Notices
Part 135 Part 135 commercial operators

Ameriflight

Old 12-24-2010, 09:25 PM
  #1041  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Scooter2525's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: Fixed wing, left
Posts: 434
Default

Originally Posted by jumpseat2024 View Post
I've also heard they have a pay-to-play arrangement with Korean Air trainees..anyone have any of these guys sitting right seat? Do they just sit on their hands most of the time, or do you have them doing stuff?
We switched legs usually. Having never CFIed, I found it a good chance to do some "instructing". Did see progress with them over time. Get an extra $5 a flight hour with them hanging out. Some are really on top of paper work, loading/unloading, and helping out as much as possible.
Scooter2525 is offline  
Old 01-03-2011, 12:35 PM
  #1042  
Gets Weekends Off
 
jumpseat2024's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Mar 2009
Position: CRJ700 F/O
Posts: 354
Default

Sorry guys, I know I've seen a post on this somewhere in the past but can't seem to find it for the life of me...what all is covered in the phone interview? Any questions that could catch me off guard without thinking about them before hand?

Also, should I have my logbook, licenses, etc handy while on the phone?
jumpseat2024 is offline  
Old 01-03-2011, 03:18 PM
  #1043  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,281
Default

Originally Posted by jumpseat2024 View Post
Sorry guys, I know I've seen a post on this somewhere in the past but can't seem to find it for the life of me...what all is covered in the phone interview? Any questions that could catch me off guard without thinking about them before hand?

Also, should I have my logbook, licenses, etc handy while on the phone?
There was nothing tricky in the phone interview, and I didn't have that stuff available when I did mine.

It was straight forward... just be yourself, and express interest in the company.
ImperialxRat is offline  
Old 01-08-2011, 05:31 AM
  #1044  
Gets Weekends Off
 
f16jetmech's Avatar
 
Joined APC: May 2010
Position: CFI
Posts: 413
Default

so i've read pretty much the entire thread here... but just want to clarify. How much flying can one expect on each airframe? I know its fly to your outstation and fly back. so 1-1.5 each leg and than back? Including the cheiftan? And is cheiftan still 6+ month'ish upgrade? Also, i'm sure DFW is a pretty senior hub, and turbine only... but what would the likelihood of getting a dfw base on the 99 be? And how long? Especially with a year from now or so with all the hiring going on?
f16jetmech is offline  
Old 01-08-2011, 08:00 PM
  #1045  
Apteryx
 
Oldog's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Jan 2010
Posts: 127
Default

Originally Posted by f16jetmech View Post
so i've read pretty much the entire thread here... but just want to clarify. How much flying can one expect on each airframe? I know its fly to your outstation and fly back. so 1-1.5 each leg and than back? Including the cheiftan? And is cheiftan still 6+ month'ish upgrade? Also, i'm sure DFW is a pretty senior hub, and turbine only... but what would the likelihood of getting a dfw base on the 99 be? And how long? Especially with a year from now or so with all the hiring going on?
Flight sequences involve 2 to 6 or more flight hours per day; it varies widely with the trip you bid; the high flight-hour-per-day trips are relatively rare. Turnover in the Part 135 cargo business is expected to accelerate over the next several years, which is likely to shorten the time before you can successfully bid to transition into larger equipment. As to how long you'd need to wait for a BE-99 bid at DFW, it's anybody's guess -- depends upon when the current bid holders move on, whether BE-99 lines of flying are added or canceled at that base, seniority of other bidders, etc. For the first few years, you're better off to move up where and when you can, without being too concerned about the domicile. After you've got a few years' seniority and are captain in an type-rated airplane, then look for home-sweet-home.
Oldog is offline  
Old 01-09-2011, 06:20 PM
  #1046  
Gets Weekends Off
 
f16jetmech's Avatar
 
Joined APC: May 2010
Position: CFI
Posts: 413
Default

Originally Posted by Oldog View Post
Flight sequences involve 2 to 6 or more flight hours per day; it varies widely with the trip you bid; the high flight-hour-per-day trips are relatively rare. Turnover in the Part 135 cargo business is expected to accelerate over the next several years, which is likely to shorten the time before you can successfully bid to transition into larger equipment. As to how long you'd need to wait for a BE-99 bid at DFW, it's anybody's guess -- depends upon when the current bid holders move on, whether BE-99 lines of flying are added or canceled at that base, seniority of other bidders, etc. For the first few years, you're better off to move up where and when you can, without being too concerned about the domicile. After you've got a few years' seniority and are captain in an type-rated airplane, then look for home-sweet-home.
Ok thanks for the information and reply. Type rated aircraft for AMF are metro/1900/emb120? Also, from what i've seen and heard, AMF is salary from the start? Looks like APC is saying 2333 a month starting? Is this true or do they pay you by the hour?
f16jetmech is offline  
Old 01-09-2011, 07:33 PM
  #1047  
Gets Weekends Off
 
freightdog's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Aug 2006
Position: 'Bus Driver Right Seat
Posts: 523
Default

Originally Posted by f16jetmech View Post
Ok thanks for the information and reply. Type rated aircraft for AMF are metro/1900/emb120? Also, from what i've seen and heard, AMF is salary from the start? Looks like APC is saying 2333 a month starting? Is this true or do they pay you by the hour?
We are salaried non-exempt. We get a base salary, but there is the opportunity to make more money. Basic compensation is 40 "units" of pay a week. If there is a day that you were able to fly, but couldn't due to mx, wx, etc. then you still get paid. If you fly extra trips for a customer, are a training captain, check airman, then it is possible to make more money.
freightdog is offline  
Old 01-13-2011, 01:57 AM
  #1048  
Line Holder
 
Joined APC: Nov 2008
Posts: 51
Default

Originally Posted by freightdog View Post
We are salaried non-exempt. We get a base salary, but there is the opportunity to make more money. Basic compensation is 40 "units" of pay a week. If there is a day that you were able to fly, but couldn't due to mx, wx, etc. then you still get paid. If you fly extra trips for a customer, are a training captain, check airman, then it is possible to make more money.
Dont forget if you stay in a turbine with AMF You get a check saying basically thanks for sticking around.

We can't even get a night differental.
Planewatcher is offline  
Old 01-14-2011, 09:22 AM
  #1049  
New Hire
 
Joined APC: Nov 2010
Position: c210 left
Posts: 6
Default

I have a class date for Feb 14 preferred base PDX.....Anyone know if thats a chieftain only base or is there any other equipment there? Just wondering if I could stick around there and after a while transition into turbine equip.

Last edited by kingdover; 01-14-2011 at 09:34 AM. Reason: Typo
kingdover is offline  
Old 01-14-2011, 09:31 AM
  #1050  
New Hire
 
Joined APC: Nov 2010
Position: c210 left
Posts: 6
Default

Originally Posted by jumpseat2024 View Post
Sorry guys, I know I've seen a post on this somewhere in the past but can't seem to find it for the life of me...what all is covered in the phone interview? Any questions that could catch me off guard without thinking about them before hand?

Also, should I have my logbook, licenses, etc handy while on the phone?

Jumpseat, Did you make it through the interview?

Anyone else going to be in the Feb 14 Class?

Last edited by kingdover; 01-14-2011 at 09:33 AM. Reason: typo
kingdover is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Mrsmith42e
Cargo
22
01-22-2021 08:14 AM
waflyboy
Cargo
3
05-10-2020 02:48 PM
chazbird
Part 135
10
07-01-2007 03:47 PM
beech_nut
Cargo
0
01-28-2006 11:55 AM
Freight Dog
Cargo
0
11-17-2005 09:27 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Your Privacy Choices