UNDGUY

EASRecruiter,

Is the 2-3 years to move from the Phenom 100 to the 300 still accurate? I'm trying to get a feel for how many aircraft and what type are in each base. I realize it's probably always changing, but could you just give a snapshot of what the current situation is? I'm close to 4000TT with DC9, Learjet, and CRJ time in the right seat. Is there any way to hire in to one of the six figure aircraft in the left seat? New base? Understaffed base without enough Phenom pilots etc?

Thanks,

Michael

EASRecruiter

That two to three year upgrade time still sounds about right when moving from PIC in the 100 to PIC in the 300. Like you said, it's always changing and handled on a case by case basis. Right now, the snapshot of the fleet would place the vast majority of our Fractional aircraft in either Kansas City or Fort Worth (King Air 350's, CJ2's, Phenom 100's & Phenom 300's), with the LR-45's in Buffalo, NY. Our smaller bases, i.e. San Antonio, TX, & Tulsa, OK, we usually have a Phenom 100 and a Phenom 300.

We do hire into the left seat, usually the Phenom 100 and we are accepting resumes for PIC's in the Phenom 100 out of MKC at this point in time.

Hopefully the information is helpful!

Have a good weekend,

Tyler

BobSacamano

I see that Airshare’s website indicates that they might hire CFIs at 900 hours if they have a four year degree. Has anyone heard of somebody that’s actually been hired near that number?

Seems like a pretty attractive option for somebody who isn’t sure about the whole 121 thing. I wish they had some bases further out west.

FlyingDawgg

Many people I know at the company said they have been. I'm at 500TT and looking at AirShare instead of 121 to start off with. Seems like a good deal. Better pay, QOL, fly new and well-maintained aircraft and I wouldn't have to move. But you'll get half the flying here it sounds like that at a regional, which I'm personally ok with.

307FLYER

Is Airshare still looking for SIC in the pheonm 100/300. Current CFI with just over 900hrs and a 4 year degree, applied about a week ago but no response. Did a follow up as well, anyone know of any new hires in my position?

Super27

Yes, they 100% have hired guys around 900 hours. It's a good place to work, particularly if you're not interested in the 121 life.

runsky42

As Super said 100% true. I had a guy in my initial indoctrination that was hired at 903 hours.

jcullen4

I'm very interested in Airshare, but having a hard time between them and a regional. It doesn't help that my goals in aviation have always been changing and nevery really concrete. What would make someone, like yourself, not interested in the 121 life vs. the 135 life (such as at Airshare)?

Super27

I had done 121 before Airshare, and hated it. Living in airline terminals is miserable, working around people who aren't happy and don't really care about their jobs (a lot of FAs and airport staff) is annoying, staying in La Quinta type hotels gets really old, and I also have zero patience for the whole union thing. Bottom line is 121 just wasn't for me - others will have a completely different opinion.

What I really enjoyed about Airshare versus 121 is that your on the road quality of life at Airshare is about as good as you will find anywhere, short of some cushy 91 gig. You get rental cars on pretty much every layover, you get to choose your hotels (obviously within reason, but the lowest tier you'll ever see is Hampton/Courtyard and a very occasional Holiday Inn Express if that's the only thing in town), they give you a pretty good allowance for meals, and it's all on a company card so you don't have to worry about budgeting your per diem. They don't typically do crew meals, but they absolutely will if your schedule makes it necessary. Bottom line, while you're at work, you're pretty well taken care of, and that was very important to me.

jcullen4

Thanks for the response. I definitely get the sense that the QOL is in tune with what I'm looking for, and that's ultimately most important to me. All of my friends say don't do it, go 121 because "it's better long term" but I guess I don't really care about flying a big jet for a mainline, which they can't seem to understand.