AirNet just called me - Page 2

Roger, Roger · November 1st, 2009, 21:39

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Originally Posted by scooter2525

Yes.... You did.

Yeah...I have to think that it can't be that great at the new 'Net if they're losing pilots in this economy. Like I said, guys like Blizzue have a much better chance than I do anyway.

Alinator · November 1st, 2009, 21:41

working for Airnet pre-Bayside was equivalent to meeting the most beautiful, funny, and witty girl at the party...and taking her home and making sweet love to her all night long. [Entire paragraph recited in Barry White's voice].

Once Bayside took over, it was pretty much the same, except you realize that you owe her money in the morning. [Insert Carrot Top's voice]

Roger, Roger · November 1st, 2009, 21:46

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Originally Posted by Alinator

except you realize that you owe her money in the morning. [Insert Carrot Top's voice]

Oh snap...

minitour · November 1st, 2009, 22:51

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Originally Posted by Roger, Roger

Yeah...I have to think that it can't be that great at the new 'Net if they're losing pilots in this economy.

If you think about it in a more "real" way, it's even worse.

It isn't losing pilots. It's furloughed pilots saying, "eh...call me in a year".

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Originally Posted by Alinator

working for Airnet pre-Bayside was equivalent to meeting the most beautiful, funny, and witty girl at the party...and taking her home and making sweet love to her all night long. [Entire paragraph recited in Barry White's voice].

Once Bayside took over, it was pretty much the same, except you realize that you owe her money in the morning. [Insert Carrot Top's voice]

I lawl'd at this. F'real.

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Originally Posted by Roger, Roger

Oh snap...

You already know what's coming...

-mini

dcramer16 · November 2nd, 2009, 01:12

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Originally Posted by Alinator

working for Airnet pre-Bayside was equivalent to meeting the most beautiful, funny, and witty girl at the party...and taking her home and making sweet love to her all night long. [Entire paragraph recited in Barry White's voice].

Once Bayside took over, it was pretty much the same, except you realize that you owe her money in the morning. [Insert Carrot Top's voice]

That's the funniest thing I've read all year!!!!!

Alinator · November 2nd, 2009, 01:54

Muchas gracias compadres!

Stone Cold · November 2nd, 2009, 05:34

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Originally Posted by PGT

Where did you guys park in DSM? That place is nice!

Think of the farthest place from the FBO and that is where we were. Airnet had it's own place there, and it was not very nice. I preferred Bradley over my stays in DSM, if that tells you something.

I did go into the FBO a few times at DSM in the middle of the night. It was much nicer, but we never went there when we were meeting up (read: more than 1 airplane coming in).

Fly Boy Knight · November 2nd, 2009, 16:21

I got called around the same time on Halloween asking me what my flight times were like and they wanted to tell me about their situation. I didn't talk to them yet but I will call back today sometime.

Same guy too BW.

Funny thing is I interviewed in Jan of 07 with 600 TT and they still remembered me!

We'll see!

aloft · November 2nd, 2009, 19:10

What ARE your flight times like now?

Fly Boy Knight · November 3rd, 2009, 14:56

Well right now I am currently employed by Ameriflight flying the Chieftain with about 1500 TT and abut 400ME HOWEVER..... AirNet does not know that!!!

I applied Jan of 08 and the last update I gave them was about 1100 TT with 250 ME around Dec 08.

tbmpilot · November 3rd, 2009, 17:41

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Originally Posted by Fly Boy Knight

Well right now I am currently employed by Ameriflight flying the Chieftain with about 1500 TT and abut 400ME HOWEVER..... AirNet does not know that!!

I guess Ameriflight knows it now LOL

scooter2525 · November 3rd, 2009, 18:46

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Originally Posted by tbmpilot

I guess Ameriflight knows it now LOL

I would hope they would since he is working for them.

tbmpilot · November 4th, 2009, 15:01

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Originally Posted by scooter2525

I would hope they would since he is working for them.

knows that he's thinking about Airnet - that's what I'm saying

scooter2525 · November 4th, 2009, 15:39

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Originally Posted by tbmpilot

knows that he's thinking about Airnet - that's what I'm saying

Ah... I guess I was reading too deep between the lines. Thanks!

scooter2525 · November 4th, 2009, 15:40

Fly boy, did you call them back? what did they say?

Fly Boy Knight · November 5th, 2009, 01:57

I tried to call them back every day this week so far and no joy on Mr. BW. I will try again tomorrow but I called three times yesterday with no luck.

Ill post as soon as I get a hold of em.

dcramer16 · November 5th, 2009, 08:35

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Originally Posted by Fly Boy Knight

I tried to call them back every day this week so far and no joy on Mr. BW. I will try again tomorrow but I called three times yesterday with no luck.

Ill post as soon as I get a hold of em.

BW is in California covering a run. He's suppose to be back sometime around the end of the week.

ChasenSFO · November 6th, 2009, 06:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alinator

working for Airnet pre-Bayside was equivalent to meeting the most beautiful, funny, and witty girl at the party...and taking her home and making sweet love to her all night long. [Entire paragraph recited in Barry White's voice].

Once Bayside took over, it was pretty much the same, except you realize that you owe her money in the morning. [Insert Carrot Top's voice]

Beer. STAT!

flyinghigh · November 15th, 2009, 10:31

Yeah I got a call from BW as well. It was out of nowhere at around 9-10 pm on a saturday. I was surprised to say the least. Basically, wanted flight times, where I was in my flying career, and if I wanted to come in for a sim re-evaluation.

ljg · November 15th, 2009, 10:50

Ask tactfully when you re-interview what is driving the demand for pilots. Please be professional when you ask, but they should have a solid answer for you about it. If it's long-term growth and new runs for the company-great. If it is temporary holiday runs then there could be a furlough at the beginning of next year, when those runs are adjusted. It would be tough to move family and face furlough. I'm NOT saying that's happening here (I have no idea but I hope the company is growing). It's just a question you should tactfully ask, because you need to have all of your information straight before you accept a job. The type of flying Airnet does is a hell of a lot of fun, and it'd be very hard to find a better pilot group anywhere.

minitour · November 15th, 2009, 12:59

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Originally Posted by ljg

If it is temporary holiday runs then there could be a furlough at the beginning of next year, when those runs are adjusted.

According to a gentleman at Airnet that I'd hope would know...this is partly the case. The other case is 3 open positions that they can't seem to fill from the active pilot roster nor can they get anyone on the furlough list to bid a recall for them.

Their goal is to make everyone a full time active pilot (just as I'm sure their goal is to increase business enough to bring everyone back off of the furlough list and buy those 1900s that were supposed to be delivered when the Borg took over). That said, ljg makes a great point...get specifics as tactfully as you can before you accept or decline the job.

Also realize that with the current closed base policy, if you come in at the bottom of the seniority list (and someone will have to if they hire off of the streets), you could be furloughed at any time should a base/run close. I'm not saying that will happen, because who really wants to go to BDL(?), but it's a realistic possibility you should be considering.

-mini

haulingchecks · November 15th, 2009, 13:50

I'm on the FAC at Airnet. They are bringing people back on a part time basis for now (6 month contract), but the plan is to get those people back to full time soon. We are right on the edge of picking up a lot of new business so they're trying to get some people back up to currency to prepare for this. In the meantime the part time guys will be used for seasonal charters. Also, it is true that a few new runs have gone unbid through the furlough list, they are permenant runs in the LA area.

minitour · November 15th, 2009, 14:02

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Originally Posted by haulingchecks

We are right on the edge of picking up a lot of new business

That can't happen soon enough for this guy.

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Also, it is true that a few new runs have gone unbid through the furlough list, they are permenant runs in the LA area.

...and one in the Northeast.

How was the last meeting? Productive?

-mini

haulingchecks · November 15th, 2009, 14:18

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Originally Posted by minitour

How was the last meeting? Productive?

-mini

Overall it looks like we're heading in a good direction. The company is profitable and managment sees growth in the near future.

We're still argueing about the sick policy though. That discussion got pretty ugly at the last meeting.

minitour · November 15th, 2009, 14:33

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Originally Posted by haulingchecks

We're still argueing about the sick policy though. That discussion got pretty ugly at the last meeting.

As long as they're happy with pilots calling off "sick" all the time between November and December.

I know it doesn't take much to get a note from your doctor these days saying "xxx will be able to return to work on ___" and that's that.

Hope y'all have some good news for us all in the near future. Any idea what kinda time frame they're looking at on the new stuff?

-mini

November 1st, 2009, 21:41	#27
Alinator Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jackass Meadows Posts: 72	Re: AirNet just called me working for Airnet pre-Bayside was equivalent to meeting the most beautiful, funny, and witty girl at the party...and taking her home and making sweet love to her all night long. [Entire paragraph recited in Barry White's voice]. Once Bayside took over, it was pretty much the same, except you realize that you owe her money in the morning. [Insert Carrot Top's voice] __________________ Midget A-Team to the rescue!

November 2nd, 2009, 01:54	#31
Alinator Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jackass Meadows Posts: 72	Re: AirNet just called me Muchas gracias compadres! __________________ Midget A-Team to the rescue!

November 2nd, 2009, 16:21	#33
Fly Boy Knight Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Portland Posts: 9	Re: AirNet just called me I got called around the same time on Halloween asking me what my flight times were like and they wanted to tell me about their situation. I didn't talk to them yet but I will call back today sometime. Same guy too BW. Funny thing is I interviewed in Jan of 07 with 600 TT and they still remembered me! We'll see! __________________ You are freaking out... man.

November 2nd, 2009, 19:10	#34
aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: SL,UT Posts: 8,168	Re: AirNet just called me What ARE your flight times like now? __________________ ________\|________ -------(o)- ------° ° ° "You can totally say ass on here!" -- Doug Taylor

November 3rd, 2009, 14:56	#35
Fly Boy Knight Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Portland Posts: 9	Re: AirNet just called me Well right now I am currently employed by Ameriflight flying the Chieftain with about 1500 TT and abut 400ME HOWEVER..... AirNet does not know that!!! I applied Jan of 08 and the last update I gave them was about 1100 TT with 250 ME around Dec 08. __________________ You are freaking out... man.

November 4th, 2009, 15:40	#40
scooter2525 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: beehive Posts: 1,028 Blog Entries: 1	Re: AirNet just called me Fly boy, did you call them back? what did they say?

November 5th, 2009, 01:57	#41
Fly Boy Knight Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Portland Posts: 9	Re: AirNet just called me I tried to call them back every day this week so far and no joy on Mr. BW. I will try again tomorrow but I called three times yesterday with no luck. Ill post as soon as I get a hold of em. __________________ You are freaking out... man.

November 15th, 2009, 10:31	#44
flyinghigh Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 9	Re: AirNet just called me Yeah I got a call from BW as well. It was out of nowhere at around 9-10 pm on a saturday. I was surprised to say the least. Basically, wanted flight times, where I was in my flying career, and if I wanted to come in for a sim re-evaluation.

November 15th, 2009, 10:50	#45
ljg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: formerly here formerly there... Posts: 843	Re: AirNet just called me Ask tactfully when you re-interview what is driving the demand for pilots. Please be professional when you ask, but they should have a solid answer for you about it. If it's long-term growth and new runs for the company-great. If it is temporary holiday runs then there could be a furlough at the beginning of next year, when those runs are adjusted. It would be tough to move family and face furlough. I'm NOT saying that's happening here (I have no idea but I hope the company is growing). It's just a question you should tactfully ask, because you need to have all of your information straight before you accept a job. The type of flying Airnet does is a hell of a lot of fun, and it'd be very hard to find a better pilot group anywhere. Last edited by ljg; November 15th, 2009 at 11:02.

November 15th, 2009, 13:50	#47
haulingchecks Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Columbus Posts: 5	Re: AirNet just called me I'm on the FAC at Airnet. They are bringing people back on a part time basis for now (6 month contract), but the plan is to get those people back to full time soon. We are right on the edge of picking up a lot of new business so they're trying to get some people back up to currency to prepare for this. In the meantime the part time guys will be used for seasonal charters. Also, it is true that a few new runs have gone unbid through the furlough list, they are permenant runs in the LA area.

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