I have about 1100hr total time 220hr (current) multi and I meet all other 135 mins I'm just short on total time. (I will be getting the next 100 hrs in the next month I'm a CFI.) I was thinking of applying to Amerifilight, Martinaire, or Freight runners express. Can anyone give me some info on these places? (I know plenty about amflight but the others are hard to find info on) are they good/bad to work for, pay, work schedules..
Thanks
You sent me a PM, I just got it, it'd be more constructive if I just layed everything out on the boards this way.
Martinaire is where I work now, I went back there after Freight Runners.
There are pros and cons to both, lemme lay em out for you:
Martinaire Pros:
All Turbine equipment
Very little pressure to fly when conditions are sucky
Never pushed on flight and duty rules
Good Maintenance
Schedule is decent depending on the run you get, I like mine.
They basically throw you the keys and say, "move freight."
They have your back.
Martinaire Cons:
The pay could be a lot better
Getting into a Metro or 1900 takes luck and timing and prior multi time.
Freight Runners Pros:
Quick upgrade to a 99
The flying has substantial variety
Schedule is decent
if you have a run.
I really really like Wisconsin
The money is ok.
Freight Runners Cons:
The ondemand schedule requires a "24hr-a-day" on call lifestyle with a half hour or so to wheels up (I strongly disagree with 24hr on call).
Even doing on demand you'll wind up filling in on routes and spending your days away.
Lot's of unnecessary pressure in day-to-day operations.
No real support network for operations on the road when things go bump in the night.
