As far as I know they only hire FO for the Brasilia every now and then, and there are not too many planes/bases so they'll specifically send you whatever they need you.

Then I think you can bid for a specific base after 90 days....but only if there's a vacancy.

BE99, Metro and B1900 is a different story. Lots of movement


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That kind of ruins my plan of crashing at my family in Louisville

 

For example, there was one vacancy a few weeks ago and it was Aguadilla base, PR.




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Currently there are no E120s in SDF.

 

I am interested in the home based captain positions. According to the website, I qualify for either the B1900 or Metro.

Does the schedule consider the time off hard time off, or do the needs of the company run the schedule?

Does the bonus count military time in lieu of 135 or 121?

Thanks!

 

It is hard time as far as I know. They may ask you to work on scheduled off time (particularly during Peak) but you can turn it down. If you DO work your scheduled off time, you are paid regular pay for the off week and then you are also paid for the days you work, including travel days.

As former military myself, I would think it would be counted. But I can't say for sure. Best thing there would be to talk to recruiting.

 

Hello guys, I was wondering how the Bro routes out of Seattle/Ontario are.
Any info about the quality of life on those bases.

And now a technical question. What's the criteria Ameriflight uses to choose between Metro/1900/Brasilia for a specific route?. Just range/capacity?




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I don't now about the ONT route as it is pretty new and I've never flown it.

The two out of BFI are pretty good. Since the base is on the west coast, the return times for all runs are pretty early compared to DFW or CVG.

The 120 runs reposition empty on Monday afternoon to bring freight in at night, getting to BFI around 1830L. One run covers Yakima and Walla Walla. The other goes to Pasco. In the morning, you would show about 0530 and depart around 0700. Both runs get their legal rest at night but the company still covers the hotels in Pasco and Walla Walla.

The decision as to which aircraft is normally assigned to a run is determined by the contract with the customer (UPS, FedEx or DHL.) Some times a downgrade may be required because of pilot or aircraft availability or lack thereof. Also, there are times when the customer may request an upgrade on a run if it is available to deal with extra freight.

 

That route sounds sweet.
It must be beautiful flying up there.

Thanks for answering the technical question, I understand now :-)


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The one big thing to always keep in mind flying in WA during the winter is that flying over the Cascades makes icing a given, so keep that in mind with the MELs - some prevent flight into known icing.

It is one of the most beautiful places to fly, both east and west sides of the state.