Boutique Air - Updated Info
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#322
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See below answers to each question
Is all PC-12 initial training done in Denver?
Yes
You stay in a house, not a hotel room? Yes
What are chances of getting DFW base as PC-12 CA?
Good-Fair. Depends on their need, as they hire for the bases that need to be staffed.
How many overnights a month?
Every first work day is an overnight, for the most part. The following day, you finish by early afternoon and spend the night; rinse and repeat (and repeat). You will do this cycle for several days, then have a couple-three days off. It’s not really comutable though.
Are junior CA's sitting on full month reserve?
Not really, but it is slow (35-40 hrs) your first month, as they begin to work you into the schedule. They usually break you in by letting you learn one (or two) routes, when you’ve mastered that and they are comfortable with you, they begin to let loose a bit and you begin to get more varied flying and 60-80 hours. (That is generally during your second month)
Good luck!
Thanks for info. Phone interview on Friday.
Yes
You stay in a house, not a hotel room? Yes
What are chances of getting DFW base as PC-12 CA?
Good-Fair. Depends on their need, as they hire for the bases that need to be staffed.
How many overnights a month?
Every first work day is an overnight, for the most part. The following day, you finish by early afternoon and spend the night; rinse and repeat (and repeat). You will do this cycle for several days, then have a couple-three days off. It’s not really comutable though.
Are junior CA's sitting on full month reserve?
Not really, but it is slow (35-40 hrs) your first month, as they begin to work you into the schedule. They usually break you in by letting you learn one (or two) routes, when you’ve mastered that and they are comfortable with you, they begin to let loose a bit and you begin to get more varied flying and 60-80 hours. (That is generally during your second month)
Good luck!
Thanks for info. Phone interview on Friday.
#323
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Can’t really answer this as there are pilots in training that will be released. According to the seniority list we lose about 10-12 pilots a month so there is always movement and new opportunities when you least expect it. Get your application in as soon as possible.
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Also, keep in mind that in the middle of your 4 or 5 day work week, they can add shifts if needed and you won’t receive extra pay unless you are over the 80 hour guarantee. For example, if scheduled out Monday on PM shift and overnight at outstation and then get up Tuesday and fly AM shift and then scheduled to show for Wed PM shift and overnight and then Thursday AM shift, this could change to Mon PM shift, Tues AM and PM shift overnight at outstation again then Wed AM and PM shift and overnight again and then Thurs AM shift and off for couple days. Just an example but does and will happen. If the base is short pilots will happen a lot more.
GearDwn Any idea what bases may be currently in need of pilots?
GearDwn Any idea what bases may be currently in need of pilots?
Can’t really answer this as there are pilots in training that will be released. According to the seniority list we lose about 10-12 pilots a month so there is always movement and new opportunities when you least expect it. Get your application in as soon as possible.
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#324
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I didn’t see this one coming... Probably a lot of cheap airframes available and friends who have flown it enjoyed it. Would certainly be interesting to fly the CATFISH:
https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/n...piaggio-avanti
No specifics about potential bases or how many airframes and over what timeframe....
https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/n...piaggio-avanti
No specifics about potential bases or how many airframes and over what timeframe....
#327
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Joined APC: Feb 2019
Posts: 4
Any insights on when BTQ would make an initial contact after applying? It’s almost a month since I submitted my app, 600ish TT 74 instrument CSEL/CFII and haven’t heard except the auto email when you submit the app. Appreciate any info, Thanks.
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Position: New hire 135 airline pilot
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Realistic application-interview-offer time?
I'm a retired military pilot with 1400+ TT, RW & FW living in the Denver area. I'm enjoying my retirement but miss the cockpit and am thinking Boutique might be a "good-paying hobby" for a few years, or maybe even a second career. I saw the time line posted at the beginning of this thread in 2017 and am wondering about the current time line- from application to interview to job offer, for street Captains.
Is it pretty quick, or agonizingly slow?
What is a realistic expectation of time required to get into a Denver-based cockpit?
Is there a time of year when it is best to apply? / When is the greatest need?
Thank you in advance.
Is it pretty quick, or agonizingly slow?
What is a realistic expectation of time required to get into a Denver-based cockpit?
Is there a time of year when it is best to apply? / When is the greatest need?
Thank you in advance.
#330
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See answers below:
I'm a retired military pilot with 1400+ TT, RW & FW living in the Denver area. I'm enjoying my retirement but miss the cockpit and am thinking Boutique might be a "good-paying hobby" for a few years, or maybe even a second career. I saw the time line posted at the beginning of this thread in 2017 and am wondering about the current time line- from application to interview to job offer, for street Captains.
Is it pretty quick, or agonizingly slow?
If you meet 135 IFR mins, you get a job pretty quickly.
Depending on their needs at the time, you could hear back in a week or so.
What is a realistic expectation of time required to get into a Denver-based cockpit?
Depends on need. They have consistent turnover, so it is likely.
Is there a time of year when it is best to apply? / When is the greatest need?
Year ‘round. Be prepared to work hard with very little than legal rest on overnights.
Feel free to PM me
Thank you in advance.
Is it pretty quick, or agonizingly slow?
If you meet 135 IFR mins, you get a job pretty quickly.
Depending on their needs at the time, you could hear back in a week or so.
What is a realistic expectation of time required to get into a Denver-based cockpit?
Depends on need. They have consistent turnover, so it is likely.
Is there a time of year when it is best to apply? / When is the greatest need?
Year ‘round. Be prepared to work hard with very little than legal rest on overnights.
Feel free to PM me
Thank you in advance.
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