Metro Pilots Needed - KCVG
09-18-2014, 03:26 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by Cubdriver
And would you rather sit in a different hotel suite than the same crew house set up with your stuff in it?
I don't need, nor feel the need to set up my stuff anywhere, as I get so much time off, I don't need a home away from home. Besides I tried to infect as little of my stuff as possible, with whatever covered the AMF crew apartments. West coast crew apartments are like the Burbank Ratmada, without housekeeping. Let that sink in
09-18-2014, 03:55 PM
#32
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Originally Posted by morerightrudder
Not everyone has the interpersonal skills to deal with passengers and work in a multi-crew 121 CRM environment. Some folks may have issues with their medical or FAA record that preclude working for the airlines.
Just throwing out a couple more reasons why...
Just throwing out a couple more reasons why...
I've seen more guys held up by lack of a college degree.
09-18-2014, 04:02 PM
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ever fly a plane that was harder than a Metro? I'd be interested to know what it was.
I've never flown an MU-2 but have heard it was more dangerous. The Metro/Merlin is without a doubt in the top 2 of the most complicated, unreliable, poorly designed, quirky, twin engine turbo props ever certified.
09-18-2014, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by own nav
Right, so, one of those things, you pay the price for the early upgrade, then, when you get more seniority, you bid for what you want.
It takes a whole year to hold a Metro line at my base. *gasp*
On the other hand, most new hires I know are pretty gung ho about logging hours. In which case, they may actually be happier in CVG than in a base like mine with a lot of days where you won't even break 2 block hours.
It takes a whole year to hold a Metro line at my base. *gasp*
On the other hand, most new hires I know are pretty gung ho about logging hours. In which case, they may actually be happier in CVG than in a base like mine with a lot of days where you won't even break 2 block hours.
And assuming you can even bid out of CVG, which may or may not be able to happen, based on how the seniority system "works"
09-18-2014, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Airhoss
I flew a Lockheed Lodestar single pilot for a short time. Not as complicated but was definitely more challenging to fly especially in weather and could be a handful in a crosswind. Also wouldn't take ice AT ALL.
I've never flown an MU-2 but have heard it was more dangerous. The Metro/Merlin is without a doubt in the top 2 of the most complicated, unreliable, poorly designed, quirky, twin engine turbo props ever certified.
I've never flown an MU-2 but have heard it was more dangerous. The Metro/Merlin is without a doubt in the top 2 of the most complicated, unreliable, poorly designed, quirky, twin engine turbo props ever certified.
09-18-2014, 08:01 PM
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$40,000 in 2014 has the same buying power as $24,000 in 1994.
What did you used to get paid when you flew it Airhoss? I don't know if it was 1994 or not, but the fact remains that Ameriflight is paying lousy wages for a very busy airplane.
I've done the Part 135 night freight thing too and I agree it will make you sharper than you've ever been, but it seems the risk isn't worth the reward in this instance.
I'm past the point of having to prove my mettle but if that gets butts in the seats at Ameriflight then so be it. I'd rather make more than someone fueling me if I had to fly that old sewer tube through thick and thin. If you want to feel manly lift weights or grow a beard instead.
What did you used to get paid when you flew it Airhoss? I don't know if it was 1994 or not, but the fact remains that Ameriflight is paying lousy wages for a very busy airplane.
I've done the Part 135 night freight thing too and I agree it will make you sharper than you've ever been, but it seems the risk isn't worth the reward in this instance.
I'm past the point of having to prove my mettle but if that gets butts in the seats at Ameriflight then so be it. I'd rather make more than someone fueling me if I had to fly that old sewer tube through thick and thin. If you want to feel manly lift weights or grow a beard instead.
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