Open Air

[n57flyguy]

Hey guys and gals, I wanted to pass along the word that Open Air is looking for pilots. Open Air is a Part 135 carrier currently operating 6 Cirrus SR-22s. They are a relativily new company based in the Washington DC metropolitan area. I believe there are plans to expand, possibly with PC-12s and the Cirrus Jet. I am not sure on work rules, pay, benefits, etc, but the company seems very legitimate and very professional. The two pilots I have talked to seem very happy flying for them.

FAQ can be found at this link:

http://flyopenair.com/faq.htm

For career information:

How can I apply for a career at OpenAir?
Please contact us via email, mklein@flyopenair.com.

Main page:

http://flyopenair.com/index.htm

[jjm]

yup-

solid company and great individuals who are really dedicated to getting things rolling . I was suprised to see how fast their interest took hold here in DC. I have referred pilots to them and they are generating a lot of flights and I know, have flown and work with the directors personally if you want me to help network.

(p.s. from what I can see, the company is well-financed)

[moelost]

What are the mins?

[jjm]

135 mins are a good place to start but I'll check w/ the President and get more info. Getting Cirrus certified is another checkbox
J

[cloudman]

J,

I'd be interested in their mins. I am Cirrus "standardized" good until July 08. When you speak with them ask if they have any plans on moving South towards CLT.

Thanks

[n57flyguy]

Originally Posted by cloudman

J,

I'd be interested in their mins. I am Cirrus "standardized" good until July 08. When you speak with them ask if they have any plans on moving South towards CLT.

Thanks

I am waiting to hear back from the President on other possibibilties to expand, so far it looks like the next plane is going to Long Island next summer.

Currently there is a plane based at UKT (Quakertown, PA- South of Lehigh) and the rest are at GAI (Gaithersburg, MD- Washington DC area).

I will let you know when I hear back from him.

[n57flyguy]

I just got word that Houston is a possibilty for an aircraft base.

[ComplexHiAv8r]

Originally Posted by cloudman

I am Cirrus "standardized" good until July 08.

I have to ask what you mean by Cirrus "standardized" and a date?

[cloudman]

I have a corporate gig - part 91- that requires either a "CISP" instructor or a pilot who has received "standardization" training from a "CISP" Instructor. Standardization training takes three days and you receive a certificate suitable for framing .

When your done with the training, you receive a logbook endorsement stating that you received an IPC ride in a Cirrus Sr-22. It is good for one calendar year.

This was an insurance requirement when I accepted the corporate gig and it helps when I fill in for other Cirrus pilots in my area as you are entered into a database of some sort.

[ComplexHiAv8r]

Originally Posted by cloudman

I have a corporate gig - part 91- that requires either a "CISP" instructor or a pilot who has received "standardization" training from a "CISP" Instructor. Standardization training takes three days and you receive a certificate suitable for framing .

When your done with the training, you receive a logbook endorsement stating that you received an IPC ride in a Cirrus Sr-22. It is good for one calendar year.

This was an insurance requirement when I accepted the corporate gig and it helps when I fill in for other Cirrus pilots in my area as you are entered into a database of some sort.

Interesting as I had the CSIP training, but my doesn't expire. That is why i asked. I did get the t-shirt after mine! See SR20 in background of avitar behind my other "toys"