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05-14-2015, 01:40 PM
#2481
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Joined APC: Sep 2006
Position: BE20/LR-JET Right Seat
Posts: 41
Oh no kidding? I rub shoulders with a lot of the 1900/metro guys and they don't have TOO many bad things to say about AMF. They fly pretty consistently aswell. I just don't want to do the right seat to PIC program because 1: I'm pulling down around 30k as it is and 2: Once I hit 1500 I'll most likely bounce to the regionals. So I don't want to have to deal with a PIC contract after I hit 135 mins.
And what do you mean about being a**holes when going for the ride?
And what do you mean about being a**holes when going for the ride?
06-01-2015, 05:43 PM
#2483
On Reserve
Joined APC: Aug 2014
Position: E175 First Officer
Posts: 11
Originally Posted by AboveAndBeyond
If you are staying at AMF rather than going to a 121 carrier because of this bonus, please do yourself a favor and call some of your 121 friends. Ask them if they would give up 4 months of seniority for $3000. I will guarantee that in this hiring environment, there is no one that would say that they would.
The Kool-Aid is strong at AMF. People there really thing that the turbine time in old turboprops really counts for something in the eyes of the 121 majors. They think that they will get hired at American/Delta/United before the regional captains that have 8 years in 121 with 10,000 hours TT and 5000 hours of PIC Jet time. It just isn't the case.
I learned a lot about flying at AMF, but one of the first things that I learned in the 121 world is that the time at AMF counts for nothing once you leave 135. There are guys with over 10,000 PIC Jet that are just getting called by the majors. Someone with a couple thousand hours in a Metro doesn't stand a chance.
If you are planning on going corporate, AMF is fine. Some places like the single pilot IFR in old turboprops. But the 121's want experience with airplanes that are similar to what they fly - glass with automation, passengers in the back, highly regimented, and in a crew environment.
The Kool-Aid is strong at AMF. People there really thing that the turbine time in old turboprops really counts for something in the eyes of the 121 majors. They think that they will get hired at American/Delta/United before the regional captains that have 8 years in 121 with 10,000 hours TT and 5000 hours of PIC Jet time. It just isn't the case.
I learned a lot about flying at AMF, but one of the first things that I learned in the 121 world is that the time at AMF counts for nothing once you leave 135. There are guys with over 10,000 PIC Jet that are just getting called by the majors. Someone with a couple thousand hours in a Metro doesn't stand a chance.
If you are planning on going corporate, AMF is fine. Some places like the single pilot IFR in old turboprops. But the 121's want experience with airplanes that are similar to what they fly - glass with automation, passengers in the back, highly regimented, and in a crew environment.
06-02-2015, 06:35 AM
#2484
Banned
Joined APC: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,919
Originally Posted by 135Pilot
Ever think that the 10k+ RJ Captains took so long to get on with the majors was because they work for a regional? The regionals have plenty of Kool-Aid to share as well. Ameriflight offers more than what most take the time to see.
AMF offers some good things, it just depends on where you wanna go after. Because if it's Delta, it ain't happening.
06-03-2015, 10:36 AM
#2485
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,498
Originally Posted by 135Pilot
Ever think that the 10k+ RJ Captains took so long to get on with the majors was because they work for a regional?.
06-03-2015, 11:28 AM
#2486
On Reserve
Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: Airline
Posts: 18
Hi guys,
I received an email a couple of days ago from an Ameriflight recruiter talking about upcoming EMB-120 Captain openings and requesting a current resume. I didn't think it was possible to get hired directly into the 120 as a PIC but there is now a post on climbto350.com advertising the very same thing. Does anyone have anymore information regarding these openings? Thanks in advance guys!
Scott
I received an email a couple of days ago from an Ameriflight recruiter talking about upcoming EMB-120 Captain openings and requesting a current resume. I didn't think it was possible to get hired directly into the 120 as a PIC but there is now a post on climbto350.com advertising the very same thing. Does anyone have anymore information regarding these openings? Thanks in advance guys!
Scott
06-03-2015, 11:53 AM
#2487
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2007
Position: single pilot cargo, turboprop
Posts: 484
Originally Posted by CoolHands
Hi guys,
I received an email a couple of days ago from an Ameriflight recruiter talking about upcoming EMB-120 Captain openings and requesting a current resume. I didn't think it was possible to get hired directly into the 120 as a PIC but there is now a post on climbto350.com advertising the very same thing. Does anyone have anymore information regarding these openings? Thanks in advance guys!
Scott
I received an email a couple of days ago from an Ameriflight recruiter talking about upcoming EMB-120 Captain openings and requesting a current resume. I didn't think it was possible to get hired directly into the 120 as a PIC but there is now a post on climbto350.com advertising the very same thing. Does anyone have anymore information regarding these openings? Thanks in advance guys!
Scott
Openings go internal first, but I'm sure they're anticipating a shortage of qualified and/or willing pilots to fill some of these openings.
06-03-2015, 12:09 PM
#2488
On Reserve
Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: Airline
Posts: 18
Originally Posted by own nav
The email I got said it was a brand new customer, and the new route would operate 365 days a year. They announced they're aquiring two EMB 120s.
Openings go internal first, but I'm sure they're anticipating a shortage of qualified and/or willing pilots to fill some of these openings.
Openings go internal first, but I'm sure they're anticipating a shortage of qualified and/or willing pilots to fill some of these openings.
06-03-2015, 06:51 PM
#2489
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2011
Position: Any
Posts: 656
Originally Posted by own nav
The email I got said it was a brand new customer, and the new route would operate 365 days a year. They announced they're aquiring two EMB 120s.
Openings go internal first, but I'm sure they're anticipating a shortage of qualified and/or willing pilots to fill some of these openings.
Openings go internal first, but I'm sure they're anticipating a shortage of qualified and/or willing pilots to fill some of these openings.
06-04-2015, 12:29 PM
#2490
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2007
Position: single pilot cargo, turboprop
Posts: 484
Originally Posted by frmrbuffdrvr
From what I have heard, 2 more E120s is just the start. One of these runs actually starts next Monday.
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