Cape Air

[Blues604]

Thinking about going to the Cape to fly. I hear very good things about Capeair. Can any MOCHA HAGOTI pilots tell me if Capeair pays while you are in training? Thanks!

 

[wt219200]

Pretty sure but I can't remember how much. Go to APC there's a long Cape Air thread running over there.

 

[Blues604]

Thanks. I'll try there.

 

[The Kman]

If you don't find your answer there I think the pay was 15.00/duty hr in training. Or something close to that. You will be put up until you are assigned a base. You will be given move days to your domocile once you pass your ride. They will work with you. No one is there to screw you. Spring is almost here. One of the best companies I have ever worked for in my 20+ years in the industry. I have had many interviews over the years and the single most question that was asked is the Cape Air experience. When you have Meg Ryan in the right seat on the VOR 6 MVY in a nor'easter that says it all. I hope you enjoy your time at Cape Air. I miss it!

 

[LearLove]

When you have Meg Ryan in the right seat

you should have done us all a favor and slammed her head into the spinning prop.

 

[say again]

If you don't find your answer there I think the pay was 15.00/duty hr in training. Or something close to that. You will be put up until you are assigned a base. You will be given move days to your domocile once you pass your ride. They will work with you. No one is there to screw you. Spring is almost here. One of the best companies I have ever worked for in my 20+ years in the industry. I have had many interviews over the years and the single most question that was asked is the Cape Air experience. When you have Meg Ryan in the right seat on the VOR 6 MVY in a nor'easter that says it all. I hope you enjoy your time at Cape Air. I miss it!

Kman, who did you leave Cape Air for?

 

[zkmayo]

you should have done us all a favor and slammed her head into the spinning prop.

Her lips would have stopped it....

 

[100fly]

Training pay is $12.00/hour at 35 hours a week. They put you up in the Holiday Inn close to the HYA airport. Training should last around 2 months. You get paid $15/hour at a 35 hour/week minimum. For more details go to www.airlinepilotcentral.com. Good luck!!!!

 

[no1pilot2000]

What makes Cape Air different than other regional airlines? Through other web sites, I have read positive reviews about being a pilot for this regional airline. Reviews about other regional airlines have been more negative. The only thing is that a pilot can't get PIC turbine time flying twin piston Cessnas, if looking to go to larger airlines.

 

[The Kman]

Cape Air is a piece of history. In a way it goes back to the golden age of aviation. The way things used to be. It is very nostalgic. Other regionals have the reputation of being pilot factories. It is easy to get comfortable working there. Most young guys use it as stepping stone. It is a great resume maker. It is the number one topic I have been asked in every interview. I hope this helps answer your questions. MOCHA!

 

[ackattacker]

There are good and bad things about working for Cape Air like any other airline. Sadly some of the things that made Cape Air a great place to work in the past are very slowly sliding away. Now I'd say it's a great place to work IF you are willing to live in a remote outstation or move repeatedly. The "home every night" family-friendly lifestyle now only holds true for the most senior pilots. Also they've thrown in their lot with the EAS program so if that goes bye-bye (which it very well might) then they will be hurting. That said they do have a good culture, great people working there, and they do treat you like a person which is more than can be said for most "regionals". The flying is very enjoyable also. But keep in mind it's still a low-paying, hard-working job. You will remember it fondly later but there will be days when it won't seem worth it, for sure. The lack of turbine time will hurt you on a resume but the experiences will help you in an interview and most importantly on the line... not sure which one wins out in the long run. Good luck.

 

[The Kman]

Very well said. In an interview, the single pilot means you are good stick that can multitask. Working at Cape Air shows you have customer service skills. Just remember, the bigger the plane, the further away from home it can take you.

 

[John2375]

roommate or single-occupancy?

Training pay is $12.00/hour at 35 hours a week. They put you up in the Holiday Inn close to the HYA airport. Training should last around 2 months. You get paid $15/hour at a 35 hour/week minimum. For more details go to www.airlinepilotcentral.com. Good luck!!!!

Do you get your own room or have a roommate?
The reason I ask is I have family relatively closeby to Hyannis that I could stay with, but a couple months is a long time to ask to stay with people.. however I'm not keen on a couple months of a roommate either lol

 

[Big Dog]

Throw me a Bone.

"MOCHA HAGOTI"?

Just asking...

 

[John2375]

"MOCHA HAGOTI"?

Just asking...

I don't know what that is, but MOCHA HAGOTDI means Make Our Customers Happy And Have A GOod Time Doing It.

How that relates to my hotel question, I'm at a loss.

 

[wt219200]

Do you get your own room or have a roommate?
The reason I ask is I have family relatively closeby to Hyannis that I could stay with, but a couple months is a long time to ask to stay with people.. however I'm not keen on a couple months of a roommate either lol

Own room. At least it was back when it was the Comfort Inn. I'm sure it hasn't changed.

 

[brokeflyer]

Training pay is $12.00/hour at 35 hours a week. They put you up in the Holiday Inn close to the HYA airport. Training should last around 2 months. You get paid $15/hour at a 35 hour/week minimum. For more details go to www.airlinepilotcentral.com. Good luck!!!!

2 MONTHS? for a 402? what are they teaching you? how to overhaul both engines in flight?

cmon, it aint a concorde.....

 

[wt219200]

2 MONTHS? for a 402? what are they teaching you? how to overhaul both engines in flight?

cmon, it aint a concorde.....

Well they've been doing it for over 20 years now. But I guess they've just been waiting for you to offer your advice on how to streamline the operation.

1 week indoc
2 week systems
1 week ftd
2 week flight training

Add a few days of flight training delays due to lack of aircraft and you're at 2 months.

 

[JJET44]

Heard that Congress is considering shutting down the Essential Air Service program due to budget cuts. How much of CA's business is due to ESS and how bad will this hurt them?

 

[no1pilot2000]

There's no MOCHA HAGOTDI where I work, mostly BS.