Originally Posted by
sobo
Anyone have any idea on how the upgrade process works at AMF?
Like for example, once I hit a competitive amount of hours on the EMB-120 as an FO would it be silly to assume they'd want to upgrade me on the EMB-120? Or do you work your way through the other airplanes that AMF flies?
Also, I've had multiple recruiters tell me that I will be receiving an EMB-120 Type out of this training. However, reading the study material revealed to me that there is no requirement for SIC to have a type to fly the Brasilia. Any clarification on this?
You probably won't stay in the E120 as an FO long enough to transition directly to the left seat. I'm assuming you have less than 1200 hours (Part 135 IFR PIC mins.) Once you hit 1200 you will probably transition to the BE99 then from there to either the SA227 or BE1900 and E120 PIC after that. The main reason for this is we want to see how well you do in a PIC position before you take over the reigns for our biggest and most complex plane.
You are given an SIC type rating when you pass your check ride. This isn't required for basic operation of the aircraft but IS required for any international flying. We have international runs out of MIA, BQN, PHX and occasionally BFI. So we just issue an SIC type to all FOs regardless of where they are planned to be based.