cape air winter season
 

hey guys, just wondering if someone can get me some info on cape air's winter season flying. i have an interview there next week. i understand some pilots head down to the caribbean for the winter and that the flying at the job is seasonal for the most part. my girlfriend lives down in fort myers and i was wondering what the chances a new pilot there has at getting to go to RSW for the winter? thanks!

Not a chance.

I used to work for Cape on the ramp, not a pilot. What I have seen is that they are quite accomadating*spelling. It is seasonal, as you know the busy season in New England is now and the Caribbean is in the winter. Many pilots do travel south in the winter however, if you are local and want to stay they will work with you. Cape is a great company! They are a very friendly group of people and will go out of their way for you. BTW how many hours did you have when you got the interview? What was the interview experience like?

i havent interviewed yet but i have 1250 TT with only 40 multi. so im going for that first officer position which i dont know too much about.

Absolutely no chance on RSW. There is only about six lines during peak season and there held by seniority numbers in the top twenty. And there’s no need for FO’s at that base.
During your interview, make sure you get a through understanding on what a Cape Air FO is all about. It not like other airlines. But you can build muti- time and get your ATP on the company dime.

I heard all the 402s got grounded. How did that come out?

thanks for the info. i would like to upgrade to captain there because i hear that that is a pretty good job but i am having a hard time figuring out what fo will be like until then.

I currently work on the ramp at PVD for Cape Air. They replaced all 98 engine parts in all 49 of their aircraft. Things have been business as usual ever since. Honestly, this is the first job I've had that I've actually not minded coming to work at all. I work with nice people, the pilots are good, the passengers are USUALLY good, and I can make it a summer job.

Bakesou, I'd definitely recommend becoming an FO. I'm not sure of the pay or whatnot, but it's a great little airline with a positive attitude towards things and I don't have many complaints. They'll even get you your ATP when the time comes I believe if you want to be a Captain once you ahve the requirements. We're certified for single-pilot multi-engine IFR as long as the autopilot in the plane works. Otherwise, an FO is needed.

Here in New England in the summer, you definitely get your share of the elements between heat, thunderstorms, turbulence, etc.

During the winter, a LOT of pilots go down to the Caribbean (SJU, etc) to fly down there, but there are pilots that stay here and do runs around ACK, MVY, BOS, etc.

Any questions let me know.
-Steve

Good luck at the interview. PM me for some more information. The FO program continues to grow and mature, it is not the same as in the past. We are always trying to change to fit our needs and the ever changing pilot market.

Sack

Capn Sac,

Are there any exceptions regarding the ATP requirement?