Cape Air
04-20-2021, 05:58 AM
#2371
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Joined APC: May 2016
Posts: 57
Crash-Pad Availability
Originally Posted by Mandalorian
Commuting is doable but would 100% bite into your off-days. Even as an FO, right after training you get KCM and CASS privileges. UPS and Fedex make commuting more doable. However, at any base except for Billings you would need a crash-pad because you are back in base after each shift.
04-22-2021, 01:28 AM
#2372
New Hire
Joined APC: Apr 2021
Posts: 3
What's the current hiring situation at Cape Air?
I'm interested in the Caribbean bases. I have 3,000+ hours TT with lots of single engine turbine time but not enough multi. Would I get hired as an FO and then get put through upgrade training after 50 hours ME (ie 1 month). And what are the chances of getting a Caribbean base right off the bat?
I'm interested in the Caribbean bases. I have 3,000+ hours TT with lots of single engine turbine time but not enough multi. Would I get hired as an FO and then get put through upgrade training after 50 hours ME (ie 1 month). And what are the chances of getting a Caribbean base right off the bat?
04-25-2021, 06:09 PM
#2373
On Reserve
Joined APC: Apr 2021
Posts: 19
Crashpad availability varies. Some places like Quincy, IL it isn't to bad because there is a college and is a larger-ish city. Places like Kirksville or Manistee are a lot tougher.
As a Captain the USVI seems to go very junior. San Juan is more senior but again this all changes each bid and as people move on to other companies.
As a Captain the USVI seems to go very junior. San Juan is more senior but again this all changes each bid and as people move on to other companies.
04-27-2021, 06:30 AM
#2375
On Reserve
Joined APC: Apr 2021
Posts: 19
If you are at the minimums I would apply but would not expect a call. A few have been hired with the mins but most had an insider connection to the company. It seems the backgrounds of most SIC's hired is around the 800-1000 hour mark.
Still, it never hurts to apply if you reach the minimums. Even for all the ups and downs I think Cape is a good place to gain expierence and the people you work with are enjoyable.
Still, it never hurts to apply if you reach the minimums. Even for all the ups and downs I think Cape is a good place to gain expierence and the people you work with are enjoyable.
05-18-2021, 01:39 PM
#2377
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Joined APC: Apr 2021
Posts: 19
Originally Posted by Shattuck95
Does anyone know what bases to expect to be open for FOs with July class dates? If no New England bases, how hard is it to get out East as a FO if you’re hired with low time?
05-19-2021, 06:50 PM
#2378
On Reserve
Joined APC: Apr 2019
Posts: 18
second what Mandalorian is saying. the recent FO bid has bases in the Midwest like IRK, MBL, and UIN being assigned because they werent filled. Depending on the timeline of a few upcoming upgrades BIL may open up by July, but yeah the likelihood of getting BOS or HYA (just using these because they seem to be the most popular) as a new hire is essentially zero. The bases around it i.e. LEB, RUT, BHB are also pretty full with FOs who are 'in line' for BOS or HYA.
05-19-2021, 08:39 PM
#2379
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Joined APC: Jul 2016
Posts: 71
Base assignment
Does Cape Air expect you to relocate to the base if you are assigned or do they have the ability to allow the pilot to travel to the base? I am curious about the people who have family and they own a home and not have the ability to move at the start but could afford to rent an apartment with couple of other people?
Thanks for the information.
Thanks for the information.
05-19-2021, 08:45 PM
#2380
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2014
Posts: 186
Originally Posted by Gapilot
Does Cape Air expect you to relocate to the base if you are assigned or do they have the ability to allow the pilot to travel to the base? I am curious about the people who have family and they own a home and not have the ability to move at the start but could afford to rent an apartment with couple of other people?
Thanks for the information.
Thanks for the information.
They do expect you to relocate but all in all, they don’t care whether you do or not as long as you show up. We do have a commuter policy but it isn’t as strong as the 121 regionals. Most people in your case typically just get an apartment with someone and split the cost. Depending on where you live and what base you get, it’s more than doable if you are okay with 1-2 days at home per week.
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