What is a typical daily schedule? :confused:

I have until June before I’m done with current contract anyway. I’m trying to get to the 750 TT by the end of the contract. I would like to get to 800 so I could be in the accelerated captain program.

Thank you to try to help me out.

1~ as a Pa31 CA.
2~ i havent started training yet!
3~ until i reach minimums for the others of AMF or as well until another base opens up!

Things to know about Amf:
1) they are phasing out the pa31 everywhere but albuquerque. They list 26 or so in the fleet on this site but only 3 bases currently fly them and 2, Portland and Phoenix are currently phasing them out leaving only abq.
2) plan 2 months for training into your schedule of which about 2-3 weeks will be in abq (hotel paid for) there is a good chance I’ll actually be training you. A couple people have found rooms to rent on Craigslist, and some people from the company are roommates. There are a lot of like minded people here and I’ve really enjoyed working for the company and in this base. If all else fails you can get an apartment for 600-800$ for a 1 bedroom close to the airport on a 6 month lease which is really cheap where I’m from.
3) know what your getting into. Do you understand the type of flying we do? Also if your interested there are lots of opportunities for advancement here which is good and if you upgrade to the 99 lots of bases for you to try. Hope this helps,

to recap I have really gotten a lot out of flying chieftains here and am a much better pilot for it. Know that it’s a lot of work and we have a fairly high wash out rate from people who don’t know ifr(if they are going ifr) or don’t want to study. This is a job and you should come to class ready to roll. That being said it’s a blast flying the line and possibly the most freedom you’ll have in your career

A typical daily schedule is tues-Friday report to the airport about 5:30 am then get situated. Get cargo loaded and fly your route. After am legs (1-2 legs typically) get to the hotel at your outstation around 10:30-11 am and stay there till about 4 then wait at the airport to get pm cargo and fly back to base. After unloading and paperwork leave the airport around 730-8 pm
Monday’s are usually just pm and Saturday’s if you work them are just am or pm depending if you work 6 days it is extra pay

Do the pilots physically load and unload the cargo? :confused:

Hi, there!

Ameriflight has a Gateway Program with UPS Airlines and Flow Through Programs with Allegiant, Omni Air, and Frontier.
The programs are specific and applicant driven. Once you start working for AMF, you can apply to be in one of our programs.
For UPS, during the first 24 months, you'll be working to meet specific personal and professional benchmarks (like flight hours, leadership positions, and more). The last 12 months will include a mentorship with a UPS pilot and a jet transition course.
The other three programs are less stringent than UPS and similar to each other. You'll need to reach a certain number of benchmarks (time with us and flight hours).

Hope that helps!

Hi, there!

I don't see that at the moment on our careers site, but it was likely supposed to be multiple locations nationwide (the site forces us to pick a state, so we choose Texas as it is where our headquarters is located).
The PIC can be slightly under that 500, especially if you can compensate in other areas (like ME or Instrument).
Depending on your TT, you might be interested in our Accelerated Captain Program.

Hope that helps!

Hi, there!

With your ME and lack of Turbine, we'd consider you for a BE99 Captain position.
BE99 Captain: 1,200 TT, 150 ME, 500 XC (defined as point to point), 100 night, 500 PIC, 75 instrument

Transitioning up to a BE1900 wouldn't take you too long. It would just be a matter of getting those additional hours.
BE1900 Captain: 1,800 TT, 250 ME, 500 XC (defined as point to point), 100 night, 1,000 PIC, 100 instrument, 100 Turbine, 121 or 135 experience

Here's a link to apply for a BE99 Captain position at BFI (about 9 miles from SEA airport): Captain Beech 99 Cargo Pilot - Careers At Ameriflight, LLC

Our typical schedule is Monday through Friday, morning to evening.

Hope that helps!

No worries, EMB120 FO hours do count toward your ATP!

BE99 FO hours do not since a First Officer is not required in that aircraft. FOs in that aircraft are involved in the Accelerated Captain Program.

Hope that helps!

Nope, the pilots do not load or unload the cargo.They used to, but we changed that last year.
The person who drops off or picks up the cargo (our customer) loads and unloads the plane.

There are a couple of runs where we still have to move the freight to the door. This is primarily on the "glow flights" where it will only be few boxes (at about 50 lbs each.) The contract couriers take the boxes from the door to their trucks.

For UPS, FedEx and DHL the customer does provide the man power to unload the aircraft.

My class date is April 2nd, hope I see some of y'all there!

I remember the days of loading and offloading 3400 lbs. of cargo from a BE99 back in the 1980's. Glad to hear it has changed.

So from what I understand from your reply you have to put in an application? Can people be rejected from the program when they apply and if so for what reasons? Also if you complete the program do you get a guaranteed job with UPS or a guaranteed interview? I'm asking because my ultimate goal is to work for UPS and I think Ameriflight would be a great first job to get there.

Don't suppose there's going to be any new bases opening in the near future, is there? Thanks.

Hours
 

Typically, how many hours a month are home based captains flying?

Yes, you have to put in an application. It's for paperwork purposes to kick off the program. After that, leaders from AMF will decide if you should be placed in it. To be in the program, you have to be in good standing with AMF - so not too many sick calls, not too many write ups, not too many training failures, etc.
Formally, it's a guaranteed interview. During the program, you have to meet a series of benchmarks - leadership, personal, professional, etc. Those are outlined for you and you'll have to lead it. Your 12 month mentorship (where you'll have a UPS Captain mentor and be immersed in the UPS culture) and jet transition course is also a big part. If you get through the program, you have a guaranteed interview. Formally, that's all we can guarantee, but looking at everything that goes into it, it's your job to lose. To give you a little more comfort, you'll be connected with UPS the whole time, so it isn't likely that you'll suddenly become undesirable.

No solid plans at the moment, but we do have Home-Based Captain positions! :)

Hi, there!

It depends on which routes you are on, of course. Our non-pilots, typically fly 60 hours per month. With the extra time off, Home-Based Captains could probably expect to average 40 flight hours per month.

"not too many write ups" Do you mean airplane write ups or disciplinary employee write ups? You should be crystal clear on that.

What routes do the EMB-120's fly and how long are the flight on average? I'm a CFI looking to get into ameriflight as an FO on the 120 but I've heard you can't log SIC time in the 120. If thats the case I may have to wait and apply for accelerated captain.

Disciplinary.

If you want to be logging the time quicker, the 120 is the route to go. E120 FO time is loggable for everything since the 120 is certified to require two pilots. The Accelerated Captain Program (ACP) pilots are NOT able to log their FO time for things like ATP or other ratings since the BE99 does not require an SIC. It is loggable toward total time to meet part 135 times (TT, CC, Nt, Inst.)

You CAN log SIC time in the EMB120, because we are required to have an FO in that aircraft. No worries on that end. :)
We have EMB120 routes flying out of BFI, ONT, PDX, PHX, BQN, and SLC.

Looking at a few of the routes now, it looks like they vary in flight hours per month. I see a few 40s per month, 45s per month, and 50s per month. Hopefully, that gives you an idea!

Ah, thanks that answers my main concern. I'm a young guy just trying to get to the regionals by the time I turn 21 and i've heard AMF was good but then heard you couldn't log SIC on the bro. As long as I get to fly my brains out i'll be a happy man.

So the main requirement is to be in good standing with Ameriflight which leads me to the ask is there a certain amount of time you need to be employed before you can apply?

Yes, correct. That's the main requirement to get into the program. But of course once you are in, there's a list of benchmarks you must meet to successfully complete it.

Once you are employed with us, you can put your resume/name in the hat after you complete training (about 6 weeks).

Looks like an Ameriflight BE-99 went off the runway in Hastings, NE early this morning. Great news is Pilot and copilot are OK with NO injuries.

Plane crashes at Hastings airport | News | hastingstribune.com


http://nebraska.tv/news/local/city-o...plane-reported

That's true. It happened this morning. Everyone is okay.

Glad no one got hurt.

Hello. Is there a recruiter I can get in touch with? I was considering applying at the end of summer when I reach BE99 captain minimums, but I'm thinking of applying earlier since I'm already at the ACP mins. Thank you.

Send FreightDogs a PM. She can put you in touch.

Thank you!

Any EMB-120 pilots out there that commute from PIT?

Class Dates
 

Can someone share class start dates for June, July, and August time frame?
Thanks.

Our Indoc classes start on the first Monday of each month.

Do you happen to know the rough percentage of people that get into the program from those who apply?

That's hard to say because the program just went active about 2 months ago and the first couple of candidates entered the Mentor phase. None of our pilots have actually gone to UPS yet through the program. These ones should hire onto UPS first quarter of next year.

1000-1200 Range
 

If one has anywhere between 1000 and 1200 hours what position would they likely be hired for? This amount of hours is higher than the ACP 800-1000 range, however still below the 135 1200h minimum.