greenDOG

Thanks for your responses.

I'm going to check with Alteon for info on getting an MD-11 PIC type. I wasn't aware that there are SIC type ratings. I talked to an inspector at a FSDO yesterday and he said a check ride was all that is required for a type rating but good luck with the logistics of finding a sim and an examiner to give me the checkride. I'll ask about doing the paper work for a SIC type.

My previous question was specifically about applying to FedEx/UPS, and I understand that simply meeting the minimums and having friends/sponsors (at FedEx anyway) is what really counts. Thanks for the reminder that networking is the key to getting those jobs. However, I'm still interested in getting the type if it might open a door to future employment, as TP mentions, even if there aren't a great number of MD-11 jobs out there. I figure that since I'm flying the MD-11 now, it wouldn't be too much more work (and hopefully not more than a little money and hassle) to go get a permanent type on my FAA certificate.

I already have the ATP with a regional jet type rating and PIC time. I started flying the MD-11 in asia last year.
Thanks to all for the info!

captjns

Lots of good luck to you GreenDOG... Go get em!!!

skualo3

As far as i know (and might be well off) most sim provider will not allow you to just rent the sim for the checkride, as the all work under part141, which requires full training. You could try renting the sim in Europe and contact a DPE in private.

If you do not have an FAA ATP, you could have it issued at competition of the checkride, as long as you meet all the requirementspelled on part 91 regarding ATP.
The only European company that i Know of the flies the MD 11 is Alitalia, and they do have sims in Rome

Good Luck!

SK3

filejw

DL in ATL has an MD11 sim.

BigBeerBelly

Just a little curious why you don't like the EVA contract you are on? I fly EVA cargo with a US based MD-11 operator and love how well the flights are catered. The EVA staff all seem very professional. Taipei is one of my favorite cities. The girls over here are beautiful. So why have you been so unhappy for so long? I have read many of your posts, but never read any details of why you are being wronged. Please share.

To add to the post. I have a type in the MD-11 and assure you it will not make a difference to Fedex or UPS until you get the interview. It will not even determine if you get assigned to the Maddog once hired. If you are willing to work abroad, I am sure your international heavy jet time will land you an interview at some of the Japanese contract jobs or in the middle east. Otherwise, if you really want back home, I can only recommend applying to any US medium jet operator and stay current until you land that Fedex interview.

Stay positive,

BBB

2cylinderdriver

Just curious, how do you guys handle augmented crews ? Always have 2 Captains ?

GreenTailWhale

Most long haul flights at EVA run with 3 pilots; 1 Captain/4 bars, 1 Senior FO/3.5 bars (relief Captain), and 1 FO/3 bars. Pilot flying duties are split up according to who has gone the longest with no TO's or Lndgs.

captjns

Airlines will deduct cruise pilot duties from total time too.

2cylinderdriver

Is the 3.5 bar F/O type rated ?

At FedEx we usually run 1 Captain, 1 F/O and 1 RFO 8-12 hours, 2 RFO's over 12 hours. All are typed on the MD11.

Thanks for the reply.

GreenTailWhale

All pilots at EVA are type rated. The 3.5 bar epaulet Senior FO's are trained in both the left and right hand seat, though they must operate all their line TO and LNDGS from the the right hand seat. They only act as relief PIC in cruise while the PIC sleeps.

The MD 11 sched. at EVA is Horrible, this probably being the main reason GreenDog hates life at EVA. The sched. changes continuously, thus creating a permanent reserve sched.