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.