Wow.. who the hell did they con into accepting a class on the CRJ there?

Fantastic company. Apparently TheGarbageMan couldn't hack it. Prepare and work hard and reap the IFL rewards.

Unfortunately, being a pilot is a job that is easier to hide a mediocre skill set. It also lends itself to an expectation that things should be "given" based on a perceived amount of work or seniority. In my experience, IFL has neither the time nor desire for these type of pilots. Work hard and you will find massive success with them.

I was at IFL for one day which was a great experience. The office personnel booked the ticket, hotel, had paperwork work ready, taxi from the airport was arranged and hotel was right by the office. Very impressive, professional, and on the ball. I read the posts on this forum before going to IFL and was hesitant. I only left because I got an interview with a passenger airline which is preferential to me because of flight benefits and where all my experience has been. I also prefer 1 to 4 day trips because I have two young kids. The pay is quite good though and 2 wks on 2 off can't be beat.

The instructor was professional and thorough and the Chief Pilot was very welcoming and friendly. What prompted me to post this is that I was asked how my experience was. I also mentioned not to worry about 1 day of pay which she said "That's not right. They'll pay you". Not sure what the story is behind any bad posts but I believe I would take them with a grain of salt.

Hey Everyone,

Just wondering, I currently fly into TVF for another operator and constantly see IFL. From what I’ve read on here, it seems like a good company. I know the mins but how difficult is it to get on here for either the CRJ or the 727? How many hours do you fly on average per month on either equipment? Is there a training contract? Also, what is the schedule for the 727?

Thank you in advance to anyone who responds.

That's a question best left for the chief pilot. Candidates are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. I'd recommend opening a line of communication to introduce yourself and see if you and the company would be a good fit.

It depends on a number of factors. The CRJ currently operates on "scheduled" runs from TVF to MEM. I'd assume those guys fly around 20 hours every week so about 80-90 hrs/mo. I'm not sure how many crews they are currently operating or how the crews are handled over weekends.

The 727 is purely on-demand. If it's a busy month you'll likely riding the maximum you can fly ~120 hrs/mo. If its a slow month you might see as little as 40 hours. On top of all that your schedule will affect how much you fly. All of the numbers I've discussed are for a guy who is always on call (they do try to release on-demand guys over weekends if a crew who is on the schedule is available). If you are 2 on 2 off then obviously you wont be flying nearly as much. Keep in mind if you want the 727 you will be based in PTK and will need to live within 20 minutes of the airport.

There was when I started. You sign a 12 month promissory note that is proportionally forgiven over the 12 months after you complete OE. It might be different now - worth asking the chief pilot.

IFL is changing, trying to react to the high demand for pilots. As it stands you have 3 schedules available to you - always on call (again, they try to release you over weekends if other guys are available), 2 weeks on 1 week off, 2 weeks on 2 weeks off. Hours flown, pay, QoL varies with each schedule. Take all that with a grain of salt though as things are just as likely to change. If everyone went 2/2 they would have to hire a ton of crews.

Best advice I can give is to introduce yourself to the company and get answers straight from the chief pilot's mouth. Good luck.

There is no contract on the CRJ. Not sure about the 727.

Does anyone have current info on the Falcon 20 ops?

They need captains. If you're low time looking for right seat then the company has a program where you start as an engineer on the 727 then move into the Falcon when there is a need.

Don’t buy the lie. They just want to sucker you into the FE/loading laborer position and will sucker you along with some promise of a brighter future, until one day you realize you have been taken.

No job in this industry is universally acceptable to every pilot. It's evident from your post history that IFL or on-demand freight was not the right choice for you. Don't let your bruised ego declare a company that operates safely, pays fairly, and employs people who genuinely look out for one another unfit for all.