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07-06-2010 | 11:27 AM

#901

murphfly

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From: C90B

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Originally Posted by Luv2Rotate

Why would anyone want to leave AMF for the regionals??? AMF is a place to stay to transistion into Majors, Corporate, AirMed and others but not the regionals...

I agree. But the two guys that left didn't go to the regionals. One moved back home and the other moved on to a better opportunity. Just bc someone leaves AMF doesn't mean they automatically go to a regional..

07-07-2010 | 12:25 PM

#902

Fly Boy Knight

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From: PT Inbound

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luv2Rotate

Why would anyone want to leave AMF for the regionals??? AMF is a place to stay to transistion into Majors, Corporate, AirMed and others but not the regionals...

Yeah, that is probably the LAST place you should assume AMF alumni pilots would leave AMF for.

Although I don't know about getting into a major directly without any 121 time however, if I have 2,000 Turbine PIC and an ATP with a Metroliner PIC Type rating, I think I will look pretty good to any major airline!

07-07-2010 | 01:44 PM

#903

freightdog

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From: 'Bus Driver Right Seat

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Originally Posted by Fly Boy Knight

Can't go to a major without 121 time? There have been pilots that get on with the "majors" without 121 time. Time is time, anyone can learn a new set of rules. In an airline interview, the pilot who is interviewing you from across the table wants to know that you're going to be a good fit into the overall workings of the company culture and if he/she can or cannot stand to be around you on a 3-4 day trip.

Continental, JetBlue, Frontier, SWA, United, Allegiant, Delta

Not all majors, but certainly some big players in there where AMF pilots have been hired directly to.

07-07-2010 | 02:44 PM

#904

undflyboy06

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From: Chief Pilot PC-12NG

Just hope that a lot more turbine bids come out in the future so people can have the opportunity to go to those places.

07-07-2010 | 08:19 PM

#905

NZAV8R

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Originally Posted by undflyboy06

Just hope that a lot more turbine bids come out in the future so people can have the opportunity to go to those places.

Yep, we need lots of movement, then maybe CFI's like me that have been patiently waiting in the wings can get onboard as well.

07-15-2010 | 12:10 PM

#906

freightdog

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From: 'Bus Driver Right Seat

Recalling Furloughs

Good news coming out of BUR, sounds like that the Flt Dept has started recalling those on furlough. I think these are ones that were destined for OAK and PDX. Good luck to everyone!!!

Also, we'll be running an August 8th class of 8 PA31 candidates. Best of luck to those going through indoc.

Hopefully this is a good sign of things turning around.

07-15-2010 | 01:16 PM

#907

Scooter2525

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From: Fixed wing, left

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Originally Posted by freightdog

That is really good news. Expected growth? Attrition?

07-15-2010 | 01:38 PM

#908

freightdog

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From: 'Bus Driver Right Seat

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Originally Posted by Scooter2525

That is really good news. Expected growth? Attrition?

Could very well possibly be both.

07-16-2010 | 10:18 AM

#909

undflyboy06

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From: Chief Pilot PC-12NG

Some good news for everyone. In addition to the BE99 bid that closed last friday, 4 additional bids came out yesterday;1 in LAX and 3 in SDF, all turbine. SDF could possibly turn into a descent size base in the future. It looks like that there might very well be some growth at AMF again. There's a rumor for additional flying in the Northeast for early fall.

I can also vouch for Freightdog about the furloughs. All have been recalled and there will be a class of 8 soon. Hang in there everyone.

07-17-2010 | 07:43 AM

#910

f16jetmech

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From: CFI

Out of curiosity. I know that 135 is mostly weekends major holidays off. What does the schedule consist of during the week? In other words, how many nights a week are you in a hotel?