Ameriflight etc vs. 121 world
#71
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: CRJ left
Posts: 248
Does anyone know if there are any B99 based at PHX?? I know there are metros, but I'm wondering about the 99.
If it is a 99 base, how senior is it?
Just wondering cause I heard an Amflight B99 doing practice approaches around the Prescott area today....
Thx.
If it is a 99 base, how senior is it?
Just wondering cause I heard an Amflight B99 doing practice approaches around the Prescott area today....
Thx.
#72
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: C172, PA28, PA44...Right
Posts: 301
I think there is something in FLG, but I'm not familiar with that base.
As for minimum requirement to work at AMF:
If you don't meet those, some have been able to work at AMF in the training department until they meet the minimums.
As for minimum requirement to work at AMF:
(c) Except as provided in paragraph (a) of this section, no certificate holder may use a person, nor may any person serve, as pilot in command of an aircraft under IFR unless that person—
(1) Holds at least a commercial pilot certificate with appropriate category and class ratings and, if required, an appropriate type rating for that aircraft; and
(2) Has had at least 1,200 hours of flight time as a pilot, including 500 hours of cross country flight time, 100 hours of night flight time, and 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50 hours of which were in actual flight; and
(1) Holds at least a commercial pilot certificate with appropriate category and class ratings and, if required, an appropriate type rating for that aircraft; and
(2) Has had at least 1,200 hours of flight time as a pilot, including 500 hours of cross country flight time, 100 hours of night flight time, and 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50 hours of which were in actual flight; and
If you don't meet those, some have been able to work at AMF in the training department until they meet the minimums.
#73
In other words your doing the same thing a part 141 instructor would do.
#74
Frieghtdog, you mentioned earlier that a lot of your pilots stick around and then get hired on directly with UPS or FedEx. How long do these guys stay at AMF. What is your typical night like? How many stops? When do you start end? ETC?
#75
Amf
Not a lot get hired to FedEx or UPS, but some do get there. Well, the next questions are kinda loaded questions with a lot of explanations needed; I will try my best...
For the Chieftain pilots...The runs out of BUR are bank and courier runs that depart early in the AM with anywhere between 1-3 stops in the morning. Then, the pilots stay at the layover for the day and then wait for drivers to deliver evening work from the banks and couriers and then fly between 1-3 legs at night. Chieftains come back into BUR between 1930-2330 at night, depending on the run that day. In the morning expect to be at the airport between 0500-0620, depending on the run that you are doing. If you have anymore questions...let me know.
#76
What do you do at your layover spot? I was under the impression that you tookoff at sundown and returned home around morning and made a few stops along the way. I guess its a little different here. Is this monday through Thursday or Friday? Do you get a chance to have much of a life outside of work? What is your QOL?
#77
Amf
What do you do at your layover spot? I was under the impression that you tookoff at sundown and returned home around morning and made a few stops along the way. I guess its a little different here. Is this monday through Thursday or Friday? Do you get a chance to have much of a life outside of work? What is your QOL?
Fly Safe
#78
Freightdogs' post is too positive, it should be deleted at once!!!!
Seriously though, he's right. The 135 single-pilot ops almost "Force" a learning curve upon you. In the end, you have to have the skills to pass the check-ride, but once you're on your own, it's all you!!!! The lifestyle is definately different, and each operator works on their schedule. My company does a healthy mix of nightly runs to on-demand work at all hours of the day/night. I love being a Freight Dog!!!
Seriously though, he's right. The 135 single-pilot ops almost "Force" a learning curve upon you. In the end, you have to have the skills to pass the check-ride, but once you're on your own, it's all you!!!! The lifestyle is definately different, and each operator works on their schedule. My company does a healthy mix of nightly runs to on-demand work at all hours of the day/night. I love being a Freight Dog!!!
#79
I thought to fly single pilot 135 in a twin you had to have an autopilot. Is that not true?
#80
APs
When is comes to cargo the FAA does not care. Almost all freight operators operate single pilot. With the exception of the aircraft that require two pilots by the regs.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post