flyreggiefly11

it's been over a year since i left but i can answer based on when i was there...here we go:

paid every other week. yes it's salaried, about $26000 i believe? give or take. it's definitely enough to live on there. i acquired some savings while i was there while paying loans, rent, utilities, groceries, gas, etc.

when i was there, we could only live on Tinian. after i left, i heard they let pilots live on Saipan as well. so you have a choice; Tinian is more desolate, but pretty cool if you're down for the island life-style and low-key living. but if you're bringing family who plans on working, Saipan is probably the better place to live.

the company does have a cessna you can use for private rentals in case there are no empty seats on the charters. but you'd only be able to ride on empty/pt 91 legs. i think they keep at least one cherokee on each island now, so if you live on saipan, you don't have to worry about getting to tinian for your work day/night.

schedule varies. it is a 24/7 operation and shifts were 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am when i was there. i usually had 3 days off a week max. but it depends. someone i talked to recently had only 1 day off, so it depends on how business is going.

i can only speak for apartments on Tinian, but we had a 3 bedroom place (2 floors) for $550/mo. and split that between 3 pilots. after our other roommate left, we moved into a 2 bedroom that was $350/mo, but there was no hot water in that one. you should be able to find a halfway decent place through word of mouth. electricity is pretty outrageous. with AC running almost all day long, we'd get bills as high as $350/mo for electricity. the only place you'd have t oworry about the neighborhood is on Saipan. there's more crime there and stuff. Tinian, like i said, is a bit more desolate. you could probably find a house up in the hills for like $700/mo and have it be a pretty decent place.

car, scooter, bicycle, is necessary. on Tinian, I rented a scooter for 3 months, then bought it off her for $1500 I think. If you're on Saipan, get a car. the drivers are crazier. but on Tinian, a bicycle or scooter would suffice. a bike can easily get you around town on Tinian, but if you wanna explore, maybe get something a little easier on the legs haha.

and finally, no CASS. find friends who work for Delta and use their buddy passes. that'll be your best bet to get to Tokyo. Or United.

flyreggiefly11

oh, and if you scuba dive or want to learn, seek out harry blalock. his diving business is called Axe Murderer Tours. worth every dollar.

pilotr

No snakes in Saipan or Tinian or Rota and very few to be seen in Guam!

rickair7777

The ones on Guam are hard on the local birds (they're an imported pest, not native), but they're small and non-toxic and like you said you rarely see them.

Neosporin

Don't forget, Guam is America. The Natives you mention are Americans.
The Japanese comment is also borderline unnecessary.

And why watch out for local 'girls"? what does this mean exactly?

About the jump seating, Continental allowed us years ago, even though we were a 135 operator. Check with some one at United/CAL. United back in the allowed it also.

rustypilot

Anyone know what the skype interview consists of? Any suggestions?

Filipinoflyer

Any updates?

Skyhawk92

Depends. What's your time?

Skyler02

Guam - Where America's day starts. I've been to Guam and the islands many times. I never saw a snake. It's a beautiful part of the world.

I don't know anything about that airline, but if all checks out, go for it and make the most of it. YOLO

airflight999

Do not go here if you value your life or certificates. Check your PM.

Oh, and here is the quality of people you'd be flying with.
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