Flight Express
08-25-2009, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by arizonastpilot
Does anyone know if they are currently hiring?
08-25-2009, 01:50 PM
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No not really. Most people who don't make it, don't make it because they didn't study or they found out that they are going to be based where they wanted to be. The checkride is actually just an instrument/commercial checkride with the addition of cmpany flows, but anywhere you go will have flows to memorize.
09-01-2009, 03:56 PM
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FLX is a great company and I hated to leave it. My understanding is that they are pretty fat on pilots for once. Perhaps someone could verify the rumor that two drivers are headed to BNA, one 210 and one Baron. I find that odd but whatever. Just keep in touch with Adam and you should stay on top of the list. As with any company you just want to make sure you don't fall off the radar. As far as studying, try to learn the duty times and humor them by knowing airport surface markings. Probably no Austin's Easy Guide on that one but the AIM is great if you don't know them.
09-02-2009, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Tink
I got an email today about a new class date. I live in Florida and was wondering about spots in Orlando or Tampa? What do the guys do that get base out of state, does that require a move and is it worth it?
I think they were in need of about 10 pilots, last I heard 4 made it to ground school and not sure how many made it to flight training.
good luck!
09-02-2009, 02:07 PM
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Got the email as well, already replied. I'm from Orlando but I'm ready to go where ever. A friend of mine (who has never flown for Flight Express) told me he has heard several stories of people failing out of training for stupid reasons. Obviosuly I'll take this with a grain of salt but anyone know if training is anything amazing (I'm a furloughed 121 guy)? Thanks all!
09-02-2009, 09:40 PM
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They do have a pretty high failure rate but mostly because people can't fly the old steam gauges. Especially the ex airline guys. The ground training is pretty thorough but not hard. Mostly duty times and legal 135 flight planning. They put some tricky questions in there but you just have to know the rules. Also, know your airport surface markings. It's funny how many people get a 20 on that test. Great company though. They take good care of the pilots. I miss it.
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