Netjets - Does a Second Officer Have A Chance

[iwasmenowhesgon]

I am currently a Second Officer (FLight Engineer) on B727 at Astar Air Cargo. I have not touched flight controls in 6 years. I do not see current flight time as a "pilot" on the min requirements, but does anyone know if that is going to exclude me from getting an interview / hired? I need to know so I can go to plan B, C, or whatever plan I am going to go with.

 

[Diesel]

you need to be current.

 

[gunfyter]

Quit you 727 job and take a job flying freight at night....

 

[Diesel]

just wondering 6 years on the panel? Do you have a dui or something?

 

[skiandsurf]

just wondering 6 years on the panel? Do you have a dui or something?

No, just a sh!tty job. But he does get to tell the bartender that he "flies" a 727.

 

[learflyer]

What about for FAR 142 sim instructor guys? I'm very current in the Hawker (as far as regs go) and maybe fly once per month.

 

[Guitar Guy]

What about for FAR 142 sim instructor guys? I'm very current in the Hawker (as far as regs go) and maybe fly once per month.

If you're interested in the job, send in a resume via the website and let the recruiters decide. As always, a letter of recommendation is a big plus.

 

[iwasmenowhesgon]

just wondering 6 years on the panel? Do you have a dui or something?

I may very well get booted off this website for this, but Deisel obviously is nothing but a wiseass. I am six years on the panel cause that is how long it takes to upgrade at Astar Air Cargo, which was / is DHL, based on SENIORITY. Maybe you don't know anything about that since it seems you drive trucks, not fly airplanes. In any case, I don't need your smartass remarks. I am asking a simple question. Before you respond with another remark, I make $100 grand a year, work only 14 days a month, have three weeks vacation, all "on the panel". Only reason I am looking into Netjets is to be prepared in case Astar goes away.

 

[iwasmenowhesgon]

No, just a sh!tty job. But he does get to tell the bartender that he "flies" a 727.

It is NOT ********************ty job,. And I don't need to tell a bartender I fly anything. I don't have those kind of immature ego problems.

 

[learflyer]

I make $100 grand a year, work only 14 days a month, have three weeks vacation, all "on the panel". Only reason I am looking into Netjets is to be prepared in case Astar goes away.

Folks, we have a winner!

 

[Diesel]

Its a good thing then you got all that Panel time when Astar goes away or just merges with another company. Lets see you made 100k and worked 14 days a month.... but now you're behind the power curve because you couldn't figure out career advancement.

I find it hard to believe that all astar panel guys at 6 years were just waiting for that fo job around the corner. No sir I believe you choose QOL and now that choice of staying on the panel has bitten you or will bite you in the arse.

 

[iwasmenowhesgon]

Its a good thing then you got all that Panel time when Astar goes away or just merges with another company. Lets see you made 100k and worked 14 days a month.... but now you're behind the power curve because you couldn't figure out career advancement.

I find it hard to believe that all astar panel guys at 6 years were just waiting for that fo job around the corner. No sir I believe you choose QOL and now that choice of staying on the panel has bitten you or will bite you in the arse.

You can believe anything you want dude. But when it doesn't fit in your head, you can't comprehend it. I have posted once on this site, and I already have had enough from the "experts". Don't bother posting, cause I justed hit the delete button. Have a good life.

 

[skiandsurf]

You can believe anything you want dude. But when it doesn't fit in your head, you can't comprehend it. I have posted once on this site, and I already have had enough from the "experts". Don't bother posting, cause I justed hit the delete button. Have a good life.

Dude, relax. You come onto a message board looking for help. Dont you know that these boards are 99% Bull Sh!t, and 1% truth. This is a place for entertainment. I feel for you though. Getting stuck in a job that pays good, and you probably like the job. Now the tough part of trying to get out of the "trap". Lots of pilots that fly "bigger equipment" dont want to take the step back to fly a Cessna. It is the best move most of us have ever made. As far as needing to be current, send in an application and see what happens. If they want currency, then look for a part time job while keep the good paycheck coming in.

Good luck to you.

 

[gunfyter]

OK

Now that i have yor schedule info. 14 days per month. You must have plenty free time to fly on the side. Fly anything at all as much as you can on your days off.

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

Lately, the min time to upgrade at AStar is 7 years. I could've applied there a while ago, but I didn't want to sit sideways that long. I also thought ABX would've been hiring by now, but they are doing everything they can not to hire any more pilots, so that didn't work out, either.

cliff
GRB