Originally Posted by wth31

I applied about a month ago with just under 3000tt, 1500 turbine, 1200 tpic, and no jet time. I live in south florida, and have flown with two captains there. They called me back within a few days, and we started the process. First is a phone interview, and second is an interview with a few panels plus a technical test. I am getting ready for the second interview right now, but the threads are useless for that.

I currently work at ameriflight, and it is a good place to pick up turbine PIC. You have to be willing to move to get the quick upgrades (and better runs).

My take so far is that it is closer to a 135 checkride than an interview. They use check airmen for the interview, and they try to make it as comprehensive as possible. Having said that there are the usually "tell me about a time" HR questions. The impression that they have given me is that they are looking for east coast pilots (current or willing to move). New York, Boston, D.C., and Florida. I do not know about other cities east of the Mississippi.

All aviation is swinging to benefit pilots. Pay is one thing I am not too concerned with since it will be changing within 2 to 3 years. There are plenty of ways to make extra money.

Originally Posted by ak68W

Actually not thinking of it as a last resort but more of a first choice. I know this may sound crazy to some, but I believe it would be a good fit and a good job.

As far as the turbine time I have thought about doing such things however, I really would hate to take the paycut, however slight or great it might be, and then not be able to live at home. Again that is another reason XO is appealing to me.

I have seriously been considering getting the degree but there is so much disinformation regarding online schools and no clear "this is what it costs" after surface digging. With a degree, it would benefit me from any career standpoint in aviation, however it would be a lot of time and money, and with no desire to go to the airlines I am not sure how much advantage it would pose...couldn't hurt though.

Thanks for the input guys!

Originally Posted by wth31

I applied about a month ago with just under 3000tt, 1500 turbine, 1200 tpic, and no jet time. I live in south florida, and have flown with two captains there. They called me back within a few days, and we started the process. First is a phone interview, and second is an interview with a few panels plus a technical test. I am getting ready for the second interview right now, but the threads are useless for that.

I currently work at ameriflight, and it is a good place to pick up turbine PIC. You have to be willing to move to get the quick upgrades (and better runs).

My take so far is that it is closer to a 135 checkride than an interview. They use check airmen for the interview, and they try to make it as comprehensive as possible. Having said that there are the usually "tell me about a time" HR questions. The impression that they have given me is that they are looking for east coast pilots (current or willing to move). New York, Boston, D.C., and Florida. I do not know about other cities east of the Mississippi.

All aviation is swinging to benefit pilots. Pay is one thing I am not too concerned with since it will be changing within 2 to 3 years. There are plenty of ways to make extra money.

Originally Posted by turboflyin

So probably a dumb question, but I'm re-applying (Their website states if you applied prior to 9-24 you need to resubmit an application/resume), and before finishing everything, the very last thing they want is your social, with an electronic signature. Has everyone accepted and done this? It seems odd that a company would want information as sensitive as that simply to apply. I'm not a big fan of just sending info like that without a valid reason.

Originally Posted by Das Auto

What exactly is GMJ Air Shuttle? Some kind of government contract?