Question for AirNow pilots

[volatilis altus]

I have just been given an offer with AirNow, I need to give my response soon. I just have a couple of questions
I currently pax in a Navajo it is not the best thing to fly in icing (the BE-20 I also fly is much better) what is the 208 like?
If you decide not to fly how much support does the company give when the client is informed that their checks are still on teh ramp in BUF/PQI?
What is maintenace like? Are there any derferred items? Any long term MEL'd items?
Typically how much time do you get per annum?
Do they pay per diem? if so how much?
Thanks

 

[bell47]

From an EX-rattler:
1. Caravan is a great airplane, just not so great in ice.
2. If you descide not to fly you WILL be threatened with job lost. The dispatchers will say something like, " The other guys are flying what's your problem?" Maybe we should get someone who wants to fly."
3. Maintenance sucks, PERIOD. TWICE, in two different aircraft, I reported the radar was not working. The aircraft went away and came back with a plate over the hole where the radar used to be. If you write up an MEL they will bitch at you, but if you don't write it up they WILL NOT REPAIR IT!
4. Flight time depends on the run.
5. there is per diem, caravan drivers make about 23-28,000/yr total.

I'm sorry to make it sound so bad but someone needed to be truthful to you about AIRNOW. If you are in the northeast you should try Wiggins airways, or maybe Cape Air.

 

[volatilis altus]

If the radar has removed and wx enroute was IMC with T/storms reported you can't fly, right? They would threaten to, or maybe actually, fire me for not breaking the regs?

 

[mcjohn]

Are there any SIC opportunities with Air Now for someone that has less than the 135 mins?

 

[OzBushWhacker]

Sic

Every now and then they hire FO's into the Shorts i believe. Call em and see.

 

[Morettis]

Radar isn't required without passengers

 

[TheGuat]

If the radar has removed and wx enroute was IMC with T/storms reported you can't fly, right? They would threaten to, or maybe actually, fire me for not breaking the regs?

And just what reg would that be that you are violating?

 

[TheGuat]

I have just been given an offer with AirNow, I need to give my response soon. I just have a couple of questions
I currently pax in a Navajo it is not the best thing to fly in icing (the BE-20 I also fly is much better) what is the 208 like?
If you decide not to fly how much support does the company give when the client is informed that their checks are still on teh ramp in BUF/PQI?
What is maintenace like? Are there any derferred items? Any long term MEL'd items?
Typically how much time do you get per annum?
Do they pay per diem? if so how much?
Thanks

Just from your questions I can tell you don't have the guts to fly night freight. Better try for the commuters and fly with fellow candy arses.

 

[flyinlow67]

There is a difference between guts and flying stupid.

 

[brokeflyer]

just stay away from that place....I interviewd there about 7-8 years ago......i didnt accept their offer...

caravan is death trap in the ice....Ive flown for 6 years and it tried to kill me more time than any other plane ive flown...