Hageland/Grant
12-09-2018, 07:49 PM
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Hageland/Grant
Looking at both carriers, seems about even in the end as far as pay goes but Hageland has paid time off which could be attractive living in Alaska.
Any pilots that are flying for them want to chime in and tell me the goods and the bads?
Any pilots that are flying for them want to chime in and tell me the goods and the bads?
12-10-2018, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Knikflyer
Looking at both carriers, seems about even in the end as far as pay goes but Hageland has paid time off which could be attractive living in Alaska.
Any pilots that are flying for them want to chime in and tell me the goods and the bads?
Any pilots that are flying for them want to chime in and tell me the goods and the bads?
12-10-2018, 06:10 PM
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12-10-2018, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by bostonpilot55
Bethel sucks. Whatever you’re imagining, it’s worse than that.
12-10-2018, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by cessnajockey
Check this thread for more recent info: Hageland-Ravn Connect Hiring!
12-22-2018, 07:37 AM
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Apply to both and make a decision if you get offers from both. Pluses and minus' with each. Grant has positive seat (purchased ticket) to get home - ravn has cass / jumpseat. A lot is happening on the Ravn side to increase safety and culture of alaska flying. Get paid even with WX and maintenance - so not pressured to fly. No idea on the grant side. A lot of applications for both companies so would say get to AK and meet some people.
12-22-2018, 08:52 AM
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After dealing with CASS at Hageland for 2 years now, I would personally go with Grant and the paid ticket home. Most people have to commute through Seattle and there are times where you will sit there all day waiting for an open seat. 95% of flights to ANC originate in SEA so it creates a sort of bottle neck for commuting pilots. I also have to plan a two day commute and pay for my own hotel and car rental so I can shop for groceries since there are none in the bush. Needless to say I’m kinda tired and pi**ed off before I even get to work. I wish I had gotten my CFI, bush flying is awesome but not an easier way to get your 1500.
12-23-2018, 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by AKBushRat
After dealing with CASS at Hageland for 2 years now, I would personally go with Grant and the paid ticket home. Most people have to commute through Seattle and there are times where you will sit there all day waiting for an open seat. 95% of flights to ANC originate in SEA so it creates a sort of bottle neck for commuting pilots. I also have to plan a two day commute and pay for my own hotel and car rental so I can shop for groceries since there are none in the bush. Needless to say I’m kinda tired and pi**ed off before I even get to work. I wish I had gotten my CFI, bush flying is awesome but not an easier way to get your 1500.
I personally find instructing much more satisfying than the flying I did up there, but I was only ever an SIC. I am sure the sled was alot more fun!
