Empire

[CFI]

I've seen ads for ATR CA's in Anchorage, Oakland, and Kalispell. Just curious what kind of time you get on these runs and how the quality of life is?

 

[Frozen Ronin]

Empire ATR's pass me nearly every day in KTN. I always think it's a -8, and have to look twice. I'm heading to splash at the dock, they're headin' for the runway. For some reason, they always win! Those I know over there, from pilots to mechanics, seem to really like it.

Not really an answer, I know. I'm just rambling. I thought it would be cool to have a DHC-8 on the runway, while -2's and -3's were tied up at dock. It'd make a nice pic. I'll stop rambling, now.

Ronin

 

[Boris Badenov]

I looked into the 135 side of Empire a year or so ago. People were NOT happy. Maybe things have changed, I dunno, but at the time I was heartily encouraged not to apply. I know there is or was a FedEx Feeders message board, you might try there. Good luck.

 

[jmreii]

I looked into the 135 side of Empire a year or so ago. People were NOT happy. Maybe things have changed, I dunno, but at the time I was heartily encouraged not to apply. I know there is or was a FedEx Feeders message board, you might try there. Good luck.

people are still not happy at many of the Fedex feeders, proceed at your own risks.

 

[fokkers&beer]

Its been a few years since I have worked there, but I still know some guys there. Guys who work there please chime in and update my old info.
From what I remember the ANC run just goes to FAI. It seems like most of the runs in the feeder system were only about an hour each way. Thats around 10 hrs a week thats all.
The exception was the SE AK runs, and the YVR runs. From what I understand the OAK run works the backside of the Vancouver run.
The logistics of T-Prop time has changed over the last few years with the RJ infusion. This has made the time you build there not quite as premium as most of the regionals. If you're planning on making a move from Empire to your dream job, it will be tough. I'm not putting the place down, I spent over 5 years there and loved the flying (I worked the SE Alaska stuff), but its not as premium a job as it was in the 90's.
Just my .02

 

[152hvy]

how junior is OAK ? I'm thinking of sidestepping to empire since I grew up in the area, I just want to get back to the west coast. What is the schedule and QOL ? Thks for any info.....

 

[noperf]

Go to Empire web site and click on schedules. All the 121 stuff is there.

 

[refplusnone]

how junior is OAK ? I'm thinking of sidestepping to empire since I grew up in the area, I just want to get back to the west coast. What is the schedule and QOL ? Thks for any info.....

You a MAC guy? Given the F27 and ATR types.

Ref

 

[152hvy]

You a MAC guy? Given the F27 and ATR types.

Ref

Yes Sir...!! I've been to the site, read the schedule, even went to flightaware. I'm curious about the crew scheduling such as time off.

Thks.

 

[blingair]

The search function is a remarkable invention. Also usfeederpilots.com is required reading.

 

[DZ BUM & EFS]

Hey Fokkers & Beer good to here from you again. Blingair I'm hearing rumors about you, give me a call.

 

[refplusnone]

If they were the rumors about Bling being drunk and passed out in the bathroom of a less than reputable gentleman's establishment I for one believe them. Although I'm still waiting to see the photographic evidence.
:beer:

Ref

 

[ATRCAPT]

Actually, they were the rumors about Bling and a certain rotund young lady in a Juneau hotel room....

 

[blingair]

Quoted by ATRCAPT on that fatefull night: "she looks like two scoops of melted vanilla icecream."
I actually thought it sounded good.

 

[refplusnone]

I think my rumor was better.... Till it's proven wrong I'll think it true till there be evidence otherwise.

Ref

 

[refplusnone]

Yes Sir...!! I've been to the site, read the schedule, even went to flightaware. I'm curious about the crew scheduling such as time off.

Thks.

Did you go to Lynx and find it not to your liking? Your past posts would indicate solid Lynx connections if not there right now. Just wondering.

Ref

 

[DZ BUM & EFS]

I can still here the screams or is that ice cream comming from 2406. the bed will never be the same

 

[fokkers&beer]

JNU layovers sure were alot of fun. If I shut my eyes I can still hear the sound of new F/O's throwing up.
I miss Juneau, there was always so much to do. Shooting guns with DZ bum, shuffle board, and alcohol poisoning. I'm heading up to ANC tonight, but its not the same.

 

[inline]

JNU layovers sure were alot of fun. If I shut my eyes I can still hear the sound of new F/O's throwing up.
I miss Juneau, there was always so much to do. Shooting guns with DZ bum, shuffle board, and alcohol poisoning. I'm heading up to ANC tonight, but its not the same.

You guys sound like two eighth graders. Why don't you PM each other. I don't care what allegedly happened in a Juneau hotel room

 

[goodgig]

Geeze inline, get over yourself.
Maybe we should talk about cat II approaches behind Rosie O's ass, or stripper flights.

I had tuna this morning and my toots really smell.