Ames, IA and surrounding area

[Nick2024]

Hey guys/girls. I am just trying to get some info on the job options around these parts of the coutry. Any time splitting people out here? My family and I will be moving to the area in 2 years and I am just trying to get some kind of feel for the area for aviation in Iowa.


Nick

 

[Aviator888]

Alot of Class G airspace and GA operations, a few skydiving spots, three flight schools, alot of 137 operations in the summer time.

 

[Nick2024]

Well its a start. Are you flying for a flight school up there?

 

[Aviator888]

I'm at a busy FBO in Central IA. Iowa is good flying besides the winter, where you can go a couple weeks without flying.

 

[Nick2024]

Just checking in with you . How is flying going up there? Any new info or leads? I am going to be up there in October visiting family. Ames. Maybe we can link up for lunch or you can show me around the FBO?

 

[KHanson]

Isn't there only 1 FBO at Ames, IA? I flew into there 2x in 2 weeks, and they have a really good BBQ place down the street, if that helps at all LOL. Besides that... It's IA.... Thunderstorms, corn, and Class G/E Airspace...

 

[Nick2024]

It's called hickory park lol, yes a lot of corn but I have to find something . Even in ankeny area

 

[UDaviator]

Hickory Park....now thats a solid joint! A lot of GA in the Ankeny area....I'd even go out on a limb and say the most GA traffic in Iowa

 

[UDaviator]

I'm at a busy FBO in Central IA. Iowa is good flying besides the winter, where you can go a couple weeks without flying.

Which FBO are you at?

 

[Nick2024]

Well I will be in the area mid October for almost a week. Maybe we can link up one night for beers

 

[Nick2024]

Update on my move to IOWA! My house is finally selling after 5 months on the dead market here in pflugerville, TX, Dropped the price A LOT and coming out of pocket in the 5 zero range but my wife wants to move so thats what we do! Anyone have any leads on flying jobs around central IOWA? I am at 770 TT 92 Multi. Half my TT is XC........We close end of March and should be up n Iowa end of April beginning May

 

[Douglas]

Nick2024 have your CFI?

 

[Ayork62493]

Flight instructing... I don't know what else is around. Maybe something else down in DSM. Am over in OMA, let me know if you're ever in town.

 

[auw2fly]

DSM is a decent airport with a good amount of traffic. I'm not exactly sure what you're looking for, but there looks to be a lot of corporate aircraft around when I'm there. Might be a good place to start networking.

Good luck!

 

[K902]

Maybe I missed it, but how did you pick Ames IA to move to?

 

[Nick2024]

Nick2024 have your CFI?

I do . 200 hrs plus of dual given, 770 TT 92 Multi 100 Inst, 370 x/c CFI/I/MEI

 

[Nick2024]

Flight instructing... I don't know what else is around. Maybe something else down in DSM. Am over in OMA, let me know if you're ever in town.

Will do
I am actually flying up (Airlines) to interview with Exec 1 Aviation in Ankeny on the 15th I will be in town for 2 or 3 days

 

[Nick2024]

Maybe I missed it, but how did you pick Ames IA to move to?

My wifes entire family is there and the surrounding area. and we want our boys to grow up around family

 

[Nick2024]

So if any local guys want to meet up for some beers count me in! I have no clue where the good places are though

 

[MV22Pilot]

Let me know how the aviation job market treats you up there. I grew up in Ames, left to go to college, join the Marines, etc. I'll be getting out in a couple years, and have thought about going back. I only wonder whether I can still handle the cold after so many years of living in the Sun Belt!