Just curious, what is being an FO like at cape? Would I upgrade at or just after Captain Minimums? I have 1100 hours, 550 xc (50nm), 97 night, 900PIC, 37 Multi, 105 actual instrument, 50 simulated instrument. CFII/MEI
I am looking at cape air since I need to log more multi time (currently flying singles) and then maybe after a year move to a regional like Compass or SKywest. But I dont want to be an FO for more than legally required, or should I just apply once I meet Captain mins? Also, how long are new hires based in Hyannis/Boston area? Im not a big fan of small towns but willing to take my chances not getting based in Boston or similar.

Is cape air having staffing problems? I've noticed a crazy amount of cancelled flights this month.

It could have something to do with this awful weather this winter.

I left Cape Air 15 month ago so my info may be out of date but almost all FOs upgrade immediately after reaching Captain mins. You will be based in a small town. BOS is like 10 years seniority to hold it. I would plan on going to the Caribbean, Montana, or the Midwest, and don't plan on commuting.

Great place to work though, have fun while you're there. You will miss it when you leave.

+1. I'd still be there if they paid more.

I miss flying the cape in sept/oct. The other 10 months-you can have it IP:).

I agree with that

btw
dint you leave for omni which paid less than 402CA?

Haha, c'mon, you miss it! Hope things are going well on that Bus, buddy.

Yes it did, for the first year at least. However, that job helped me get my current job, which pays more than I'd ever make at 9K. If I could make the same money flying the 402 though, man, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

It may be great fun, but would you give up the home basing? I would love to be home based.

I'm not home based anymore, unfortunately. I have a company-paid ticket to get to work, but it is often on a day off to get in position for my trip.