3m?

[NDPILOT]

Anyone know what sort of roster those guys get? Or the lifestyle?

Thanks for any info.

 

[AA717driver]

From what I've heard, it's a "brass ring" job. Tough to get, never leave.

I would imagine having 1000 hours in a G550 would help--a little...TC

 

[FurloughedAgain]

From what I've heard, it's a "brass ring" job. Tough to get, never leave.

I would imagine having 1000 hours in a G550 would help--a little...TC

...and a lunar landing -- dark side only. None of that pansy daylight side stuff!

 

[sydeseet]

Anyone know what sort of roster those guys get? Or the lifestyle?

Thanks for any info.

TC's right that it's brass ring all the way with 3M. Run a search, they've been discussed in the past and things haven't changed much there.

 

[Cat3C]

3m

I only have three shuttle flights with one as commander. Guess I'm a little short on quals. Need that G type -

 

[NDPILOT]

since i have some shuttle time, i should be a shoe-in...:beer: thanks for the replies.

all the best

 

[PA44Jockey]

I have a few thousand hours 121 and my Uncle is a President of one of 3M's divisions and I can't get a shoe in.

 

[gear_guy]

No offense, but the "few thousand 121 time" may actually hurt instead of help

 

[ty737]

121 or shuttle time with civilian training will not work at 3M...you must have military experience.

 

[AA717driver]

121 or shuttle time with civilian training will not work at 3M...you must have military experience.

I work for AA. Does that count? TC

 

[sydeseet]

Regarding the 121 time, the last 3M pilot I spoke with actually came from Comair. No kidding. Granted he flew for the Marines first but he did in fact have a 121 background.

The department has a very strong culture. If your background, personality, skills, or anything else about you does not fit their culture stop dreaming and move on.

 

[PowerCurve]

Add scratch golfer to the list of quals... the 3M pilots regularly spank all of the other corporate pilots at the Minnesota Corporate Pilots golf outing.

 

[Gulfstream 200]

Can anyone define this "brass ring" stuff??

whats starting pay? vacation? days worked/month? etc?

 

[masedogg19]

Can anyone define this "brass ring" stuff??

whats starting pay? vacation? days worked/month? etc?

Better than yours

 

[Gulfstream 200]

Better than yours

Oh, I have no doubt!

Typical New Hires=

115-130K DOE
4.5 weeks VAC
12 days/month average
8 RONs/ month average
80% INTL

But really, this is the type of info thats helpful...

 

[NDPILOT]

Anyone know how many aircraft / pilots they have?

Are they on pagers? Or do they typically get a roster?
I like the golfing idea, although, don't most pilots suck at golf?

 

[PA44Jockey]

The Horses name is Friday

 

[Fly91]

Oh, I have no doubt!

Typical New Hires=

115-130K DOE
4.5 weeks VAC
12 days/month average
8 RONs/ month average
80% INTL

But really, this is the type of info thats helpful...

G5/550 pilots at 3M.....thats not the best pay scale by far that I've seen. Do they get stock options every year to make up for the low pay?

 

[X-Wind]

Being a former employee of 3m ( sales ) I can tell you the Medical benefits are outstanding..worth about $1500 a month for cobra. They also have a great pension, an employee stock purchase plan, and a matching 401k. Need I say more.
Now add those benefits to the yearly salary and you find its a great paying job!

Last I heard, the next retirement is in 8 years..
Good Luck!