Ameriflight
#2321
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Joined APC: Aug 2011
Position: Any
Posts: 656
It's not really a base. It's one run. And yes, it does turn over about every 6 months or so. Though I wouldn't plan on getting it as a direct hire. So far there has never been an issue with filling that run. So you might need to hire on and then bid for it when it comes open.
#2322
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Joined APC: Aug 2011
Position: Any
Posts: 656
FYI, they have first officers on some runs whose designated tasks are what you ask of them (paperwork, unloading, etc...). So if you do decide to take a job with AMF after your recovery, you may be able to work out something with the assistant chief pilot of your base to always have an FO on board - that way, you don't run the risk of getting hurt.
A couple years ago we had FOs on almost every run. But in Texas right now (Dallas and San Antonio) we only have 3.
#2324
On Reserve
Joined APC: Sep 2011
Posts: 14
This might be a little more problematic than it sounds. Most of the FOs are always trying to get the highest flight time runs. So if you are flying a run that only gets 10 hours a week, you might not get an FO unless is a glut of them again.
A couple years ago we had FOs on almost every run. But in Texas right now (Dallas and San Antonio) we only have 3.
A couple years ago we had FOs on almost every run. But in Texas right now (Dallas and San Antonio) we only have 3.
#2325
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Joined APC: Jun 2010
Position: 747 Captain, retired
Posts: 928
Hey guys. Been reading this forum for a long time. Finally decided to start talking aswell. This question is for anyone that has or is working for Ameriflight. I am considering taking a job with them starting in the 99. My question is, when it comes to loading and unloading the freight/boxes I know they say the pilot needs to help with that which I would have no problem with. So does that mean picking up moving around heavy boxes and such?... Unfortunately my issue is I just recently had back surgery and if I want to still be walking by the time I'm 50 I need to really be easy on it for a good while. So with that said would that be a deal breaker for me? Any personal experience would greatly help me determine if I can take the job at this time. Thanks guys!
#2326
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Joined APC: Aug 2011
Position: Any
Posts: 656
Not as many now, as far as I know. There is currently only one 99 FO in the whole Texas system right now. And we have 5 99 runs they could fly on. And one of the open ones gets about 70 hours a month. Of course, it means they have to live in Pampa.
#2327
New Hire
Joined APC: Oct 2014
Posts: 4
I worked 9 years at AMF. If you have back problems I would avoid them. I've had back problems for years that I attribute to being stooped over in the back of a Navajo lifting heavy bags and boxes. If I don't do too much bending my back is find but repetitive bending over puts me flat on my back.
Thank you for your advice and first hand experience. 9 years is certainly a trek on your back.
#2329
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Joined APC: Sep 2014
Posts: 521
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