Cape Air
06-21-2013, 06:13 PM
#971
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Joined APC: Apr 2011
Posts: 620
Originally Posted by rudiMENTAL
Would this show up in PRIA or somewhere else? From what I thought, most companies will only give out the dates of employment and position held when contacted, at least in a non-aviation setting. I'm a bit unclear on this and curious even though it may not affect me.
Originally Posted by Bozo the pilot
Pria is all about training events- this has only to do with the inability to return to Cape air in the future. When you leave, you fall under 2 catagories- Avail for rehire or unavail for rehire- or something to that effect. While I wouldnt burn a bridge, some opportunities cannot be overlooked.
And for any reason if this is answered as NO, then that person can't be hired at Eagle, I know that for sure. I can imagine SKW & XJT would the be same way too.
So anyways, I sent a lot of messages & emails to people & did manage to talk to a few people from other forums as well. They were all of the same view, that if one's intention is just to get to 1500 & leave, it is not a good idea to go to Cape. Even though some people do it, they usually regret doing so later in life.
And since my immediate goal is to reach 1500 & go to a regional and I don't want to have a questionable prior employment history, I have given up the idea of going to pursuing Cape Air as an option.
Best of luck to all other aspiring people....
Now I just have to figure out how to get the remaining 400 hrs.....
06-22-2013, 10:02 AM
#974
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Joined APC: Feb 2012
Posts: 34
Originally Posted by Amanda
Awesome! I'm hoping to apply around the end of summer for an FO position. Do you have any recommendations on the interview or things to brush up on for class (if I were to get hired)?
Also, their next hiring class for FO's is going to be the Fall, so you might want to put the application in now rather than later to get the ball rolling.
06-22-2013, 10:09 AM
#975
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Originally Posted by bcpilot
So anyways, I sent a lot of messages & emails to people & did manage to talk to a few people from other forums as well. They were all of the same view, that if one's intention is just to get to 1500 & leave, it is not a good idea to go to Cape. Even though some people do it, they usually regret doing so later in life.
And since my immediate goal is to reach 1500 & go to a regional and I don't want to have a questionable prior employment history, I have given up the idea of going to pursuing Cape Air as an option.
And since my immediate goal is to reach 1500 & go to a regional and I don't want to have a questionable prior employment history, I have given up the idea of going to pursuing Cape Air as an option.
But you're right, burning your bridges at Cape Air is probably not a good idea. Going there and leaving right after you get your ATP will not bode well with future employers.
06-22-2013, 10:46 AM
#976
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Joined APC: Jul 2007
Position: B737 /FO
Posts: 345
Originally Posted by Spicoli
What is your end goal? If it is to fly for a legacy airline then you should skip cape air......
Best way to land a good job is to be the best pilot you can be, network, and be generally positive person. Cape Air provides as good an opportunity to develop all of that.
Polish yourself
Last edited by SebastianDesoto; 06-22-2013 at 10:58 AM.
06-22-2013, 02:27 PM
#978
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Originally Posted by EYBusdriver
Does Cape have any or many long term pilots? I flew for a similar operation in a past life and we had a mix of seniors, who were there to stay and young pilots building hours.
06-22-2013, 07:20 PM
#979
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Posts: 35
Originally Posted by Dokk
What's your background first? Where are you working as an instructor? Where did you go to school? That stuff can make the difference between if you want to come here or not. Especially if you're thinking of getting your ATP and leaving. Did you go to an AABI school?
06-23-2013, 05:51 AM
#980
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Joined APC: Jan 2008
Posts: 253
Originally Posted by Bozo the pilot
True^^^ Dont burn this bridge- Just ask the guys who came back in '08 & '09 after the furloughs. Its a great place to stay current and make 40k to put a bandaid on yur finances. Its also a career place for many. Its a high workload but I've never regretted startin there. All training events since Cape ATP training have been easy in comparison. Good luck guys.
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