durind
Well-Known Member
I laughed so hard when I heard it called "the flying forehead" in a different thread.
Great Lakes is hiring street captains
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I laughed so hard when I heard it called "the flying forehead" in a different thread.
KSCessnaDriver
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Not according to the type certificate.
I am 100% on the C model. But when I was discussing the D model during my short freight career, my cheif said the D model required an SIC. I've never researched it any further.
ppragman
FLIPY FLAPS!
It does not. Source: I'm single pilot typed in it.
abolton1
Well-Known Member
121 Ops require an SIC in it
sp238882
Hey-ooooo
I'd rather have that scenario than a 300/hr well intentioned guy. We get guys with 1000+ hrs as SICs and they spend their first two months inadvertently trying to kill us every leg.
SpiraMirabilis
Possible Subversive
121 ops would require a SIC in the C too.
GypsyPilot
Mohawk Town
Wow, you guys must be hiring some pretty sharp guys! 1,000 + hours should be PLENTY of time for a decent commercial pilot to act as SIC in a simple turboprop.
Oldschool Pilot
Well-Known Member
This comes directly from the company website mentioning the benefits for working with Great Lakes.
Finally, what makes Great Lakes Airlines such a great place to work? It can be defined in one word: community. While we continue to grow, and have the distinction of being recognized as a well-respected corporation, we try not to lose sight of the fact that it is our employees that are responsible for the Company’s success. Great Lakes Airlines offers a community environment where everyone’s job is important and respected—and each individual matters.
Oh and don't forget to purchase your Great Lakes Calendar for $10 available on the website homepage
Finally, what makes Great Lakes Airlines such a great place to work? It can be defined in one word: community. While we continue to grow, and have the distinction of being recognized as a well-respected corporation, we try not to lose sight of the fact that it is our employees that are responsible for the Company’s success. Great Lakes Airlines offers a community environment where everyone’s job is important and respected—and each individual matters.
Oh and don't forget to purchase your Great Lakes Calendar for $10 available on the website homepage
SpiraMirabilis
Possible Subversive
They could operate their 1900s part 135 without a SIC if they had a 3 axis autopilot and got the waiver for autopilot in lieu of a SIC but the fact is that co-pilots are cheaper than autopilots.
ctab5060X
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SpiraMirabilis
Possible Subversive
Now that is dangerous!Or they could simply fly VFR
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gotWXdagain
Polished Member
Now that is dangerous!
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How many cancellations wouldnt have happened if they did? Although I have to assume captains arent single pilot typed?
CoffeeIcePapers
Well-Hung Member
What is the difference between a Captain and PIC?
msmspilot
Well-Known Member
PIC is someone who meets 135 time while a captain has an ATP. PICs can fly freight or repo, but can't fly pax.
That's how Cape Air does it.
Inverted
mmmmmm wine
There is no single pilot/multi-crew type rating for the 1900 like some Citation types.
Cherokee_Cruiser
Bronteroc
Not that I'm interested in SWA, but this ATP-A320 typed pilot with 6000 hrs is not qualified for Southwest. That Great Lakes direct entry Captain making $27.84/hr is qualified after 1,000 hrs in that position. Say what you want folks, bottom line is, if TPIC isn't on your resume, quality airline doesn't mean squat to places like SWA or FDX. If I was still stuck as a 8-th year RJ FO at a certain company, I would definitely apply to the DEC position at Lakes. As for their pay, as has been said many times, consider it "paying your dues." At least you'd be marketable to more legacy airlines.
At least you'd be marketable to more legacy airlines.
ppragman
FLIPY FLAPS!
Citations run single pilot under a waiver (except for the Mustang).