Pacific WIngs
03-23-2010 | 03:31 PM
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I was talking to a Pacific Wings crew recently in Georgia. I think it was Pacific Wings. If not, it was Pacific West. I can't remember. The first officer said he is working five 12 hour duty periods/week for $16,500/year. He was hoping to get on at Colgan or Compass. After talking to him further, I found out he's a college dropout. He seemed disappointed when I told him Compass was out of the question. He also seemed confused when I told him he'd be better off quitting flying than taking a job at Colgan or continuing what he's doing. It amazes me what people will do for a little flight time. This kid couldn't have a second job as he was working 60 hour weeks.
03-23-2010 | 03:53 PM
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I was talking to a Pacific Wings crew recently in Georgia. I think it was Pacific Wings. If not, it was Pacific West. I can't remember. The first officer said he is working five 12 hour duty periods/week for $16,500/year. He was hoping to get on at Colgan or Compass. After talking to him further, I found out he's a college dropout. He seemed disappointed when I told him Compass was out of the question. He also seemed confused when I told him he'd be better off quitting flying than taking a job at Colgan or continuing what he's doing. It amazes me what people will do for a little flight time. This kid couldn't have a second job as he was working 60 hour weeks.
And you work for who??
03-23-2010 | 04:29 PM
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And multi engine, is multi engine, is multi engine...
Example: say two guys are applying for I dunno Skywest.
One guy has 2000tt the with 800hrs Turbine PIC, face it SIC time in the caravan doesnt count.
The other guy has 2000tt with 800 multi time (chieftan with AMF) time.
Who do think would have the upper hand just given the time breakdown??? I'd go with the AMF'er hands down...
Example: say two guys are applying for I dunno Skywest.
One guy has 2000tt the with 800hrs Turbine PIC, face it SIC time in the caravan doesnt count.
The other guy has 2000tt with 800 multi time (chieftan with AMF) time.
Who do think would have the upper hand just given the time breakdown??? I'd go with the AMF'er hands down...
03-23-2010 | 04:56 PM
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Tuk er jerbs!
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03-23-2010 | 05:45 PM
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From: Right Seat Gear Swinger
he is speaking the truth... do yourself a favor and apply somewhere else
03-23-2010 | 06:35 PM
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On a side note, who came up with that "see-ya" out in Boston
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