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09-28-2017 | 09:48 PM
#1651
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Coming up on their mins here in the next few months and had a question about basing. I'm in the AF Reserves and am generally locked into one region of the country (OH/KY.) I saw they had OWB listed as a crew base. That would be perfect for me since I have family there. Anyone know how senior that is? Also, I know their posted mins are 500 hours, but is that a hard min, or not? I'm nearing 400 TT. Should I go ahead and apply and at least get my name in the pile or wait til I'm closer?
09-29-2017 | 01:41 AM
#1652
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Coming up on their mins here in the next few months and had a question about basing. I'm in the AF Reserves and am generally locked into one region of the country (OH/KY.) I saw they had OWB listed as a crew base. That would be perfect for me since I have family there. Anyone know how senior that is? Also, I know their posted mins are 500 hours, but is that a hard min, or not? I'm nearing 400 TT. Should I go ahead and apply and at least get my name in the pile or wait til I'm closer?
09-29-2017 | 03:56 AM
#1653
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There is no way you would be an FO out in HYA. FOs are based where Cape Air has an EAS route. HYA is one of the legacy routes that doesn't have EAS attached to it.
Cape Air is desperate for pilots. FOs are the only way they can recruit. You will probably get hired after you get your commercial multi add-on. I'm serious.
I think you misunderstood me when I said FOs are leaving. In order to be an FO out in Guam, you need an ATPL. You can either be a captain in the 402s or FO in Guam. They are both one year commitments.
Cape Air is desperate for pilots. FOs are the only way they can recruit. You will probably get hired after you get your commercial multi add-on. I'm serious.
I think you misunderstood me when I said FOs are leaving. In order to be an FO out in Guam, you need an ATPL. You can either be a captain in the 402s or FO in Guam. They are both one year commitments.
Are there EAS routes in the northeast? If I get based out in the midwest are those bases commutable? I could not make the move with my family out there on a FO salary but it would be do-able if I were to stay in New England.
Ah, I do understand now that the FO's in Guam are for the 121 operation. Do you know the details about the 402 FO contract?
Thank you!
09-29-2017 | 09:37 AM
#1654
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There is no way you would be an FO out in HYA. FOs are based where Cape Air has an EAS route. HYA is one of the legacy routes that doesn't have EAS attached to it.
Cape Air is desperate for pilots. FOs are the only way they can recruit. You will probably get hired after you get your commercial multi add-on. I'm serious.
I think you misunderstood me when I said FOs are leaving. In order to be an FO out in Guam, you need an ATPL. You can either be a captain in the 402s or FO in Guam. They are both one year commitments.
Cape Air is desperate for pilots. FOs are the only way they can recruit. You will probably get hired after you get your commercial multi add-on. I'm serious.
I think you misunderstood me when I said FOs are leaving. In order to be an FO out in Guam, you need an ATPL. You can either be a captain in the 402s or FO in Guam. They are both one year commitments.
09-29-2017 | 07:59 PM
#1655
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Thanks for getting back to me Godfather!
Are there EAS routes in the northeast? If I get based out in the midwest are those bases commutable? I could not make the move with my family out there on a FO salary but it would be do-able if I were to stay in New England.
Ah, I do understand now that the FO's in Guam are for the 121 operation. Do you know the details about the 402 FO contract?
Thank you!
Are there EAS routes in the northeast? If I get based out in the midwest are those bases commutable? I could not make the move with my family out there on a FO salary but it would be do-able if I were to stay in New England.
Ah, I do understand now that the FO's in Guam are for the 121 operation. Do you know the details about the 402 FO contract?
Thank you!
I don't know the fine details of the FO contract but after your ATPL you do one year commitment in the 402 as Captain or FO in Guam (if it's open).
09-29-2017 | 08:15 PM
#1656
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However, here's the dichotomy. They need FOs to become Captains. The only pilots that are going to Cape Air with an ATPL is forced retired pilots. A lot of captains that are currently flying were FOs flying on the right seat.
Cape air was tired of seeing FOs leave after they hit 1500 hrs and go off fly shiny jets at the regionals. Flying the 402s in the right seat will make you a better pilot than being a flight instructor. If you don't want to be a captain in the 402, hop over to Guam and be an FO in the ATR.
10-03-2017 | 07:37 PM
#1658
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From: Cessna 402
Hey got a call from these guys today.. Just so im clear on the 30k contract... do you only pay it if you leave before putting in 1 year as a capt? or do you pay it regardless of tenure? Also looking to get into BIL base.. fairly junior or?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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