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Originally Posted by JohnBurke
(Post 3739803)
I've offered no defense for Contour. None, whatsoever.
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Catfish are Bottom feeders and if prepared properly quite tasty... So please don't knock Bottom feeders... Some people like them... Everything in the world has a place and purpose by some big design... So do what suits you and be happy...
Kampai |
Originally Posted by jpncrjdriver
(Post 3668389)
Hiring mins/perf are listed on the Contour link on the Profiles page under 135. Have not heard of anyone getting hired with less than the posted "min" experience regarding hours... My understanding on the ERJ they will hire people with less than 1000 hrs TTL down to posted mins... On the CRJ side they normally won't hire less than 1000 TTL because a number of the Charter Contracts have crew qual requirements... If you have the listed mins apply... Only cost is your time... Go to the Careers page on company website, create a login id and apply online... On the profile page on this site there is a link to the Careers page for easy access... Good luck...
Kampai Could you please let me knw where cen I get the English Prophiciency Endorsement? I imagine there is a test I would have to take, but I don't know which one, where, any company Contour may prefer, etc. Thank you |
Hi Cerna
It's been 25 plus years since I've done a type so no recent experince with USA certificate process... Hopefully someone else can chime in and give you some guidance... When a couple Japanese guys came and did their FAA certificates, one the DE put English profecient, the other he did not based on the conversations they had... This said I would expect you could find a DE and do it thru them... CFM uses FSI and CAE for the Type courses and Recurrent training, so perhaps when doing the type course on intial when joining the DE could place the endorsement on your certificate... I'm a line guy so outside of my lane... Mr. Burke seems to be knowledgeble in regulatory and administrative issues so hopefully he could shed some light... Sorry I am not much help in this regard... Kampai |
Cerna, where are you located?
The ELPAC test is presently the only test listed for ICAO compliance with the Aviation English Language Test (AELTS) requirement. Testing locations can be found here: https://elpac.eurocontrol.int. Scroll to the bottom of the page, which has a map of countries where the test is available; click on the nearest country. While English proficiency may be assessed in various ways, ICAO has taken the position of not evaluating or recognizing language test or programs not specific to aviation english. Consequently, various countries or certification systems may have means for recognizing English language proficiency apart from a language test or course. https://www.icao.int/safety/OPS/OPS-...ges/AELTS.aspx The FAA has issued Advisory Circular AC 60-28B, FAA English Language Standard for an FAA Certificate Issued Under 14 CFR 61, 63, 65, or 107. https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/.../AC_60-28B.pdf The FAA considers "any individual who is authorized to conduct certification, training, testing, or checking, or to issue an endorsement required by the regulations," to be an aviation english (AELS) evaluator, meaning that anyone so authorized can use their judgement in interaction with the person being trained, tested or checked, to evaluate whether that person uses and displays adequate English pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Appendix A of AC 60-28B addresses the evaluation method: Based upon the applicant’s aviation experience, training, and/or FAA certificate held (or the certificate applied for), the evaluator may ask questions specific to the certificate application. For example, have the applicant/airman listen to the evaluator read an ATC clearance or instructions, an Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)/pilot’s operating handbook (POH), or weather report, etc., then ask the applicant to explain the material. If the applicant does not have aviation experience (e.g., an applicant for a Student Pilot Certificate), then choose from the provided evaluation resources and read the introduction sections of the document(s) to the applicant or certificated airman. Then, in addition to listening to the individual’s ability to effectively communicate in English: Request that the applicant or certificated airman read a portion of the text, ask the applicant to explain what they heard, and request that they write down in their words what they heard and read. Per the above, the evaluator can determine if the applicant understands in English what they heard and read and if they can effectively communicate in English in a discernible and understandable manner. This will determine whether or not the applicant can communicate with ATC, pilots, and others involved in preparing an aircraft for flight and operating an aircraft in flight, with or without radio; therefore, the applicant will or will not be deemed to meet the FAA regulatory English language eligibility requirements to be issued or hold an FAA certificate. If the applicant or airman is determined by the evaluator not to meet the FAA AELS, only the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction and appropriately rated aviation safety inspectors (ASI) or the FAA policy division may override the evaluator’s AELS decision. If the FAA office of jurisdiction determines that the applicant does meet FAA AELS, the office will forward an approved Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application to the Airmen Certification Branch (AFS-760), approving the issuance of the certificate. |
Mr. Burke
Thank you for all the info for Cerna... Kampai |
Thank you crjdriver and Mr. Burke for your replies.
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SkyWest Buys Stake In Contour Airlines
SkyWest Buys Minority Stake in Contour AirlinesSkyWest Airlines has acquired a 25% ownership stake in Part 135 carrier Contour Airlines for $25 million. The arrangement includes an asset provisioning agreement to monetize existing Bombardier CRJ assets, SkyWest said during its 2023 fourth quarter (Q4) earnings call Feb. 1.And from the SkyWest Q4 and Annual 2023 Summary SkyWest also announced today that it has acquired a 25% ownership stake in Contour Airlines, a Part 135 carrier. The Contour arrangement also includes an asset provisioning agreement under which SkyWest will provide CRJ airframes, engines and rotable parts to Contour. |
IOE Footprint
For those in the know:
How is the training footprint after the TR? Will you start IOE in a few days or do you wait at home for them to schedule you? How loing is the IOE? Do you fly with only one IP or several? While on IOE do you get to stay in your base or do they TDY you depending on the staffing needs of another base? Thank you for those who will answer! |
Tng Footprint
Hey Max
If all goes per plan the normal footprint looks like this... Start on payroll 5 days prior to Indoc... During those 5 days you will need to complete about 40 hours of Online Training, multiple subjects that cover all aspects of the operation... Then to KMQY HQ for indoc... 3-5 days not sure of the length program is these days... Then off to sim training at FSI or CAE depending on availability... Number of days for sim dependends if typed or non-typed... Typed and 24 month current 4 days... Long course is approx 30 day all said... After Sim to OE... They try and start your OE as soon as possible all depending on LCA availability... OE will be done where/ when LCA is scheduled... If you are assigned a specific base you may or may not see that airport during OE... On the CRJ side we are well staffed with LCA on the ERJ side not sure, however I suspect they are short handed all around from the grumbling in scheduling... They try and get folks straight out to OE as soon as possible... You may fly with one LCA or multiple depending on the days avaliable on both sides LCA/Student... The only long delays I have heard of was when requested by the pilot... Hope this answers your question... If more specific info is needed reply or PM... Cheers |
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