Cape Air Hiring into Pool

[BobDDuck]

Cape Air is apparently hiring into a pool.

http://www.flycapeair.com/common/index.php?lng=ak&div=HH&nav=II&page=H05

Part 121 and 135 independently owned regional airline utilizing a fleet of ATR-42 and Cessna 402-C model aircraft. Routes serving the Northeast US, Florida, Caribbean and the Western Pacific. FAA award winning maintenance and a strong commitment to customer service. Cape Air offers a fun and friendly workplace with opportunities to grow along with us. Come join our team of some of the best pilots in the industry. Don't miss out on your chance to join our team of professionals.
Requirements: A U.S. Multi-engine ATP and a First Class Medical with 200hrs Multi-engine PIC time preferred and the ability to work in the U.S. Crew Benefits: Competitive Salary, 401-K, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Vacation/Personal Time, Profit Sharing, FAA Medical Reimbursement, Company Supplied Uniforms, Flexible Work Schedules, Jump Seat Agreements with most Regional and Major Airlines. Career Advancement Programs.
Fax resume to (508) 778-6233 or email to pilotjobs@flycapeair.com

[Douglas]

I would love to go fly for them. Summer in the northeast and move south for the winter.

[Socal321]

Didn't they just have a fatal engine failure in BOS and a dual engine failure in FL the last couple of months?

[mikecweb]

Originally Posted by Socal321

Didn't they just have a fatal engine failure in BOS and a dual engine failure in FL the last couple of months?

Your point?

[Socal321]

That they've had one engine failure with a fatal outcome and one dual engine failure in the last few months.

[slpilot]

They didnt have a fatal engine failure in Boston, they had a crash on the vineyard, and yet still whats your point?

[milleR]

Originally Posted by Socal321

That they've had one engine failure with a fatal outcome and one dual engine failure in the last few months.

Get your facts straight before making claims like that.

First, the accident on the cape - not Boston - was NOT due to an engine failure. Post-accident tests revealed no problems with the engines, props, flight controls, or instruments. The theory right now - and this is pure speculation - is that the pilot departed with a 5 knot tailwind that sheered to a 40 knot tailwind at about 300 hunrdred feet. The pilot was a retired 747 captain from the Vineyard and had been with the company for three years, all of them flying on the cape.

Second, the incident in Florida was due to a stuck fuel valve preventing fuel from being fed to the engines out of the left tank. A new service bulletin is being published by Cessna and the FAA to address this issue. This has never happened before in the almost one million flight hours we have accumulated in the 402 over the 20 year history of Cape Air.

Before you go around casting doubts about the maintenance standards of a company you would be well served to actually do some research.

[Socal321]

Originally Posted by milleR

Before you go around casting doubts about the maintenance standards of a company you would be well served to actually do some research.

Did I say that? Read my post. I was just saying that they've had two major accidents the last few months, and it was actually a Q not a statement. If I was implying that Cape air is not a safe company, then I would have said, you will probably die if you fly for Cape Air.

[Murdoughnut]

Originally Posted by milleR

Get your facts straight before making claims like that.

First, the accident on the cape - not Boston - was NOT due to an engine failure. Post-accident tests revealed no problems with the engines, props, flight controls, or instruments. The theory right now - and this is pure speculation - is that the pilot departed with a 5 knot tailwind that sheered to a 40 knot tailwind at about 300 hunrdred feet. The pilot was a retired 747 captain from the Vineyard and had been with the company for three years, all of them flying on the cape.

Second, the incident in Florida was due to a stuck fuel valve preventing fuel from being fed to the engines out of the left tank. A new service bulletin is being published by Cessna and the FAA to address this issue. This has never happened before in the almost one million flight hours we have accumulated in the 402 over the 20 year history of Cape Air.

Before you go around casting doubts about the maintenance standards of a company you would be well served to actually do some research.

Wow, a bit touchy are we?

[dcramer16]

I talked to Gene today. He said they're not sure if there's going to be a class in March or April. I had a class date for Dec 1st that I backed out of, and he put me back in the pool at the top of the list. He'll call when they're ready for me I guess. Cape Air's a great company. I know a couple of their pilots, and when the furloughes started happening at Airnet several of our guys went over there. I'm not extremely wild about it, only because they seem to do some wierd rotation where they move their pilots around. Having a family, it's not the ideal situation for me, but it sure beats the hell out of living in my parents basement. I'm hoping that I'll have enough senority by fall to be able to hold a base, so my family can join me then.

[Zephyr]

Originally Posted by dcramer16

I know a couple of their pilots, and when the furloughes started happening at Airnet several of our guys went over there. I'm not extremely wild about it, only because they seem to do some wierd rotation where they move their pilots around. Having a family, it's not the ideal situation for me, but it sure beats the hell out of living in my parents basement. I'm hoping that I'll have enough senority by fall to be able to hold a base, so my family can join me then.

Yeah, and nobody else here at Cape has a family

Seriously, I would say the pilot group here is significantly... more mature... than Airnet's, and they all make it work. If you play your cards right and don't particularly care where you're based, you should be able to hold a base after a season or so.

I left Airnet voluntarily in August before the fit hit the shan and haven't run into any other Airnet refugees yet. I'd be interested to find out who else is over here.

Best of luck to you though.

[dcramer16]

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Yeah, and nobody else here at Cape has a family

Seriously, I would say the pilot group here is significantly... more mature... than Airnet's, and they all make it work. If you play your cards right and don't particularly care where you're based, you should be able to hold a base after a season or so.

I left Airnet voluntarily in August before the fit hit the shan and haven't run into any other Airnet refugees yet. I'd be interested to find out who else is over here.

Best of luck to you though.

PM Sent

[milleR]

Originally Posted by Murdoughnut

Wow, a bit touchy are we?

yeah, probably.



The schedules usually make a sort of family life doable. A lot of runs have at least three days off so it's not too hard to get home for a day or two. Moving to the Caribbean and leaving my wife in the northeast was tough, but with Cass and jumpseat agreements on most airlines, moving around is pretty easy so I see her every week.

[caliginousface]

I sent my low time resume to Hajime if you know him, in hopes of getting a right seat spot if they ever come back.

[Cessna414JJB]

Cape is a good company to work for. 2 years of doing business with them has convinced this fellow.

Unfortunately they won't even look at 'low timers' for FO spots on the 402's, even if such people are very close to one of their hubs and have good solid exposure to the 400 series twins.

[dcramer16]

Originally Posted by milleR

yeah, probably.



The schedules usually make a sort of family life doable. A lot of runs have at least three days off so it's not too hard to get home for a day or two. Moving to the Caribbean and leaving my wife in the northeast was tough, but with Cass and jumpseat agreements on most airlines, moving around is pretty easy so I see her every week.

Thats good info. Thanks for posting that.

[HVYMETALDRVR]

Did they close their midwest base? I don't see it on their website anymore...

[milleR]

Originally Posted by HVYMETALDRVR

Did they close their midwest base? I don't see it on their website anymore...

Yes, last September.

[matteo]

Originally Posted by Cessna414JJB

Cape is a good company to work for. 2 years of doing business with them has convinced this fellow.

Unfortunately they won't even look at 'low timers' for FO spots on the 402's, even if such people are very close to one of their hubs and have good solid exposure to the 400 series twins.

What do you consider a 'low timer' ? I'm right at 1000/50 for my times and I live in Baltimore, WITH some 414 experience... I figured maybe I'd have a good chance to be in one of the first classes of FO's for BWI...

Maybe not?

[slpilot]

I really dont think they hire just for specific bases....

[dasleben]

Originally Posted by Socal321

Didn't they just have a fatal engine failure in BOS and a dual engine failure in FL the last couple of months?

I think a number of others have corrected you just fine about this, but be aware that a simple question can be construed as a bash. Even with one question you can give a company an undeserved reputation in the minds of people who don't know anything about the company. Cape Air unfortunately had a first fatal accident last year after 19 years of fatality-free flying, but you might be aware that this is a better safety record than just about every other airline out there.

[minitour]

Originally Posted by Cessna414JJB

Cape is a good company to work for. 2 years of doing business with them has convinced this fellow.

Unfortunately they won't even look at 'low timers' for FO spots on the 402's, even if such people are very close to one of their hubs and have good solid exposure to the 400 series twins.

You know they pay their pilots, right?



For those of you that don't get that, don't worry...he will...and that's all that matters.

Any word on the rumors of new routes?

-mini

[Roger, Roger]

I've heard some, but it's from an inside source and I don't think I should post it on the webs.

[minitour]

That's no fun.

-mini

[Cessna414JJB]

Originally Posted by minitour

You know they pay their pilots, right?



For those of you that don't get that, don't worry...he will...and that's all that matters.

Any word on the rumors of new routes?

-mini

Mmmuuuuuhahahahahahaahwaaaaa! Aaaawesome!

Guess thats why they don't hire me, Doh!?

I never 'offered' anyone anything for free, but don't have 1000/300 so, whats your point?
How's your job coming along Mini? Still busy flying for the big bucks? If you get a chance, shoot me a PM, I'll tell you who's little red bouncing dot was on my chest not too long ago.

Anyhow, Cape's a good Company, sure there will always be flatbrains bashing them but thats normal. I'm sure they take that very serious. I actually never sent a resume. A simpe call to one of their pilots settled it for me, why waste paper?

From what I hear they could cover the whole state with resume's and still have some left to get a nice big, hot fire going with those who would love to get some multi time for free...