TransWorld

My guess, 1/3 will stick around in a year.

JohnBurke

Two buffalo were munching prairie grass in the cloudless, quiet morning, when in the distance came thundering hooves and a cloud of dust, which drew nearer and louder until a cowboy drew his horse to a stop nearby, and spat tobacco in the dirt.

God damn if you two ain't the ugliest, nastiest, smelliest, most stupid-looking freaks of nature I ever done seen. Yer eyes are too close together, yer backs got an ugly hump, yer half-bald and ya smell like manure dipped on dog ****. You look stupid, dumb, and ugly wrapped into one. I can't imagine more loathsome, disgusting critters than you." With that, the cowboy turned his horse about and galloped away.

As the dust settled once more, one buffalo stopped chewing and quietly said to the other, "You know, I believe we just heard a discouraging word."

hercretired

Hillwood was/is part of the Perot Group or whatever the umbrella company is called. It was never a "money maker" for Perot but he did a lot of sports charters and military charters. Numerous free/no-cost wounded warrior flights and pro-law enforcement stuff. Never heard anything about "bad culture" etc. I do seem to remember that pilots were required to "come to the hangar office" on days not flying. This is circa 2018-ish info, pre-COVID, so who knows.

JimmyBTX

I'm not sure who or where some of these posters are getting their information.

I'm thrilled to share my positive perspective on Hillwood Airways and our exciting future! Having been part of this incredible team for over a decade, I can confidently say that Hillwood Airways has always been and continues to be a fantastic place to be.
Our journey here has been marked by numerous impactful philanthropic flights that I am truly proud of. In 2013, we had the honor of taking the Granite Mountain firefighters back home, a mission close to our hearts. We've also had the privilege of reuniting Blackhawk down veterans for their 20-year reunion, a heartwarming experience. Our commitment to history even led us to locate MIA pilots from Peleliu in WWII, bringing closure to families and honoring their sacrifice. And let's not forget the all-volunteer effort that sparked the air campaign against Ebola in Liberia—a true testament to the power of unity.
In addition to these incredible missions, we've been there to support our community when tragedy struck. We helped bring the fallen police officers from Dallas back home, standing by our heroes when they needed it most. The Perot family, who has been at the heart of our journey, has been nothing short of wonderful to work for, supporting us every step of the way.

Now, as we transition to becoming Eastern Air Express following our acquisition by Eastern, I'm filled with excitement about the immense potential ahead. Our Chief Operating Officer has a clear and promising vision for our future, and I believe we are on the cusp of something truly remarkable.

Our mission now is to establish Eastern and Eastern Air Express as the go-to choice for pilots seeking a career in the aviation industry. We are actively searching for qualified pilots who share our passion and dedication. It's true that many of our colleagues have pursued opportunities with legacy carriers, and I wholeheartedly support their decision. It's a great move, especially for younger pilots, if they can secure a position. However, we understand that legacy carriers are not the perfect fit for everyone.

Hillwood Airways has a rich history of excellence, and our transformation into Eastern Air Express represents an exciting chapter in our story. Let's come together, embrace the future.

David Puddy

Ok…. So, tell us more about Eastern Air Express. Will you continue to operate 737-700/BBJs? Where will pilots be based? Still at Ft. Worth Alliance? What type of flying will you do? Ad hoc charter? Scheduled routes? Please tell us more.

dera

Given how Eastern was firing (not furloughing) pilots mid-training because they have no work to do just some months ago, all that prose seems really cute. Hillwood will go down the drain with Eastern. Sad really, as I have some friends there who really liked it.

ZapBrannigan

Off topic, rumor around DFW is that one of your guys was arrested for his little vacation at the Capital on Jan 6th a few years ago. Any truth to that?

JimmyBTX

The current plan. Is to operate our current fleet of 3, 737-700 and 1 BBJC flying VIP charters from the west coast to Maui, Sports teams and DOD flights. All of these are recession proof contracts that fly regardless of the economy. Early next 2024 we will be adding a couple of 737-800s to the fleet.
All supplemental.
The Celtic ate will move to KMCI but all pilots and mechanics will be home based. 18 days on 13 days off per month not consecutive.

We are looking for resumes for both Captains and FOs

JimmyBTX

I have spoken with Eastern managment, this is not the case and they have good plans for the narrow body airplanes.

Monkeywizz

Yeah Eastern management is well respected for it's innovative and industry leading management style. LOL