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av8er23

av8er23

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Does anyone know much about the company Air Wisconsin?

Has anyone here ever worked for them?

Are they owned by United Airlines?
 
Boy, oh boy! You are truely internet handicapped if you couldn't even find your way to the Air Wisconsin website...never mind use the search features of this site!

This request surely will cause some interesting responses. Is this what people do when they are bored? I refuse to believe that this was an honest question.
 
CRJ puppy said:
Boy, oh boy! You are truely internet handicapped if you couldn't even find your way to the Air Wisconsin website...never mind use the search features of this site!

This request surely will cause some interesting responses. Is this what people do when they are bored? I refuse to believe that this was an honest question.
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What makes you say this? I am looking for some opinions of pilots that fly for them. I found the website and could not find information on who owned the airline.
 
av8er23 said:
What makes you say this? I am looking for some opinions of pilots that fly for them. I found the website and could not find information on who owned the airline.
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Do a search, it might yield some results!!!:p
 
Shoot, there are active threads about AWAC on the first 2 pages of this forum...

Talk about Lazy AND Lame! It speaks of the ownership in the first sentence of their home page and then there is the history page that goes more in depth...but I suppose one doesn't need to be able to read AND comprehend to fly!! Yeah, memorization will get you that regional job, that's it!

Might as well ask about headsets and luggage while you are at it too!
 
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Reading your post, first thing that comes to mind is "where have you been living???" AWAC is one of the most reputable and well known regional. If you want to get into this industry, you will definetly have to learn about who's who. You have come to the right place though.
 
Scratchin my head'

You know, it doesn't matter who comes on this board to ask a question, there is always somebody that's gotta be a Smart A$$!! Not only that, but just downright rude.
Yeah the questions most likely could've been answered if he scrolled back 3 or 4 pages but he didn't. Big Deal!!!!!!!
Air Wisc. is one of the leading Regional's contract wise. They are not owned by United, but by private investor's. You can find alot of info about them on this message board. They're hiring right now. I've heard they're starting classes after the first of the year. They've got East Coast Bases, so if you're on the E.Coast then you're lucky. If not then have fun commuting if that's the lifestyle you choose to live. Goodluck..............
 
This is coming from a Military Intelligence guy.

AWAC is being slightly selective in choosing new hires. I've been lucky enough to be pary of an upcoming class. They're really people friendly and are totally into quality of life.

They have 6 primary investors: 3 from the east coast and 3 investors that have been with the company from the beginning. There is alot of loyalty within the company. Example: During the preliminary Sim session I met Stan. Stan had been with AWAC 25 years. On the day of the Sim the gentleman giving the Sim had been with the company for 30 years and his son Chad works for the company also.

I'm really glad that I mad the cut.
 
ok i did a search and found a good thread on this subject.
 
Mtnjam said:
You know, it doesn't matter who comes on this board to ask a question, there is always somebody that's gotta be a Smart A$$!! Not only that, but just downright rude.
Yeah the questions most likely could've been answered if he scrolled back 3 or 4 pages but he didn't. Big Deal!!!!!!!
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Ding! We have another thin-skinned pilot here at Smartassinfo, er, flightinfo.com. Them Air Willy guys are going to have fun with you! Good luck with training in ATW - you're going to need it.

Friendly piece of advice - ATW is a VERY small town. You'd be well-advised to keep a low profile.

HMM
 
Hmm

HMM, you're a prime example of what I'm talking about. Literally.....

On the second note, what's the deal with AWAC if you don't get hired. Do they send you a "no thankyou" letter in the mail?
 
av8er23 said:
Does anyone know much about the company Air Wisconsin?

Has anyone here ever worked for them?

Are they owned by United Airlines?
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YES.

YES.

YES, and they have a flow through for the pilots. If you're a hot stick, you can usually bypass the senior guys and go right to the Boeing 777.

Good luck, you're definitely going places with your dedication and resourcefulness.
 
Mtnjam said:
what's the deal with AWAC if you don't get hired. Do they send you a "no thankyou" letter in the mail?
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This could have changed. Offers are made on the telephone on Fridays after all the interviews are completed and decisions made. Letters are sent out shortly there after. Lack of contact would be an oversight so call Appleton if you don't hear anything in two weeks. They will let you know where you stand.
 
Odds are good but I think it depends on your timing. They were holding information sessions trying to recruit pilots, but I believe they have stopped until after the holidays.
 
Drill Sgt. Dad said:
How about us poor Indy pilots getting furloughed at the end of the month?
What are our chances to get picked up?
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Fax and mail your resume right away. They really like pilots already qualified on the CRJ, and they plan on hiring a lot in the next 6 months. You guys get an accelerated course, which means they won't have to use as much sime time and they can get you out on the line quicker.

Don't plan on being able to hold DCA, even reserve, for awhile though. You'll get ORF or PHL. DCA very senior right now, but that could change.
 
Where are all these new hires coming up with "the company values quality of life" stuff? yeah we may have slightly better work rules and whatever, but the quality of life lately has been just about as good as it was at great lakes.
 
Sandstorm said:
Where are all these new hires coming up with "the company values quality of life" stuff? yeah we may have slightly better work rules and whatever, but the quality of life lately has been just about as good as it was at great lakes.
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Besides the pilots that are choosing to commute to the new bases, what are your concerns and complaints?

I'll be a new hire soon and I'm interested in what you think.
 
rightrudder said:
Fax and mail your resume right away. They really like pilots already qualified on the CRJ, and they plan on hiring a lot in the next 6 months. You guys get an accelerated course, which means they won't have to use as much sime time and they can get you out on the line quicker.

Don't plan on being able to hold DCA, even reserve, for awhile though. You'll get ORF or PHL. DCA very senior right now, but that could change.
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I emailed my resume to [email protected] I am current and qualified on the CRJ. As for DCA, after 5 years at IAD, I am tired of the wonderful job Potomac approach does. As meesed up as PHL is, it'd be a better commute. ORF would be doable as well. What about CLT, any plans on a base there? Or any future plans with the America West merger? BTW I saw one of your newly painted birds in IAD. I like the color.
 
I've been gone for a few days. Recurrent ground. Here's what I heard. 20-30 new hires per month through July 06' expected. 2 new hire classes per month. Upwards of 20 upgrades per month at least through Spring.

As for the Independence pilots, I'd say get your resume in NOW. Since you're current and qualified, if hired you'll get the short course.
 
loglight..
I have seen you on ACA-Lounge board. Correct me if I am wrong, aren't you a furloughed ACA/IDE driver? If so, you're lucky you got kicked to the curb when you did. It is just awful here.
 
WhiteCloud said:
This could have changed. Offers are made on the telephone on Fridays after all the interviews are completed and decisions made. Letters are sent out shortly there after. Lack of contact would be an oversight so call Appleton if you don't hear anything in two weeks. They will let you know where you stand.
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I had my interview a few weeks ago along with 6 others. Only 1 got hired. We ALL got letters. The candidate that was hired did not get a phone call at all. She got a letter saying that she was hired and to expect a class in January and that they would call her sometimes in December. It took 11 days for the letters to arrive in the mail. That's counting weekend days.
 
Drill Sgt. Dad said:
loglight..
I have seen you on ACA-Lounge board. Correct me if I am wrong, aren't you a furloughed ACA/IDE driver? If so, you're lucky you got kicked to the curb when you did. It is just awful here.
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Yeah that's me. It was fun there but getting furloughed was a blessing as well. I'm hopping everyone else over there is looking for other jobs.
 
E62Pilot said:
How senior is PHL, are most new hires going to ORF or could one possibly get into PHL out of training?
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PHL is the senior base. ORF is junior. Expect quite a while to bid PHL.
 
logolight said:
Yeah that's me. It was fun there but getting furloughed was a blessing as well. I'm hopping everyone else over there is looking for other jobs.
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We are trying to get out of here!!! Even the senior pilots areooking to bail!!
 

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