Originally Posted by
Spongebob
I've just been putting the info out: make of it what you will, and decide on your own what works for you.
For me, it comes down to Cargo360 represented an opportunity. IF Gemini were hiring and hired me too, then I would analyze my options, but it's a moot point because they did not.
For me, the people running the company, their attitude, leadership and business plan, combined with the opportunities as the company grows more than overcame any concerns I had about the other issues you point out. I think if you are concerned about paying for a drug screen or not getting per diem while they fed you while flying, they do not want you. An easy way to screen the applicants. Their attitude towards former military pilots was a nice break from some other places I had interviewed, and in fact the whole interview experience got me excited about their company. Plus, I knew what to expect from the guys I'd be flying with, as we all had similar backgrounds. Why is it a bad thing that they are hiring military retirees or recently separated folks who are in the financial position where they can take a chance on a startup? Maybe others should do the same? Maybe we have a different work ethic, experience or leadership quality they are looking for?
Spongebob
Well Gemini is currently hiring. Upwards of 25 for the MD11.
Our DO is ex- Navy an Academy grad. 80% of the folks are ex-military.
I am looking to see where I said it was a bad thing to hire ex-military guys. A lot of the guys came from the KC10. My point as to who 360 is hiring are the people who can supplement their incomes, or who are looking to gain experience and move on.
Don't sell 360 as some type of ACMI utopia, who cannot even offer a basic benefit package. How silly does it sound not to offer basic per diem when on the road. Well we feed you on the a/c and we will give you $2 an hour for every hour you are on the ground in Incheon. What a deal... If you have seen some of the threads on Gemini you would realize that our interview process is very much a get to know you type of scenario. Can I spend 12-30 hours on the a/c and 2 weeks with this guy. Did you apply? Your total time just barely meets our minimums, the 73 type does not carry very much weight without experience unless someones goal is Southwest, hmm......
Oh and the four people who have been doing the interviewing recently, one Navy, one Air Force, one Army and one civilian. So insinuating that we or me are anti military is not going to work.