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 bases and runs. Some places have a plethora of ramp help (ie a UPS, FedEx, DHL hub) and all you have to do is direct the loading. At the destinations away from a UPS, FedEx, DHL hub where it's only you and one driver then you are expected to help. It's in our employee handbook and just like cfouriv said, if it's too heavy for just you or both of you to lift then get help. The freight doesn't move until you get help. Our Flight Department backs up our pilots on this issue because it costs the company money to have pilots out on medical with back problems.