Can anyone provide any information on Pacific Wings

I understand and hear loud and clear what everyone is saying about the company. I know im preaching to the choir, but it really frustrating that we as pilots spends thousands and thousands of dollars to get our ratings, but then its still not enough. With the 1500 hour rule in effect its killing me as well as other pilots. If i could just get to 500 im sure a lot more opportunities would come up, but at this point, its getting there thats the problem. Im not going to sell myself short by working for a company who's number one concern isnt safety.

Ive looked into Mokulele Air in Hawaii, but i can not find where or how to apply..

Again, thanks for all of the feedback
I think a lot of companies preach safety but in turn will tell you to do something that isn't safe because it hurts their bottom dollar... There's also air choice one, boutique air, makana Kai, sea port all of wich are better than pw and if I'm not mistaken they'll take low time guys.. Best of luck
 
Who do you email resumes to?ive spoken with seaport and they saod once i get to 500 get back in contact with them. Ive just got to get to that point first.


Thanks
 
I started this post in hopes of getting some insight about the company. I got a lot more responses than i expected and for that i am greatful. I am a low time pilot (315 tt, 124 multi) and as i have stated in pervious post i am out of money for my cfi. So i am looking into anything possible and trying to keep an open mind for different opportunities.

Do i want to work for a company that could potentially ruin my career and everything I have worked hard to earn, absolutely not, but for you negative nancy's that keep bashing Hana montana for him sharing his experience with the company need to lay off. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but why bash someone for trying to give insight?
Anyways, i really appreciate all the replies from everyone..even the couple of smart alecks on here
Here is where I take issue...if somebody goes onto the forums saying he's flown an airplane that I have time in, and cannot even describe a vital safety system like boots are on a Caravan, then I will have issues with what they are saying. If somebody comes on here and says he personally knows people that were violated at a company, and he was pressured to do illegal and immoral things (I believe those were the words he used), and is not shouting for people to stay away, then I take umbrage with what he is saying.

The military thing is like comparing apples to nuclear missiles. What happens in a war zone, or the military in general, has absolutely no bearing whatsoever on a scumbag operation and them taking advantage of low time guys like yourself. I served 9 years in the Navy, and it has absolutely zero, zilch, nada, to do with my career. Ask the pointy nose guys on here...other than aerodynamics, there is nothing similar between their mission and civilian transport. Ask the heavy guys, their missions take them places where sometimes, you just need to get out of town. Other than Detroit and Oakland, that does not apply to us.:D

I've said it repeatedly in this thread to Hanah, don't send mixed signals. Do not even entertain the idea of going there. You've worked too hard to get where you are. Why throw your career away for a scumbag operator? Find another way. We were ALL low timers also. If you want this career, find a way without this company.

Best of luck in the job hunt!
 
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Look when someone says they reached up and touched it how would that make sense?

I'm not calling you a liar by any means

Make up your mind.

To answer your ques...well really more like an accusation...I got a refueling ladder because I literally couldn't believe what I was seeing.

In any case, whatever, if dear Reader wants to believe, for whatever reason, that I'm making stuff up about a company I've neither worked for nor have any other cause to resent, feel free. There are still dozens of other posts across the internet about what a scumbag outfit these guys are. Are they all, uhm, "not lying", too?
 
I know im preaching to the choir, but it really frustrating that we as pilots spends thousands and thousands of dollars to get our ratings, but then its still not enough. With the 1500 hour rule in effect its killing me as well as other pilots. If i could just get to 500 im sure a lot more opportunities would come up, but at this point, its getting there thats the problem.

Im glad were on the same page .

That's what's called paying your dues. Once you get settled in a flying gig (hopefully not PW) you'll be fine, and it will happen. Almost all of us have been there.

Just a few years ago there was no 1500hr rule and guess what? There were thousands of pilots lining out the door fighting over each other to make 22k/yr with upwards of 20,000 hours. In fact, for two years there were no regionals hiring at all!

I never even got an airline interview with under 1500 hrs. My big break was in 2012, I was hired at Chautauqua with 2500tt and prior turboprop, I was one of the lowest time guys in the room.

Ironically, the training department at CHQ pretty much always hired at or above 1500tt anyways because most low time guys washed out of training. Only a small fraction of all airline pilots were hired at they're first airline with less than <750 or so. The 250tt guys were very lucky and very few.

I know it does suck, but hang in there... I'm fairly certain you could pick something up in South Florida, I hear it's a goldmine down there right now.
 
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Here is where I take issue...if somebody goes onto the forums saying he's flown an airplane that I have time in, and cannot even describe a vital safety system like boots are on a Caravan, then I will have issues with what they are saying. If somebody comes on here and says he personally knows people that were violated at a company, and he was pressured to do illegal and immoral things (I believe those were the words he used), and is not shouting for people to stay away, then I take umbrage with what he is saying.

The military thing is like comparing apples to nuclear missiles. What happens in a war zone, or the military in general, has absolutely no bearing whatsoever on a scumbag operation and them taking advantage of low time guys like yourself. I served 9 years in the Navy, and it has absolutely zero, zilch, nada, to do with my career. Ask the pointy nose guys on here...other than aerodynamics, there is nothing similar between their mission and civilian transport. Ask the heavy guys, their missions take them places where sometimes, you just need to get out of town. Other than Detroit and Oakland, that does not apply to us.:D

I've said it repeatedly in this thread to Hanah, don't send mixed signals. Do not even entertain the idea of going there. You've worked too hard to get where you are. Why throw your career away for a scumbag operator? Find another way. We were ALL low timers also. If you want this career, find a way without this company.

Best of luck in the job hunt!
I can easily describe the system that's not what I was describing. I was describing the texture there's a huge difference I've got 2000 hours in the van and I didn't come here to impress you with system knowledge I was simply answering a question. So they pressured me big deal! It only becomes a violation when the PIC makes the decision to go. Who cares what management says no one will tell me how to fly my airplane period. If you don't have the balls to stand up for your self and do what you've been trained to do and you get a violation who's at fault? If you choose to go there just don't put up with bs and you won't get violated. I never did and really it wasn't that hard. I never recommended anyone to go but it worked out great for me. For instance I saw a pilot write something up the previous day than the very next morning take off and fly than the company reported them to the faa. I saw a vfr only pilot take off into imc and the company reported it I mean really? Why should I tell someone to run at the top of my lungs if you watch your back you can make it out fine with the time you need to go where we want. I didn't even have a multi rating when I was hired.


As far as the military thing goes did you not read what I wrote? Here's where I have an issue if someone goes onto the forum and responds by getting their panties in a bunch and can't comprehend the statement that I'm not comparing the two than I have an issue. The pw experience worked out just fine for me sailor so back off already. Seriously, the military gave me thick skin apparently didn't do the same for you. When did I mention combat? When did I mention a war zone? Wtf the military taught me to deal with crap damn man.


Agreed, I worked very hard as I'm sure you did too. I'm not putting you down or talking smack I respect your opinion were all entitled to one. Pw sucked but it gave me many opportunities and if someone can be smart, safe, and their head on a swivel it can be done I'm living proof. For me it was the only way at that time they were literally the only ones hiring pilots with my time.. A banner tow in eloy az told me to call back at 500, a sky diving gig in Belen nm said call back at 500, a frozen drop dropping moths or something said call back at 500..... There was no money and no other choice.
 
Make up your mind.

To answer your ques...well really more like an accusation...I got a refueling ladder because I literally couldn't believe what I was seeing.

In any case, whatever, if dear Reader wants to believe, for whatever reason, that I'm making stuff up about a company I've neither worked for nor have any other cause to resent, feel free. There are still dozens of other posts across the internet about what a scumbag outfit these guys are. Are they all, uhm, "not lying", too?
Guess you can't read? When did I call you a liar? If you can't read why should I believe you felt the boot? What's wrong with all of you people gosh damn. I answered his question and get attacked by people why the resentment because I might not agree with every issue you guys have? Get a grip.
 
Sure doesn't sound like he's glorifying the company to me. Sounds like he's being pretty honest and up front about the company and it's nice to get perspective from a former employee, even if it only does confirm everything that's been said on this forum so many times before about PW.
 
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Im glad were on the same page .

That's what's called paying your dues. Once you get settled in a flying gig (hopefully not PW) you'll be fine, and it will happen. Almost all of us have been there.

Just a few years ago there was no 1500hr rule and guess what? There were thousands of pilots lining out the door fighting over each other to make 22k/yr with upwards of 20,000 hours. In fact, for two years there were no regionals hiring at all!

I never even got an airline interview with under 1500 hrs. My big break was in 2012, I was hired at Chautauqua with 2500tt and prior turboprop, I was one of the lowest time guys in the room.

Ironically, the training department at CHQ pretty much always hired at or above 1500tt anyways because most low time guys washed out of training. Only a small fraction of all airline pilots were hired at they're first airline with less than <750 or so. The 250tt guys were very lucky and very few.

I know it does suck, but hang in there... I'm fairly certain you could pick something up in South Florida, I hear it's a goldmine down there right now.

Would you happen to know any low time hiring gigs in south Florida? If so could you please PM me
 
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Would you happen to know any low time hiring gigs in south Florida? If so could you please PM me
Where do you live in South Florida? Have you been to any drop zones personally to beg for a job? How about traffic watch jobs? How many people do you know at the local airports? Start pounding pavement. Get out there and meet people.

My first job in aviation was at a drop zone. My wife had bought me a jump for my birthday, and while waiting, I was talking to the owner. I asked if he needed pilots, and he said absolutely, stop by after and talk to him. I worked there part time for 2 seasons, while flight instructing. I had 190tt at the time. YMMV.
 
Where do you live in South Florida? Have you been to any drop zones personally to beg for a job? How about traffic watch jobs? How many people do you know at the local airports? Start pounding pavement. Get out there and meet people.

My first job in aviation was at a drop zone. My wife had bought me a jump for my birthday, and while waiting, I was talking to the owner. I asked if he needed pilots, and he said absolutely, stop by after and talk to him. I worked there part time for 2 seasons, while flight instructing. I had 190tt at the time. YMMV.
I actually live outside Atlanta, and i have been to some local drop zones, but like everything else minimums are 500
 
I actually live outside Atlanta, and i have been to some local drop zones, but like everything else minimums are 500
Well, my recommendation is to try to avoid Florida, if possible. They prey on low time guys, take advantage of you, and spit you out. Even in North Florida where I live, it's nearly impossible to find a decent job. Look up @chrisreedrules and his posts to see what frustration looks like, and he has around 1500 hours, if memory serves correctly.

Keep pounding the pavement in Atlanta. Meet people, actually get to know them, and you'll eventually get your break. When finances allow, get your CFI. It's always good to have, and will teach you more than you think.

Best of luck. It's beer time here.
 
Roger that. Thank you for your help
No problem. Sorry I kind of turned your thread into a crap show. I just don't think anybody who has experienced a very terrible operation, should be even hinting at taking a job at said place. That was my main point, and it got lost with the back and forth. For that, I apologize. I have already talked to @Hana_montana about the same thing via PM.

I'm sure we have some ATL people on here...maybe suggest a meet up in another thread to help introduce you to people in the area. It's just a suggestion. Best of luck!!
 
Ah its alright. I wasnt expecting there to be so much arguing but it is what it is. I see both sides so this post was very informative
 
Im glad were on the same page .

That's what's called paying your dues. Once you get settled in a flying gig (hopefully not PW) you'll be fine, and it will happen. Almost all of us have been there.

Just a few years ago there was no 1500hr rule and guess what? There were thousands of pilots lining out the door fighting over each other to make 22k/yr with upwards of 20,000 hours. In fact, for two years there were no regionals hiring at all!

I never even got an airline interview with under 1500 hrs. My big break was in 2012, I was hired at Chautauqua with 2500tt and prior turboprop, I was one of the lowest time guys in the room.

Ironically, the training department at CHQ pretty much always hired at or above 1500tt anyways because most low time guys washed out of training. Only a small fraction of all airline pilots were hired at they're first airline with less than <750 or so. The 250tt guys were very lucky and very few.

I know it does suck, but hang in there... I'm fairly certain you could pick something up in South Florida, I hear it's a goldmine down there right now.
Seriously, in 2012? I was hired at 9w in 2011 with 1300TT and zero turbine... I thought everyone was hiring like gangbusters in 2012.
 
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