Ameriflight
01-23-2015, 07:03 AM
#2391
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Joined APC: Aug 2011
Position: Any
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Originally Posted by JediCheese
I'm wondering how hard up AMF is for pilots. Specifically, I would be looking for a part time job out of PHX (would need to be based in station).
A little background: I'm in PHX working in IT and have gotten the itch to get back into flying. I took the ATP written before the rules changed last year and will be getting back into flying to get my ATP. I haven't flown since 2010 but have 2300 TT, 100 IFR, and will have 50 multi when I finish my ATP (~25 multi hours flown in 2015 toward the ATP). I was a CFI/CFII/MEI with no previous 135 experience.
Would they be interested or am I wasting everyone's time by applying. I would have to have something part time to work around my current job (say 2-3 days a week).
A little background: I'm in PHX working in IT and have gotten the itch to get back into flying. I took the ATP written before the rules changed last year and will be getting back into flying to get my ATP. I haven't flown since 2010 but have 2300 TT, 100 IFR, and will have 50 multi when I finish my ATP (~25 multi hours flown in 2015 toward the ATP). I was a CFI/CFII/MEI with no previous 135 experience.
Would they be interested or am I wasting everyone's time by applying. I would have to have something part time to work around my current job (say 2-3 days a week).
02-13-2015, 09:02 AM
#2395
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Joined APC: Feb 2015
Position: Ball Turret Gunner
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So Ameriflight
24 yo m with 2200 total time. ATP 900 multi, 1000 ish PIC. 300 turbine 135 experience and 121 experience in E 175. Left flying to work in the Texas oil fields that are now laying off so going back to flying and insist on sticking with it. Grass is not greener always outside the cockpit i.e..( Job security with oil prices) but i just had to try roughnecking for a while. Looking at PSA MESA Republic or Ameriflight. Only advantage with Ameriflight is I think i qualify for Left seat positions rather quickly. looks like you can earn pic turbine hours quicker than 121. I flew a Lear 55 down to Alpine Texas and helped a 99 pilot jump the plane cause he left the master on while waiting for UPS truck. He seamed to like the company and the pilot group. Sounds like an enjoyable experience. Let me know what you think
02-15-2015, 07:44 AM
#2396
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Joined APC: Oct 2007
Position: single pilot cargo, turboprop
Posts: 484
Originally Posted by milehighskyline
24 yo m with 2200 total time. ATP 900 multi, 1000 ish PIC. 300 turbine 135 experience and 121 experience in E 175. Left flying to work in the Texas oil fields that are now laying off so going back to flying and insist on sticking with it. Grass is not greener always outside the cockpit i.e..( Job security with oil prices) but i just had to try roughnecking for a while. Looking at PSA MESA Republic or Ameriflight. Only advantage with Ameriflight is I think i qualify for Left seat positions rather quickly. looks like you can earn pic turbine hours quicker than 121. I flew a Lear 55 down to Alpine Texas and helped a 99 pilot jump the plane cause he left the master on while waiting for UPS truck. He seamed to like the company and the pilot group. Sounds like an enjoyable experience. Let me know what you think
I'm sure, with a resume like that, they can offer you a 99 or possibly even a Metro to start. It will be a junior base, most likely Central or Eastern time zone. If you want a western base, the progression is a little slower, but in many cases, you can still be in a Metro in a year.
At any rate, don't take the transition lightly, that goes both ways (135 and 121). The Metro is particularly a hand full. I think a lot of people would recommend flying the BE99 first, get to know the company and the routines, then the transition to Metro will be easier because you can just focus on the plane.
I personally like flying cargo as opposed to my PAX flying experience because, for the most part, I do my thing without much micromanaging from above. I also didn't care much for "putting on a show" for passengers day in and day out. Some day I might go back to flying passengers, but they'll have to pay me a lot more to do it.
02-16-2015, 05:05 AM
#2397
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Joined APC: Sep 2011
Posts: 14
Originally Posted by own nav
You've been part 121, so you have a good idea of what to expect on the pay there. The Ameriflight payscales are updated on this website (34K for PA31 and BE99, 45K for the Metro first year). You don't get per diem for normal assignments.
I'm sure, with a resume like that, they can offer you a 99 or possibly even a Metro to start. It will be a junior base, most likely Central or Eastern time zone. If you want a western base, the progression is a little slower, but in many cases, you can still be in a Metro in a year.
At any rate, don't take the transition lightly, that goes both ways (135 and 121). The Metro is particularly a hand full. I think a lot of people would recommend flying the BE99 first, get to know the company and the routines, then the transition to Metro will be easier because you can just focus on the plane.
I personally like flying cargo as opposed to my PAX flying experience because, for the most part, I do my thing without much micromanaging from above. I also didn't care much for "putting on a show" for passengers day in and day out. Some day I might go back to flying passengers, but they'll have to pay me a lot more to do it.
I'm sure, with a resume like that, they can offer you a 99 or possibly even a Metro to start. It will be a junior base, most likely Central or Eastern time zone. If you want a western base, the progression is a little slower, but in many cases, you can still be in a Metro in a year.
At any rate, don't take the transition lightly, that goes both ways (135 and 121). The Metro is particularly a hand full. I think a lot of people would recommend flying the BE99 first, get to know the company and the routines, then the transition to Metro will be easier because you can just focus on the plane.
I personally like flying cargo as opposed to my PAX flying experience because, for the most part, I do my thing without much micromanaging from above. I also didn't care much for "putting on a show" for passengers day in and day out. Some day I might go back to flying passengers, but they'll have to pay me a lot more to do it.
02-16-2015, 05:55 PM
#2398
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Joined APC: Jun 2013
Position: die Pilotin
Posts: 286
Originally Posted by capnkirk
...airline staffed to start pushing for a 4 on 3 off schedule. Good things are coming...
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02-16-2015, 06:42 PM
#2399
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Originally Posted by capnkirk
^agreed. Amf is offering hiring bonuses and the allegiant upgrade program as well. They're attempting to get the airline staffed to start pushing for a 4 on 3 off schedule. Good things are coming...
02-17-2015, 05:19 AM
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Posts: 1,919
Originally Posted by KSCessnaDriver
The Allegiant preferential interview agreement, with higher minimums than Allegiant is advertising for a street application.
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