Omni Air Hiring
11-15-2006, 07:21 AM
#12
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2006
Position: C-172 FO
Posts: 468
I use to Jumpseat with them regularly out of Hawaii. I know what you mean, Airplanes were in terrible shape. I remember the lunch they served was in a brown bag, I almost gagged on the mystery meat in the sandwich.
On the other hand, the Crews were outstanding, a great down to earth positive attitude - I really liked them. They treated me very well.
As for a bussiness point of veiw, they are making money hand over fist. But I worry about there future since 80% of their bussiness is military.
On the other hand, the Crews were outstanding, a great down to earth positive attitude - I really liked them. They treated me very well.
As for a bussiness point of veiw, they are making money hand over fist. But I worry about there future since 80% of their bussiness is military.
11-15-2006, 08:08 AM
#13
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Joined APC: Feb 2006
Position: DD->DH->RU/XE soon to be EV
Posts: 3,732
Originally Posted by dutch747
I use to Jumpseat with them regularly out of Hawaii. I know what you mean, Airplanes were in terrible shape. I remember the lunch they served was in a brown bag, I almost gagged on the mystery meat in the sandwich.
On the other hand, the Crews were outstanding, a great down to earth positive attitude - I really liked them. They treated me very well.
As for a bussiness point of veiw, they are making money hand over fist. But I worry about there future since 80% of their bussiness is military.
On the other hand, the Crews were outstanding, a great down to earth positive attitude - I really liked them. They treated me very well.
As for a bussiness point of veiw, they are making money hand over fist. But I worry about there future since 80% of their bussiness is military.
11-18-2006, 01:04 PM
#17
Indian Takeout Driver
Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: FAR part 347 (91+121+135)
Posts: 1,566
Originally Posted by dutch747
Try calling them. Their next class is Jan. 8th.
Is that a PFE class or for pilot?
you got a good extension number, or name of someone to chat with?
Last edited by CE750; 11-18-2006 at 01:09 PM.
11-20-2006, 07:26 AM
#18
Line Holder
Joined APC: Nov 2006
Posts: 97
Originally Posted by middleseat
I've got a friend who worked there as an F/O for about a year. Ran away as fast as he could when he got a new job.
Perks: Relatively easy to get a job there. You're flying heavies earlier than you normally would. You get to see the world. Four day sits in honolulu. You can live where you want.
Drawbacks: 18 day trips. No lines, all reserve. Kuwaitt is a dry country. Lowest pay in supplemental industry. LOTS of deadhead. On other airlines. In coach. Upgrade isn't seniority based. Non Union.
Perks: Relatively easy to get a job there. You're flying heavies earlier than you normally would. You get to see the world. Four day sits in honolulu. You can live where you want.
Drawbacks: 18 day trips. No lines, all reserve. Kuwaitt is a dry country. Lowest pay in supplemental industry. LOTS of deadhead. On other airlines. In coach. Upgrade isn't seniority based. Non Union.
- The pay is extremely low for the amount of work the cockpit crews are required to accomplish.
- Management fosters a negative relationship between their department heads in travel and scheduling. The perception from the home team at headquarters is that “pilots are spoiled and not to be pampered”.
- Lines of flying are 18 days and could be up to 22 or longer if the DO decides to authorize scheduling to hold you out….INVOLUNTARILY. All this after you may have been awarded two lines that back up to each other which has kept you out for maybe 30 days +.
- Bring your disinfectant for the hotels.
- Per Diem is on the low end both domestically and internationally.
- Catering is terrible.
- FA’s overall as a group are some of the most unprofessional I have seen in my airline career (steal food from setups, and give the cockpit what is left etc.)
- Training runs 6 out of 7 days a week. Sometimes up to 7 weeks away from home, and because of the back log of training, I did not start IOE for two months after my sim check.
Upgrade can be quite quick due to the turnover of Pilots (you would think management would get a clue…not). However despite your qualifications, you might be bypassed for someone better liked or just a plain brownnoser.
If you are single or need something to stop the financial bleeding until something better comes along then sure, Omni is probably a good place for a touch and go. But, in the end my advice is to RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN away from that operation. I did.
11-20-2006, 07:46 AM
#19
Indian Takeout Driver
Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: FAR part 347 (91+121+135)
Posts: 1,566
Originally Posted by Wingnutt
I could not agree more. Here are a few tidbits for you prior to making a move towards Omni.
Upgrade can be quite quick due to the turnover of Pilots (you would think management would get a clue…not). However despite your qualifications, you might be bypassed for someone better liked or just a plain brownnoser.
If you are single or need something to stop the financial bleeding until something better comes along then sure, Omni is probably a good place for a touch and go. But, in the end my advice is to RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN away from that operation. I did.
- The pay is extremely low for the amount of work the cockpit crews are required to accomplish.
- Management fosters a negative relationship between their department heads in travel and scheduling. The perception from the home team at headquarters is that “pilots are spoiled and not to be pampered”.
- Lines of flying are 18 days and could be up to 22 or longer if the DO decides to authorize scheduling to hold you out….INVOLUNTARILY. All this after you may have been awarded two lines that back up to each other which has kept you out for maybe 30 days +.
- Bring your disinfectant for the hotels.
- Per Diem is on the low end both domestically and internationally.
- Catering is terrible.
- FA’s overall as a group are some of the most unprofessional I have seen in my airline career (steal food from setups, and give the cockpit what is left etc.)
- Training runs 6 out of 7 days a week. Sometimes up to 7 weeks away from home, and because of the back log of training, I did not start IOE for two months after my sim check.
Upgrade can be quite quick due to the turnover of Pilots (you would think management would get a clue…not). However despite your qualifications, you might be bypassed for someone better liked or just a plain brownnoser.
If you are single or need something to stop the financial bleeding until something better comes along then sure, Omni is probably a good place for a touch and go. But, in the end my advice is to RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN away from that operation. I did.
11-20-2006, 08:42 AM
#20
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2006
Position: C-172 FO
Posts: 468
Who to call
Hey guys! As far as who to call at Omni? I just called their contact number on the website and asked to talk to the Chief Pilot, but I think his official title was Fleet Manager. Anyway, he talked to me and was really nice. Thats how I know about the class in January. All classes I think they try to fill as a crew compliment (Two FO's per FE) to maximize sim training.
As far as the company and pay, my thoughts, if you want to work at Fedex or some other great place but are still needing some experience, I think Omni wouldn't be a bad place to do a touch-n-go since you are going to get at least 60hrs a month, more than 60 is a strong possibility. I talked to some guys that flew 800 hours there last year. Omni certainly has its negatives, but don't look at it as a long term job.
As far as the company and pay, my thoughts, if you want to work at Fedex or some other great place but are still needing some experience, I think Omni wouldn't be a bad place to do a touch-n-go since you are going to get at least 60hrs a month, more than 60 is a strong possibility. I talked to some guys that flew 800 hours there last year. Omni certainly has its negatives, but don't look at it as a long term job.
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