My bad I guess.

I was under the impression that getting the FAA to sign off on a single-engine 135 aircraft was difficult.

 

No problem! There are actually quite a few 135 single engine operators, but most of them cater to cargo operations since the "average joe" is a bit hesitant about fly in a single engine plane (hell they're a bit hesitant about flying in a turboprop or regional jet too).

 

are you needing information on SATS Air?
Yes 135 single eng is FAA approved VFR, IFR, DAY, NIGHT
16 planes 27 pilots
schedules are 4 on 3 off

 

4 on 3 off, I like that. Any idea on pay and bases? Thanks.

 

First six month salary @ 27000, second six months 33000
after 12 month of employment through 24 months 36000
Sats Air doesn't traditionally have bases however currently(GMU, SPA, PDK, MYR, JZI, DAN, HEF)

 

From the information I would assume you work there? If so, how do you like it?

 

I've worked for ANA Airways, EVE Airways, MESA Air Group, and now SATS Air, I truely think SATS Air is the best out of all of them. Remember it's a young company so there are growing pains, however the motivation behind working for them is "quality of life" I enjoy more time with my family and the potential for advancement inside the company is big.

 

As of November 1st, they operate 26 Cirrus 22's and plan to eventually have close to 100 based all over the U.S. The new aircraft (most of them are the newer models) have a 310 HP Continental engine, are fully IFR and certified for day,night, VFR and IFR. I've been told that they cruise at approx 180 knts. and at economy power (165-170 knts cruise) have a 5+ hour endurance range. They operate under FAR Part 135.

Pilots live within an hour of their base (not necessarily Greenville, SC) and work a 4 on, 3 off schedule. If you work extra days, you do get paid for those days as an "override". The company pays your salary from day 1 in training along with per diem and provides the hotel and transportation from your home to and from training. Sorry, no flight attendants onboard.

They are hiring and I know that there are a lot worse places to work.....unless you don't want to be home more than 7-8 days a month.

 

Also its all single pilot IFR, so it can take a lot of adjusting to those used to a multi-crew cockpit. All glass, very nice and plush planes. Was just hired on a while ago, very glad to be aboard.

 

If I recall correctly, for 135 pax requires backup vaccum and (I think) backup elecrtical power. Caravans and PC-12s have been flying 135 for a long time.