Airnet Barons

[starvingcfi]

i don't understand what the big deal is. you don't pay $7000 for training. you pay $7000 if you leave airnet within a year. also i'm sure it's prorated. so if you leave airnet in 6 months, you probably have to pay $3500. if you leave airnet in 9 months, you probably have to pay $1750. the key is, don't leave airnet earlier than you can afford.

that regional job you're expecting in less than a year may come. but it may not. airnet will provide a good job with a good company with travel benefits.

still worrying about that $7000?...have fun in your 152.

 

[boxjockey]

The $7000 is quite alot, but all of the rest of us gave a handshake on a one year agreement anyway. The benefits of the job are tremendous. I just finished a week in Wichita for Caravan training which cost that much, not to mention my initial training. The experience you get is great, we have the best maintainance in the industry, good pay, and the most fun flying you will probably ever do. Just my opinion.

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[labbats]

I'd jump all over Airnet if they allowed me to stay in Omaha. If you're willing and able to move where they choose, I think it would be an excellent opportunity. Don't let the $7000 mess you up. It's not up front or PFT, just insurance for the company to collect losses should you decide to leave early.

Best of luck~

 

[erika]

Thanks again guys.

This is exactly why I was/am interested in Airnet in the first place:
Everyone who works there seems to think hightly of the company and the other employees.

Can't say that about most regionals!

Thanks,
Erik

 

[CMH Floater]

You only have to pay the $7000 is if you leave before one year. So, what's the worst that could happen? You could come to AirNet for a year, get 1000 hours multi-night-pic time, leave and goto a regional and then get furloughed because the regionals are gay. We have alot of Lear captains that aren't looking for other jobs because the schedule is awesome and it's FUN flying. Who wants to be at Vref 20 miles out on an ILS with everything hanging out? Have some fun. This is the reason we all wanted to become pilots, right? Look, being home EVERY night, working Mon-Thurs, 3-day weekends every week, holidays off, and you get to fly cool planes is a pretty good deal. The regionals aren't the only jobs out there.

 

[panampilot]

I think CMH Floater summed it up pretty good. Also, where did you hear about this training contract. I interviewed a couple weeks ago and Craig basically did the handshake agreement that I wouldn't leave within a year. He never said anything about a $7000 contract, and this was just a couple of weeks ago. I'm in the hiring pool and the contract is the least of my worries. I plan on staying for awhile because I may not be flying a brand new jet but my QOL is much better and the company actually knows my name, I'm not just a number to them. I'm nearly splitting my pants waiting for a class date.

 

[CMH Floater]

Don't sweat it. You'll get called soon enough. It's nice when you call the CP and he knows who you are.

I think CMH Floater summed it up pretty good. Also, where did you hear about this training contract. I interviewed a couple weeks ago and Craig basically did the handshake agreement that I wouldn't leave within a year. He never said anything about a $7000 contract, and this was just a couple of weeks ago. I'm in the hiring pool and the contract is the least of my worries. I plan on staying for awhile because I may not be flying a brand new jet but my QOL is much better and the company actually knows my name, I'm not just a number to them. I'm nearly splitting my pants waiting for a class date.

 

[upndsky]

Question for Erika:

How much 135 flying are you getting in that Duke and Baron? And more importantly, are you the "true" PIC, or a "copilot" that logs the dead-head legs?

"134-and-a-half" time like that doesn't count for much at the regionals. Besides, training contracts are non-enforcable, especially if they're based on a handshake. Go to Airnet and get the experience.

 

[boxjockey]

I talked to Craig the other day, and from what I understand, it is going to be a legal, binding contract. They had this in place awhile back also. I'm sure if you're in the pool you will get a call soon. They are running classes every 2-4 weeks right now and it doesn't look like they are slowing down.

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[erika]

Yes, I am the PIC. Current 8410 for single pilot ops in both aircraft. But, I am not getting a lot of flights, which is why I applied at Airnet. And just to say it once again guys....

I THINK AIRNET LOOKS GREAT!!!

I'm just the kind of guy that has to think about something from all angles before I dive in. And for my wife to leave a $40k/yr job and move is something that we need to consider carefully.

Thanks
Erik