MNPS 50N50W

Frank Lorenzo, Carl Ican.

Does anyone remember these guys. Well, a horse by another name with the same results.

These guys should be banned from the industry Permanently.

The above links posted by Braniff, are very telling....

While we all have to eat, feed the family, and pay the mortgage, condoning this behavior is still wrong on all levels.

CONDONING: Accepting and / or allowing behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive to continue.

mexipilot84

New things to add, wish there was a way to add a swift profile to APC but haven't been able to. Mods advise on that.

-2 more NGs coming to the fleet making a total of 4.
-1 767 added and possibly one more coming. They're looking to step into MLB and NFL since the legacy airlines are pulling away from that business since it takes away from their lift.
-not sure how they will do bidding for equipment yet.
-spring time doing vacation flying in Europe out of Czech Republic.
-opening a STL base
-1 400 added with another coming from Alaska air.
-close to 100 pilots by November.

Currently fleet:
3 737-300
11 737-400
2 737-800
1 767-200

Braniff DC8

Again, not picking a fight Mexi but it's too much. It's too much growth for that airline as they are falling over themselves now. Perhaps you're happy but many are not. The demands being placed on people will force them to look elsewhere for schedules that are more consistent. AND THEN THERE's CARACAS! Is has become very unstable and unsafe. YOU WILL GO THERE EVERYDAY OUT OF MIA.

Go to the regionals. Not saying it's perfect but you'll get more than you'll ever get with this mob.

yz450f177

I have been watching this thread for awhile now, and I just have to know Mr DC8 how you know so much about everbody's business.
First you couldn't wait to get on at Swift , now they cant do anything right by your standards.

sACKtis

He didnt even interview, just a flat out rejection...nothing to see here. Prob some geezer from Pace or Sky King that's been sitting at home for years unable to get hired elsewhere.

mexipilot84

Caracas is not even an overnight. It's not like our crews are out on the street having a good ole tourist time. It's a turn..... if MIA is your base that's the reality, those that bid it know that.... whose demanding what? You make it sound like this is a sweat shop, did Training make you sew up some Nike shoes? For just a short time swift tourist you sure think you know everything about what goes on here.

If the regionals work for you then why aren't you over there? I hear Mesa is hiring. I probably still know someone there who can get you on! Johny needs guys like you that are observant!

jonnyjetprop

Not a mod, but:

Email Internet Brands (Owners of APC). They will send you a form to fill out with the details.

Braniff DC8

I am letting you know what I know. Read the posts about managements history. I know a few people there and they are not happy. A sweat shop would be a compliment. Caracas does not have to be an overnight to be dangerous but just google what's recently happening. You can go see for yourself and ignore anything I say. It has a reputation, has for a while, for a reason. Call it anything you want but it is NOT a good place. Try and put me down personally, it's ok, I can take it. I am not making it personal. I am warning people about the company and that's it. Funny Mexi, were you not posting some negative things about Silver?

Just ask why some have quit, have in the last year AND where they are going? Is anyone getting hired at the majors? I ask because the word is out. You do not have to believe me. Recently, they were in Miami trying to recruit again and I was told that no one showed up. So, if it were that great, why isn't every 737 driver in Miami and elsewhere lining up out the door??? Not only that but why are people quitting in training?

Attack away.

Braniff DC8

All operators, in particular those with an N-reg on the tail, should be aware of the rapidly deepening crisis in Venzuela.

The more tabloid news sources will say that “Venezuela is on the brink of civil war”; while that’s not quite the case (yet), it does give you a good indication of the level of concern. In this Note to Members we will summarise the current situation.

On July 31, the US government imposed sanctions on Venezuela, specifically on President Maduro. This creates an uncertain situation for US registered aircraft operating in Venezuelan airspace. Retaliatory sanctions, even as far as grounding a US aircraft, are not out of the question.

On August 1st, the UK Foreign Office followed the US in withdrawing family of personnel from their respective embassies. This is a common precursor to a deeper security risk, and in the last 5 years we’ve seen this pattern in Libya, Syria, and Yemen.

See below on overflight. There have been interruptions to Notam and Metar service throughout 2017. At one point it appeared that SV** had lost its connection to the international AFTN system.

The most recent OpsGroup member reports are not encouraging. The top report on SVMI is titled “Hazardous in Caracas“.. “The operating conditions in Caracas have deteriorated to a new level.

New ATC controllers that have been installed in the last few months do not speak English very well, if at all, and in some cases and they are issuing clearances not appropriate for IFR or terrain clearance.

Tremendous caution should be exercised especially when moving internally within Venezuela. SVMI authorities are now demanding to see the complete insurance policy for the aircraft, not just proof of insurance.

We had Spanish speaking personnel with us and when we questioned a local SVMI controller about not using English, his response was that we should all be speaking Spanish! “. More in Aireport. If you’ve been through recently, add your report.

SVMI/Caracas Simón Bolívar airport is located in an extremely high-risk area for armed robbery and kidnappings. The US describes the greatest current risks as social unrest, violent crime, and pervasive food and medicine shortages.

Western countries are all now recommending against “all but essential travel”. A large majority of airline carriers have now stopped operating to Venezuela, for a mix of reasons – primarily the fact that onward payment of ticket monies have been stopped by the Venezuelan government. There are frequent violent protests.

Operations through Venezuelan airspace do not require an overflight permit, and so there have been no incidences recorded of US aircraft being denied a permit.

However, on several occasions in the last month, Venezuela has for short periods arbitrarily closed its airspace to overflying aircraft.

A common problem with Venezuelan overflight is the denial of airspace entry due to unpaid navigation fees, which is why checking this in advance is recommended.

This may be a tool used to deny US aircraft entry in the future. Plan operations through the SVZM/Maiquetia FIR with caution. To be clear, we do not assess any risk to enroute aircraft, but be mindful of the fact that if you do enter SVZM airspace, you may end up diverting to an SV** airport. Right now, that’s not ideal.

If you need a tech stop and previously used/considered SVMI, then look at alternatives like TNCC, TTPP, SBEG, SMJP. Use the OpsGroup planning map to figure your best alternate options.

Braniff DC8

From Mexi on the Silver forum

Joined APC: Jul 2008
Position: Gear Handle supervisor
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Well if it's mostly day trips must be hard to make per diem if you're out less than 9hrs! Glad I'm not working there now!