Boutique Air
02-17-2021, 12:05 PM
#2071
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Originally Posted by MostlyHarmless
They absolutely are.
Word is that they are keenly seeking a qualified Director of Operations, and are willing to consider outside candidates. I'm a bit surprised they aren't able to fill that position internally. Opportunity for somebody!
Recent events will probably dictate a need for a qualified A&P or three. Things can only improve.
Customer Service Agents are needed in select locations around the country. And you could probably get in as a dispatcher.
But like everywhere else, there's not much need for line pilots until the regionals are really hiring again.
Word is that they are keenly seeking a qualified Director of Operations, and are willing to consider outside candidates. I'm a bit surprised they aren't able to fill that position internally. Opportunity for somebody!
Recent events will probably dictate a need for a qualified A&P or three. Things can only improve.
Customer Service Agents are needed in select locations around the country. And you could probably get in as a dispatcher.
But like everywhere else, there's not much need for line pilots until the regionals are really hiring again.
02-17-2021, 03:58 PM
#2072
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Posts: 25
Originally Posted by Toddzilla
I haven't been at BTQ in quite a while, but I can't think of anybody off the top of my head who would meet the 119 requirements for DO. I am guessing they can't fill it internally.
Yeah, the three year requirement is tough in a company where pilots typically don't last much more than a year. I'd guessed there might be an assistant chief who could be close, especially with a year where everyone has been frozen in place.
02-21-2021, 01:43 PM
#2073
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Originally Posted by MostlyHarmless
Been a few years for me. I doubt there's still anyone left that was around when I was there.
Yeah, the three year requirement is tough in a company where pilots typically don't last much more than a year. I'd guessed there might be an assistant chief who could be close, especially with a year where everyone has been frozen in place.
Yeah, the three year requirement is tough in a company where pilots typically don't last much more than a year. I'd guessed there might be an assistant chief who could be close, especially with a year where everyone has been frozen in place.
02-22-2021, 07:32 AM
#2075
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Posts: 59
Originally Posted by Toddzilla
Could be a few assistant chiefs I guess, I don't remember if they have operational control at BTQ.
03-15-2021, 03:14 PM
#2076
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The coming months
With the hiring resuming at the regional airlines, what will happen at BTQ? Will the pay and benefits come back? Will we see a mass exodus of the current pilot group? Will they keep up with new hire training? Thoughts? Predictions?
03-16-2021, 02:56 AM
#2077
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Originally Posted by Joebob21
With the hiring resuming at the regional airlines, what will happen at BTQ? Will the pay and benefits come back? Will we see a mass exodus of the current pilot group? Will they keep up with new hire training? Thoughts? Predictions?
Supposed "improvements" coming but, seems too little too late.
03-16-2021, 03:11 PM
#2078
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Originally Posted by colonials13
Pay and benefits return? Maybe and a weak maybe at that. Mass exodus of current pilot group? More than likely. Keep up new hire training? They'll try for sure.
Supposed "improvements" coming but, seems too little too late.
Supposed "improvements" coming but, seems too little too late.
03-17-2021, 10:17 AM
#2080
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Originally Posted by Joebob21
let’s hope it’s not the last page...
Great Lakes still lives on. A while back a 135 cargo company, Alpine Air Express, put out a press release about buying Lakes. Looks like they spray painted over the name and are flying the airplanes full of cargo. Might work out for they better, at least pay wise. 135 cargo probably pays 3X what Lakes paid.
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