And wood paneling!

Take the job that is in the hand. So if you were offered a class date at AMF. Go AMF and not look back at your decision. There will be opportunities to gain 121 time in the future.

Thats what I’ve been hearing. Technically, the job in hand is a regional. Just need my time. Guess I’ll shoot an app out whenever a BE99 position is open.

Go to the regional......unless you spend a really long time flying 135 freight, you’re still going to spend time at the regionals.

What if one’s goal is go to UPS?

Good luck, if you’re not an intern they’ve cut down on the people that’ll interview with UPS. And if you are an intern or are in the program you will be delayed as much as possible by Ameriflight. One of the reasons I got out of there. They’ll delay your ATP which you need for the flow, delay training events, delay upgrades, delay or refuse training captain (which you need now basically to go to ups at all unless you were in the program prior to last year). It’s doable but it’s not what it used to be and expect frustration and delays as much as Ameriflight can give you. And you’ll need a perfect record as well so you better be good at single pilot IFR under pressure and fatigue for at least 4 years or more.

Ah, the glamour of being a freight dawg.

FO on the EMB 120
 

Curious if there any current pilot that works the PDX base or know of possible information. I put in for an FO position for the MT location but was asked about the GEG location. They asked if I was willing to relocate, which I was honest that it not possible but I could do a travel to the GEG because I live near PDX.

the lady suggested I apply for the PDX position in the future. So I am wondering if they are planning to open a spot for the FO there soon? I am hoping to get the opportunity to be hired with Ameriflight. I had two pilots that worked/are currently working for them and have said it the best experience they have so far.

thanks for any info. If you need to you can message me if you don’t want to message on the board. Thanks again.

What plane flies out of SAT?

We have BE1900s and one SA227 that regularly operate through SAT. All runs are "outstation" based, operating Monday night through Friday morning (for the SA227) or Saturday morning (for the three BE1900s; MAF, CRP & DRT).

Thank you!

What is the contact for recruiting? I haven't seen any Be99 openings posted on their webpage.

Any idea what bases were awarded to the above classes?

Here's a link for their "contact us"...
https://w3.ameriflight.com/contact-us/

Also the direct email that was posted on here a few pages back...
[email protected]

Good Luck

Any information available on CVG-- Aircraft types, routes etc? Thank you

It's kind of a round about way to find base/equipment info, IIRC it was plainly displayed somewhere but can't locate it now...

I found this base/flights/equipment from the jumpseat page:
https://w3.ameriflight.com/jumpseat/

YMMV

Last I saw it was 1900 to ALB and Reading. You only fly 3 days a week most of the year, usually with an FO

No FO currently.

There is also a run CVG-MQY-SDF-CVG, also in a 1900

The base is currently fully staffed.

I fly for Ameriflight and I'll say hands down it was the best decision I made for myself. Obviously everyone is different but Ameriflight has given me so much confidence as a pilot I don't know I would have flying elsewhere. No autopilot on the 99s, flying approaches pretty much everyday during the winters here in SEA keeps my skills sharp. Is it for everyone? No, but for me it's been great, if I were to say anything QOL for me is the toughest part of the job.

No autopilot? You mean no flight director, eh? Of course the autopilot can be deferred.

no, I meant what I wrote, no auto pilot. SOME have it but most don’t and certainly the ones here in Seattle don’t.

Sure, for those prospective applicants browsing, Ameriflight is a company that takes on the risk of hiring inexperienced pilots and gives them their first real flying job. A chance to build time, experience and a line on a resumé. However, it is not a destination company... it is a stepping stone. The company knows this and for the most part, treats their pilots as such.

That is the most generous way to put it.

And they know it, in our first day of class they mentioned that. I was replying to the guy who was questioning whether to apply or not, not that it is a final stop in a pilot's career.

SLC
 

Anyone know if there will be openings in SLC anytime soon? Looking to move out west and potentially apply.

I think they had a 99 opening in Seattle (BFI?)............

Possibly bring back the ACP?
 

I remember two to three years ago they rolled out a program for people that was between 800-1000 total time and short of the 1200 needed to get the Captain 135IFR. I remember it was called the Accelerated Captain Program. Was the program successful with the people they had brought in and what the possibilities of they bring that back again, especially with the increase of the airline hiring people and majors picking up as well.

The program still exists. The majority of these come in through the UPS Intern program. But we did have one just a couple of classes ago that was a street hire into the ACP program.

We also regularly hire into the right seat of the E120. Again, many of those are from UPS due to our partnership. But we do hire to that position off the street as well.

Thanks for the information on the ACP program, it kind of a bummer that they are more going to UPS but understandable because of the contact they have with them and need to keep that pipeline flowing to them.

I check at least daily to see if there an opening for the FO especially hoping for the PDX location to pop up so that I can try for that spot.

The only FOs in PDX would be in the E120. Since there isn't a requirement for FOs in other airplanes, the only operations those are going to now are the Charter SA227s. We are taking FOs there in order to utilize 135.267 duty time rules for two crew. (10 hours flight time vs 8 for single pilot.) The Charters operate out of ELP and DFW for now.

How many years are expected to go from UPS intern, to UPS FO?

See page 541...

I suppose I should have said "realistically" instead of expected. I read anecdotally AMF can drag their feet with ATP CTP and other training events.

2 questions
-Is commuting an option with Ameriflight?
-Is Amerflight firm on their minimum hours?

it’s not anecdotal, all the people I know who went through it took 4+ years. Keep your nose clean too.

it’s not anecdotal, all the people I know who went through it took 4+ years to check all the boxes. Keep your nose clean too.

not really, and yes.

both questions answered many times in previous pages.

PIC Minimums are firm based on FAR 135.243(c).
SIC Minimums are what the company desires but could change based on supply/demand of pilots.

The first intern to complete and return to UPS is leaving AMF in the next week. He was here just shy of 4 years.

The earliest to come here in the program will probably have a class date in the next month or so and has been with us right at 4 years this month.

YMMV when it comes to this. Interns that leave UPS with 500 hours will take a while to check the boxes. Interns that leave with captains mins may be able to shorten this timeline. One of the big hurdles (though not the only one) is getting out of the right seat. Eliminate that and you're well on your way.

Thanks, I wasn't seeing it when I went through other posts.


Appreciate the reply.