Commutable jobs non-airline

brian434

brian434

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Anyone know of commutable non airline jobs out there? I still have a year with key lime but I am curious what is out there with a schedule like 2 on 2 off. I have no ides where the wifey is going to get stationed at the end of our time in Denver so I figured I'd start doing research now.
 
Oh thanks for that very helpful post Ziggy ;-)

I hear some of the gigs up in Alaska are that way. Anyone know more?
 
The best job I can think of is a fractional outfit where you just need to live by an airport with airline service. Otherwise you are pretty much screwed in the commuting department for non-airline jobs.
 
BTDT, ya know? It sucks but you really need to wait to see where she goes. On the left coast, there are some DOD contracts that run aircraft into San Diego. To the right, there is a company that pulls aerial targets north of Norfolk. Really, you'll just have to wait and see.
 
I don't know much about them, but Delta Private Jets requires "Pilot applicants must reside in close proximity (within one hour) of a commercial airport with regular Delta Air Lines (and Delta Air Lines connection carriers) service." That's straight from their careers page, however you have to be typed in one of the aircraft in their fleet.
 
I think in the current economy such jobs are few and far between. Some of the fractionals were home based but a lot of that went away. Few jobs outside of airlines have jumpseat agreements so not sure how you plan to commute. I would not consider a 2/2 job commutable. If you have spent any time jumpseating it can be difficult and not the best way to arrive somewhere ready to fly for a few days. Most split shifts are more like 3/4 or 4/3 for 121 operators and longer splits for others (international freight or fractionals) 8/6, 18/13 or the like. Still have a year left and already looking, I thought the new and improved Key Lime was a great place to work?
 
FlyingScot said:
I think in the current economy such jobs are few and far between. Some of the fractionals were home based but a lot of that went away. Few jobs outside of airlines have jumpseat agreements so not sure how you plan to commute. I would not consider a 2/2 job commutable. If you have spent any time jumpseating it can be difficult and not the best way to arrive somewhere ready to fly for a few days. Most split shifts are more like 3/4 or 4/3 for 121 operators and longer splits for others (international freight or fractionals) 8/6, 18/13 or the like. Still have a year left and already looking, I thought the new and improved Key Lime was a great place to work?
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My newest career goals are as follows: 1st and most important to me... a working cabin heater. Mine has been wrote up and fixed 6 times this month. The 2nd is finding a plane I can stand up in. It's not nearly as important. Our flights are fairly short but it gets pretty freakin cold without heat. KL is ok but its not a career position. Many of us come here for the multi time. Now that I am getting a good share of it I find myself looking to see what is available. I get a check every two weeks and no one is trying to kill me so I am in no real hurry but I also won't pass up work because I am in an acceptable freight job.
 
There are good jobs out there. I know of a specific Gulfstream operator that allows pilots to commute, and some expat gigs that work 2 months on 1 off even some that work 1 on and 1 off. The problem is knowing who and having someone recommend your resume.
 
JDP,
Where does the Gulfstream operator fly out of? My current corporate gig allows of commute and always looking for more.
thanks,
 
brian434 said:
My newest career goals are as follows: 1st and most important to me... a working cabin heater. Mine has been wrote up and fixed 6 times this month. The 2nd is finding a plane I can stand up in. It's not nearly as important. Our flights are fairly short but it gets pretty freakin cold without heat. KL is ok but its not a career position..
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You have not been there long and you are already looking. After 5 years of freight doggin I had much simpler needs. Work less, make more money, or not fly brown boxes, my needs were simple. Standing room in the plane was way down my list of needs in a better job.
 
brian434 said:
Anyone know of commutable non airline jobs out there? I still have a year with key lime but I am curious what is out there with a schedule like 2 on 2 off. I have no ides where the wifey is going to get stationed at the end of our time in Denver so I figured I'd start doing research now.
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If you have a Metro PIC type you can try Kolob Canyons. They are hiring right now. Two weeks on/two weeks off. They buy you an airline ticket from where ever you live to the airplane, which they try to keep based in Smyrna, TN. If you're dual qualified in the Metro and Aero Commander you make more.
 
Avontair is commuitable and they are hiring. (well, you need to leave within an hour of on of about 8 airports . . .) Great outfit from what I have heard about.
 
Avantair
Year #: First Officer / Captain
Year 1: $35000 / Realistically N/A
Year 5: $48000 / $72000
Year 10: $58000 / $98000
 
Hmmm... when I posted those I thought the copilot pay-rates were a bit low. I don't think a copilot should earn less than about 50 and, after 5 years, should be making around 75% of Captain pay at least. Guess it's all where you're coming from.
 
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