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GearDwn , 01-31-2019 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WHDC

Any idea about the Atlanta base? How many nights home?

Not sure about ATL. This could be totally different. I can’t see other base schedules so not sure what the days off and how many overnights pilots are getting.

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Flaps8posrate , 01-31-2019 05:45 PM

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See below answers to each question

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Originally Posted by jjeppson

Is all PC-12 initial training done in Denver?
Yes
You stay in a house, not a hotel room? Yes
What are chances of getting DFW base as PC-12 CA?
Good-Fair. Depends on their need, as they hire for the bases that need to be staffed.
How many overnights a month?
Every first work day is an overnight, for the most part. The following day, you finish by early afternoon and spend the night; rinse and repeat (and repeat). You will do this cycle for several days, then have a couple-three days off. It’s not really comutable though.
Are junior CA's sitting on full month reserve?
Not really, but it is slow (35-40 hrs) your first month, as they begin to work you into the schedule. They usually break you in by letting you learn one (or two) routes, when you’ve mastered that and they are comfortable with you, they begin to let loose a bit and you begin to get more varied flying and 60-80 hours. (That is generally during your second month)
Good luck!

Thanks for info. Phone interview on Friday.

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GearDwn , 01-31-2019 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GearDwn

Also, keep in mind that in the middle of your 4 or 5 day work week, they can add shifts if needed and you won’t receive extra pay unless you are over the 80 hour guarantee. For example, if scheduled out Monday on PM shift and overnight at outstation and then get up Tuesday and fly AM shift and then scheduled to show for Wed PM shift and overnight and then Thursday AM shift, this could change to Mon PM shift, Tues AM and PM shift overnight at outstation again then Wed AM and PM shift and overnight again and then Thurs AM shift and off for couple days. Just an example but does and will happen. If the base is short pilots will happen a lot more.

GearDwn Any idea what bases may be currently in need of pilots?

Can’t really answer this as there are pilots in training that will be released. According to the seniority list we lose about 10-12 pilots a month so there is always movement and new opportunities when you least expect it. Get your application in as soon as possible.

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CharleyFox , 02-03-2019 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by David Puddy

I didn’t see this one coming... Probably a lot of cheap airframes available and friends who have flown it enjoyed it. Would certainly be interesting to fly the CATFISH:

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/n...piaggio-avanti

No specifics about potential bases or how many airframes and over what timeframe....

King Airs are a much better option for charter. Especially since they already have some in fleet. Initial acquisition is cheaper on a P180, but definitely not operationally.

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ZBowFlyz , 02-03-2019 01:40 PM

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Is there any current info on PDX? Are they just flying back and forth to PDT or are there more routes than that?

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Sanguy , 02-04-2019 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ZBowFlyz

Is there any current info on PDX? Are they just flying back and forth to PDT or are there more routes than that?

Still just PDT 3 trips per day.

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Cptjet , 02-04-2019 07:33 PM

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Any insights on when BTQ would make an initial contact after applying? It’s almost a month since I submitted my app, 600ish TT 74 instrument CSEL/CFII and haven’t heard except the auto email when you submit the app. Appreciate any info, Thanks.

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FAASTER , 02-15-2019 12:48 PM

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Boutique Air Pilot Contracts

What are the current contracts Boutique Air FO and CA must sign? If an FO upgrades, how long is the new contract? What is the cost of breaking the contract for FO and CA?

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Privateer383 , 03-11-2019 03:24 PM

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Realistic application-interview-offer time?

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Flaps8posrate , 03-11-2019 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Privateer383

I'm a retired military pilot with 1400+ TT, RW & FW living in the Denver area. I'm enjoying my retirement but miss the cockpit and am thinking Boutique might be a "good-paying hobby" for a few years, or maybe even a second career. I saw the time line posted at the beginning of this thread in 2017 and am wondering about the current time line- from application to interview to job offer, for street Captains.

Is it pretty quick, or agonizingly slow?
If you meet 135 IFR mins, you get a job pretty quickly.
Depending on their needs at the time, you could hear back in a week or so.

What is a realistic expectation of time required to get into a Denver-based cockpit?
Depends on need. They have consistent turnover, so it is likely.
Is there a time of year when it is best to apply? / When is the greatest need?
Year ‘round. Be prepared to work hard with very little than legal rest on overnights.
Feel free to PM me

Thank you in advance.