1800RVR

The 208 is amphibious. Currently based in FLL only. It is a fairly new operation here so most of us here don't know too much about it. But it is a 135 operation, so the seaplane guys get CASS now. Most of the schedules system-wide are 4 on/3 off, so I imagine the seaplane would be similar but I can't say for sure. There are FO's on the 208, but I'm not sure if that's just for time building purposes to get guys float time before they can be captain, for insurance purposes or something.

The minimums are listed here: https://www.capeair.com/pilotjobs/

I would email a recruiter to find out more

6SAV

I heard the Mar 2016 class is very small with only a handful of people... Apr 2016 class is on the calendar and will likely happen. Anyone know how big that on is? Anyone know what is open on the FO side right now?

GreenWater

I've been talking back and forth with a recruiter. 45 more hours till I can submit my app.


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1800RVR

The smaller the class, the better. That means you will get through quicker. training resources are limited, and captains in upgrade training get priority over FO's. Once summer hits, they need more of the instructor captains to fly the line, so training slows a bit. Try to get in before summer. But if you do get stuck in training for awhile, you at least get your own hotel room and get paid to hang out in the hot tub at the holiday inn.

As far as open bases for FO's, it is nearly impossible to tell until you are in training. There are at least 20 bases, and people are constantly upgrading and moving around. FO's bid twice per year for a base, in June and December. If you finish training in between those times, they will show you a handful of open bases and you take your pick based on what's currently available. Because there are so many bases, you probably won't get your 1st choice, but will probably be able to at least get something in the region you want to be in (Norteast, midwest, carribean, montana,etc)

6SAV

1800RVR - thanks for the insight. Smaller class is likely better, agree 100%

kforrest8480

I have seen the advertised mins on their site but quite curious as to if they are hiring with less than 500 TT and 25 multi... Do you have any insight on this?

GreenWater

I was told "no". They did not want an app from me until I hit 500TT. Hope this helps.


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colonials13

Lifted from Cape's careers site under the pilot recruiting tab:

"What are the pilot schedules like?

We use a seniority bid system to determine pilot schedules within each base. Generally, our pilots begin and end their day in their base, so they are home every night. This may, however, require pilots to relocate to their base."

By generally, what is implied here? Thanks.

rftorp

I see a new FO just got hired with 12 hrs ME time.

Bluside

How much total time? What kind of flying?