info on the "small plane" freight companies - Page 2

bradmike99 · April 6th, 2007, 08:09

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Originally Posted by butt

The onlt problem I see is that it seems that Ameriflight wants you to have a bunch of multi-time before they'll hire you.

I just got hired with Ameriflight a couple of months ago and I only had 59 hours of multi so I wouldn't let low multi time stop you from applying. If you meet 135 mins and have a good attitude in the interview and can demonstrate basic instrument skills on a simulator you should be OK. Good luck on whatever you decide.

jtrain609 · April 6th, 2007, 12:08

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Originally Posted by bradmike99

I just got hired with Ameriflight a couple of months ago and I only had 59 hours of multi so I wouldn't let low multi time stop you from applying. If you meet 135 mins and have a good attitude in the interview and can demonstrate basic instrument skills on a simulator you should be OK. Good luck on whatever you decide.

You in the 99 or the Chieftain?

EatSleepFly · April 6th, 2007, 13:18

They're flexible on 99 mins JT, but not THAT flexible...

Cessnaflyer · April 6th, 2007, 13:46

I want to fly for AMF on the Seattle, Omak, Grand Coulee, Moses Lake route. Thats what I do nearly everyday to get up to the 141 commercial time minimums!

jtrain609 · April 6th, 2007, 13:59

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Originally Posted by EatSleepFly

They're flexible on 99 mins JT, but not THAT flexible...

You know that's what I was thinking, and then I saw the 99 in his name and thought, "You know maybe, just maybe Billings is that desperate"

SIUav8er · April 6th, 2007, 14:34

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Originally Posted by jtrain609

Are you under contract SIU? How many hours you got? You interested in something new?

naw, not under contract. i only have 600TT right now. im gonna stick it out instructing till i get 1200

KLB · April 6th, 2007, 15:01

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Originally Posted by mtsu_av8er

Have you looked at the pay at Flight Express?

I don't know Lloyd. I'd probably give you a run for your money brotha! I'm making a killing doing the TDY thing. I can even afford to buy steak and fine wine every once in a while.

mtsu_av8er · April 6th, 2007, 15:34

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Originally Posted by KLB

I don't know Lloyd. I'd probably give you a run for your money brotha! I'm making a killing doing the TDY thing. I can even afford to buy steak and fine wine every once in a while.

LOL . . . oh, I won't say what I make . . . I'm not even on a max-pay run anymore!!

But, I will say that SOME people with the right runs . . . Godo Lordy!!!

KLB · April 6th, 2007, 18:34

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Originally Posted by mtsu_av8er

LOL . . . oh, I won't say what I make . . . I'm not even on a max-pay run anymore!!

But, I will say that SOME people with the right runs . . . Godo Lordy!!!

Thanks to me listening to mike jones and that paul wall that you sent me, I suddenly have in engraved in me to "grind and hustle".....and I really don't mind being home only 3 days out of month. A matter of fact, I don't even think of where I'm staying as home. Its only a place to rest my head until I leave heading out again.

Im gonna ask this hot curiour out in San Diego I think Ive been a freight dawg to long, but she is so fine yeah some steak and wine!

JayAre · April 6th, 2007, 19:23

If anyone is close to AMF mins just get your app in now. And follow up with Joni. Two 99 slots will be opening up soon in BUR/ONT and it looks like movement just about everywhere.

aloft · April 6th, 2007, 21:59

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Originally Posted by SIUav8er

how bout start hiring with 135 VFR mins?

butt · April 7th, 2007, 01:22

Where does one go after working for a company like Fight Express, where they only have pistons? At least with Airnet, you can leave with Lear time, so you can get on with Netjets or someplace...

jtrain609 · April 7th, 2007, 01:32

You don't need Lear time to get on with Netjets, you need turbine time.

We haven't had a guy NOT get the job at NetJets yet.

butt · April 7th, 2007, 01:37

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Originally Posted by jtrain609

You don't need Lear time to get on with Netjets, you need turbine time.

We haven't had a guy NOT get the job at NetJets yet.

what? flight express has 210's and BE-58's. None of which are turbine

jtrain609 · April 7th, 2007, 01:38

Naw Amflight has turbine equipment.

butt · April 7th, 2007, 01:51

http://www.flightexpress.com/pilot_e...eight_jobs.htm

this company right here. They have Cessna 210's and Beech Barons. If I were to work for them, I would get no turbine time. Not even turboprop time. I was asking what people normally do after working at a place like this.

mikecweb · April 7th, 2007, 01:52

Since when has Netjets had a turbine requirement?
People go to places like Flight Express for the life not the equipment. I went to airnet to make more then a regional and to be home every night. I could care less about the lear upgrade. It happens when it happens.

butt · April 7th, 2007, 02:06

oh, I just didn't want to shoot myself in the foot by going with a company like that and after 5 years end up with like 3000 hours, but unemployable because all my time is in little piston planes. So after a few years at Flight Express I can shouldn't have a problem finding work at "bigger" places?

mikecweb · April 7th, 2007, 02:16

Anyplace that doesn't want turbine time. Not understanding your question.

bradmike99 · April 7th, 2007, 02:22

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Originally Posted by jtrain609

You in the 99 or the Chieftain?

I'm in the Chieftain right now.

jtrain609 · April 7th, 2007, 02:56

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Originally Posted by bradmike99

I'm in the Chieftain right now.

...did I train you?

EDIT: Looks like I didn't train you, but I've got an idea of who did.

butt · April 7th, 2007, 03:29

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Originally Posted by mikecweb

Anyplace that doesn't want turbine time. Not understanding your question.

I guess what I'm saying, is that am I likley going to regret working someplace where I am limited to piston time? Are there many places where you can make 6 figures, and will hire you with just a ton of piston time?

JayAre · April 7th, 2007, 03:36

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Originally Posted by bradmike99

I'm in the Chieftain right now.

When was your ride?
Were you in the Nov class?

mtsu_av8er · April 7th, 2007, 08:44

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Originally Posted by butt

http://www.flightexpress.com/pilot_e...eight_jobs.htm

this company right here. They have Cessna 210's and Beech Barons. If I were to work for them, I would get no turbine time. Not even turboprop time. I was asking what people normally do after working at a place like this.

I've heard of that company!

Do you think that everybody at FLX is stuck at FLX forever? Not hardly. Most of us are here because we wanted to make a decent living. I'm not chasing next step. I'm living for this afternoon, and tomorrow night, and trying to pay bills.

Quote:

Originally Posted by butt

oh, I just didn't want to shoot myself in the foot by going with a company like that and after 5 years end up with like 3000 hours, but unemployable because all my time is in little piston planes. So after a few years at Flight Express I can shouldn't have a problem finding work at "bigger" places?

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I guess what I'm saying, is that am I likley going to regret working someplace where I am limited to piston time? Are there many places where you can make 6 figures, and will hire you with just a ton of piston time?

Huh? LOL . . . Was that English?

I've never heard of that happening. Who told you this

bradmike99 · April 7th, 2007, 11:08

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Originally Posted by JayAre

When was your ride?
Were you in the Nov class?

February

April 6th, 2007, 13:18	#28
EatSleepFly Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ?? Posts: 4,600	Re: info on the "small plane" freight companies They're flexible on 99 mins JT, but not THAT flexible...

April 6th, 2007, 13:46	#29
Cessnaflyer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 1,447	Re: info on the "small plane" freight companies I want to fly for AMF on the Seattle, Omak, Grand Coulee, Moses Lake route. Thats what I do nearly everyday to get up to the 141 commercial time minimums! __________________ Chris, CFI, CFII Now I could let these dream killers kill my self-esteem or use it as the steam to power my dreams That's how you treat things, stay hungry.

April 6th, 2007, 19:23	#35
JayAre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Multiple Posts: 1,042	Re: info on the "small plane" freight companies If anyone is close to AMF mins just get your app in now. And follow up with Joni. Two 99 slots will be opening up soon in BUR/ONT and it looks like movement just about everywhere. __________________ Im voting for "That one"

April 7th, 2007, 01:22	#37
butt Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: . Posts: 417	Re: info on the "small plane" freight companies Where does one go after working for a company like Fight Express, where they only have pistons? At least with Airnet, you can leave with Lear time, so you can get on with Netjets or someplace...

April 7th, 2007, 01:32	#38
jtrain609 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 12,869	Re: info on the "small plane" freight companies You don't need Lear time to get on with Netjets, you need turbine time. We haven't had a guy NOT get the job at NetJets yet. __________________ "Jetlink 2940, on another radio, contact clearance for new airways..."

April 7th, 2007, 01:38	#40
jtrain609 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 12,869	Re: info on the "small plane" freight companies Naw Amflight has turbine equipment. __________________ "Jetlink 2940, on another radio, contact clearance for new airways..."

April 7th, 2007, 01:51	#41
butt Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: . Posts: 417	Re: info on the "small plane" freight companies http://www.flightexpress.com/pilot_e...eight_jobs.htm this company right here. They have Cessna 210's and Beech Barons. If I were to work for them, I would get no turbine time. Not even turboprop time. I was asking what people normally do after working at a place like this.

April 7th, 2007, 01:52	#42
mikecweb Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,952	Re: info on the "small plane" freight companies Since when has Netjets had a turbine requirement? People go to places like Flight Express for the life not the equipment. I went to airnet to make more then a regional and to be home every night. I could care less about the lear upgrade. It happens when it happens. __________________

April 7th, 2007, 02:06	#43
butt Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: . Posts: 417	Re: info on the "small plane" freight companies oh, I just didn't want to shoot myself in the foot by going with a company like that and after 5 years end up with like 3000 hours, but unemployable because all my time is in little piston planes. So after a few years at Flight Express I can shouldn't have a problem finding work at "bigger" places?

April 7th, 2007, 02:16	#44
mikecweb Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,952	Re: info on the "small plane" freight companies Anyplace that doesn't want turbine time. Not understanding your question. __________________

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