Anybody ever dispatch for Omni?

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E6Birdman

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If anybody has any information on dispatching for Omni, I'd appreciate it? Specifically the good, the bad, and the ugly.
 
I don't know much about them, except that they only have 9 airplanes, and those are not always flying. Tulsa is cheap to live in though!
 
Don't know a lot but I do know their starting pay in about $13-14/hr. They do large wide body jets, military contracts mainly and its a great stepping stone if you would like to get into UPS or FedEx.
 
That's Affirm said:
Don't know a lot but I do know their starting pay in about $13-14/hr. They do large wide body jets, military contracts mainly and its a great stepping stone if you would like to get into UPS or FedEx.
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The starting pay is higher. I didn't realize it was a stepping stone for FedEx. I wonder why that is? Aircraft type?
 
E6Birdman said:
The starting pay is higher. I didn't realize it was a stepping stone for FedEx. I wonder why that is? Aircraft type?
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I applied about a year ago and that's what they told me their starting pay was for an assistant dispatcher so that's where I got that number from but yeah UPS and FedEx like them because you fly cargo loads, similar aircraft to what they fly and international and ETOPS experience.
 
E6Birdman said:
The starting pay is higher. I didn't realize it was a stepping stone for FedEx. I wonder why that is? Aircraft type?
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Omni is presently operating 767-200er and -300we and 777-200er aircraft.

I believe they are doing AMC lift as well as ACMI junkets for vacation companies.

It seems like Omni is one of the few ACMI carriers that have their • together, so if you are looking for that line of work it wouldn't be the worst place to hitch your wagon.

Can't speak to Omni guys fast-tracking to the box haulers, but I find that claim somewhat suspicious. In general terms, experience working ETOPS and experience in foreign theatres of operation are valuable assets.
 
I know someone that is a supervisor in dispatch there although I haven't been in touch in quite a while - if you have any questions though, I don't mind passing them along to him via email.
 
That's Affirm said:
I applied about a year ago and that's what they told me their starting pay was for an assistant dispatcher so that's where I got that number from but yeah UPS and FedEx like them because you fly cargo loads, similar aircraft to what they fly and international and ETOPS experience.
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That makes sense. Thanks.
 
pljenkins said:
Omni is presently operating 767-200er and -300we and 777-200er aircraft.

I believe they are doing AMC lift as well as ACMI junkets for vacation companies.

It seems like Omni is one of the few ACMI carriers that have their together, so if you are looking for that line of work it wouldn't be the worst place to hitch your wagon.

Can't speak to Omni guys fast-tracking to the box haulers, but I find that claim somewhat suspicious. In general terms, experience working ETOPS and experience in foreign theatres of operation are valuable assets.
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That checks. Thanks.
 
I'm curious if Omni includes their dispatchers in CASS/reciprocal jumpseat agreements. Seems like jumpseating is a crapshoot in the supplemental world.
 
kilo said:
I'm curious if Omni includes their dispatchers in CASS/reciprocal jumpseat agreements. Seems like jumpseating is a crapshoot in the supplemental world.
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I don't know for certain, but I have been told they do.
 
That's Affirm said:
I applied about a year ago and that's what they told me their starting pay was for an assistant dispatcher so that's where I got that number from but yeah UPS and FedEx like them because you fly cargo loads, similar aircraft to what they fly and international and ETOPS experience.
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This is not true at all.
 
pljenkins said:
Omni is presently operating 767-200er and -300we and 777-200er aircraft.

I believe they are doing AMC lift as well as ACMI junkets for vacation companies.

It seems like Omni is one of the few ACMI carriers that have their together, so if you are looking for that line of work it wouldn't be the worst place to hitch your wagon.

Can't speak to Omni guys fast-tracking to the box haulers, but I find that claim somewhat suspicious. In general terms, experience working ETOPS and experience in foreign theatres of operation are valuable assets.
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Like @pljenkins said, OAI is one of the few ACMI carrier with their act together. Why? Because the former CEO of RIA is running it, before RIA was sold to a bunch of real estate developers who couldn't run an airline outside a wet-paper bag.

Also, just a heads up, the ACMI is very cyclic: it has its down times and uptimes. It's starting to come out of its down times. Since the demise of WOA/NAA, AMC (Air Mobility Command) of the US Military has been depending on OAI, Atlas, DL, and UA for the majority of passenger airlift across the globe. The key is: DL & UA are only helpful when they have slack in their schedules. That leaves pretty much GTI and OAI left. ACMI carriers love war. If the US decides to meddle itself into another war, business will be great for ACMI airlines. CRAF flying is lucrative: small little ACMI carriers can make profit margins comparable to DL & WN, but not nearly the size of their market capitalization.
 
If there is a current Omni dispatcher about the forums, I'd like a quick chat if you're so inclined. A PM would be appreciated.

***ETA: I see one new hire. Congrats! If someone is on that has been with OAI for a bit, I'd appreciate a chat.***
 
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