I hope you guys don't mind me asking the following questions, but I'm wanting to get a better feel for the AMF culture. Is there any pressure from managment to fly during winter storms? We had some fairly severe winter weather roll in earlier in the week in NorCal. Did anyone at AMF in NorCal have to cancel flights because of wx? How severe does the weather have to get before you guys start cancelling trips? Does AMF have specific requirements in their Op Specs in terms of limiting wx criteria, ie. cross wind limits, peak wind gusts over a certain value? Max wind speeds aloft? Turbulence?

ps. If you feel that this info is too specific for the open forum, then please PM me with info. Thanks.

VV100 = 10000 ft. Sounds all good to me ;)

Management gives us the tools and the wording in our ops specs/ops manual to make the final decision on whether or not a flight goes or doesn't. We've had flights down in SoCal canceled for sure for the latest series of storms coming through the region. Plus, Part 91.3, final PIC authority rests with us pilots.
Whenever I personally have concerns with a flight I have listed all of the reasons why I am uncomfortable and concerned with safely completing a flight or flight segment. I offer alternatives and dispatch and I work to come to a resolution.
We have weather limits not only from the aircraft AFM, but also wind limits on taxiing, takeoffs and landings.
Our flight department has done a good job of backing up our decisions when it comes to a go/no-go decision.

AT the same time, its important to CYA. They give you the tools and will respect a reasonable decision, but if you screw up, don't expect them to pat you on the back and say "its okay, don't do it again".

Yes.. and no. Some runs in some bases you will be "crossed trained" on. But others, you get the manifest, ask your ACP where to park and take it from there. When you pass your check ride you should be able to navigate on your own. If you can't get safely to that airport and shoot an ILS down to mins, a little more training should have been in order. Know the regs, know the aircraft limitations and you should be good to go. Single pilot 135 freight is an EXCELLENT pilot skill building experience.

Thanks for that insight.

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Congrats man! =)

Re company culture, they've been in the 135 cargo business 40+ years, consistently make a profit, have 170 airplanes, are VERY visible to the FAA due to their size and wide area of ops, and have a pretty conservative culture. This isn't the company where you're going to hear "If you won't get in that [broken] airplane and fly it, we'll find someone who will" or "We don't care what you think the weather's like, get going." If the trip cannot be completed legally and safely, they don't want you to go. If you CAN complete the trip legally and safely, they expect you use your head, use your training, use your experience, and do it.

That sounds like the kind of company I want to work for. Online application sent. That is the best way right?

SIUav8er, where did you interview and with whom. i have an interview next month and am looking for some good insight if you can help. thanks!