Originally Posted by
BeardedFlyer
As I talk to other pilots about AMF, I seem to hear more negatives then positives. Most of the time I think they are being too critical. I have no problem with long, crappy hours for a year or two to get my resume where it needs to be but I have a question about loading the freight. I'm told the pilots do all the loading and unloading is this true? I'm hearing about guys getting hernias and herniated disks from some of the stuff being so heavy and not getting any help with the lifting. Is this actually something I should be concerned about or am I getting bogus info?
It depends on the run whether you help with the loading and unloading. Chances are you will have to help though. If the package is too heavy get help. It's up to you to know your limits. As for the positives and negatives this is a good job to build your time and resume. It is possible to upgrade quickly and even get an ATP type in less than a year. As far as I'm concerned Ameriflights positives out way the negatives. It is not an easy way of life and the QOL can be tough, but if your willing to move around and focus on building your time, you can get over 1000 tpic in two years or less and go from there.