I cannot find the mins? Also wondering of they are international?

 

http://www.southernair.com/jobs.html

Very much international...typing this for Ethiopia!

Spongebob

 

Looks like they only favor guys with heavy experience. Any chance for a S-3 guy getting out in September 08??

 

Here's a quick summary.....

http://airlinepilotcentral.com/airli...thern_air.html

 

I personally know a regional B1900 pilot who just got hired there. Sounds like a yes to me.

 

Not to sound sarcastic, but they fly heavy jets internationally...if I were hiring for the 747, I would hire guys with 747 experience.

Focus Air just dumped a handful of 747 Capts, F/Os and F/Es. The upshot, some left Southern to go to Focus...ahhh yes, homecomings are grand. And, if I'm not mistaked two of Focus' planes are now on the SAI certificate.

Best of Luck, Hoover...you bring great qualities in a hiring arena filled with qualified candidates.

FF

 

Proof that anything is possible. Before going to work at Focus Air Cargo, I had zero time in the 747...and they let me fly it.

FF

 

Ahh yes, I miss flying to Africa....where a dry fart is a wet dream. HINT: Don't drink the water !!!

Sorry, I guess ya had to be there..to appreciate it.

Stay safe S.Bob,

FF

 

Basically "bar rules" are in effect, in which if a given bar is full of pretty gals, Southern tends to go for them, but if that is not the case, then they go for pilots with "great personalities"...

Meaning that if pilots with experience in heavies, cargo, and international flying are looking for jobs, then Southern jumps at them first... But if that kind of pilot is far and few between, then they go for pilots they think can adapt and grow into the position.

 

Not sure where I fit into the second quote, but I got hired (and typed) with 3300 total (1700 E-2 Hawkeye (not big) and 1300 helo!), a 737 type due to the GI bill and I hadn't flown anything other than a sim in 8 months.

There's a balance between being snobbish and getting the crews you need to fly the rapidly expanding aircraft fleet and business that you have.

(Just my opinion here) but I think they look for people who are going to be
a.) OK to be stuck on the road with for 20 days
b.) trainable and able to pass a PC (most don't get typed) in a full-steam guage 747-200 (this has tripped up a few folks)
and c.) be able to enjoy the kind of flying that is ACMI, where a lot is left to the crew to get it done without much help from dispatch ("much help" may be an overstatement) in addition to being on the road 12-20 days a month.

The flying is much closer to what I did in the Navy than what you'd find in a scheduled 121 gig. I'm really enjoying it. Quite a few ex-military (and USCG) here too. Hoover, you'll feel at home if you can stand the time away. Plus, by Sept we'll know if the new sched/dispach plan delivered as promised.

As with any job, send in your resume, interview and see what you think. PM me if you've got more Q's, would be happy to answer.

HTH
Spongebob