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08-03-2010 | 10:34 AM
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MOD NOTE: I'm sure most know this, but it just came to my attention that the payscale in our Cape Air section was inadvertantly replaced with the payscale for Avantair. I've brought it to the attention of the site owners.
Just don't want people to be misinformed.
Just don't want people to be misinformed.
08-03-2010 | 11:09 AM
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That's true, and is the case for many of the people moving on from Cape Air at the moment. That said, fractional/charter/corporate gigs should be well within a 9K pilot's grasp, even without previous turbine experience. The multi PIC is great for checking boxes for insurance.
And if you really want the turbine time, there's always the ATR...
And if you really want the turbine time, there's always the ATR...
ps - any more class date rumors? I'm pretty sure I'm five or less from the top, so hoping something happens soon. It's been almost a year in the pool now...
08-03-2010 | 11:15 AM
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Now I feel like I'm doing it backwards after reading all this, lol. I did a few years at a regional, now I'm looking to go to Cape Air for a while, give my PIC column in my logbook a little boost. Guess we'll see how it all works out during the next major hiring wave, whenever it happens...
Honestly (and I really have no idea what they're actually planning), I don't see how Cape Air is going to staff the company for much longer. Going to be lots of movement coming up.
08-03-2010 | 08:21 PM
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That's true, and is the case for many of the people moving on from Cape Air at the moment. That said, fractional/charter/corporate gigs should be well within a 9K pilot's grasp, even without previous turbine experience. The multi PIC is great for checking boxes for insurance.
And if you really want the turbine time, there's always the ATR...
And if you really want the turbine time, there's always the ATR...
I think that knowing the right people is ten times as important as your flight time (especially once you meet mins) and there are lots of current cape guys who will soon be former cape guys who will be able to "hook a brother up" at their next gig. I don't get a whiff at this gig without an old friend. (Who also wouldn't have gotten on without a squadron mate.)
08-06-2010 | 07:09 AM
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I couldn't agree more. Many very good jobs to be had after a stint at 9k.
I think that knowing the right people is ten times as important as your flight time (especially once you meet mins) and there are lots of current cape guys who will soon be former cape guys who will be able to "hook a brother up" at their next gig. I don't get a whiff at this gig without an old friend. (Who also wouldn't have gotten on without a squadron mate.)
I think that knowing the right people is ten times as important as your flight time (especially once you meet mins) and there are lots of current cape guys who will soon be former cape guys who will be able to "hook a brother up" at their next gig. I don't get a whiff at this gig without an old friend. (Who also wouldn't have gotten on without a squadron mate.)
Thanks for the info NightIP and robthree. I figured all that single-pilot IFR time had to look good on the resume, even if it is "just piston" (I hate that term.. most of these older piston twins take a lot more thought/care/effort than most anything I've flown!)
Right now I'm 17 hours shy of meeting ATP mins (lacking night and instrument time) and I'm not currently flying. My thought was to get myself current again and knock out that last bit of night/instrument while I'm at it to get myself up to ATP mins. But would it be worth it, or even necessary, to go ahead and get my ATP? A little strapped for cash, I really don't want to spend the money if I don't have to. Does Cape hire people at mins and then give them their ATP checkride? Or would I have to go the FO route?
Thanks again!
08-06-2010 | 07:26 AM
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Thanks for the info NightIP and robthree. I figured all that single-pilot IFR time had to look good on the resume, even if it is "just piston" (I hate that term.. most of these older piston twins take a lot more thought/care/effort than most anything I've flown!)
Right now I'm 17 hours shy of meeting ATP mins (lacking night and instrument time) and I'm not currently flying. My thought was to get myself current again and knock out that last bit of night/instrument while I'm at it to get myself up to ATP mins. But would it be worth it, or even necessary, to go ahead and get my ATP? A little strapped for cash, I really don't want to spend the money if I don't have to. Does Cape hire people at mins and then give them their ATP checkride? Or would I have to go the FO route?
Thanks again!
Right now I'm 17 hours shy of meeting ATP mins (lacking night and instrument time) and I'm not currently flying. My thought was to get myself current again and knock out that last bit of night/instrument while I'm at it to get myself up to ATP mins. But would it be worth it, or even necessary, to go ahead and get my ATP? A little strapped for cash, I really don't want to spend the money if I don't have to. Does Cape hire people at mins and then give them their ATP checkride? Or would I have to go the FO route?
Thanks again!
I was hired at cape air back in Dec with 1491 hrs (obv no ATP). Lots of multi turbine, some genuine TPIC and someone walked in my app. I was amazed to get the call for the interview let alone get the job! Since then have been in the pool, diligently waiting. So I guess it's not all about the time, although getting that ATP will show a lot of will to get the job and might just bump you above the rest of the crowd.
Good Luck to you.
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08-07-2010 | 01:12 PM
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VA, based on recent history an ATP is not a prerequisite for a 9k job. I think that having a current written and all the times for the ride would check that box off for you. There is no difference in the training, and the only difference on the checkride is you shut down and restart an engine.
ESA, there are commuters who work at Cape. There have been 4/5 or 3/4 schedules in upstate NY and the MidAtlantic recently. Historically, upstate has been a junior area.
ESA, there are commuters who work at Cape. There have been 4/5 or 3/4 schedules in upstate NY and the MidAtlantic recently. Historically, upstate has been a junior area.
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