I've read a lot of statistics on this website about that too. Having trained pilots there, I can tell you that's not the case. 7 were hired on, 1 "washed out", 1 quit. That's technically a 71% "pass rate"
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I've read a lot of statistics on this website about that too. Having trained pilots there, I can tell you that's not the case. 7 were hired on, 1 "washed out", 1 quit. That's technically a 71% "pass rate"
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Thats good to hear.
With so much hatred in the jaaaayyyy c, it's hard being an AMF traineeeee....
I'm in training at AMF right now. I got sick in the middle of training a couple of moths ago and had to leave to deal with that. My point is that in the time that I have left and returned, I can see changes occurring in the Training Department. There are people within the Training Department who care about generating results in training better than what have been seen previously. As far as chest thumping instructors goes; completely and categorically false. Both of my training classes have seen well established former military officers who have extensive flight time and leadership experience. I've had pilots in my classes who have well over 5000 hours of time. It's hard to chest thump when you're looking at an Air Force Lt. Col. who is going to AMF because they want to be home at night and not living out of a CHU, or a hotel room. Same goes for the 65 year old retiree who just retired from flying 767's for DHL. Beyond that, all of the instructors currently in the Training Department have flown the line.
There is no "Kool Aid" drinking here. Anyone who knows me knows that I am THE LAST person to sip anyone's kool aid. I will re-iterate that the people at AMF have been nothing less than honest and candid in their responses to questions that I have asked. They care about their people. They are working diligently to make things better and to foster a quality working environment.
The secret to training is simple; know your flows. Period. Know your flows, know your immediate actions items and know your emergency procedures. If you learn the flows in the SOP's when you get them 2 weeks prior to arriving in Dallas, you will get through training. If you're a pilot candidate, beg borrow and plead for the SOP's for the aircraft that you will be going into. Study them and know those without needing to think about it. The rest of training is the GOM and FAR's with a 60 question test at the end of the 1st week. Passing it is not difficult. Your flows are the priority, though.
I'm in training at AMF right now. I got sick in the middle of training a couple of moths ago and had to leave to deal with that. My point is that in the time that I have left and returned, I can see changes occurring in the Training Department. There are people within the Training Department who care about generating results in training better than what have been seen previously. As far as chest thumping instructors goes; completely and categorically false. Both of my training classes have seen well established former military officers who have extensive flight time and leadership experience. I've had pilots in my classes who have well over 5000 hours of time. It's hard to chest thump when you're looking at an Air Force Lt. Col. who is going to AMF because they want to be home at night and not living out of a CHU, or a hotel room. Same goes for the 65 year old retiree who just retired from flying 767's for DHL. Beyond that, all of the instructors currently in the Training Department have flown the line.
There is no "Kool Aid" drinking here. Anyone who knows me knows that I am THE LAST person to sip anyone's kool aid. I will re-iterate that the people at AMF have been nothing less than honest and candid in their responses to questions that I have asked. They care about their people. They are working diligently to make things better and to foster a quality working environment.
The secret to training is simple; know your flows. Period. Know your flows, know your immediate actions items and know your emergency procedures. If you learn the flows in the SOP's when you get them 2 weeks prior to arriving in Dallas, you will get through training. If you're a pilot candidate, beg borrow and plead for the SOP's for the aircraft that you will be going into. Study them and know those without needing to think about it. The rest of training is the GOM and FAR's with a 60 question test at the end of the 1st week. Passing it is not difficult. Your flows are the priority, though.
Jonesberuitchamp
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what does the ameriflight uniform consist of?
Finhunter89
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Depends on what part of the country you are in and the time of year. @tbstanto would be correct for the majority of the country in the summer but in the parts that get cold you will find me in snow gear head to toe.
ItsAFunZone
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You are absolutely correct. In San Juan, I wear shorts year round. Only time I wear pants is when I go TDY! Winning.....
Tommay85
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And you look creepy as hell!
tbstanto
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And when you do TDY in a cold climate, you should probably bring a jacket or 3.
CoffeeIcePapers
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Ameriflight has an ad posted for a part time King Air 200 pilot out of DFW. Any info? I'm very interested and 135 current in the 200.
Jonesberuitchamp
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thanks for the quick answers guys, What constitutes whether you can wear a polo or a white pilot shirt/tie, do they have to be dickie pants or just any blue dress pants?
z987k
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I probably depends on how much hassle you want from a customs agent with a god complex.
ItsAFunZone
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I bring all 3 sweaters that I own. That works in places like Atlanta. Not so much in Lansing.
ItsAFunZone
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I bring all 3 sweaters that I own. That works in places like Atlanta. Not so much in Lansing.
Tommay85
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I actually wear BLACK dress pants and tie. Well, sans the tie in PR. I've never been a fan of navy blue pants without the jacket, so I rebel.
In the chieftain and 99, you'll probably want work pants. Those two planes will assault your clothing and more. You can have nice things with the Metro/1900/Brasilia.
You can wear the polo to work everyday. We go through customs and airline terminals down here though, and you can get hassled. It's probably no issue in the rest of the system.
Interesting that we have that post up. They have a 200 on a charter certificate that moved from Burbank to DFW with the company. PM me and I can get you in touch with the right person, or can get any questions that you may have answered.
KSCessnaDriver
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Trips depend on the base your in, widely.
Oxman
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Any idea on which are day-ish runs?