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10-03-2019 | 05:22 AM
#5081
Ameriflight
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So what is the difference between a restricted ca and one that is not? I realize that total hours is the main difference, 1,000 and 1,200. Does the ca have to use higher approach minimums?
Thanks for educating me.
I come from a military background, so this civilian career path is a different beast.
Thanks for educating me.
I come from a military background, so this civilian career path is a different beast.
Ameriflight has a waiver from the FAA. With it, we created the Accelerated Captain Program.
For that program, we hire pilots around 750-900 TT and put them in the right seat of a BE99, BE1900, or SA227. They fly SIC until they reach 1,000 TT and then they become a restricted Captain in the BE99. With being restricted, they will have a regular Ameriflight Captain as a mentor and will have slightly lower weather mins (not quite VFR, just lower than normal). Once the pilot reaches 1,200 TT, they become a regular full blown BE99 Captain.
10-03-2019 | 07:36 AM
#5082
New Hire
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No problem!
Ameriflight has a waiver from the FAA. With it, we created the Accelerated Captain Program.
For that program, we hire pilots around 750-900 TT and put them in the right seat of a BE99, BE1900, or SA227. They fly SIC until they reach 1,000 TT and then they become a restricted Captain in the BE99. With being restricted, they will have a regular Ameriflight Captain as a mentor and will have slightly lower weather mins (not quite VFR, just lower than normal). Once the pilot reaches 1,200 TT, they become a regular full blown BE99 Captain.
Ameriflight has a waiver from the FAA. With it, we created the Accelerated Captain Program.
For that program, we hire pilots around 750-900 TT and put them in the right seat of a BE99, BE1900, or SA227. They fly SIC until they reach 1,000 TT and then they become a restricted Captain in the BE99. With being restricted, they will have a regular Ameriflight Captain as a mentor and will have slightly lower weather mins (not quite VFR, just lower than normal). Once the pilot reaches 1,200 TT, they become a regular full blown BE99 Captain.
10-03-2019 | 08:34 AM
#5083
Ameriflight
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10-04-2019 | 07:00 AM
#5085
Ameriflight
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During the ACP FO portion, the pilot doesn't relocate. They live wherever and we fly them to their assignment (one of our high timed routes).
When they become a full BE99 Captain at 1,200 TT, the pilot will pick an available base. If they don't live near it, they will have to relocate.
We have a relocation assistance program. It's a set amount, so probably wouldn't cover all expenses, but it helps.
When they become a full BE99 Captain at 1,200 TT, the pilot will pick an available base. If they don't live near it, they will have to relocate.
We have a relocation assistance program. It's a set amount, so probably wouldn't cover all expenses, but it helps.
10-04-2019 | 08:38 AM
#5086
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No problem!
Ameriflight has a waiver from the FAA. With it, we created the Accelerated Captain Program.
For that program, we hire pilots around 750-900 TT and put them in the right seat of a BE99, BE1900, or SA227. They fly SIC until they reach 1,000 TT and then they become a restricted Captain in the BE99. With being restricted, they will have a regular Ameriflight Captain as a mentor and will have slightly lower weather mins (not quite VFR, just lower than normal). Once the pilot reaches 1,200 TT, they become a regular full blown BE99 Captain.
Ameriflight has a waiver from the FAA. With it, we created the Accelerated Captain Program.
For that program, we hire pilots around 750-900 TT and put them in the right seat of a BE99, BE1900, or SA227. They fly SIC until they reach 1,000 TT and then they become a restricted Captain in the BE99. With being restricted, they will have a regular Ameriflight Captain as a mentor and will have slightly lower weather mins (not quite VFR, just lower than normal). Once the pilot reaches 1,200 TT, they become a regular full blown BE99 Captain.
10-04-2019 | 09:21 AM
#5087
Ameriflight
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I think FreightDogs meant to say slightly HIGHER weather mins. A restricted captain designation basically allows them to fly through IMC during cruise. Their approach minimums are almost approaching VFR numbers, so the departure and arrival airports pretty much need to be VFR. But they aren't restricted to VFR rules for the enroute portion. And then once they hit 1200 hours they automatically change to unrestricted because they have already been checked to full IFR minimums.
10-06-2019 | 07:17 AM
#5088
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thanks for the clarification. That is similar to what we do with new CAs at a 121 carrier. The CA is restricted to higher mins, which means add 50 to the DA or MDA and 1/2 mile to the vis mins. Once they get 100 hours that is automatically removed.
10-06-2019 | 10:18 PM
#5089
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Yes, still 500 TT for our regular FO positions.
Here are the full flight mins for it: 500 TT, 25 ME, 100 XC (defined as point to point), 25 night, 350 PIC, 75 instrument
The TT can be lowered to 450 hours if the pilot has structured flying (instructing or similar).
Our other FO position has higher flight mins.
Hope that helps!
Here are the full flight mins for it: 500 TT, 25 ME, 100 XC (defined as point to point), 25 night, 350 PIC, 75 instrument
The TT can be lowered to 450 hours if the pilot has structured flying (instructing or similar).
Our other FO position has higher flight mins.
Hope that helps!
10-07-2019 | 05:08 AM
#5090
Ameriflight
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