Yes. Call Flight Control (907) 450-2387 to get listed and screened through CASS. It depends on where you want to go. Destinations are mostly determined the day before rather than on a fixed schedule.

Ding Ding Ding, we have a winner.

I miss the days when the crowd on the ramp MIA was like ANC, but with palm trees. Days gone by.

Newbie to the forums here. I’m in the process of changing careers (still younger than 30 though). I’ve come to the conclusion that I want to live and fly in Alaska. The more research I do, the more I am convinced that Everts is the right place for me. Something about flying older machines that just feels so exotic and exciting to me. Combined with the beautiful Alaska scenery, it cannot be beat. I’ve also heard wonderful things about Rob the owner and also the family you become a part of. The more I think about it, the more I want to be a part of that. I don’t mind getting dirty or working outside in the harsh conditions. In fact, I rather enjoy that sort of thing, as I worked out on the ramp at GFK during my college days for multiple Winters.

Anyways, I’m working on my instrument/commercial/multi currently. I plan to be done with everything this coming Spring. I have a few questions about Everts, and Alaska in general.

1.) What is the best way to get your foot in the door for Alaska flying? Currently, my plan is to hopefully fly for a Safari outfit in Namibia to reach up to ~1000hrs before coming back and applying at the Alaska 135s in person.

2.) Approximately how much longer will Everts operate the C-46 & DC-6? What will replace them, eventually?

3.) I see Everts operates a 727 for ZeroG. Do Everts pilots have the opportunity to bid different types? For example, if hired on the E120, could one transfer eventually to the DC-6, MD-80, or 727?

Best Regards,
Rob S.

Wow, thanks for the detailed response! I definitely have a few more questions. I will send a pm later.

Thanks again,
Rob

Bumping an old thread. I saw on the orange site they just posted an opening for both DC-6 FO and MD-80 FO for both Alaska and Lower 48. Have they resumed hiring? What are competitive minimums these days for the MD-80?

Several guys applied that were typed already is what I’m hearing.

Just curious what kind of schedule for the MD-80 lower 48 opening consists of. Thanks!

my understanding is the L48 is dead in the water. They haven’t had a bird there in a while. Guy I know who works there hasn’t flown a L48 trip since he did OE back in January.

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