Airnet Bases

[tinman]

Freight flying is coming of age. Companies like Airnet and FedEx feeder operations are leading the way.

How about Ameriflight? Just curious about the different companies. I'd like to fly freight when I'm able and would like to find out the good and bad. All pretty much the same? Thanks

 

[uscpilot]

hey Haz-mat,
Cool avtar. I dont think my wife would let me do that with my kid.
usc

 

[HAZ-MAT]

USC... hehehe, yea he's a happy little kid!

 

[panampilot]

Swimmin'

Anybody swimmin' in the pool at Airnet? If so when did you interview and how long have you been waiting?

 

[starcheck1]

No swimmers only sinkers

As far as I know there isn't much of a pool at this time. I know someone who interviewed a few weeks ago and was offered a class date two weeks later. Thats the same way it worked when I was hired.

hey Haz-mat,
Cool avtar. I dont think my wife would let me do that with my kid.
usc

haha....Nice...looks like he's starting early freightdog training....now all he has to learn is how to trim the baron perfect so he can read the articles (oh yeah...look at pictures too) when the autopilot is INOP.

*check1

 

[panampilot]

Well, I got the call today from Craig and there is a pool. Although, he said I shouldn't be in there for too long. They cancelled the Oct. 1st class but have the Oct. 15th class full. Hopefully I will get the class at the end of October. We'll see. Thanks to everyone for all the information I can't wait to get started!

 

[HAZ-MAT]

panampilot... Congrats, you'll be in class soon enough.

 

[CMH Floater]

I believe Crag's going to be at the NBAA conference if you're in the area

Well, I got the call today from Craig and there is a pool. Although, he said I shouldn't be in there for too long. They cancelled the Oct. 1st class but have the Oct. 15th class full. Hopefully I will get the class at the end of October. We'll see. Thanks to everyone for all the information I can't wait to get started!

 

[Freight Dog]

How about Ameriflight? Just curious about the different companies. I'd like to fly freight when I'm able and would like to find out the good and bad. All pretty much the same? Thanks

Ameriflight is also one of the leading companies there, but I think they have their own issues there. In any case, that was the best and funnest flying I've done in my career.

I think V1Cutt nailed it when he said that one will be at the peak of their proficiency while flying for a place like Airnet, Ameriflight, and other reputable outfits. Some 135 outfits will turn you loose and pray you dont kill yourself in the process.

 

[panampilot]

Well, it looks like the October 15th was cancelled and pushed back to the 29th of October. Kind of a bummer, I was hoping to be heading to Columbus by the end of the month.

How did you everyone handle groundschool? Was it pretty difficult or did you breeze right through? I heard they cover moving expenses for your first move. How does that work?

What did everyone do for food during groundschool? Can you get a fridge in your room and go to the grocery store for food?

I know this should be the least of my worries but I still want to be as prepared as possible. Thanks again.

 

[BoilerBacker]

Panampilot

It has been awhile since I went through initial training but, I am sure one thing has NOT changed.... don't plan on "breezing through it." It is truly drinking through the proverbial fire hose. The housing situation has changed since I was there, so I am not sure what the accomodations are like.

My recommendations for training... 1) know part 91 and the AIM thoroughly before you get there. If you are treading in the pool, you should have time to study and keep that knowledge fresh, 2) plan on studying ALOT while you are at training and don't plan on going home every weekend. On weekends, continue to study and make sure you DO take a break and unwind, and 3) Fly the sim as much as possible. You will have pretty much unrestricted access to the sim when it is not in use. Find a partner in your class and run the sim for each other until you know the profiles thoroughly. Being able to fly an approach means NOTHING if you are not flying the AirNet profiles.

It is a LONG 5-6 weeks but, you will learn alot, meet alot of great people, and hopefully have some fun along the way. Most of all, have a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn. You may or may not agree with everything they teach you or want you to do. However, try to keep in mind that they are training you to fly THEIR airplanes and they expect you to do it THEIR way.

Good luck and have fun
Boilerbacker

PS

Try to make sure that you get plenty of sleep duting training as well. Living on the back side of the clock can be rough for some. Training is tough enough when you are at your best, much less when you are exhausted.

 

[CMH Floater]

I believe the ground portion is now being done during the day, but once you start the flying, it's at night. The hotel has a full kitchen where you can cook and keep drinks and stuff in there. It is alot of info, but I was still able to go out once and a while during class and blow off some steam.

 

[Tailplane]

Any current pilot of AirNet know or ride with Tim Case? He's based out of Columbus.

 

[boxjockey]

I came through class about 5 months ago. Training was 12 hours a day from day one, so be prepared. The training is excellent, but heed the advice of the other guys and know as much part 91 stuff as possible. The accomodations are nice. You stay at the Townhome Suites I believe. Two bedroom suite with kitchen, 2 tv's, etc.. You get a perdiem of like $26/day while in training, enough to cover food and the occasional beer. Study hard during ground school, and make sure to prepare hard for the written tests, since that's what gets you to the sim and plane. Hope this helps.

box

 

[panampilot]

Thanks for the input. I really appreciate it. Is anyone else waiting in the hiring pool right now besides myself?