Notices
Charter Part 121 pax charter airlines

Omni Air

Old 03-13-2022 | 04:12 AM
  #3511  
Line Holder
 
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by RezRunner
Have you heard of the Red Triangle systems training materials? I'm not sure if they are still around but they are super informative and helpful. I used it for my initial and I've tried to keep a copy on my computer. The guy that developed and runs it is an airline, or former airline pilot. It's not his primary gig so he is sometimes hard to get a hold of if you need technical assistance. If you can get the program working it's priceless. Here's a link. It's worth a shot. Great prep for the oral. https://redtriangle.com/

It's basically a program where you can roll the curser over any part of the panel (light, switch, indicator, fuse) and a box will pop out and tell you everything about that system. Literally everything. It's almost overload but it's definitely good for reference and studying. And it's not just the overhead either it's everything in the flight deck.
I’ll check it out. Thank you kindly.
Reply
Old 03-13-2022 | 01:08 PM
  #3512  
Line Holder
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,897
Likes: 4
Default

Originally Posted by CFI Guy
Wifi calling isn't exclusive to Tmobile. I think every carrier has that option and there are a multitude of apps that you can use for pennies per minute. The problem with T-mobile is their service in general sucks unless you're in Germany. You are also limited to 2G speeds for data which is slowwwwww. I agree it's probably the cheapest and seamless service if you can tolerate the terrible call quality when you're domestic (especially indoors). Can you hear me now?
Works great indoors everywhere I go..and get wx, flt plans etc all over the world. Use WhatsApp in Germany, SA, UK while in the street to call home with no problems, at time the 2g is slow but always works. About 50% of crews have it, the others almost all have ATT and pay 10$ a day extra, adds up on a 5 or 6 day international trip.
Reply
Old 03-20-2022 | 07:15 AM
  #3513  
Line Holder
 
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
Default

Do the 777 crews do a lot of sitting at home, on long call, waiting for trips?

How difficult is it to pick up a couple days of overtime while on rotation?
Reply
Old 03-20-2022 | 10:55 AM
  #3514  
GunnerV's Avatar
Line Holder
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 231
Likes: 0
From: Back to the right side
Default

Originally Posted by Buster1
Do the 777 crews do a lot of sitting at home, on long call, waiting for trips?

How difficult is it to pick up a couple days of overtime while on rotation?
On long call? Quite often.
At home? Sometimes. Depends on how far you live from a gateway, especially one that we fly into and out of often (BWI, AFW, SEA).
Overtime? Volunteer requests are going out weekly at the moment. Of course this is subject to change.
Reply
Old 03-20-2022 | 11:50 AM
  #3515  
Line Holder
 
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by GunnerV
On long call? Quite often.
At home? Sometimes. Depends on how far you live from a gateway, especially one that we fly into and out of often (BWI, AFW, SEA).
Overtime? Volunteer requests are going out weekly at the moment. Of course this is subject to change.
Good information, thank you.
Reply
Old 03-22-2022 | 04:20 PM
  #3516  
Cujo665's Avatar
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 3,576
Likes: 47
From: Semi-Retired...
Default

Should be a few more classes to be filled for the 767. They say the 777 is close to staffed right with this latest class. We’re averaging 1 leaving each week. Hired 5 yesterday, interviewed 4 today.
Management wants Omni to be a destination airline for pilots. We’ll see how that plays out at the bargaining table.
Reply
Old 03-28-2022 | 03:27 PM
  #3517  
Cujo665's Avatar
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 3,576
Likes: 47
From: Semi-Retired...
Default

2 more upgrades on the 767, with rumor of two more soon.
junior 777 CA now 2018-04
junior 767 CA now 2018-01
Reply
Old 04-05-2022 | 02:01 PM
  #3518  
On Reserve
 
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 42
Likes: 1
Default

How long from CJO to class date?
Reply
Old 04-05-2022 | 09:32 PM
  #3519  
Line Holder
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by countsk
How long from CJO to class date?
I think currently it's as soon as you can get here. In essence anyway, depending on the class dates, background checks and any other contingent requirements. But there really isn't a "pool" so to speak. So when they offer you the job usually they'll offer you the next class date if there's a spot. Also there's a grip of home study crap that needs to be completed. Takes a good 2 weeks to get through. One of our new hires can undoubtedly give you a better idea than me.

Welcome on board! If that's what's happening.
Reply
Old 04-06-2022 | 04:36 AM
  #3520  
On Reserve
 
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 42
Likes: 1
Default

Originally Posted by RezRunner
I think currently it's as soon as you can get here. In essence anyway, depending on the class dates, background checks and any other contingent requirements. But there really isn't a "pool" so to speak. So when they offer you the job usually they'll offer you the next class date if there's a spot. Also there's a grip of home study crap that needs to be completed. Takes a good 2 weeks to get through. One of our new hires can undoubtedly give you a better idea than me.

Welcome on board! If that's what's happening.
Thank you. Good information. Interview coming up, so we'll see how it goes.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
crimson tide
Cargo
37
11-05-2009 01:01 PM
multipilot
Regional
17
05-20-2008 03:44 AM
throttlejockey
Hiring News
3
10-08-2005 06:34 PM
Sir James
Hangar Talk
0
08-04-2005 04:31 PM

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