Ameriflight, Cheiftan, BE99, and SA227 Captains....

JTrain,

maybe you can answer my question. Would it be alright if I go to Ameriflight and turn in my resume in person? Or do they not like that?

Thanks
 
Man, I couldn't tell you, mostly because I've never seen anybody do that. I've had people send e-mails for me, and I've walked in resumes myself before when I worked there (which was the quickest way to get somebody a call), but I've never seen somebody roll up to the crystal palace (if they could even find the damned place) and hand in a resume.

Are you far from Burbank?
 
I live in Anaheim and I fly for an aerial mapping company, and I'm currently shooting Ventura County. I fly over kbur everyday. I could land there any day or drive in on a day off. I just wanted to get some feedback to see what you think.

Thanks
 
Ok, I have a few questions. Is OAK really that bad of a base? I live in PHX and would like to be back here sooner rather than later. If OAK based, is it hard to move out? even for a PHX out station? Also, does anyone know how often the PHX outstations open up? I'm gonna have to commute:banghead: until I go crazy or can be back in the PHX area...if hired of coarse...
 
skatergeek said:
Ok, I have a few questions. Is OAK really that bad of a base? I live in PHX and would like to be back here sooner rather than later. If OAK based, is it hard to move out? even for a PHX out station? Also, does anyone know how often the PHX outstations open up? I'm gonna have to commute:banghead: until I go crazy or can be back in the PHX area...if hired of coarse...
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Did you get an interview set up yet?
 
murphfly said:
Did you get an interview set up yet?
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She said that she wants to get me interviewed sometime next week, but has to check with the PHX CP first and would let me know. She said "it'd make sense to interview you out in PHX since it is closer." But who knows..
 
skatergeek said:
Ok, I have a few questions. Is OAK really that bad of a base? I live in PHX and would like to be back here sooner rather than later. If OAK based, is it hard to move out? even for a PHX out station? Also, does anyone know how often the PHX outstations open up? I'm gonna have to commute:banghead: until I go crazy or can be back in the PHX area...if hired of coarse...
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OAK is not as bad as it used to be. Unfortunately, you may have missed the massive wave of movement there. Fortunately, it probably wouldn't be that difficult to get out of OAK. You may not be able to bid into the most desirable run, but you may be able to get out.
 
And you won't really be able to commute, or at least it'd be really, really, really hard. There's no union, no commuter policy, and commuting is not recommended. I've known people that have done it, but I think they were freakin' crazy. One guy lived in his truck in Burbank for a year while flying back to Salt Lake on the weekends.
 
It's doable on the weekends. SWA has a lot of flights to PHX, SLC etc so make sure you solid on the loads. OAK seems to be moving people up really quick. It is possible to move to PHX after being based in OAK, but expect it to run anywhere from 8 months - 1 year. Training is about 4 weeks. Someone said earlier to brush up on IFR and I would reiterate that. Spend 5-10 hours in a sim and that would help a ton. Good luck all. Oh and call sliva. jtrain, I dropped a resume in person.
 
Ya, I know I'd be crazy for commuting...but, I'm stuck in here for another year and a half (wife in nursing school). So if hired, and I go to OAK, I can bid for something else right? And I should get it if I'm the highest person bidding for it? Is there a flight time requirement to upgrade to the BE99 or just who ever bids it? I know it will be A LONG time to upgrade, I'm just curious. Oh, also, how often do you "bid"?
 
skatergeek said:
Ya, I know I'd be crazy for commuting...but, I'm stuck in here for another year and a half (wife in nursing school). So if hired, and I go to OAK, I can bid for something else right? And I should get it if I'm the highest person bidding for it? Is there a flight time requirement to upgrade to the BE99 or just who ever bids it? I know it will be A LONG time to upgrade, I'm just curious. Oh, also, how often do you "bid"?
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you can transfer out of the base, yes. They have a 6 month base commitment, but an upgrade (or base transfer) could surpass that time. There is a time requirement for the upgrade but it can be waived with a line check. Bids usually go every 6 weeks or so.
 
scooter2525 said:
you can transfer out of the base, yes. They have a 6 month base commitment, but an upgrade (or base transfer) could surpass that time. There is a time requirement for the upgrade but it can be waived with a line check. Bids usually go every 6 weeks or so.
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Not really true.

Amflight will move you if they need you, but if they don't want to move you (even if you're senior enough to hold the transfer) you won't be moved and they'll cite seniority.

Put simply if the company needs you to move, and you're willing then you'll move. If the company needs you to move, and you're unwilling, then you'll move. The company has almost absolute control over what they can do to you.

Now that being said, I've never seen them be THAT harsh to people, but understand they can do whatever they want to you. There's no contract, there's no union, and there's no way for you to assure that you'll get what you bid even if you can hold it.
 
Well, I put my stuff in for the FO position on the EMB-120 out of CVG. Pay is not great, but I need a job and stay current. I'm sure there are tons of my fellow furloughed Comair co-workers doing the same :) I uploaded my resume via the web site, because I kept getting a "page not found" after putting my flight times in the flight grid.

Does anyone have an email address for Sylvia or whoever is collecting resume I can email it to?
 
TheAlchemist said:
I live in Anaheim and I fly for an aerial mapping company, and I'm currently shooting Ventura County. I fly over kbur everyday. I could land there any day or drive in on a day off. I just wanted to get some feedback to see what you think.

Thanks
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Wear a suit an tie, roll up there and ask to talk to someone in the flight department or recruiting. If you are lucky enough to run into the right guy (whoever that is these days), things could go very well for you.
 
CRJDriver said:
Well, I put my stuff in for the FO position on the EMB-120 out of CVG. Pay is not great, but I need a job and stay current. I'm sure there are tons of my fellow furloughed Comair co-workers doing the same :) I uploaded my resume via the web site, because I kept getting a "page not found" after putting my flight times in the flight grid.

Does anyone have an email address for Sylvia or whoever is collecting resume I can email it to?
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Call 1-800-800-4JET, ask for Sylvia.

Keep trying until you get her, call every couple of days. The squeaky wheel gets the grease at Amflight.
 
jtrain609 said:
And you won't really be able to commute, or at least it'd be really, really, really hard. There's no union, no commuter policy, and commuting is not recommended. I've known people that have done it, but I think they were freakin' crazy. One guy lived in his truck in Burbank for a year while flying back to Salt Lake on the weekends.
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Not correct it was Vegas than the St. George Shuttle. Why didn't I quit? what was I thinking.

You can't commute thats the reason why we only have one JS with SWA they know if we go out and get other airlines on board more monday call in sicks will be happening.

FYI I just saw on 350.com openings for HO drivers open bases and Metro Cincy drivers.
 
Is the jumpseat with SWA a cockpit JS or cabin JS?

I'm torn with what to do. I've been trying to get on with Amflight for quite some time now (bout 8 months), but if commuting is near impossible, I wouldn't be able to take it. :(
 
scooter2525 said:
It's doable on the weekends. SWA has a lot of flights to PHX, SLC etc so make sure you solid on the loads. OAK seems to be moving people up really quick. It is possible to move to PHX after being based in OAK, but expect it to run anywhere from 8 months - 1 year. Training is about 4 weeks. Someone said earlier to brush up on IFR and I would reiterate that. Spend 5-10 hours in a sim and that would help a ton. Good luck all. Oh and call sliva. jtrain, I dropped a resume in person.
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How was it? Were you able to drop it off with Sylvia?

E_Dawg said:
Wear a suit an tie, roll up there and ask to talk to someone in the flight department or recruiting. If you are lucky enough to run into the right guy (whoever that is these days), things could go very well for you.
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Will do. :rawk:
 
skatergeek said:
Is the jumpseat with SWA a cockpit JS or cabin JS?

I'm torn with what to do. I've been trying to get on with Amflight for quite some time now (bout 8 months), but if commuting is near impossible, I wouldn't be able to take it. :(
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We can non rev and jumpseat.
 
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