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03-07-2016, 04:08 PM

#541

MedlinM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by David Puddy

What's the proportion these days of legacy PC12s vs the newer PC12NGs? Do all pilots fly both types?

Also, when will we see the first PC24 on the line?

The jet is supposed to hit the line 2017. Per what they say. New hires are getting sent to flight safety to be trained on the NG first with differences training in the legacy to follow a few months down the road. Can't give you an exact number on how many legacys we have left but I'd say 15-20. If you plan to come here and fly a jet within 5 years goodluck. You'll be at a mainline before you get in a jet here. Was told when I interviewed I'd be in the jet 3-4 years. First day of class 4-5 years. Now 7-10 years.

03-17-2016, 05:09 AM

#542

NYGiants

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Has anyone interviewed recently?

03-24-2016, 09:36 AM

#543

feltf4

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What's the update on SAV?

03-24-2016, 02:59 PM

#544

Toonces

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Position: FO

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No updates on the SAV accident, still waiting on NTSB results. Pilots are back flying the line.

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03-29-2016, 12:50 PM

#545

mmuiwa

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How many hours a month does a FO fly, typically?

03-29-2016, 05:35 PM

#546

Toonces

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All line pilots will average between 550-750 hrs per year.

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04-01-2016, 08:03 AM

#547

NYGiants

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Not Florida based FO's, I met some that have flown 150 hrs or less in 6 months...with summer season, they'll probably hit 400-500 in a year.

04-01-2016, 03:19 PM

#548

Toonces

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I've seen the same thing. They are the outliers; those same FOs have been flying more recently as our ops have adjusted to having a FL base. Growing pains...

I think our high flier last year was around 840 so there is certainly room at both ends of the spectrum.

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04-08-2016, 04:49 PM

#549

PilotNerd

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TankerDriver

Slightly off subject, but there's something about flying a big, single-engine turbo prop that gives me the creeps. I did it for a while, but I had an ejection seat, which made me feel abit better (T-6 Texan II). How does that thing glide? The Texan uses the same engine. Great engine, very reliable, but there's always a chance...

The PT-6 is probably the most reliable modern engine in existence. Of course there is incurred risk with single engine operations, but seriously...that's how everyone learns to fly. The Pilatus also happens to have an excellent ratio. There's also a chance that you put an Airbus into the Hudson.

04-11-2016, 07:48 PM

#550

SilverFlying

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Do they usually interview at the end of the year? What other date do they have for classes this year? Just asking since I should be around 1K by the end of the year.