Originally Posted by
BeardedFlyer
I have a question about my chances of getting hired, if any of you happen to know anything about AMF's current hiring state.
It has been my goal to fly here for a long time, mainly because PDX is my home town, and also because the flying looks fun.
I was hired in by a 135 operator in SE Alaska in April and will have my 135 IFR mins met here by September, the only thing I am lacking is the ME time... sitting at 20 right now. Wondering if my experience loading/unloading my own plane, and working 135 in AK will make up for my lack of ME time. Also, I have made sure not to let my instrument skills deteriorate. If given an interview I plan to show up very fresh on my IFR work. I'm hoping to get a groundschool slot in the Fall. So what do you all think? Would you suggest contacting them now ahead of time or waiting to make intial contact after I hit that 1200TT mark? Thanks a bunch.
I don't know how many we are actually hiring per month right now, but I know we are hiring. PDX is one of the bases that new hires go to, so that shouldn't be a problem for starting out. Just be advised that other than the PA31 runs, PDX is pretty senior and so to move up in aircraft size and complexity you will likely need to move somewhere else.
It wouldn't hurt to touch base now as long as you don't make a pest of yourself when you don't have the hours yet. Call the Burbank office (800-800-4538) and ask for Sheri Hudson. She is the pilot recruiter. Just let her know of your interest and that you intend to put in an application as soon as you get to 1200 total time.
Good luck.