Airnet Interview Call Back

[Captain Morgan]

I interviewed last week with Airnet and I still haven't heard anything back. This is the eighth day now and when I left the tech. interview with Craig he said that they'll contact me in 5-10 days. Is that any indication on how i've done? Thanks everyone for all the great info. Keep up the great work and i'll keep you posted on my end.

 

[starchkr]

Don't wait for them to call you!!!! Call them back now and see how you did! It shows enthusiasm and a desire to work there when you call and ask how you did.

 

[Captain Morgan]

Thanks, just didn't want to bug them. I was planning on calling after the period that Craig had told me passed. I'm going to take your advice thanks!

 

[starchkr]

I called two days after they interviewed me...needless to say they offered me a training date on the spot when i called. I think they like that kind of stuff.

 

[Captain Morgan]

Thanks again, that call worked out. I am now hired. I'm in a pool, and it looks like maybe June is the month I will be starting class. I can hardly wait, it is a dream come true. Where are you based out of?

 

[CFIIer]

What kind of flight times are you guys getting hired with? I've got 1300/100...do you think they'd give me the time of day?

Thanks

 

[wheelsup]

My old MEI instructor got hired with 1300 and around 77 multi or something. I think he said 75 multi was the "unoffical" requirement, or thats what they told him.

Apply online, give it a shot. You never know !

I've been applying since Dec. '03 and have been updating reguarly.

~wheelsup

 

[208starcheck]

Airnet is almost to the point of hiring anyone with a pulse, and that can be waved as long as you're still warm. There is a very good reason Airnet needs pilots, cause they are leaving as fast as they can. Even very senior guys are tired of the changes that effect our living conditions.
Mins are 1200 and 25 multi in the last 6 months with 25 instrument in last 6 months. I personally know guys hired recently with less than that. The 135 mins are the only hard numbers, 1200 ect. If you can get a rec from a pilot you'll get an interview. If I where you I'd exercise all other job options first. Airnet is not the same as it was last year. Things are changing fast. Most of it is your paycheck. New guys are getting screwed also with the seat lock, base lock for one year.

You can also try writing Craig an email or calling him. He is a very nice guys. Use some common sence on believing anything you hear during the interview though. 2 weeks ago we did have someone win a lear bid in 13 months. Upgrade times have fallen but I think it will settle in around 16-18 months for lear sic.

Good luck

 

[starchkr]

Ya know, I agree with 208starcheck to an extent...and let me explain.

To those of us who have been here for awhile things are going "downhill" so to speak as far as QOL issues go. Our pay is frozen, our bene's are degrading, and our schedules are getting worse. Now just remember, that is for the current employees who have been here for more than six months or so.

Now lets look at it from a newhire's POV. They never knew the old pay systems, the old bene's or the old QOL we had, so to them this new stuff might be GREAT. They get a job flying great equipment, getting great experience, and best of all they get a paycheck that they can finally live off of...well in some parts of the country at least .

So maybe you see my point, maybe you don't. These newhires think it is all peaches and cream with the new system, while the longtimers(greater than 6 months) see nothing but degradation of our lifestyles. It's a two sided story.

I don't know, but this is still a great place to get your experience. I wouldn't go as far as exhausting all my options before giving it a try here, but i would at least keep those options open. Just like every other time you hunt for a job, you MUST be a very informed and knowledgeable seeker. NEVER just sign up because they offer you a job...ALWAYS do your homework and learn EVERYTHING about a company before getting onboard, wether that may be Airnet or Southwest...know what you are getting into.

Phew.......I'm tired now, nust get some shuteye so that i can stay up all night tomorrow.

 

[starcheckdriver]

Well, I am a new guy, so I will take a stab at sharing my "new guy" perspective. Airnet has awesome training to say the least! I have been trained on the Baron, Navajo, and Caravan. I thought I was a good pilot when I got here. I was wrong! You will quickly learn that Airnet does a good job of only hiring the best and then makes you better.

Coming from a CFI job, Airnet is a dream come true. The pay is good in my eyes, the planes are in excellent condition and the people you work with are awesome! People are willing to help you out, give you tips and show you the ropes. I am making at least double the pay I made as a CFI. There seems to be a real opportunity for advancment in the freight side and even the possibility of going to Jet Ride if you want to. 16-18 months seems like nothing to me for upgrade time. It will take a hell of a lot longer to do that at a regional.

QOL issues are nothing for me. I work Monday through Thursday, sometimes Friday and have 2-3 days off a week. Beats 6 days a week as a CFI. Airnet has nice health benefits, an 80-20 copay for $50 a month. I was paying $100 a month as a CFI with no dental or vision coverage. They have 401K plan, disability options, stock options, and life insurance options. Not to mention a free $10,000 death benefit for all pilots.

I have no gripes at this point. I have only been here six week, but these six weeks have been much better than the year I spent instructing. Working nights is not bad. Of course, I do not have a family, so that makes it easier. Overall, I am very satisfied and if cargo 135 ops is where you want to be, then Airnet is where it is at.

 

[jaybird]

16-18 months seems like nothing to me for upgrade time. It will take a hell of a lot longer to do that at a regional.

I just want to clarify that's 16-18 months upgrade to a Lear FO. You'd already an FO at a regional.

Congrats though, and good luck!

 

[208starcheck]

STARCHECKDRIVER wait a year and then post again. We all felt the same way when we started. They don't hire the best, they hire whoever applies. That is generally pilots with not enough multi-time to go to the regionals. Don't get me wrong I like the company, but think about it very hard before coming. Nights get really hard after a bit and now the money is not there to compensate.

Good luck all.