all, hope to see you at Rick. __________________ <-- That guy with Belushi as his avitar

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