So what do you guys/gals think of or know about their operation? I always see them advertising on Climb350 anyone have the inside scoop?

 

I think robthree should be along to give you the inside scoop at some point. He's the only one I know on this board who works there at the moment. Give me a few weeks and I'll be able to help too.

 

Aileron,

Most of the information here http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/pa...-cape-air.html
and here http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/pa...-cape-air.html
is still current and accurate.

Happy to answer any specific Q's you have.

- Rob.

 

Hey Rob,

Thanks for the insight. I''ve sent my resume over for review and still awaiting a call... Just curious if Cape is still hiring Capts/FO's? I exceed 135 IFR mins and have plenty of turbine/single pilot ops. The one thing I'm lacking is ATP. I chucked in my stuff about a month ago and still no nibbles. Any rumors on growth or hiring?

 

They are hiring. They had an open house last weekend. It was mainly for potential Captains, but I asked Gene if everyone was welcome (I'd be trying for an FO position), and he said absolutely. I wasn't sure what to expect, but when I checked in, I was asked if I would be interviewing today... I told him I hadn't planned on it, but I sure can. I went and got some things out of my car, used the computers in the lobby to print out a Letter of Recommendation (they wanted one, but since I hadn't planned on interviewing, all I had was a few copies of my Resume and Cover Letter).

It was more like an interview than an open house. They had a room setup with different pamphlets about the company and some knick-knacks (pens, stuffed airplanes, t-shirts, etc.), but it wound up being the attendees waiting in a room shooting the breeze while waiting to be called for an interview.

Anyway, Ed Braz told me that I'd know by today about their decision, but I haven't heard anything yet. They are still hiring, though. I overheard some people talking about them adding new routes, so it sounds like they're continuing to grow. Robthree could probably confirm that.

 

Yeah I'm not in the position to attend the open house. I work and live in Hawaii so jumpseating to the east coast and making it back for my shift becomes a little risky. If I had an actual interview set up than I would use some vaca for a little buffer time.

 

I know that they're super busy over there right now. The only reason I got a call when I did (and it still took 3 weeks) was because a friend of mine walked in my resume. Just sit tight! Cape seems like a great place to work.

 

Anybody know if their mins are strict @ 1000 for FO'S? I'm just over 800/75 now

 

Yes, they are pretty strict. I originally got denied because I only had 950TT. I knew someone on the inside who got me the hookup.

 

I know I read on here captains make $15 a duty hour...whats a typical work week going to look like? also, how hard is it to pull the Indiana routes?