Originally Posted by B1900D (Post 2317594)

As far as I know they are using that Redbird for IFR proficiency training, not for the interview process. I got interviewed via Skype, and put in their so called pilot pool. Never officially got a job offer, 4 months later. They made it fairly obvious they are hiring older guys/gals for the job lately. I saw maybe one or two young guys among them. They also have a 22 year old female making their hiring recommendations. If she does not like you, forget about getting your recommendation on the VPFO's desk.

Originally Posted by B1900D (Post 2317594)

As far as I know they are using that Redbird for IFR proficiency training, not for the interview process. I got interviewed via Skype, and put in their so called pilot pool. Never officially got a job offer, 4 months later. They made it fairly obvious they are hiring older guys/gals for the job lately. I saw maybe one or two young guys among them. They also have a 22 year old female making their hiring recommendations. If she does not like you, forget about getting your recommendation on the VPFO's desk.

Originally Posted by Jetlife (Post 2317722)

I am not talking smack when I say this, but my guess is that anyone that has any ounce of carer progression is going to have a red flag on their resume. Older guys are less likely to leave for a regional or leave in general. The best candidate for AMF is somebody who isn't in the hustle to get to the next step. Training costs are either the number 1 or number 2 largest expense for a company. Lowering the cost of training by keeping people is how they are going to survive.

Originally Posted by B1900D (Post 2317741)

Makes complete sense!

Originally Posted by F50driver (Post 2316795)

Question about the payscale listed: The $44000,- yearly for the BE99 starts after the trainingwage? Or is it from day 1 incl. the trainingwage?

Is it true that healthcare is now fully covered by the company?

Thanks,

Originally Posted by Edgewoodrx (Post 2317286)

I'm an older pilot in my late 50,s presently flying Part 135 night freight. After a break from flying for a few years I have taken this entry level freight job to regain currency and make myself marketable. Looking at AMF as a final stopping place in my career.

I know being a freight dog is hardly a primadonna life and I accept that. My current job is all weather, humping freight, back side of the clock, etc, etc. Please don't interpret this as a spoiled whiner post. I'm ok with hard work but before I commit to my last few flying years with a company I have some QOL questions that need answering.

Here's my questions for those who can help:

1. How long (typically) are the crew days? I know there are exceptions but what could a guy really expect each day. I ask because if my commute to the airport is 1 hour and the crew day is the max 14 hours I feel I am setting myself up for failure if I expect to do a 16 hour day, 5 days a week.

2. If the work day is 14 hours, do most people generally live in an apartment 15 minutes from their base?

3. I am specifically interested in DFW. do any scheduled runs actually start from there or would I be a Dallas based relief pilot and be on the road 20 days a month?

I attended their pilot open house and asked these questions but really did not get a straight answer. Really nice folks and they seemed very interested in getting me started but I really wanted to get the straight scoop from recent/current AMF guys. Any extra info good or bad would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by F50driver (Post 2317607)

Can anyone tell me how much the premiums are for employee plus spouse?

Originally Posted by frmrbuffdrvr (Post 2317758)

I don't recall off the top of my head. I can let you know after I get my pay stub tomorrow (Friday).