Airnet Bases

[khsgt]

Every occur to you that some of us might prefer AirNet over a regional...not because we have to but because we want to....food for thought

 

[panampilot]

For all of you just tuning in to this thread let me explain what has happened. After I stated that I had an interview with Airnet, an unnamed user posted the question "I thought all Pan Am people went directly to the regionals, couldn't you cut it?" Or something to that affect. Khgst responded as seen above. Why is it that this user deleted his post? Maybe because it was uncalled for and childish? I would agree.

To back up khgst, I am exstatic for the chance to fly for Airnet. I think it's a great company. Let's see, you get holidays off, guaranteed weekends off, paid a whole hell of a lot better than starting fo's, and I'm home with my family everyday. That sounds a lot more appealing to me than the regionals right now. Would I take a regional job if it was offered me? Depends, but I know Airnet fits better in to my goals. Don't knock me for not choosing the regionals.

I hope that cleared a couple things up for everyone.

 

[OnTheDole]

Had enough of DVT?

 

[panampilot]

How come DVT why not FPR?

 

[V1Cutt]

A bit off topic ...

Just reading through this thread and started wondering when and why did they get rid of the Aerostars? We had a lot of fun in those rockets, back in the day. (I am aware that some of them became hangar queens). Anybody?

 

[WrightAvia]

To back up khgst, I am exstatic for the chance to fly for Airnet. I think it's a great company. Let's see, you get holidays off, guaranteed weekends off, paid a whole hell of a lot better than starting fo's, and I'm home with my family everyday. That sounds a lot more appealing to me than the regionals right now. Would I take a regional job if it was offered me? Depends, but I know Airnet fits better in to my goals. Don't knock me for not choosing the regionals.

If you are flying for the right company, freight isn't a bad way to go. You'll know what I mean when you get there.

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

I like flying freight and even before 9/11, felt it was a tranquil island in the middle of a turbulent sea. Plus, it is nice to have been employed throughout the worst aviation downturn in history.

You don't have to feel apologetic about flying freight...good luck!

 

[jaybird]

Re: A bit off topic ...

Just reading through this thread and started wondering when and why did they get rid of the Aerostars? We had a lot of fun in those rockets, back in the day. (I am aware that some of them became hangar queens). Anybody?

I think it was maintenance costs.
I wish I would've had the chance to fly one of those. Everyone seems to have loved them.

 

[V1Cutt]

Fast and responsive - not the airplane for the doctor/lawyer type .... it would bite you if you didnt know the systems well.

The Baron is actually much better suited for the job. Anyone who flew the Aerostar there remembers the "left-handed lug" - very difficult to load, and the Baron was much more forgiving in case of an "accidental" overload.

I figured that it was probably maintenance issues that caused it's demise at AirNet. Thanks.

You will find in later years that you were at the peak of proficiency during your AirNet years ..... great experience.

 

[wingnutt]

freight flying...the bandwagon of the downturn

 

[HAZ-MAT]

freight flying...the bandwagon of the downturn

Or maybe some of us really did our homework

 

[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