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09-14-2012, 10:39 AM
#1371
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Originally Posted by MissPIC
Does anyone know how hard it is to get based in CVG?
09-22-2012, 04:03 PM
#1373
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Originally Posted by Turbine
Awesome, thanks for that. What does it mean when "expediter" is listed as the aircraft type ?
Fairchild factory-built 22 Merlin IV-C airplanes (the marginally-successful "corporate" version of the Metro III) as straight freighters and called them "Expediters."
Twelve "light" airplanes (14,000 lb MTOW) originally went to UPS (with N-numbers ending in UP) and were originally operated under contract by SAT.
Ten "heavies" (16,000 lb MTOW, can be identified by serial numbers ending in "A") went to DHL (with N-numbers ending in DH) and were originally operated by DHL's own crews.
Ameriflight has 17 of the 22 Expediters built. There are very minor systems and performance differences between the Merlin IV-C and Metro III.
Now, take an anti-TMI pill.
09-22-2012, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Oldog
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Fairchild factory-built 22 Merlin IV-C airplanes (the marginally-successful "corporate" version of the Metro III) as straight freighters and called them "Expediters."
Twelve "light" airplanes (14,000 lb MTOW) originally went to UPS (with N-numbers ending in UP) and were originally operated under contract by SAT.
Ten "heavies" (16,000 lb MTOW, can be identified by serial numbers ending in "A") went to DHL (with N-numbers ending in DH) and were originally operated by DHL's own crews.
Ameriflight has 17 of the 22 Expediters built. There are very minor systems and performance differences between the Merlin IV-C and Metro III.
Now, take an anti-TMI pill.
Fairchild factory-built 22 Merlin IV-C airplanes (the marginally-successful "corporate" version of the Metro III) as straight freighters and called them "Expediters."
Twelve "light" airplanes (14,000 lb MTOW) originally went to UPS (with N-numbers ending in UP) and were originally operated under contract by SAT.
Ten "heavies" (16,000 lb MTOW, can be identified by serial numbers ending in "A") went to DHL (with N-numbers ending in DH) and were originally operated by DHL's own crews.
Ameriflight has 17 of the 22 Expediters built. There are very minor systems and performance differences between the Merlin IV-C and Metro III.
Now, take an anti-TMI pill.
I saw Ameriflight posted a need for a direct entry Metro captain, for CVG or BUF, on climb2350. The flight time requirements seemed a little steep. Something like 2-3K total with 1500 multi pic ?? Are those requirements lower for pilots already working at AMF ? What are the mins. to get a 99 as a new hire ? (assuming there was a vacancy for one of course)
09-24-2012, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jcrews
I assume there is a bit of a revolving door at the PA31 bases. What do people usually do for housing? Rent a room, crash pad?
09-24-2012, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbine
Thanks for that very detailed analysis !
I saw Ameriflight posted a need for a direct entry Metro captain, for CVG or BUF, on climb2350. The flight time requirements seemed a little steep. Something like 2-3K total with 1500 multi pic ?? Are those requirements lower for pilots already working at AMF ? What are the mins. to get a 99 as a new hire ? (assuming there was a vacancy for one of course)
I saw Ameriflight posted a need for a direct entry Metro captain, for CVG or BUF, on climb2350. The flight time requirements seemed a little steep. Something like 2-3K total with 1500 multi pic ?? Are those requirements lower for pilots already working at AMF ? What are the mins. to get a 99 as a new hire ? (assuming there was a vacancy for one of course)
For example, our Beech 99 IOE/line training is about 7-10 days max with a week of ground and sims, while the Metro IOE/line training is about 2-3 weeks of flight training and the 2 weeks of ground, CPTs, and sims.
Beech 99 street hires require less time. Lately it seems that the street captains have been having between 1200-1500 TT, with a couple hundred hours of multi, and some with no previous turbine time.
09-25-2012, 07:33 AM
#1378
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Originally Posted by freightdog
If you knew someone who flies a metro then you would understand why for the high time requirements. It's a lot of airplane in the beginning. Especially for street hires; having to learn the "Ameriflightisms" and the aircraft.
For example, our Beech 99 IOE/line training is about 7-10 days max with a week of ground and sims, while the Metro IOE/line training is about 2-3 weeks of flight training and the 2 weeks of ground, CPTs, and sims.
Beech 99 street hires require less time. Lately it seems that the street captains have been having between 1200-1500 TT, with a couple hundred hours of multi, and some with no previous turbine time.
For example, our Beech 99 IOE/line training is about 7-10 days max with a week of ground and sims, while the Metro IOE/line training is about 2-3 weeks of flight training and the 2 weeks of ground, CPTs, and sims.
Beech 99 street hires require less time. Lately it seems that the street captains have been having between 1200-1500 TT, with a couple hundred hours of multi, and some with no previous turbine time.
Thanks
09-26-2012, 09:35 AM
#1379
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Originally Posted by cirruspilot
could you guys give me an idea on what the lowest times ameriflight is accepting? I have been researching this company and am very interested. I cant wait to move on from flight instruction!
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