Originally Posted by
Turbine Time
Hey guys. Been reading this forum for a long time. Finally decided to start talking aswell. This question is for anyone that has or is working for Ameriflight. I am considering taking a job with them starting in the 99. My question is, when it comes to loading and unloading the freight/boxes I know they say the pilot needs to help with that which I would have no problem with. So does that mean picking up moving around heavy boxes and such?... Unfortunately my issue is I just recently had back surgery and if I want to still be walking by the time I'm 50 I need to really be easy on it for a good while. So with that said would that be a deal breaker for me? Any personal experience would greatly help me determine if I can take the job at this time. Thanks guys!
I worked 9 years at AMF. If you have back problems I would avoid them. I've had back problems for years that I attribute to being stooped over in the back of a Navajo lifting heavy bags and boxes. If I don't do too much bending my back is find but repetitive bending over puts me flat on my back.