Originally Posted by
verticalspeed
Thinking of going to work for Ameriflight. I'm currently employed by a 135 Canyon tour operator flying 402's. Can anybody give me an idea of what it's like working for the company. Do their aircraft have autopilots? What is a typical day like? Thanks
Unless qualifications are very high, new hires start in PA31s, work upward.
Almost all aircraft have autopilots -- range from S-Tec 30 (altitude and heading hold only) to 5-tube EFIS in Brasilias.
Most flights fly early morning from UPS, FedEx, or DHL hub to 1-2 smaller cities, layover all day (company provides hotel or apt), return in evening. Some trips are based at outstation, night layover at the hub. Other trips are day only, night only.
Preference, seniority, qualifications mostly determine assignment. Advancement is faster at some domiciles than others.