Metro mins from off the street at AMF

ATP, 2500TT, 1000 multi, 500 turbine are the "official" numbers I think, but they can be flexible.

Especially if you're wanting the Richland outstation... then they might be very flexible. :D

They normally only hire Metro pilots off the street into outstations (like RLD) that nobody else wants, not bases (except SJU sometimes).

Call 800-800-4538 and ask to speak to someone in recruiting.
 
I didn't think that I needed to put the sarcasm tag on there when I have 800 hours and the job requires 2,500.
 
EatSleepFly said:
ATP, 2500TT, 1000 multi, 500 turbine are the "official" numbers I think, but they can be flexible.

Especially if you're wanting the Richland outstation... then they might be very flexible. :D

They normally only hire Metro pilots off the street into outstations (like RLD) that nobody else wants, not bases (except SJU sometimes).

Call 800-800-4538 and ask to speak to someone in recruiting.
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If you take all those numbers and subtract 500 from each then that is roughly what I would be applying with towards the end of this year. All NW 135 time.

Has it ever happened that someone with 0 turbine got anything bigger then the 99? Would it be more advantageous to interview at a specific base then with Jonie? What is the commitment to an outstation?

I have heard all about the SLC 99-metro upgrade times so maybe I am just thinking too much.
 
You'll probably end up in the 99 until you get your turbine time up a little bit more, but that's just my guess.
 
towhook said:
Has it ever happened that someone with 0 turbine got anything bigger then the 99?
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Maybe in the Brasilia, not sure. The other airplanes- not going to happen, sorry. You'd be lucky to get the 99.

Would it be more advantageous to interview at a specific base then with Jonie?
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Maybe, maybe not.

What is the commitment to an outstation?
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Generally six months, but then someone has to come in and take your place before they'll release you to transfer elsewhere. Unless you have a burning desire to live in one of our outstations, you would probably be happier staying in base.

I have heard all about the SLC 99-metro upgrade times so maybe I am just thinking too much.
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I think you're thinking too much. Just like the airlines, don't base your decision solely on current upgrade times. They can change at the drop of a hat. Right now, they are not nearly as quick as they have been in the past.
 
EatSleepFly said:
Maybe in the Brasilia, not sure. The other airplanes- not going to happen, sorry. You'd be lucky to get the 99.

Maybe, maybe not.

Generally six months, but then someone has to come in and take your place before they'll release you to transfer elsewhere. Unless you have a burning desire to live in one of our outstations, you would probably be happier staying in base.

I think you're thinking too much. Just like the airlines, don't base your decision solely on current upgrade times. They can change at the drop of a hat. Right now, they are not nearly as quick as they have been in the past.
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Now don't go and say that about how I'd be lucky to get the 99. That feels insulting for some reason. What kinda screw ups apply with that time and get put in a Chieftan? The metro looks like it is a darn good time. I love hearing all the alarms going off in the background when one is on approach.

Lucky... Shoot, I'd be lucky if I didn't have to wear one of those silly monkey suits. Who yall trying to impress? The boxes? :laff:
 
So just because it's not what you wanted to hear it's insulting??

A hypothetical person with your times would be lucky to be put in the 99. Why lucky? Because it depends on company need, and that comes down to luck on your end.

PIC in a piston twin is a whole different ballgame than PIC in a metro - the jump is not easy, and some turbine time will really help before making the transfer. Yes it's possible but there is a reason they like to see turbine time before sending guys off to fly the SA227 alone.
 
towhook said:
Now don't go and say that about how I'd be lucky to get the 99. That feels insulting for some reason. What kinda screw ups apply with that time and get put in a Chieftan?
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Wasn't trying to be insulting, it's the truth, sorry. Our entry level airplane is the Chieftain, and occasionally the 99 if needs dictate. Hence, you would be lucky to get the 99. Any street-hires in the Metro are outstations or SJU locals, and in either case would have at least the required mins. Would you get all pissy if you got hired at a major and initially got assigned the 737 flying back and forth from NY to Boston instead of your dream of the 777 internationally? Didn't think so. You work your way up, that's how life works. It pisses me off when people think they have some god-given right to start right off in turbine airplanes here when we have Chieftain drivers who have put in their time, have bids in, and certainly deserve it more than some shmuck off the street.

Lucky... Shoot, I'd be lucky if I didn't have to wear one of those silly monkey suits. Who yall trying to impress? The boxes? :laff:
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We wear them because the company says we have to. Show me a large feeder out there for FedEx, UPS, etc. that doesn't wear uniforms. You bank pilots can look like your redneck, trashy couriers all you want and nobody cares, but there is a lot more $$$ at stake in feeder flying, hence the need to look professional.

But hey, it's your lucky day. I've helped more than a couple people from this site get interviews, jobs, bases, and equipment choices, but I promise I won't do a thing to help you out if you even were genuinely interested in coming here. That way you won't have to wear one of our silly monkey suits or fly the lowly Be-99. How's that? :rolleyes:
 
I used to be a bank pilot and had to wear a full suit. Did you mean cargo pilots that fly checks?
 
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