Great Lakes

DHC6 · February 9th, 2009, 15:30

Hello all!

I've been lurking here for at least a year and finally decided to join. As my post may imply, I was trying to find some info on Great Lakes. They recently posted on their site and on Will Fly for Food for FO positions.

Has anyone from here applied or heard anything back from them if they did apply?

Thanks in advance!

Here are the links for those of you looking for a job with them.

http://www.willflyforfood.com/pilotj...ng.php?ID=1374
http://careers.vurvexpress.com/jobpr...362&szStart=26

LOGS · February 9th, 2009, 15:53

Buddy of mine suppose to have gone for an interview with them. If I hear anything from that I'l post it.

=Jason-

JulietBravo · February 9th, 2009, 15:54

Here's a thread just over a month ago...

http://forums.jetcareers.com/jobs-av...s-1900-fo.html

We have 3 people going in for interviews this week. We will see how they turn out! FYI, it does take sometime to get a call/e-mail back.

DHC6 · February 9th, 2009, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by JulietBravo

Here's a thread just over a month ago...

http://forums.jetcareers.com/jobs-av...s-1900-fo.html

We have 3 people going in for interviews this week. We will see how they turn out! FYI, it does take sometime to get a call/e-mail back.

Cool I'll be interested in hearing how it went, good luck to those people! I saw they only have 306 pilots, I'm sure they aren't looking for more than a few more pilots right now.

cmsuav8r · February 9th, 2009, 17:45

We have 3 people that just started class with them.

mshunter · February 9th, 2009, 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by DHC6

Hello all!

I've been lurking here for at least a year and finally decided to join. As my post may imply, I was trying to find some info on Great Lakes. They recently posted on their site and on Will Fly for Food for FO positions.

Has anyone from here applied or heard anything back from them if they did apply?

Thanks in advance!

Not trying to be Debbie downer, but did you read the rules to this forum?

http://forums.jetcareers.com/jobs-av...usly-read.html

I wonder how many people clicked the link thinkginf this was a job posting for Great Lakes?

DHC6 · February 9th, 2009, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by mshunter

Not trying to be Debbie downer, but did you read the rules to this forum?

http://forums.jetcareers.com/jobs-av...usly-read.html

I wonder how many people clicked the link thinkginf this was a job posting for Great Lakes?

Allow me to excuse myself and make this appropriate for the forum I was posting it in. Here are the links for what you desire. It is indeed in the right section, they are hiring, and there are jobs available.

http://www.willflyforfood.com/pilotj...ng.php?ID=1374

http://careers.vurvexpress.com/jobpr...362&szStart=26

mshunter · February 9th, 2009, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by DHC6

Allow me to excuse myself and make this appropriate for the forum I was posting it in. Here are the links for what you desire. It is indeed in the right section, they are hiring, and there are jobs available.

http://www.willflyforfood.com/pilotj...ng.php?ID=1374

http://careers.vurvexpress.com/jobpr...362&szStart=26

PGT · February 9th, 2009, 21:20

Let's see the pay SUCKS and you don't get paid during training.

It was a place to go to rack up TPIC time after upgrade but if things go bad do you really want to be stuck left seat at Lakes?

JulietBravo · February 9th, 2009, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGT

Let's see the pay SUCKS and you don't get paid during training.

It was a place to go to rack up TPIC time after upgrade but if things go bad do you really want to be stuck left seat at Lakes?

Do you have any better jobs out there? The fact that you can go there, upgrade after a little bit and then log TPIC until this economy gets better... I think lakes looks alright now. I wouldn't have wanted to go a few years back, but you don't have much to choose from now.

Crockrocket94 · February 9th, 2009, 22:12

I know someone that just got hired onto the 120. So i am guessing they might still be. This was a month ago or less.

Douglas · February 9th, 2009, 23:31

You know the pay does suck, and from what I hear they get flown to death.
But It is truly a regional in my book.
They fly in my neck of the woods, I hear more people that don't fly for the complain about them than people that do, so what ever that means.

I might put a resume that way someday when I don't want to CFI anymore .

FlyingPoke · February 10th, 2009, 00:35

For those of you going to interview or know people who are, what are the competitive times?

Pay might be bad but still not anywhere near as bad as what I'm making now... ya its that bad.

aloft · February 10th, 2009, 03:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by mshunter

Not trying to be Debbie downer, but did you read the rules to this forum?

http://forums.jetcareers.com/jobs-av...usly-read.html

I wonder how many people clicked the link thinkginf this was a job posting for Great Lakes?

Not to be a double-debbie-downer, but if you've got a problem with a post, use the "report post" button in the lefthand panel of every post and let the mods decide if it's a violation. The last thing this place needs is everybody playing traffic cop.

RWH1986 · February 10th, 2009, 03:04

2 flight instructors that graduated from ASU just started with them so yes they are hiring.

vheissu · February 10th, 2009, 03:17

If I wasn't stuck living paycheck to paycheck at my current job, maybe I could afford to deal with the lack of pay during training. Sounds like it would be some fun flying.

aviatortolle · February 10th, 2009, 07:25

I had a friend who worked for them for about 9 months....they offered him left seat several times and then never followed through. He got paid about $11-12k a year after taxes working the line. This was about 2 years ago.

I interviewed with them in April of 06 but did not get hired because my Jepp knowledge was not good enough at the time. If you are going to interview with them I suggest you study up on every little detail on Jepp plates....and I mean every little detail.

awd · February 10th, 2009, 11:12

What kind of detail did they ask for? I've heard that before and have wondered what I may be overlooking in the charts.

Also, someone earlier asked what kind of hours they are hiring at; I would like to know that one as well.

Thanks

aviatortolle · February 10th, 2009, 17:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by awd

What kind of detail did they ask for? I've heard that before and have wondered what I may be overlooking in the charts.

Also, someone earlier asked what kind of hours they are hiring at; I would like to know that one as well.

Thanks

When I interviewed with them I had 800 hours....not quite sure exactly what kind of hours they are looking for but probably around 800-1000 as a min.

I can't really remember all the details of what they asked but they did ask about VOR's and how you can tell the difference between High altitude and low altitude VOR's and how you can tell the difference on the Jepp charts. Also what the dimensions were of both. There were also alot of questions on the lighting systems for runways and how you can determine exactly what kind they are etc etc. I reccomend that you look over the charts and the plates and every tiny little thing on them that you are unsure of or don't know what it is get to know it. They like to trip you up in the interview with the questions about all the little things you never think of.

todd405 · February 10th, 2009, 17:31

I applied on their website last May and got a call back. My times were 600 ish and 30 multi even though their posted mins were 750/50. I had to turn down the interview cause I couldn't afford 5 weeks in DEN making $0 during the training. Good Luck!

mshunter · February 11th, 2009, 03:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by aloft

Not to be a double-debbie-downer, but if you've got a problem with a post, use the "report post" button in the lefthand panel of every post and let the mods decide if it's a violation. The last thing this place needs is everybody playing traffic cop.

yup, thats a double debbie moment. I just didn;t think that one was good enough to bother the mods with. im sure they have enough to deal with. but it has been duely noted.

SteveC · February 11th, 2009, 11:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by aloft

Not to be a double-debbie-downer, but if you've got a problem with a post, use the "report post" button in the lefthand panel of every post and let the mods decide if it's a violation. The last thing this place needs is everybody playing traffic cop.

Thanks Matt.

fly4you · February 11th, 2009, 12:57

Had a friend from flight school get through training and on his IOE didn't pass because he said that the examiner didn't like the way he was writing down clearences. Said that he should have had them memorized, and also didn't like some of his radio calls. I don't know if thats why he actually didn't finish or not, but if it was it seems pretty dumb to me.

Douglas · February 11th, 2009, 22:37

So now the mods are here, anything change?

SteveC · February 12th, 2009, 02:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Douglas

So now the mods are here, anything change?

So...what should be changed/changing?

I was just doing my usual skimming of threads and stumbled on aloft's post, liked what he said and made a comment about it. Is there something else I should be aware of?

February 9th, 2009, 15:30	#1
DHC6 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 23	Great Lakes Hello all! I've been lurking here for at least a year and finally decided to join. As my post may imply, I was trying to find some info on Great Lakes. They recently posted on their site and on Will Fly for Food for FO positions. Has anyone from here applied or heard anything back from them if they did apply? Thanks in advance! Here are the links for those of you looking for a job with them. http://www.willflyforfood.com/pilotj...ng.php?ID=1374 http://careers.vurvexpress.com/jobpr...362&szStart=26 Last edited by DHC6; February 9th, 2009 at 19:54. Reason: Edited with URLs to comply with forum rules

February 9th, 2009, 15:53	#2
LOGS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: VOMM Posts: 432	Re: Great Lakes Buddy of mine suppose to have gone for an interview with them. If I hear anything from that I'l post it. =Jason- __________________ ...Stuck in India.

February 9th, 2009, 15:54	#3
JulietBravo Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoDak Posts: 261	Re: Great Lakes Here's a thread just over a month ago... http://forums.jetcareers.com/jobs-av...s-1900-fo.html We have 3 people going in for interviews this week. We will see how they turn out! FYI, it does take sometime to get a call/e-mail back. __________________ CMEL/CSEL/CFI/CFII/MEI CE-500 SIC Type 141 University Instructor Though I fly through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil, for I am at 80,000 feet and climbing.

February 9th, 2009, 17:45	#5
cmsuav8r Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Warrensburg, MO/ KC, MO Posts: 654	Re: Great Lakes We have 3 people that just started class with them. __________________ CSEL, Instrument, AGI B.S. Flight Ops Mgmt - Magna Cum Laude M.S. Aviation Safety - Summa Cum Laude 07/07/09 - PUBNAT 8 (come on lucky 7's!!!) 10/22/09 - ATSAT - (100, WQ)

February 9th, 2009, 21:20	#9
PGT Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: IA Posts: 4,346	Re: Great Lakes Let's see the pay SUCKS and you don't get paid during training. It was a place to go to rack up TPIC time after upgrade but if things go bad do you really want to be stuck left seat at Lakes? __________________ College Student 270/20. CSEL/CMEL. CFI soon. 11/20 PUNBAT 8. "The good old days weren't all that good, and tomorrow's not as bad as it seems"

February 9th, 2009, 22:12	#11
Crockrocket94 Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Currently Ann Arbor MI Posts: 1,934	Re: Great Lakes I know someone that just got hired onto the 120. So i am guessing they might still be. This was a month ago or less. __________________ Craig CFI-CFII-MEI CE500 PIC CE650/560XL SIC

February 9th, 2009, 23:31	#12
Douglas Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Good Life. Posts: 2,261	Re: Great Lakes You know the pay does suck, and from what I hear they get flown to death. But It is truly a regional in my book. They fly in my neck of the woods, I hear more people that don't fly for the complain about them than people that do, so what ever that means. I might put a resume that way someday when I don't want to CFI anymore . __________________ EYE/ Double EYE/ Multi EYE/ GOLDEN-EYE Instructor---> Full Time Charter pilot-> Part Time Legend-----> Spare Time. Student pilot guide

February 10th, 2009, 00:35	#13
FlyingPoke Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wichita Posts: 165	Re: Great Lakes For those of you going to interview or know people who are, what are the competitive times? Pay might be bad but still not anywhere near as bad as what I'm making now... ya its that bad.

February 10th, 2009, 03:04	#15
RWH1986 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 485	Re: Great Lakes 2 flight instructors that graduated from ASU just started with them so yes they are hiring. __________________

February 10th, 2009, 03:17	#16
vheissu Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Paddy's Pub Posts: 359	Re: Great Lakes If I wasn't stuck living paycheck to paycheck at my current job, maybe I could afford to deal with the lack of pay during training. Sounds like it would be some fun flying.

February 10th, 2009, 07:25	#17
aviatortolle Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 14	Re: Great Lakes I had a friend who worked for them for about 9 months....they offered him left seat several times and then never followed through. He got paid about $11-12k a year after taxes working the line. This was about 2 years ago. I interviewed with them in April of 06 but did not get hired because my Jepp knowledge was not good enough at the time. If you are going to interview with them I suggest you study up on every little detail on Jepp plates....and I mean every little detail.

February 10th, 2009, 11:12	#18
awd Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: pvu Posts: 9	Re: Great Lakes What kind of detail did they ask for? I've heard that before and have wondered what I may be overlooking in the charts. Also, someone earlier asked what kind of hours they are hiring at; I would like to know that one as well. Thanks

February 10th, 2009, 17:31	#20
todd405 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 58	Re: Great Lakes I applied on their website last May and got a call back. My times were 600 ish and 30 multi even though their posted mins were 750/50. I had to turn down the interview cause I couldn't afford 5 weeks in DEN making $0 during the training. Good Luck! __________________ "It is easier to explain to your friends why you had to go around than to explain to the FAA why you didn't."

February 11th, 2009, 12:57	#23
fly4you Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Logan Posts: 28	Re: Great Lakes Had a friend from flight school get through training and on his IOE didn't pass because he said that the examiner didn't like the way he was writing down clearences. Said that he should have had them memorized, and also didn't like some of his radio calls. I don't know if thats why he actually didn't finish or not, but if it was it seems pretty dumb to me.

February 11th, 2009, 22:37	#24
Douglas Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Good Life. Posts: 2,261	Re: Great Lakes So now the mods are here, anything change? __________________ EYE/ Double EYE/ Multi EYE/ GOLDEN-EYE Instructor---> Full Time Charter pilot-> Part Time Legend-----> Spare Time. Student pilot guide

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