the interview was pretty straight forward. If you are currently flying, there is really nothing that they ask that you shouldnt be able to answer... saying that, dont worry about the gouges online, my interview was nothing like the gouges! Review your Jeppesen charts, part 91 regs, a little weather theory (fog, icing, thunderstorms), but really nothing stands out in my mind as something that any current IFR pilot should have a problem with!

Be IFR current (they really were interested in that while looking through my logbook), be IFR proficient for the sim check as well. I was unable to get any sim practice prior to my interview and I felt a little behind in the box, but as long as you can fly an approach to minimums, its no big deal.

Everyone was really friendly and professional. They make you feel like youre already hired form the moment you walk in. From what I saw of the company, I am even more excited for the opportunity to fly for them.

SIU-- How long after you submitted your app did you hear back from Ameriflight? I am trying to get an idea how far north of ATP mins they are really looking for.

about 6 month honestly... but I recently had a friend walk my resume in for me, and it was bout a month after that that they called me.

You only need 135 mins and they do hire at them. Be proactive.

Scooter's right... My buddy applied and followed up by mailing in his resume/cover letter and heard back from them within the week. I did the same and it took just a tad longer than that.

But do they hire at 135 mins, with 50 multi (and less than 10 multi PIC)?

yes. I believe its been said several times in this thread.

I don't know scoot, he/she might need to be hand fed in Burbank. ;)

In-n-out please! :D

LOL, no hand feeding here... I've applied, but haven't bugged as much as I could because I had little hope. And I don't remember this thread mentioning multi time.... ;-)

The Best!
 

The absolute best part of being based anywhere near California is In n Out!

I didn't remember, but a search did help answer that question. Good luck! What base are you looking for?

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/pa...tml#post638750

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/pa...tml#post563463


http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/pa...tml#post638807

Thanks! Honestly, it doesn't matter- I've never been out west, and have no family there, so I'd go wherever.

Something to keep in mind is each base has a different QOL, schedule, mx, upgrade time etc, so something out of the blue might not be for you.

lets make a list of the "best" bases for QOL

Lets start by defining what your definition of QOL is.
Do you like being home on saturday/Sundays?
Do you like the idea of an outstation?
Do you like hotels or crew apartments?

Lots-o-variety

CVG and OAK usually have a quicker turnover (IE less desirable, but again, YMMV)

Seattle and SLC are a little more senior

PDX, PHX and DAL fall somewhere inbetween.

Some bases are all turbine, some mainly cheiftains, some lots-o-outstations.

Whats the deal with OAK? Speaking with SH, she said if I wanted OAK she could promise I'd get it. So, whats the scoop? :confused:

higher cost of living, slow upgrade, its oakland. PM me for more

That pretty much sums it up right there =) One thing to keep in mind is that when they have a vacancy in base, they will try and upgrade someone from within the base, before sending it as a company wide bid. For example, if a BE99 spot opens in Phoenix, they will offer it to the Chieftain guys in PHX before putting it out in the company that they need a pilot upgraded to the BE99.

With that said, OAK is mostly a chieftain base... so in order to upgrade you will have to be willing to move. That is why it is generally junior.

Never thought I'd see SLC on the "senior" list.

I am sure these ?'s have been asked before, just looking for some info before applying. Years ago I ran cargo on the east coast. Backside of the clock and all, so i would guess the ops are very different.

What is a typical schedule?
Would it be difficult to get PDX as a new hire?
Once assigned a base can you be bumped out of it?
Does AMF provide a hotel at the outstation?
Year one takehome pay per month?

Thanks in advance for any answers

I was told PDX is packed.

Portland is pretty full right now. After all the bids were awarded and everything was said and done, there are 3 pilots that do not have a hard run. They are floaters. There is also a new hire that is currently in the process of moving to Portland. That will make 4 extra pilots that will won't have runs this bid period.

interesting, thanks for all the great info guys!

As said throughout this thread......

Schedule (base depending) show am, fly for a bit, layover, fly back in the pm. done. rinse repeat.

Bumped out? only if the base looses a lot of flying.

Hotel, no. Depends on base. SLC, for the most part yes. OAK, no.

take home pay? APC has a great chart at the top right. airline profiles> cargo> ameriflight

He was asking for take home pay, not gross =P I would say probably count on $1700/mo.

As far as hotels / crew apartments, I have been given one at every layover I have been on. Out of Burbank it is mostly crew apartments.

Gotta run.

Yeah its packed. There is a big bid coming up, so with any luck PDX will thin out.

1. Schedule (average bepends on base, run ect.)

Bank Flight (junior)

7am show, get to hotel around 11am. stay at hotel during day
5pm pm show, get home around 8pm

UPS Flight (senior)

5:30 am show, get to hotel around 10am. stay at hotel during day
3pm show, get home around 5:30


2. I heard PDX is where there putting people. don't know why because where overstaffed. There is a lot of movement east so by the time the new guys get here it may be less populated.

3. If they assign you a base it us yours unless you bid something else. If they make you move unwillingly they will pay for any moving expenses.

4.most, if not all flights with over a 2 hour layover have a hotel or apartment.

5.expect $1700 month w/o an FO; with an FO expect about $1900 month.

Not accurate. Most UPS flight get in after 7PM. Some much later. DHL flights even later.

Not accurate. Most Chieftan bank flights get in closer to 9PM, some much later AND have very early starts (Not 7am)

Bank runs are also not always junior. There are a number of turbine bank runs.

I guess I meant no on the hotels, as in not every run or base gets hotels. Its either crew apartments or hotels.

I want an FO! less work, more money is always good!

Which airplanes are in and how senior is DFW? I know the bro is in DFW, but anything else? Fiance is about to take a job there, and being based there would be attractive, if I applied.

Thanks.

I think they have one BE-99 run there; everything else is SA-227s, BE-1900s, and EMB-120s. When you've got the newest seniority number, you kind of have to take what's available for a while -- and accumulate some experience and company savvy. After you have some time on the job your seniority will hold a line in a domicile you want. Just like the big airlines. . . .

Hate to burst your bubble but all new hires are going into PDX or OAK. PDX is full right now so OAK is almost a sure bet. Also, all new hires are going into the PA-31 to start. I havent heard of anyone going straight into turbine this time around. :cool:

Currently four

how tough is it to get hired into PHX?

As of right now I would say pretty tough. The last person that went to PHX was back during the October bids, and that was for only one PA31 slot. As of right now, everyone in the upcoming February and March class should expect to be OAK or PDX based.

There is a lot of talk about a possible big bid coming out in the very, very near future for openings in multiple bases. Once that bid clears out some of the senior employees, or the ones willing to move everyone’s chances will be better about getting based where you want.

cool..big sneeky things happening??

Now I just need HR to pull me from the stack...thats the hard part!!!

Me too. I got nuthin'!