AirNet
 

Does anyone have any experience/information on this company (schedule, lifestyle, base location(s), Pay, etc.)? I saw the requirements for their pilots here. I know its cargo, and I also know its probably not a great schedule, but it has the appearance of a potential time building job.

I know of a guy who flies a 210 for them out of KMEM. He flies Monday-Friday nights to Dallas and back. He said they also have Barons and a few Lears. That's about all I know

Anyone who wants to be a successful/safe professional pilot needs single pilot IFR time. Airnet is one of the best.

It was my understanding that they had defaulted on a loan and were in the process of being parted out, sold off by the bank.

Document 1 :: Alostar Bank of Commerce v. Airnet Holdings, Inc. et al :: 1:2014mc00016 :: Colorado District Court :: US Federal District Courts Cases :: Justia

Airnet is headquartered here in Columbus, Ohio. They have a state of the art facility located just outside of the Rickenbacker Air National Guard base. I know quite a few guys who have flown with them and I even have interviewed with them for a non-pilot position. Down to earth company that does a majority of its routes at night. The bulk of their fleet is Baron's and Lear's. The minimums listed on their website are spot on and they no longer use the SIC time building program for the simple reason that they are hurting for pilots. The 1,000 hr suggested time for attending training is actually a nice way of saying mandatory. Their PIC "program" is actually geared tward getting the prop pilots upgraded to the Lear as soon as possible. Typical time from entry to Lear is about 3.5 years. Pay scale is as expected for a company that depends on low time pilots to do the bulk of the work. I have about 300 TT but will defiantly be sending them my resume when I hit the 1000TT mark.

if you have an ATP and 100 ME do you think upgrade to Lear sic is 3.5 years?

Upgrade totally dependent on movement within company. If you can get in, fly the profiles the way THEY teach and expect, you'll be a well seasoned pilot and not just an equipment operator/button pusher. Best flying I've ever done!
Good luck!

I live in Columbus - am highly interested in applying as soon as I hit 135 PIC minimums. Had heard a rumor that the Columbus-based flight ops were slowing down and that they wouldn't be hiring pilots for Columbus anytime soon. Do you guys know if there's any truth to that?

10 years ago when I interviewed there, they didn't hire into bases,they hired into vacancies. So you go where they need you, hence why I was elated i never got a call back from them. I was a "rah rah go airmet" at the interview, and Craig Washka was. Best thing that never happened for me

True, though I know from a friend who was recently hired that they do ask you if you are willing to relocate during the phone interview. He said he would be willing, they based him where he lives anyway. I figure telling them no and seeing what happens isn't too large a waste of effort.

Was talking to a current Airnet pilot a week ago, he said their business model has changed and most of the flying is now daytime on-demand flights. They put him on either the Caravan or Baron, as the flight requires. Flight hours per week usually around 20.

Does anyone know if this is a good step towards airlines?

Do any current Airnet pilots know which bases they are hiring into? Thanks for any info you may have!

Bump, I'm also interested into learning what bases they're hiring into.

I've got a friend who works for Airnet out of CMH. He's not optimistic about their hiring anytime soon. They have furloughed four pilots in the last six months.

Thanks, I also heard some not so good news either.As for it being factual, I'm unsure but I'll keep my eyes and ears open.

AirNet
 

On 10/3 airnet shut it's doors.

Ameriflight
 

Anyone who was considering working for Airnet should also consider working for Ameriflight. Ameriflight will be absorbing much of the business Airnet was doing. Anyone can PM me about what its like at Ameriflight, I'll be happy to share my experience. It's not difficult to get an interview, but if you want the job then start reacquainting yourselves with IFR procedures. The airplane and company procedures will keep you plenty busy during training. Also, if you look up our payscale online its outdated. We have a new payscale now. Goodluck, happy hunting.

Are they hiring ? Do you have their information ?

According to a source I've talked to at Airnet, all of their pilots are currently listed as part-time. He said even part-time was a little overzealous. As of right now, the Starcheck boys are only flying a fraction of what they were a few months ago. I wouldn't encourage wasting time pursuing AirNet at this point.

AirNet has ceased operations. Much of the flying was picked up by Ameriflight.

Airnet is hiring again. Mostly for SUS (spirit of St. Louis airport). Needing baron PIC's, Lear FO's and Lear captains. Most of the runs are out and back. 135 PIC mins.
All the 210's are gone, all the Navajos are gone. Only baron and lears

Are the FO mins also the 135 PIC mins?

Yeah for now.
But they are looking into a pure SIC program for folk with 700 hours or more to get them to the 135 mins. But it's just a thought for now

Thanks for the info!

Any recommendations on what to do after online application is submitted?