Hit IFR Mins, Any Companies Hiring?
05-01-2020, 12:46 PM
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Hit IFR Mins, Any Companies Hiring?
I just hit my IFR mins, 1200 hours and was wondering what if any companies may be hiring at the moment. I am currently working at an aerial survey company, but because of covid-19, there won't be a summer season this year, at least with this company. So, come mid May, will be out of work until the next season starts in October.
I understand that with covid, everything has been delayed/pushed back. I am still waiting to hear back from planesense, as they can't fly anyone out for the in-person interviews yet. I am ideally looking for a cargo operator, ameriflight, alpine, empire. Companies with feeders into UPS/Fedex, UPS preferred.
Any and all help/tips/suggestions are much appreciated! And I want to thank you guys ahead of time for everything!
I understand that with covid, everything has been delayed/pushed back. I am still waiting to hear back from planesense, as they can't fly anyone out for the in-person interviews yet. I am ideally looking for a cargo operator, ameriflight, alpine, empire. Companies with feeders into UPS/Fedex, UPS preferred.
Any and all help/tips/suggestions are much appreciated! And I want to thank you guys ahead of time for everything!
05-01-2020, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by egothrasher
I just hit my IFR mins, 1200 hours and was wondering what if any companies may be hiring at the moment. I am currently working at an aerial survey company, but because of covid-19, there won't be a summer season this year, at least with this company. So, come mid May, will be out of work until the next season starts in October.
I understand that with covid, everything has been delayed/pushed back. I am still waiting to hear back from planesense, as they can't fly anyone out for the in-person interviews yet. I am ideally looking for a cargo operator, ameriflight, alpine, empire. Companies with feeders into UPS/Fedex, UPS preferred.
Any and all help/tips/suggestions are much appreciated! And I want to thank you guys ahead of time for everything!
I understand that with covid, everything has been delayed/pushed back. I am still waiting to hear back from planesense, as they can't fly anyone out for the in-person interviews yet. I am ideally looking for a cargo operator, ameriflight, alpine, empire. Companies with feeders into UPS/Fedex, UPS preferred.
Any and all help/tips/suggestions are much appreciated! And I want to thank you guys ahead of time for everything!
Here is the link to the application site.
https://w3.ameriflight.com/pilots/
05-02-2020, 05:39 AM
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I’d imagine many companies are having a large amount of high timed guys applying but don’t let that discourage you. Many managers understand those pilots are there for a season if you can present the idea that you would stay at the company for awhile you have a decent chance of standing out. Good luck!
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05-02-2020, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by egothrasher
I am currently working at an aerial survey company, but because of covid-19, there won't be a summer season this year, at least with this company.
05-02-2020, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ratcht9
I am trying to deduce the reason for closing a survey operation. Since there is minimal interaction with the traveling public, it seems that continuing a survey operation would be low-risk for virus spread. Maybe paying clients are unable to process the survey work due to their own adjustments to their work environment?
05-03-2020, 05:38 AM
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If you're looking at Alaska flying, the economy up there is getting slammed between cancelled tourism and cheap oil. That said, the biggest 135/121 player in the state filed for a chapter 7 bankruptcy just a few days ago which means pretty much all the operators (Grant/Bering/Ace/Lake and Pen/Ryan etc) will be hiring to try to capture market share. Expect tough competition for those jobs from experienced locals. It is definitely worth applying.
05-05-2020, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by UNDGUY
Grant Aviation indicates they are hiring if you want to fly in Alaska. Profile was updated May 1st on here.
05-07-2020, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by deftone
Grant just pulled a bunch of offers from pilots to give to AK lifers who were laid off from Ravn etc, I wouldnt think they will be hiring right now off the street.
I understand the reasoning behind pulling offers from out of state pilots, not being locally minded was part of Ravns problem.
05-09-2020, 04:54 PM
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Thank you guys for all the tips, it is much appreciated. I've applied to ameriflight, wiggins and many others. I have done the initial interview with planesense, it went well and just waiting on the inperson. I was told though that was put on hold because of the covid and flying people out.
I was in the process for the Border Patrol position, but found out that 80% of the flying would be with the MQ9, aka a drone. Something I was not interested in, as I want to be in the air, not on the ground flying.
Keeping my ear out and optimism high.
I was in the process for the Border Patrol position, but found out that 80% of the flying would be with the MQ9, aka a drone. Something I was not interested in, as I want to be in the air, not on the ground flying.
Keeping my ear out and optimism high.
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