No minimums to apply at Airnet?

[Berkut]

I just noticed that Airnet now has no minimum flight time requirement to apply. If I remember correctly, it used to be 500 hours.

I know they are hurting for pilots, but I can't figure out how this move helps. What good does it do to have a huge stack of applications if they're from low time guys who you can't use anyway?

Can someone enlighten me?

[mikecweb]

Originally Posted by Berkut

I just noticed that Airnet now has no minimum flight time requirement to apply. If I remember correctly, it used to be 500 hours.

I know they are hurting for pilots, but I can't figure out how this move helps. What good does it do to have a huge stack of applications if they're from low time guys who you can't use anyway?

Can someone enlighten me?

SICing in the prop. You still have to have 1200 before you'll go single pilot.

[Berkut]

Are they hiring guys into SIC positions with less than 500 hours?

[FlySmiley]

I guess we're even hiring interns now - people with a just a PPL... not sure what happens to them though, if you're interested call the recruiting hotline to find out the details.

[ljg]

I guess it's becoming possible now to let the ink dry on your commercial multi certificate and land a flying job.

I learned and saw a heck of a lot of new things as an SIC with Airnet, but I really valued my time flight instructing too. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

[88MPH]

Yes, but at the published 7.69/rig hr, and the avg assignment accuring 101.3 rig hrs per 2 weeks (NO guarantee) ... lets see ... $20,253/year.

I suppose this is proportionate with the industry standards for a CMEL SIC?

[mikecweb]

Originally Posted by gypsimac

Yes, but at the published 7.69/rig hr, and the avg assignment accuring 101.3 rig hrs per 2 weeks (NO guarantee) ... lets see ... $20,253/year.

I suppose this is proportionate with the industry standards for a CMEL SIC?

Put a price/value on experience and let me know what ya think.
I'm willing to say that SICing in our props is some of the best experience you can get at the sub 1000 hour oppurtunities out there.

[88MPH]

Originally Posted by mikecweb

Put a price/value on experience and let me know what ya think.
I'm willing to say that SICing in our props is some of the best experience you can get at the sub 1000 hour oppurtunities out there.

Oh, I'm totally with that bro. I'd LOVE to be free of uncle sam and apply tomorrow! That's what I see as my niche in the flying world is frieght experience. I know I'd be a piss poor instructor, cause I know how to fly, I just don't know how to teach. I'd rather save the industry and its students time, frustration, and hard earned money and go to freight for my experience.

But me, I'm juggling a family, so of course compensation has to meet a certain level to be considered. That's all I was wondering, really.

[mikecweb]

Originally Posted by gypsimac

Oh, I'm totally with that bro. I'd LOVE to be free of uncle sam and apply tomorrow! That's what I see as my niche in the flying world is frieght experience. I know I'd be a piss poor instructor, cause I know how to fly, I just don't know how to teach. I'd rather save the industry and its students time, frustration, and hard earned money and go to freight for my experience.

But me, I'm juggling a family, so of course compensation has to meet a certain level to be considered. That's all I was wondering, really.

Yeah it's tough. It's kinda funny, when I was SICing I was making more then a base pay PIC because of the run I was on. That's not that un-common.

[88MPH]

Originally Posted by mikecweb

Yeah it's tough. It's kinda funny, when I was SICing I was making more then a base pay PIC because of the run I was on. That's not that un-common.

Hmmm ... veeewwwwyyy intewesting

I may have to bug Ian for some new hire info shortly.

I'm hoping to apply here when I get outta the AF next Dec.

[Ian J]

Originally Posted by gypsimac

Hmmm ... veeewwwwyyy intewesting

I may have to bug Ian for some new hire info shortly.

I'm hoping to apply here when I get outta the AF next Dec.

In training now... had the written yesterday and the Baron test is tomorrow - all good so far. Whatchyu want to know?

[88MPH]

Originally Posted by Ian J

In training now... had the written yesterday and the Baron test is tomorrow - all good so far. Whatchyu want to know?

PM sent

[mikecweb]

Originally Posted by Ian J

In training now... had the written yesterday and the Baron test is tomorrow - all good so far. Whatchyu want to know?

Trying to Adjust to the night schedule eh?

[Ian J]

Originally Posted by mikecweb

Trying to Adjust to the night schedule eh?

You know it - doing pretty well at it so far. Blacked out the hotel window which really helps.

Gotta wake up early tomorrow though for a 1200 lunch with the D.O.

[Beers]

Originally Posted by Ian J

You know it - doing pretty well at it so far. Blacked out the hotel window which really helps.

Gotta wake up early tomorrow though for a 1200 lunch with the D.O.

Find a sleep mask. It takes a little to get used to but blocks out the light far better than anything else. Walmart has a good one in the luggage/travel section.

[ackeight]

Originally Posted by FlySmiley

I guess we're even hiring interns now - people with a just a PPL... not sure what happens to them though, if you're interested call the recruiting hotline to find out the details.

I hear that the interns go through the ground school but not the sim or baron. What's up with that? What do they do then after they are done?

[murphfly]

Originally Posted by ackeight

I hear that the interns go through the ground school but not the sim or baron. What's up with that? What do they do then after they are done?

Probably putting the data from our trip sheets into the computer...I'm not sure, but if I run into one I'll ask!

[mikecweb]

Originally Posted by murphfly

Probably putting the data from our trip sheets into the computer...I'm not sure, but if I run into one I'll ask!

[TheOneMarine]

So from the inside guys, what are the odds of actually getting a call if you only have 261TT 9.3 Multi and a CMEL and CSEL? And how long did it take them to call you?

[mikecweb]

Originally Posted by TheOneMarine

So from the inside guys, what are the odds of actually getting a call if you only have 261TT 9.3 Multi and a CMEL and CSEL? And how long did it take them to call you?

I don't think they are going to go that low. I really don't think it'd be a good idea because I doubt you could pass through training with that low of time and that little multi.

[TheOneMarine]

So basically don't even bother then right.....

[Champcar]

Hmm a FAM flight would be fun.

Looks like a good company to work for just by reading their FAQ's.

Too bad they don't have a base in ROC, one in BUF which is a hour away but they say commuting is not recommended.

[inside0ut]

Originally Posted by mikecweb

I don't think they are going to go that low. I really don't think it'd be a good idea because I doubt you could pass through training with that low of time and that little multi.

Not sure about that. Back when I had 500tt 7.5 Multi I got called and asked to come for an interview. That was almost a year ago. Apply away is what I say.....

[TheOneMarine]

Originally Posted by inside0ut

Not sure about that. Back when I had 500tt 7.5 Multi I got called and asked to come for an interview. That was almost a year ago. Apply away is what I say.....

I sure hope so. Im tired of being grounded because I can't find a loan for my CFI's

[mikecweb]

Getting called for an interview and passing indoc training are two completly different things. By all means apply and see what happens. At the very least you'll get to see what the company is all about. Just know that the training program is pretty intense.