AirNet Questions

[flyboy32482]

What is the typical pay for AirNet pilots? Is ORD considered a junior base? Does one think that with 1500 TT and 500 C-208 PIC they would be able to get hired on and hold a line in or around ORD? Is it true that pilots typically are home every night and don't work weekends? Also, how is the QOL with AirNet?

Thank you in advance.

 

[flyboy32482]

Also, is it possible to be hired directly into the C-208 or are all captains hired into the prop multi's or can one get hired directly into a jet multi?

 

[osy007]

I've been outta Airnet for a few years now....

You will get hired into the props first. You will get to bid available open bases during training. They will also train you which a/c is used at that base.

Years ago...Every pilot was trained on the BE58 and aerostar. Nowadays, it could be the BE58 and 208.

Pay should average around 30K first year. Also, you will not be able to jump right into the jet. Upgrade times should be around a year.

 

[flyboy32482]

does anyone know what base MKE is used for? Type of aircraft # of pilots there, is that a junior base?

 

[hunt234]

I am pretty sure that there is only 1 prop based out of MKE, either a Baron of a Navajo. Currently if you want a specific base, you can get hired directly into it. If the specific run isn't open, you fly reserve 8 on 6 off schedule, you would be on the road. When the run opens up you get it. The base pay is 28,500 and the average is more around 37,000. Just about every one of our runs has you at home every night (or day if you're on a night schedule). pm me for more info.

 

[Princedietrich]

Base is 28.5K?! Dang, a raise like that would NEVER have been seen under the Bigglesworth regime, used to be 23K if you were lucky.

 

[hunt234]

Base is 28.5K?! Dang, a raise like that would NEVER have been seen under the Bigglesworth regime, used to be 23K if you were lucky.

Yeah, we were hurting for pilots so much that they had no choice! They also offer sing on bonuses, let you pick your base upon hire and so on.

 

[BOYCAPTAIN]

Bankair just got notice that the check hauling will be gone within a year...

 

[hunt234]

Bankair just got notice that the check hauling will be gone within a year...

It has been slowly going away for the past few years. We are flying less and less checks all the time, but flying more and more "express" work. My run has no bank work whatsoever.

We currently have more non bank work opportunity than we are able to fly. Right now, our biggest issue is the lack of pilots.

We have 6 DHL runs now we didn't have 6 months ago if that gives you an idea of where we're headed.

 

[Talian]

I live in Phoenix. Does Airnet have any routes out west?

 

[hunt234]

I live in Phoenix. Does Airnet have any routes out west?

We have two runs out of PHX, one out of PDX, and two out of BFI (Seattle)

 

[MaxClimb12]

I am interested in working Airnet as a second job. I live in STL and would want to fly out of CPS. I also have only 650TT 30 ME. Is there anyway I could make this work?

 

[Onlyflyfreight]

I am interested in working Airnet as a second job. I live in STL and would want to fly out of CPS. I also have only 650TT 30 ME. Is there anyway I could make this work?

Not very realistic! Not to rain on your parade, but there are few hurdles you jump before you even get to picking a base. One you don't meet the 135 mins and as far as I know the last two classes had mostly 135 min guys. If you were hired you would have to ride as an SIC for quite some time and I don't think you would be given CPS as a base.

I'm being told that they are willing to hire into a base, but it is strictly based on the need of the company and that is fluid at best.

If you want to work for AirNet go ahead and apply, but don't expect too much, and if you do get want GREAT!

GL,

 

[Onlyflyfreight]

What is the typical pay for AirNet pilots? Is ORD considered a junior base? Does one think that with 1500 TT and 500 C-208 PIC they would be able to get hired on and hold a line in or around ORD? Is it true that pilots typically are home every night and don't work weekends? Also, how is the QOL with AirNet?

Thank you in advance.

It's not ORD, but MDW. Junior? I don't know, but at the moment there is movement and you should be able to get something you want after 2-4 month's.

As a company yes we still mostly fly at night, a lot of our guys get to go home most mornings, and yes generally you would have weekends off. BUT we are a company in change I don't know if it will continue this way for much longer. It seems like most out based runs still start and end their day in base, However at APA and LCK we are increasingly seeing runs with one or more "overnights" and working a fifth day.

I think it is a trend and I'm willing to bet money over time the majority of our pilots will be on a 8 on/6 off type schedule with most of the 8 day period in hotel rooms.

QL: I really don't like answering this question, because it so much depends on you and your expectations. People are different and want different things. Ask yourself this:

You will be working mostly nights or at best odd hours, are you the type that deals well with that?

GL,

 

[MaxClimb12]

GL,
Thanks for the info. I realize it's an outside shot at best. But, I thought Airnet might be running short on pilots and be more flexible with applicants.

 

[hunt234]

GL,
Thanks for the info. I realize it's an outside shot at best. But, I thought Airnet might be running short on pilots and be more flexible with applicants.

We are short on pilots, but since you don't have 135 mins you wouldn't be able to fly as PIC. They will hire into bases if you have 135 mins.

 

[Onlyflyfreight]

GL,
Thanks for the info. I realize it's an outside shot at best. But, I thought Airnet might be running short on pilots and be more flexible with applicants.

This is true, but right now it seems we have been able to fill some classes and as a result the "pressure", if you will, to fill classes has subsided some and from what I'm hearing there is also pressure from "above" to consentrate on 135 qualified applicants.

Off course that doesn't mean it will all change again in two to three months!

If this is somethig you really want, I say go for it. The worst answer you can get is no

 

[MaxClimb12]

Thanks for all the great info. I think the type of flying Airnet does would be a blast. I saw on the Airnet website that they offer a "familiarization" flight. Do you all know what that is all about?

 

[Onlyflyfreight]

Thanks for all the great info. I think the type of flying Airnet does would be a blast. I saw on the Airnet website that they offer a "familiarization" flight. Do you all know what that is all about?

Yes it is fun to fly for AirNet. I think the familiarization flight is something you would be able to do if you are invited to LCK for one of two reasons.

Obviously if you get an interview.

Now there is also a "meet and greet" like session you can participate in. My understanding of it is that you are allowed to ride back and forth on our system and get a tour of our facilities and meet some folks. I also think they throw you in a sim for an evaluation and some feedback.

Anyway, apply and then call flight recruitment and ask about it and see where it takes you!

GL,

 

[MaxClimb12]

I dropped in my resume. We'll see what happens!

 

[ATADSIP]

Airnet bases

Can anyone tell me how hard it is to get a florida base out of training. I have 135 min and a little bit more. Thinking about changing careers and was looking at Airnet and some other cargo operators.

 

[Onlyflyfreight]

I do belive we only have one prop (base) left in Florida (OPF). I imagine the competition to hold that run is somewhat stiff.

GL,

 

[hunt234]

Can anyone tell me how hard it is to get a florida base out of training. I have 135 min and a little bit more. Thinking about changing careers and was looking at Airnet and some other cargo operators.

If you have 135 mins you can choose your base. You will work 8 on 6 off until a run in the base you chose comes open. There are is a prop run in Tampa, and one in Ft. Lauderdale.

 

[Onlyflyfreight]

If you have 135 mins you can choose your base. You will work 8 on 6 off until a run in the base you chose comes open. There are is a prop run in Tampa, and one in Ft. Lauderdale.

Choosing your base is at best a little missleading! This something you would have work out before coming to class and you better get it in writing before attending. You are not going to be able to come in and displace someone from their base/run.
The recruiter I talked to said, that it isn't done that often and some folks have been turned away because they were not able to relocate.

As far as Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale, I was told by our disatchers that it was closed down. It wouldn't be the first time they were wrong!

 

[hunt234]

Choosing your base is at best a little missleading! This something you would have work out before coming to class and you better get it in writing before attending. You are not going to be able to come in and displace someone from their base/run.
The recruiter I talked to said, that it isn't done that often and some folks have been turned away because they were not able to relocate.

As far as Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale, I was told by our disatchers that it was closed down. It wouldn't be the first time they were wrong!

Good point about getting that in writing. Also, in response to what the recruiter said, I'm not sure exactly how it works, but we do hire into bases for sure. i just met two guys who finished class who did just that.

I just checked the seniority list, and there is still a prop guy in FXE, he could very well be floating out of there if the run got cancelled. So I guess there may be no more bases in FL.

 

[Onlyflyfreight]

I guess I got the Base wrong. The only prop base left in FL is in FXE. Sorry!

hunt234, you are correct in that do, have and probably will continue to hire directly into bases. I guess what I'm getting at is that it isn't really as simple as it sounds. If you are offered this be carefull in making sure that you will actually end up getting it.

GL,