Does anyone out there know anything about them.

 

Used to fly for them...circa 2005.

http://www.aviationinterviews.com/pi...ompany=usa_jet

If that doesn't work, go to: www.aviationinterviews.com

Otherwise, PM 'Pilotyip' over on FI.com...he's the recruiting guru over at USA Jet. Good guy...

 

Does FI.com stand for something? All I get there is an investing website.

 

great info thanks
i have an interview in aug. the ad on climbto350 said there hiring into the dc9,or is that just a carrot dangling. im wondering before i buy a ticket.
whats the cost of living like in the dtw area and how is the company?
also is this a better deal thaN A REGIONAL

 

Their DC-9's look pretty rough. We had one doing a quick turn this morning at GKY. Of course the Falcons look pretty worked over too. Don't think I'd like that on-call ALLLLL the time stuff too much.

 

Is Dave Bear still flying for USA Jet?

 

http://forums.flightinfo.com/

Do a search over there...tons of info. Also, like I said, PM 'Pilotyip' and he'll answer most/all of your specific questions concerning the company. As of late, they've begun paying $300. up front for their new hires as an 'allowance' during ground school. Also, you get full pay beginning on day one of ground school. They'll reimburse you up to $3000. to move to the area -- which, isn't that bad. I lived in Belleville which satisfied the call-out requirement on the Falcon. Now, they're hiring into the right seat of the -9 which has different (read 'better') call-out requirements, etc. Most of the time, on the -9, you know your schedule in advance.

As far as its being 'better' than a regional, that's largely a matter of opinion. I've never been at a regional, and that's no coincidence. Someone on here said something about their planes looking,"...rough." If you're the type of person/pilot that doesn't mind that --or maybe takes a little pride in the fact that your planes fly lots and so do you-- then it's a good place to get some great experience...yadda, yadda, yadda.

Given the choice, I'd go there again w/out any reservations. That said, I know it's only gotten better...

DC-9 F/O's guarantee is $37,680.

DA-20 F/O's guarantee is $34,200.
http://airlinepilotcentral.com/airli...r/usa_jet.html

Obviously, many are making more than that. If it's busy, you fly LOTS...and, vice/versa. In any case, it's more than I'm making this year!!

 

Amongst the "On-demand" Freight Haulers, USA Jet is by far the best outfit. Pay & Sked wise.

Kalitta Charters, ain't bad either. Pay Sux big time & guess their sked is a week off.

Stay the "HECK" away from Ameriscare (Ameristar) Jet Charter, they are the worst in the 135 On-demand industry.

Belleville, is sure as heck a friggin' dump.....but if you got a chica you good to go , cuz the Chicas in Belleville are purrtty ugly....

Also, I believe USA Jet lines are commutable.....

All in all, 135 On-demand is a Crap shoot....

Just my .02 cents boss!

Good Luck!

 

Yeah, the best thing about Belleville is that it ain't Detroit and well w/in driving distance of Ann Arbor!! While I was there, lots of commuting went on; which, by the way, is pretty easy to do outta' DTW. Prices in Belleville are quite reasonable...nicer 1 BR's w/in the call-out radius for $450/500./mth. That was a couple of years ago...

 

Please enlighten us how the "pay sux big time" at Kalitta Charters.