Go Back  Airline Pilot Central Forums > Airline Pilot Forums > Cargo
SkyLease Cargo information ? >

SkyLease Cargo information ?

Notices
Cargo Part 121 cargo airlines

SkyLease Cargo information ?

Old 02-14-2011, 07:20 PM
  #1  
Line Holder
Thread Starter
 
Aloha732's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Jul 2008
Position: REPO
Posts: 25
Default SkyLease Cargo information ?

Hello to all.
After having done extensive search, both here, and at other forums,
there is very little information about SkyLease Cargo.
Has anyone gone through the hiring process recently?
What to expect on the interview?
Are schedules still 20 days on per month, with a 2 hr call-out on reserve?
Are there hard lines? Overnights or mostly turnarounds?
Average hrs/month, flying and duty.
What do you like or dislike about working there?
Thanks in advance
Aloha732 is offline  
Old 02-14-2011, 09:46 PM
  #2  
Indian Takeout Driver
 
CE750's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: FAR part 347 (91+121+135)
Posts: 1,566
Default

run as fast as you can away... worse possible airline to work for that I can think of.. period.
CE750 is offline  
Old 02-15-2011, 07:46 AM
  #3  
Line Holder
Thread Starter
 
Aloha732's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Jul 2008
Position: REPO
Posts: 25
Default

CE 750,
is that your first hand experience, could you elaborate please?

In order to make an educated decision, based on my current life situation, I would need specific information.

In my career I have had the pleasure to be associated with one of the best,
but to get there, had to take some of the worst.

Thanks for your reply
Aloha732 is offline  
Old 02-15-2011, 07:48 AM
  #4  
7.27%
 
Joined APC: Feb 2006
Position: Boeing
Posts: 543
Default

Originally Posted by Aloha732 View Post
...
After having done extensive search, both here, and at other forums,
there is very little information about SkyLease Cargo...
That should tell you something about this company.

PtP
Palmtree Pilot is offline  
Old 02-15-2011, 09:12 AM
  #5  
Indian Takeout Driver
 
CE750's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: FAR part 347 (91+121+135)
Posts: 1,566
Default

It is first hand.. there are a lot of places hiring.. check out Kalitta, Atlas, Fedex, etc..
CE750 is offline  
Old 02-17-2011, 07:35 PM
  #6  
Line Holder
Thread Starter
 
Aloha732's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Jul 2008
Position: REPO
Posts: 25
Default

So far what has been effectively communicated, is that SkyLease is not a desirable place to work.
We would be quite interested in knowing more details.
I am, unfortunately, in a position where an immediate job, is becoming a matter of survival.
As such, I would appreciate additional information on WHY SkyLease is so undesirable.
By asking that, I by no means intend to doubt the validity of the opinions expressed.
Just asking for the facts, if anyone has them.
If the recent PMs I received, are any indication, I will not be the only one to benefit from this information.
Additionally, a similar thread was opened requesting info on SkyLease.

Could someone please shed some light, by responding to my initial post in this thread?

That would be very helpful.
Thank you.
Aloha732 is offline  
Old 02-27-2011, 01:46 PM
  #7  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,282
Default

I am also curious if some people can shed some light on SkyLease.

I see they're advertising for MD-11 FO.

EDIT: Only thing I can see from their web page is that they have shifted around a few different aircraft types and seem to now be only operating the MD11
ImperialxRat is offline  
Old 02-27-2011, 07:11 PM
  #8  
Indian Takeout Driver
 
CE750's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: FAR part 347 (91+121+135)
Posts: 1,566
Default

the main thing to know is

a) no contract or work rules.. you fly the FAR's
b) need to live in MIA... they don't want commuters really
CE750 is offline  
Old 07-25-2011, 04:53 PM
  #9  
Gets Weekends Off
 
727574drvr's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Feb 2011
Position: Unemployed 121 Captain
Posts: 246
Default

Well gang I know a few people there and spoke with their recruiter today. I do a "phone interview" tomorrow and will probably receive a class date. They told me today that the Basic Indoc is done via Internet video conference and therefore the first 9 working days are in your living room in PJ's with a cup of coffee! Also, the pay in training is $3,100 per month, Medical/Dental starts 30 days after the first day of Indoc, and EVERYONE gets a FULL MD11 Type with Captain IOE and Line Check. Captain upgrade based on MERIT NOT SENIORITY. I.E. if you are lazy, can't fly, or just a general F@$K UP; count getting comfortable in the right seat. So far I like what they have to say. Frats and Good Luck to all, L
727574drvr is offline  
Old 07-26-2011, 01:39 AM
  #10  
Gets Weekends Off
 
742drvr's Avatar
 
Joined APC: May 2007
Position: 744 Captain
Posts: 167
Default

Is the name Neff involved with this company?
742drvr is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Winged Wheeler
Aviation Technology
545
01-05-2020 06:57 PM
Freighter Captain
Major
24
02-03-2008 08:59 PM
MadDog
Cargo
1
07-24-2007 04:57 AM
CargoBob
Major
58
01-15-2007 08:20 AM
Freight Dog
Cargo
1
05-21-2006 09:27 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Your Privacy Choices