Ameriflight
#2231
Pay raises, better uniforms, quick upgrades, a CP who is an advocate for the pilots, management that is spending a lot of time and effort trying to make things better, new leadership that is trying (and succeeding) in growing the company. Hmm, doesn't seem like such a bad place to be to me.
135 freight is what it is. Before you apply to any company, conduct your due diligence and understand what type of job you are getting into. At the very least, understand the interview process works both ways. AMF was pretty straight forward with me when I went to the open house and interviewed. After that, indoc is a week long freebie for you and the company, if you don't like what you see by the end of indoc then bail out, no harm no foul. But don't go through the whole process, then ***** and moan that you are throwing boxes and not standing in the entryway greeting pax.
135 freight is what it is. Before you apply to any company, conduct your due diligence and understand what type of job you are getting into. At the very least, understand the interview process works both ways. AMF was pretty straight forward with me when I went to the open house and interviewed. After that, indoc is a week long freebie for you and the company, if you don't like what you see by the end of indoc then bail out, no harm no foul. But don't go through the whole process, then ***** and moan that you are throwing boxes and not standing in the entryway greeting pax.
#2232
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Joined APC: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,919
Pay raises, better uniforms, quick upgrades, a CP who is an advocate for the pilots, management that is spending a lot of time and effort trying to make things better, new leadership that is trying (and succeeding) in growing the company. Hmm, doesn't seem like such a bad place to be to me.
135 freight is what it is. Before you apply to any company, conduct your due diligence and understand what type of job you are getting into. At the very least, understand the interview process works both ways. AMF was pretty straight forward with me when I went to the open house and interviewed. After that, indoc is a week long freebie for you and the company, if you don't like what you see by the end of indoc then bail out, no harm no foul. But don't go through the whole process, then ***** and moan that you are throwing boxes and not standing in the entryway greeting pax.
135 freight is what it is. Before you apply to any company, conduct your due diligence and understand what type of job you are getting into. At the very least, understand the interview process works both ways. AMF was pretty straight forward with me when I went to the open house and interviewed. After that, indoc is a week long freebie for you and the company, if you don't like what you see by the end of indoc then bail out, no harm no foul. But don't go through the whole process, then ***** and moan that you are throwing boxes and not standing in the entryway greeting pax.
#2233
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2013
Posts: 196
That growth comes from you doing another freight dogs route for less. Feel proud bro, you work at amflight.
#2234
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2011
Position: Any
Posts: 656
And I DO feel proud that I work for Ameriflight. From everything I have seen in the 13+ years since I started here, I would rather be here than ANY other 135 operator.
#2235
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Joined APC: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,919
Actually, that isn't true. I know that for UPS we are one of the pricier feeders. Most of the time when we get runs from other operators (such as ABQ) it is because UPS thinks we can do a better job. And that is info I have gotten from talking with UPS management, not Ameriflight.
And I DO feel proud that I work for Ameriflight. From everything I have seen in the 13+ years since I started here, I would rather be here than ANY other 135 operator.
And I DO feel proud that I work for Ameriflight. From everything I have seen in the 13+ years since I started here, I would rather be here than ANY other 135 operator.
#2236
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2011
Position: Any
Posts: 656
Actually it is true. A smaller feeder was snuffed out in ABQ to AMF, the lower bidder. It is shocking to see how naive you are to other 135 operators. You could be getting paid more, working less, flying better equipment, getting treated better in other areas of part 135. Then again if you haven't moved in 13 years there is no convincing you otherwise.
And considering some issue I have had in my life since coming here, I don't think I could get better treatment. And that is the main reason I don't plan to leave.
As for getting business from other operators, I hate to say it, but that IS business. Passenger airlines do it to each other. (Read about the early struggles of Southwest against AA and Braniff.) Companies of every type are always trying to grow their market share. That's reality. And Ameriflight is no different.
#2237
I take it you have some first hand knowledge concerning our recent contract award in ABQ. I'd be interested in seeing what the compensation levels were at this other company. Can you post payrates, benefits, ect? Id like to see how they compare to AMF.
#2238
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Joined APC: Nov 2013
Posts: 962
Actually, that isn't true. I know that for UPS we are one of the pricier feeders. Most of the time when we get runs from other operators (such as ABQ) it is because UPS thinks we can do a better job. And that is info I have gotten from talking with UPS management, not Ameriflight.
And I DO feel proud that I work for Ameriflight. From everything I have seen in the 13+ years since I started here, I would rather be here than ANY other 135 operator.
And I DO feel proud that I work for Ameriflight. From everything I have seen in the 13+ years since I started here, I would rather be here than ANY other 135 operator.
#2240
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Joined APC: Jul 2010
Posts: 72
Ameriflight
They made more for sure after looking at the new pay scale.
Not my place or business to post. Just wanted to answer your question.
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