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#901

Bozo the pilot , 05-29-2013 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Spicoli

IQ of sean penn or jeff spicoli?

Is there a difference. What up jeff

#902

Spicoli , 05-29-2013 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiskeyMike

Hey guys, I'm jumping in here. I've been trying to read up on all the Cape Air forum info and get up to date as possible. I have an app. completed but haven't hit the submit button yet.

Everything I read seems like Cape Air is a great company to work for, challenging, hard work, but great people and a great experience.

I haven't seen anything for a few months on hiring really, the website says they are hiring FOs. Seems hard to get in without an internal recommendation, how true is that for you all?

I'm at 1000TT/72ME CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP Written.

For those of you that have been there for the past 2-3 years as new hires, looking back are you glad you went? Also, what jobs are you looking at for the near future? And if you don't mind sharing your pay as an FO, about how much did you make a month? I'm bringing home about $2k/month instructing right now but can certainly live on less. I have a frugal and supportive wife. Most posts about $ on here are more annual pay figures and I'm not sure how long it will take to upgrade since it would depend on how busy your base is.

Thanks for your input.

You should try Island, just like Cape only better. Just ask Bozo the pilot.... Oh wait, he could not get hired there.

#903

Bozo the pilot , 05-29-2013 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Spicoli

You should try Island, just like Cape only better. Just ask Bozo the pilot.... Oh wait, he could not get hired there.

Yup all the rampy positions were taken. btw the insults could be a little more creative brotha. Keep tryin.

#904

9kBud , 05-29-2013 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Spicoli

This is not trolling, it is cold hard facts.

Also most of the Island 402s have the boots removed so they are faster than the Cape 402s. Yet another reason to go Island.

Yeah, because it's not like we need the boots or anything flying north of BOS in the winter. BTW, I still feel like it's trolling. $10 says you work for Cape.

#905

WhiskeyMike , 05-29-2013 06:57 PM

Gear Slinger

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Originally Posted by rocketman3746

Why wait. Hit the submit button! Things don't happen fast in HR, so you'll have plenty of time to figure things out while you wait.

I've been here three years. Extremely glad I came here. I previously worked at Piedmont, and am one of many pilots escaping from the regional world to Cape Air. This job is like a vacation compared to a regional airline!

I'm prob not the norm as far as flight time goes at Cape Air (5000 TT, 2500 PIC, 2000 Turbine), but I'm most likely going to hold out for United, Delta, or US Airways. A lot of people go from here to a regional, or to another part 135 like TMC. Depends on whether you want the corporate or airline route.

To sum up, if they paid a little more (and had cheaper health insurance), I'd never leave. However, my goal is to support my family on a single income, and it just isn't possible here (at least for me) until you've put 10+ years in.

Glad to hear you're happy there. Sounds like I'll have to go to a regional or another 135 eventually to get some turbine time for the Majors if I am fortunate enough to make it there. At the beginning of my career, I think I am aiming for a Major, but who knows! Life changes your perspective as you grow so we'll see. I just want to enjoy my job wherever I am. I'll keep you all posted if I hear back from them. Going to submit tomorrow.

#906

FlyingChipmunk , 05-29-2013 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiskeyMike

I will echo what rocketman said. I spent 5 1/2 years at Cape and don't regret it for a minute. The reasons I left for were Turbine PIC and a pay raise. I wouldn't be disappointed if things didn't work out where I am at and I ended up back at Cape.

#907

Bozo the pilot , 05-29-2013 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyingChipmunk

That pic/avatar looks so familiar Chip.

#908

WhiskeyMike , 05-30-2013 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyingChipmunk

I put my app in this morning, hope to hear something. I think it would be a great move for me.

#909

9kBud , 05-30-2013 10:34 AM

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I wouldn't stick around if I didn't enjoy working here. There will always be negatives associated with any airline; however at Cape there are certainly more positives

#910

NightIP , 05-30-2013 11:51 AM

Tuk er jerbs!

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Originally Posted by rocketman3746

To sum up, if they paid a little more (and had cheaper health insurance), I'd never leave. However, my goal is to support my family on a single income, and it just isn't possible here (at least for me) until you've put 10+ years in.

+1

Good chance I'd still be there if they paid more, but that's just the nature of the beast in a 9-seat piston aircraft. If Atlas ever gives me the boot, I'd seriously look at going back.

And trust me, my perspective comes from working at a real bottomfeeder from 2010-2013 after I left. Cape does it right.