Airnet Info

[aviatornick]

leave soon so i can take your spot!!! i sure hope you fly the lears for them cuz that means ill be moving up shortly!!! oh yea, if it bothers you so much, y haven't you left yet? if u hate it that much, leave, tomorrow or the day after so you'll help others that want to be employed for a stable company! HURRY HURRY

 

[mobie]

Airnet/Jet Ride

After seeing some of the post on Airnet/Jet Ride I have to say that I differ from some of the post. I called Craig W. today to ask about the charter pilot post on the Internet, he answered his own phone and spent time to explane anthing that I wanted to know. I sent a short resume and will fill out the online app.

If Craig is an indication what Jet Ride might be like I think it may be a place for me.

Mobie

 

[SigAV8R]

Wow! that's amazing that they are scheduling interviews almost a year in advance.

Sorry, it was late when I typed that. Sept 30th.

 

[flytheblue]

More Questions!

So where do new-hires get based these days?

Which aircraft do people usually start out on?

 

[StarChecker]

If you're considering working for Airnet......don't. This is by FAR the most disorganized company I have ever worked for. There is a reason we were 30-50 pilots short last year. People left for lower paying jobs because Airnet does NOT care about it's people! If you like being treated like dirt from day one...this is the place for you! I was told by the Asst. Dir. of Training that they run the flight dept. more like a frat house. If that's your thing, go for it. The Asst. Chief Pilot has the personality of....well....he really has NO personality. You will be stranded some night someplace because Dispatch has no clue what's going on. You will truly understand what it means to "Take one" for the team!

I know things have gone downhill since I was there....but that's a bit extreme. And since when is "having a personality"(whatever that means) a requirement for being an Assistant Chief Pilot. If he's still the same guy that was there when I left....I can tell you that when I needed some days off and then I got sick for like 2 weeks and then I needed time off for my CHQ interview on top of all that...he came through and approved everything I needed. When I got hired, he wished me the best of luck. He's a good guy who helped me out bigtime.

So since you're obviously a complete non-hacker....get out....go back to teaching chandelles. Good luck.

BTW...I was told by fractional guys all the time that flying a Baron around was the most fun I'd ever have. I didn't believe them then. Now...I know they were absolutely right.

 

[DrRaptor]

Hey, has management given you guys and idea when you're coming over to Rick? It looks like the East (North) hangar is almost finished on the ground level, and the 2nd level is coming along quickly. They laid about half the concrete for the ramp the last few days, so it looks like the place is moving along pretty quick.

 

[Buckeye70]

What is your explanation?

I think somebody is not capable of dealing with adult situations...

Those of us that are, understand that $HIT happens young buck. Anywhere you go you will find conditions that will make you feel like you are being treated like crap. Dealing with situations that "leave you stranded" is part of life.

What's wrong with a frat house? We have fun, what is wrong with having fun...would you rather work for a place that is uptight?

"Take one for the team"...hah hah hah...man you kill me! Like i said above, wait until you get your "dream job" and they leave you up the creek. It will happen, and then you will see that it happens even at the "big boys." You really need a reality check, life is hard, you cannot expect everything to be handed to you.

Finally, please leave...and do it now. None of this "i am waiting for an opportunity" crap because that is just an excuse for the weak and unmotivated. GET OUT NOW and give the spot to someone who can deal with life and the things life throws at them.

Okay, I really want to hear your side of the story. What is your opinion as to why so many pilots left last year? You can't tell me that they were all so eager to take a huge paycut and go to the regionals? Why have so many come into work and quit on the spot including an LJ35 Capt. who has been there for 10 yrs., been on the FAC, etc.? When 30-50 pilots leave in one month, something is wrong. People don't find new jobs unless they are looking. I'm not the only pilot who thinks this way, trust me. I've asked around.

I don't expect or want ANYTHING to be handed to me and I resent your implication. You don't know me or my situation yet you make assupmtions. Classy. I am not waiting for an opportunity, I make my own. If you want to improve Airnet, treat EVERYONE with respect from the CEO to the rampers who load your plane. My "dream job" has nothing to do with what kind of plane I fly. It has to do with the people I surround myself with.

For those who say, "Go back to teaching chandelles', I would in a heartbeat. Instructing is a great job! Sure it's not the ultimate goal, but helping someone fufill their dream of flying is a priceless gift. Those who don't think so shouldn't teach.

What's wrong with a frat house? There's a difference between having fun and having fun and still being professional. How do you think Biggerstaff would react after walking through the instructor's office and seeing "Definition of a slime bag", "Definition of a scum bag", etc. written on the white board? What would a potential employee think? What would a potential customer think?

StarChecker--You don't think having a personality is required for an Asst. Chief Pilot? Have you ever heard the term "internal customer" before? You don't think that a person in charge of managing people should have a personality? How many recruits would Airnet get if Washka didn't have an outgoing personality? The guy who is there now doesn't return phone calls, doesn't approve time off (according to pilots I've spoken with), and barley blinks when people leave. Sounds like someone who really cares about the people that report to him or takes his position seriously. At least when someone leaves one should wish them well in their new endeavors.

I know I am not going to change entrenched opinions and you can flame me all you want. If you want to have an exchange of ideas, I am more than willing to listen. If you want to trade insults, save your energy for something more constructive.

 

[UPSer]

StarChecker--You don't think having a personality is required for an Asst. Chief Pilot? Have you ever heard the term "internal customer" before? You don't think that a person in charge of managing people should have a personality? How many recruits would Airnet get if Washka didn't have an outgoing personality? The guy who is there now doesn't return phone calls, doesn't approve time off (according to pilots I've spoken with), and barley blinks when people leave. Sounds like someone who really cares about the people that report to him or takes his position seriously. At least when someone leaves one should wish them well in their new endeavors.

You're not referring to Vossman are you?

 

[Buckeye70]

Not Vossman, Hamon

 

[UPSer]

Not Vossman, Hamon

What's Vossman's current position and how is he regarded by the pilot group?