Airnet Bases

[Buckeye70]

Does anyone have any info on current base openings? How often do you bid for a base? Any tips during training?

Thankful Newhire.

 

[WrightAvia]

Don't they have an Airnet website for that?

 

[HAZ-MAT]

yes we do www.airnet.com , also this question is asked every 2 weeks, so please do a search
cheers

 

[starcheck1]

Freightpuppy training

Congrats....if you just got hired. Not sure what bases are open right now, I think Richmond, VA was on the last bid sheet. New bid sheets come out every week and open bases change that often. They will tell you in training not to worry about your base....good idea...since you have little control on where you end up (depends on whats open when you finish your checkride)...and you have to make it through training first. As far as tips for training...its pretty intense....study all info they give you.....don't forget to break the dust off the AIM. They let you use the sims all you want on the weekends off so make sure any time you are not studying is spent in the sims. If your head isn't spinning by the end of the week..don't forget to go out and take a break.... Good luck, let me know if you have any more ?'s.

 

[JBcrjca]

I don't have a question about AirNet bases, just a question about the fleet. The company website lists fleet types but not #s.

I've seen several pics of AN C-208s on airliners.net.....I was just curious about how many Caravans are in the fleet? And how about the BE-58s? There were only seven Barons when I started there, way back in the day. Any ideas?

 

[jaybird]

I don't have a question about AirNet bases, just a question about the fleet. The company website lists fleet types but not #s.

I've seen several pics of AN C-208s on airliners.net.....I was just curious about how many Caravans are in the fleet? And how about the BE-58s? There were only seven Barons when I started there, way back in the day. Any ideas?

Wow, only seven Barons. You must have flown with J. Mercer, right?

Anyway, I think we have about 15 C-208's, 40 Baron's and 40 Lear's. I'm not sure how many C-310's or PA-31's we have. No more Aerostar's.

 

[135Jobs]

Airnet's 135 certificate lists the following aircraft types: (# of aircraft)

CE-208-B (10)
CE-208-208 (4)
CE-310-R (16)
BE-58-58 (40)
PA-31-350 (18)
LR-25-D (2)
LR-25-B (1)
LR-35-35 (6)
LR-35-A (28)
LR-60-60 (3)


for the total of 128.

 

[Buckeye70]

Starcheck1 - Thanks for the info! One more question. Do you know what is driving the current hiring? Is it mostly pilot turnover or new business.

Thanks again for the info. Starting class on 9/3.

 

[starcheck1]

I think its a little of both. I have seen a couple of new runs on the last bid sheets....and know a few people who have moved on. I would guess turnover is the main reason.
Are they making you sign training agreements now?? Just wondering....I heard rumors.

 

[Buckeye70]

Apparently.....it's baaaaack. 12 months or $7000.

Looking forward to working there. Airnet has a GREAT reputation. Everyone I've EVER talked to has positive things to say about it....unlike other companies down south.

What happens if no one bids for an open base? Is the route covered by floaters until someone does bid?