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Old 05-18-2017, 03:01 PM
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Any info on how long the application process takes? I am well over the 135 mins and am interested in putting in for the Convair out of Puerto Rico. Would even consider one of the southern PR bases. Thanks in advance!
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Old 05-18-2017, 04:09 PM
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The convair is 121 so you'll need ATP mins. Not sure if there is an opening in PR though. I believe that's like the sweetest gig in the company if you're ok living there. At least that's what I've heard. I don't know much about the convair these days.
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Old 06-07-2017, 07:28 PM
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For those looking to work on the 727, you must realize that IFL is a very small 121 operator and what negative things can come of it. A report from a 121 operator carries a lot of weight, and IFLs very own A hole will be sending that for you. All of your new employer(s) for the next 10 years must request records from IFL after you leave, and IFL can tell them anything. That being, there is a very large AH in charge of the 727 program, who will go out of his way to tear you apart, and will most certainly go out of his way to give a bad reference, regardless. So if you think that there is any quick benefit to doing the 121 727, better think of the possible negative that is most certainly something to think about.
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Old 06-15-2017, 08:37 AM
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One note, everybody in this company is cool, and I mean everybody, except one scab. It's really just this one scab that ruins the whole company. If it wasn't for this scab who has to put his signature on everything, this honestly would be a great place to work. This guy is just a real sorry story, and in all honesty, will destroy you as a human being.
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Old 06-19-2017, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 727driver View Post
This guy is just a real sorry story, and in all honesty, will destroy you as a human being.
A friend building a new airline once described him as "If I could only take one person with me from IFL it would be him..." So valuable because of the quality of pilots he can produce; Cessna kids into 727 captains. The crews trained by him were the best most competent people I've worked with across three airlines. You say he destroys you as a human being, I'd argue he forges you as a true aviator.
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Old 06-19-2017, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by adler View Post
A friend building a new airline once described him as "If I could only take one person with me from IFL it would be him..." So valuable because of the quality of pilots he can produce; Cessna kids into 727 captains. The crews trained by him were the best most competent people I've worked with across three airlines. You say he destroys you as a human being, I'd argue he forges you as a true aviator.
That's laughable, and downright pathetic to anyone who has been around the 121 block.
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Old 06-20-2017, 03:48 AM
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My mentors in the DC3 were WW2 vets , and lifelong freight dogs who taught the art and lore of round engine and tail wheel aviating in an atmosphere of mutual respect not condescension. One of my 727 mentors was an Eastern guy too , an artist at the yoke , he was of the mutual respect school too , he didn't scab either .
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Old 06-21-2017, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 727driver View Post
One note, everybody in this company is cool, and I mean everybody, except one scab. It's really just this one scab that ruins the whole company. If it wasn't for this scab who has to put his signature on everything, this honestly would be a great place to work. This guy is just a real sorry story, and in all honesty, will destroy you as a human being.
I am in the exact same boat currently. I work with some great guys and it could be one of the best aviation jobs in the Caribbean. But there are a couple people that have gotten promoted by sticking around/right place right time and they are in way over their heads and make terrible decisions that destroy the pilot moral. Really sucks how a couple bad apples can destroy a place. Thank you very much for the insight.
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Old 06-23-2017, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 727driver View Post
That's laughable, and downright pathetic to anyone who has been around the 121 block.

3600 hours of 121 flying in three types and five seats complete with a bankruptcy and merger. I think I've been around the 121 block.

Originally Posted by Turbine4Life View Post
Really sucks how a couple bad apples can destroy a place. Thank you very much for the insight.
Unfortunately his insight is just about worthless. Read the majority of the posts in this thread, it's all alumni and current employees praising the place and instructors; and a few rejects hiding behind anonymous accounts, still sour about not being up to par.
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Old 06-27-2017, 06:33 PM
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Adler, forum rules state that you must be at least 5 feet tall to "talk" tough on this site. Besides, everybody knows that you love the Scab, and the Scab loves you....Don't ask, don't tell.
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