I guess I should have said...moving ON. Cape is a great place to work, however long term it is a different story

8 captains and 4 intern/FOs

Outstation basing. Whereas a few years ago 9k based the vast majority of caribbean pilots in SJU, they changed to basing more in outstations - STT, STX, EIS, VQS, etc. All the guys who have homes and families in SJU can barely hold a line on there, as the once large hub station now has no more lines than the outstations do.

I think the islands, in general, are junior. But SJU, specifically is senior.

^^exactly

with the new outstation basing model and the large swing in size depending on season. A person could get SJU with less than a year of seniority in winter. But during the summer, guys that have 6+ years can struggle to hold it, despite having held SJU year round for years. Same is true for almost every 9K base just the number of years seniority needed changes. In short unless your willing to take the bases no one wants *cough*Midwest*cough* don't expect a year round base for a few years.

It's definitely not a new model anymore. Cape Air has been outstation basing for at least 3 years now as they expand. It's one of the big reasons many have left in the last year.

APC says FO mins are 800 TT. Is this accurate? FO mins on Cape Air's website are 1000 TT.

1000 is a good starting point but there have been plenty of FOs hired with (much) less in the past, particularly former ramp/cust service folks who transferred over to the flight side so you never know, all you can do is apply.

Also, Cape Air has internship programs with UND, Embry Riddle, and SIU. This is where a lot of the FOs are coming from. If you know anyone who works here, have them hand your stuff in. It seems to be the only way to get hired as an FO.

Thanks for the info. Might have to introduce myself to some of you at SJU one of these mornings before I hop in my 172.

Is there a Ponce, PR domicile? If so, how senior is it going?