Flight Express 210 Pilot - Page 2

Michigan_Flyer · March 24th, 2008, 09:55

I spent a year at Flight Express, flying all over Florida. What a great experience. That makes a real pilot out of you. These days I am flying an airliner out of Tampa. Once in a while I get to taxi past the FLX hanger, on the rare days when we take off from runway 27. I always point it out to my First Officer, and tell him/her that those are "real" airplanes, flown by "real" pilots!

I still hear Sixtoe R. on the radio sometimes, flying into Tallahassee. Anyone else here know him?

Boris Badenov · March 25th, 2008, 00:44

Michigan: I never had the pleasure of meeting Sixtoe, but lord knows I've heard enough about him. Seems like every courier I met when I was TDY'd down south would have a Sixtoe story. See kids, FLX could make you a legend!

Skillet · March 25th, 2008, 21:36

Sixto is the man, unfortunately he is leaving FLX to go fly lear's down in South Florida pretty soon. He's as steady as they come!

Mark

Boris Badenov · March 27th, 2008, 12:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildfreightess

But let us not forget our Captain, who is also THE MAN, rockin' the MU 2!

You're too kind. I fly the moo because I couldn't figure out what all the shiny buttons did on the EMB. Unlike certain Captains I could name. Speaking of which, when do you upgrade?

You know if you really want to flatter me, you're going to have to call back when we all get really drunk and decide to call you at 1am. We know you're based in STL. Next time we're just going to drink till the sun comes up (ok we do that anyway) and go to Lambert and FIND YOU. I think I still have the CHQ directions to the pilot lounge. Our freedom and continued employment is in YOUR HANDS. Pick up the phone, there may not be a Tomorrow.

JK7177 · May 20th, 2008, 11:13

what are the chances of getting hired with 450/75 for a VFR run? I have a feeling not good

Berkut · May 20th, 2008, 12:01

You don't meet Part 135 VFR mins.

dj4wrd · May 20th, 2008, 14:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by JK7177

what are the chances of getting hired with 450/75 for a VFR run? I have a feeling not good

Zero chance. Looking for 135 IFR mins.

Reerun_KC · May 29th, 2008, 12:04

I am sitting around 860TT...

any chance I should apply? Should have over a 1000 TT by the end of July...

Boris Badenov · May 29th, 2008, 13:10

Reerun: last I heard they were still firm on the IFR mins. However, you (might) have the advantage of living in KC, where they have a lot of trouble filling spots, traditionally (I have no idea why). It's NEVER a bad idea to give Gary "Silvertongue" Hillyer a call. The worst thing he can say is "call me back in 6 months" and you'll have had the chance to speak to a living legend. 1-800-OPS-KORL ext. 613

Reerun_KC · May 29th, 2008, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boris Badenov

Reerun: last I heard they were still firm on the IFR mins. However, you (might) have the advantage of living in KC, where they have a lot of trouble filling spots, traditionally (I have no idea why). It's NEVER a bad idea to give Gary "Silvertongue" Hillyer a call. The worst thing he can say is "call me back in 6 months" and you'll have had the chance to speak to a living legend. 1-800-OPS-KORL ext. 613

Fair enough, I will to that this afternoon...

I cant imagine why anyone wouldnt want to fly around the midwest in these massive thunderstorms we have here... LOL!

t-cart · May 29th, 2008, 13:25

Do they have a hard time keeping pilots on the Lit run? Are they subbing that run out to another company? I think it leaves Lit around 2;30 to Jbr then to Cps. Comes back around 5;00am.

Boris Badenov · May 29th, 2008, 13:31

t-cart: When I was there (flying out of CPS), yes, they did have trouble with LIT. Don't know whether that's still the case. At one point there was a guy living in the FBO down there (don't know how they managed that one). Whatever the case, again, it doesn't hurt to ask...

t-cart · May 29th, 2008, 13:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boris Badenov

t-cart: When I was there (flying out of CPS), yes, they did have trouble with LIT. Don't know whether that's still the case. At one point there was a guy living in the FBO down there (don't know how they managed that one). Whatever the case, again, it doesn't hurt to ask...

Thanks Boris.

BajtheJino · May 29th, 2008, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boris Badenov

t-cart: When I was there (flying out of CPS), yes, they did have trouble with LIT. Don't know whether that's still the case. At one point there was a guy living in the FBO down there (don't know how they managed that one). Whatever the case, again, it doesn't hurt to ask...

I took over from the guy that lived in the FBO. It was a great run when I was doing it. Averaged around 60 hrs. month. I would have stayed but the girl I was living with decided to start buying lap dogs that did nothing but bark and ####. I hate lap dogs. I tried killing them but moved to AK instead. Looking back on it, I should have stayed at FLX.

t-cart · May 29th, 2008, 22:04

The guy lived in the fbo in Lit or Cps?

BajtheJino · May 30th, 2008, 02:07

LIT.

wheelsup · May 30th, 2008, 08:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by BajtheJino

I hate lap dogs. I tried killing them but moved to AK instead. Looking back on it, I should have stayed at FLX.

LOL. Lap dogs are pretty useless. I never did see the point of them. Although apparently they are now the new accessory for women, just like a purse. Poor things.

It's funny because apartment complexes normally have a weight max for dogs, generally 25 lbs. But the small dogs are the ones that bark and poop/pee in the apartment. Big dogs know better.

[/rant]

Boris Badenov · May 30th, 2008, 09:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by BajtheJino

I tried killing them but moved to AK instead. Looking back on it, I should have stayed at FLX.

Oh, I see. What, were you just waiting to see how long it took me to figure out that you are uh, you? Sorry Alaska didn't work out but we're running short of redneck pilots anyway, and I never much liked the look of all that automation...

ctab5060X · May 30th, 2008, 23:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelsup

It's funny because apartment complexes normally have a weight max for dogs, generally 25 lbs. But the small dogs are the ones that bark and poop/pee in the apartment. Big dogs know better.

No kidding. My wife and I must have looked at at least a dozen apartments before we found one that would accept our black lab. Hardly ever hear a peep out of her, but everywhere we have lived, the little dogs yapped day and night.

nbv4 · June 1st, 2008, 20:58

Is this company still hiring? I'm considering quitting my current job and going here. I've got just a hair over 1200 and about 200 multi. It seems as of the past few months, there has been a few furloghs/layoffs around the industry, I'm just curious if this has effected flight express as well.

aeroman2 · June 1st, 2008, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by BajtheJino

I took over from the guy that lived in the FBO. It was a great run when I was doing it. Averaged around 60 hrs. month. I would have stayed but the girl I was living with decided to start buying lap dogs that did nothing but bark and ####. I hate lap dogs. I tried killing them but moved to AK instead. Looking back on it, I should have stayed at FLX.

nothing a trash bag and a brick couldnt handle!

Boris Badenov · June 2nd, 2008, 16:00

nbv4: I don't think we're anywhere near the level of bad where FLX isn't hiring. Call and ask. 800OPSKORL ext. 613. Great job, provided you know what you're getting in to.

tlove482 · June 2nd, 2008, 16:10

So why would someone have to live in the FBO? Is the schedule that bad or low pay?

BajtheJino · June 2nd, 2008, 17:04

No one has ever had to live in the FBO. Think about it.

Boris Badenov · June 2nd, 2008, 19:19

He lived in the FBO because he's the kind of guy who would, is the best way I can explain it. Schedules vary wildly. Some of them are fun, some less so. Money is actually one of the best (maybe the best) in the market segment. The pay structure rewards in particular those who don't mind long days (which does not necessarily indicate lots of "work").

March 24th, 2008, 09:55	#26
Michigan_Flyer Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 158	Re: Flight Express 210 Pilot I spent a year at Flight Express, flying all over Florida. What a great experience. That makes a real pilot out of you. These days I am flying an airliner out of Tampa. Once in a while I get to taxi past the FLX hanger, on the rare days when we take off from runway 27. I always point it out to my First Officer, and tell him/her that those are "real" airplanes, flown by "real" pilots! I still hear Sixtoe R. on the radio sometimes, flying into Tallahassee. Anyone else here know him?

March 25th, 2008, 00:44	#27
Boris Badenov Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Saint Loser, Misery Posts: 983	Re: Flight Express 210 Pilot Michigan: I never had the pleasure of meeting Sixtoe, but lord knows I've heard enough about him. Seems like every courier I met when I was TDY'd down south would have a Sixtoe story. See kids, FLX could make you a legend!

March 25th, 2008, 21:36	#28
Skillet Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 84	Re: Flight Express 210 Pilot Sixto is the man, unfortunately he is leaving FLX to go fly lear's down in South Florida pretty soon. He's as steady as they come! Mark

May 20th, 2008, 11:13	#30
JK7177 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 34	Re: Flight Express 210 Pilot what are the chances of getting hired with 450/75 for a VFR run? I have a feeling not good

May 20th, 2008, 12:01	#31
Berkut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Dodge this Posts: 950	Re: Flight Express 210 Pilot You don't meet Part 135 VFR mins. __________________ When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

May 29th, 2008, 12:04	#33
Reerun_KC Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10	Re: Flight Express 210 Pilot I am sitting around 860TT... any chance I should apply? Should have over a 1000 TT by the end of July...

May 29th, 2008, 13:10	#34
Boris Badenov Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Saint Loser, Misery Posts: 983	Re: Flight Express 210 Pilot Reerun: last I heard they were still firm on the IFR mins. However, you (might) have the advantage of living in KC, where they have a lot of trouble filling spots, traditionally (I have no idea why). It's NEVER a bad idea to give Gary "Silvertongue" Hillyer a call. The worst thing he can say is "call me back in 6 months" and you'll have had the chance to speak to a living legend. 1-800-OPS-KORL ext. 613

May 29th, 2008, 13:25	#36
t-cart Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In the sticks Posts: 602	Re: Flight Express 210 Pilot Do they have a hard time keeping pilots on the Lit run? Are they subbing that run out to another company? I think it leaves Lit around 2;30 to Jbr then to Cps. Comes back around 5;00am.

May 29th, 2008, 13:31	#37
Boris Badenov Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Saint Loser, Misery Posts: 983	Re: Flight Express 210 Pilot t-cart: When I was there (flying out of CPS), yes, they did have trouble with LIT. Don't know whether that's still the case. At one point there was a guy living in the FBO down there (don't know how they managed that one). Whatever the case, again, it doesn't hurt to ask...

May 29th, 2008, 22:04	#40
t-cart Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In the sticks Posts: 602	Re: Flight Express 210 Pilot The guy lived in the fbo in Lit or Cps?

May 30th, 2008, 02:07	#41
BajtheJino Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MEM Posts: 1,192	Re: Flight Express 210 Pilot LIT. __________________ Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you!

June 1st, 2008, 20:58	#45
nbv4 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 89	Re: Flight Express 210 Pilot Is this company still hiring? I'm considering quitting my current job and going here. I've got just a hair over 1200 and about 200 multi. It seems as of the past few months, there has been a few furloghs/layoffs around the industry, I'm just curious if this has effected flight express as well. __________________

June 2nd, 2008, 16:00	#47
Boris Badenov Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Saint Loser, Misery Posts: 983	Re: Flight Express 210 Pilot nbv4: I don't think we're anywhere near the level of bad where FLX isn't hiring. Call and ask. 800OPSKORL ext. 613. Great job, provided you know what you're getting in to.

June 2nd, 2008, 16:10	#48
tlove482 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 35	Re: Flight Express 210 Pilot So why would someone have to live in the FBO? Is the schedule that bad or low pay?

June 2nd, 2008, 17:04	#49
BajtheJino Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MEM Posts: 1,192	Re: Flight Express 210 Pilot No one has ever had to live in the FBO. Think about it. __________________ Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you!

June 2nd, 2008, 19:19	#50
Boris Badenov Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Saint Loser, Misery Posts: 983	Re: Flight Express 210 Pilot He lived in the FBO because he's the kind of guy who would, is the best way I can explain it. Schedules vary wildly. Some of them are fun, some less so. Money is actually one of the best (maybe the best) in the market segment. The pay structure rewards in particular those who don't mind long days (which does not necessarily indicate lots of "work").

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