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11-12-2010, 02:16 PM

#1021

Fedex Dreamer

On Reserve

Joined APC: Feb 2007

Position: ATR42/72 FO

Posts: 14

Seniority in Base

I have a question regarding seniority in base. Let's say I start in the Chieftain and the junior 99 run has a really crappy QOL. Could I wait it out for a better run and choose to upgrade then? Or does the person junior to me who chose the upgrade notwithstanding the crappy QOL move up ahead of me?

11-15-2010, 10:42 AM

#1022

tbmpilot

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Joined APC: Sep 2008

Posts: 53

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Originally Posted by Fedex Dreamer

If you pass on the upgrade you'll have to wait until they need another 99 pilot. You'll still retain your seniority. When you do upgrade you're likely to be kept dual-qualified anyway so you'll likely fly both (depending on the base). The pay is the same anyway. Take the upgrade when you can. There's no QOL anyway.

11-22-2010, 09:01 AM

#1023

TangoBar

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Joined APC: Aug 2007

Position: BE-1900 CA

Posts: 72

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fedex Dreamer

Let's say I start in the Chieftain and the junior 99 run has a really crappy QOL.

As opposed to the great QOL of the average Chieftain run? About the only difference is that a lot of 99 runs at some bases are outstations, but they're usually the only turbine slots that see turnover. You can always choose to skip an offered upgrade, but you'd likely kick yourself.

11-25-2010, 08:31 PM

#1024

ownthesky748

New Hire

Joined APC: Nov 2010

Position: PA-31

Posts: 4

Hi guys!
I went thru interview and will be in upcoming class. I've been trying to prepare for the class as much I can. is there anything I should know before the class?
please feel free to let me know if you can help me

Thank you!

p.s: hey superman! I changed it for you man! lol

Last edited by ownthesky748; 11-25-2010 at 10:40 PM. Reason: wording

11-25-2010, 09:00 PM

#1025

Luv2Rotate

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Joined APC: Nov 2008

Posts: 1,498

Quote:

Originally Posted by ownthesky748

Hi guys!
I went thru interview and will be in upcoming class. I've been trying to prepare for the class as much I can. is there anything I should prepare before the class?
please feel free to let me know if you can help me prepare

Thank you!

Stop saying "prepare"

11-27-2010, 06:28 PM

#1026

Oldog

Apteryx

Joined APC: Jan 2010

Posts: 127

Quote:

Originally Posted by TangoBar

I think you need to consider what you're getting into. Junior pilots at most airlines don't enjoy great QOL . . . liveable, yes, but great, probably not . . . but if you want to make your way up the ladder, you need to start at the bottom and take opportunities as they're offered. Don't expect a SoCal base with a 1000-to-1400-Tuesday-through-Thursday run for the first couple of years. DO expect a lot of valuable experience and training!

12-15-2010, 12:21 PM

#1027

f16jetmech

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Joined APC: May 2010

Position: CFI

Posts: 413

do they fly the navajo out of dfw?

12-15-2010, 01:46 PM

#1028

cfouriv

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Joined APC: Sep 2010

Position: B-737

Posts: 105

Quote:

Originally Posted by f16jetmech

do they fly the navajo out of dfw?

Nope. Turbine base

12-15-2010, 07:12 PM

#1029

krudawg

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Joined APC: Jun 2010

Position: 747 Captain, retired

Posts: 928

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenny Powers

Oh I know how it works over there...the "squeaky wheel gets the grease", which is how I was with them. But getting this email after we had scheduled an interview seems to close the deal for me:

"I am sorry to inform you that Ameriflight will not be able to go forward with your interview process. While I am not at liberty to discuss the specifics of your interview cancellation, I will say that it was indeed a pleasure speaking to you on Sept. 9.
*$##$, I wish you all the luck in the world and I know your flying career with soar to unexpected heights."

That's Ameriflights way of giving you the butt jab. I'd re-apply in 3 months. By then they will have fired a pilot or two and will need ya

12-15-2010, 07:17 PM

#1030

krudawg

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Joined APC: Jun 2010

Position: 747 Captain, retired

Posts: 928

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captaindelay

Where do Amflight pilots end up? After flying be99 for a year do they end up at Southwest like the company claims? I just want to know what is the next step from Amflight?

I made it to UAL