Ameristar Jet Charter?
10-03-2016, 04:31 PM
#32
New Hire
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Posts: 6
The 121 side is hiring, I honestly don't know a ton about their operation as I'm happy being a 135 freight dog and have little interest in 121. I know they have DC9s, MD80's and 737s. About half and half cargo and pax charter. They work about 18 days a month.
PC12Junkie: We don't have any contract pilots on the line. I'll ask around and PM you.
PC12Junkie: We don't have any contract pilots on the line. I'll ask around and PM you.
10-28-2016, 05:17 PM
#33
On Reserve
Joined APC: Oct 2016
Posts: 20
Hey
I'm thinking about applying at AmeriStar. I'm currently flying scheduled for freight out of DIA. I'm curious if anybody has anything to say about The training? What's the pass rate and is it a difficult company to make it through?
03-22-2017, 02:21 PM
#38
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Joined APC: Oct 2011
Posts: 103
Originally Posted by Duesenflieger
Any more info on Ameristar? The allure of flying an MD-83 as a captain for $80k is pretty tempting. Or should I just stay at the regionals and beg that a major calls from there?
I assure you, there is no "allure" to that job—particularly not for the left seat at $80K.
It's just my $.02, and I don't know all about your situation, but if you're already at a regional, then I would probably wait it out.
Going to supplemental 121 or 135 nonsched, bottom-feeder cargo operations would be a threat to your ticket and wellbeing that you don't need to accept in this environment.
Wait for the majors while your seniority improves. That's what I would do.
06-01-2017, 03:48 PM
#39
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Joined APC: Sep 2016
Posts: 6
I haven't checked the forums in a while but I'll try to answer a few of the questions.
The 135 side training is fairly intense but is geared to actually training people and not to washing them out. Over the past 6 months 80% completed training and those that didn't self eliminated.
The 135 side is looking for basic 135 IFR mins.
Home Basing is offered on both the 121 and 135 sides with some limitations, mostly living somewhere with decent airline access.
If your at a regional and looking to get on with a major, I honestly think it would be a lateral move. The majors are going to hiring more and more, I would just wait it out.
On the 135 side if your looking to got to the majors, there are easier ways. If you've done freight before or at least are not afraid to roll up you sleeves and load cargo and have an aversion to suits and ties you might be a better fit.
The 135 side training is fairly intense but is geared to actually training people and not to washing them out. Over the past 6 months 80% completed training and those that didn't self eliminated.
The 135 side is looking for basic 135 IFR mins.
Home Basing is offered on both the 121 and 135 sides with some limitations, mostly living somewhere with decent airline access.
Any more info on Ameristar? The allure of flying an MD-83 as a captain for $80k is pretty tempting. Or should I just stay at the regionals and beg that a major calls from there?
On the 135 side if your looking to got to the majors, there are easier ways. If you've done freight before or at least are not afraid to roll up you sleeves and load cargo and have an aversion to suits and ties you might be a better fit.
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