L-3/Dynamic/Avenge
10-16-2012, 08:58 AM
#111
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jun 2011
Position: Reclined
Posts: 32
Originally Posted by bcaviator
The fact that people go out and practice the sim profiles is pretty disappointing to those folks of us who went and flew the sim after simply studying the charts and the clearance. I'm sure my opinion is unpopular, but this sim gouge thing is as much cheating as copying your partners answers.
I hope this post was typed with a heavy dose of sarcasm, if not,
Wow . . . just because YOU didn't think of it, or weren't able to use CRM and maximize all of the resources at your disposal doesn't make helping a brother out a bad thing. To quote a wise old instructor, "Life's tough enough as it is, it's tougher if you're stupid . . . "
10-18-2012, 05:43 PM
#112
Line Holder
Joined APC: May 2010
Position: BE200
Posts: 99
Originally Posted by bipolarpilot
I hope this post was typed with a heavy dose of sarcasm, if not,
Wow . . . just because YOU didn't think of it, or weren't able to use CRM and maximize all of the resources at your disposal doesn't make helping a brother out a bad thing. To quote a wise old instructor, "Life's tough enough as it is, it's tougher if you're stupid . . . "
Wow . . . just because YOU didn't think of it, or weren't able to use CRM and maximize all of the resources at your disposal doesn't make helping a brother out a bad thing. To quote a wise old instructor, "Life's tough enough as it is, it's tougher if you're stupid . . . "
I didn't THINK of it? Really?? Anyway, maybe I am the minority, that is possible I suppose. I see it from the companies perspective. I have no problem telling someone that it involves departures enroute stuff, and arrivals using raw data style instruments. But, if a pilot can fly a route because he has practiced the exact same route a bunch of time, what does that really show me? Don't take offense at it, I guess I was just seeing this from the interviewer's side.
10-20-2012, 01:08 PM
#114
Line Holder
Joined APC: May 2010
Position: BE200
Posts: 99
I definitely understand that mindset when it comes to the training environment. Unless every applicant practices the sim profile, then it's really not apples to apples right? Anyway, beating a dead horse I suppose.
11-26-2012, 07:53 AM
#117
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2012
Position: CRJ FO
Posts: 4,599
Just out of curiosity, what does everyone think of the future of some of these overseas DoD contract companies in the coming years? It would seem with the looming budget cuts that jobs might not be safe at some of these companies. Some of the guys I know in the civvie UAV field are worried about cuts as well. I was just wondering... I'd really like to work for one of these operators in the future. I love the work, the equipment, and the culture.
11-27-2012, 05:59 PM
#118
ULTP-Ultra Low Tier Pilot
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,228
Just out of curiosity, what does everyone think of the future of some of these overseas DoD contract companies in the coming years? It would seem with the looming budget cuts that jobs might not be safe at some of these companies. Some of the guys I know in the civvie UAV field are worried about cuts as well. I was just wondering... I'd really like to work for one of these operators in the future. I love the work, the equipment, and the culture.
Most guys doing DOD flying overseas is in it for the short term cash grab, nobody looks at it as a long term gig.
It allows you to pay off the debt and stack some cash in the meantime n
11-27-2012, 07:37 PM
#119
Line Holder
Joined APC: Oct 2011
Position: 744 Right Seat
Posts: 56
I work for AAR. We are currently going after more contracts including bringing back LCLA for our Casa fleet. There will be plenty of work to go around for our planes in the coming years on this side of the world. We also have a contract in Africa for a few Casas. On top of that, the company is constantly looking at other options to keep our planes flying if this all fell through. Not that I want to do this forever but I'm 100% confident that I will have a job as long as I want one here.
11-28-2012, 06:05 AM
#120
ULTP-Ultra Low Tier Pilot
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,228
I work for AAR. We are currently going after more contracts including bringing back LCLA for our Casa fleet. There will be plenty of work to go around for our planes in the coming years on this side of the world. We also have a contract in Africa for a few Casas. On top of that, the company is constantly looking at other options to keep our planes flying if this all fell through. Not that I want to do this forever but I'm 100% confident that I will have a job as long as I want one here.
