AirNet Questions

[hunt234]

GL,
Thanks for the info. I realize it's an outside shot at best. But, I thought Airnet might be running short on pilots and be more flexible with applicants.

We are short on pilots, but since you don't have 135 mins you wouldn't be able to fly as PIC. They will hire into bases if you have 135 mins.

 

[Onlyflyfreight]

GL,
Thanks for the info. I realize it's an outside shot at best. But, I thought Airnet might be running short on pilots and be more flexible with applicants.

This is true, but right now it seems we have been able to fill some classes and as a result the "pressure", if you will, to fill classes has subsided some and from what I'm hearing there is also pressure from "above" to consentrate on 135 qualified applicants.

Off course that doesn't mean it will all change again in two to three months!

If this is somethig you really want, I say go for it. The worst answer you can get is no

 

[MaxClimb12]

Thanks for all the great info. I think the type of flying Airnet does would be a blast. I saw on the Airnet website that they offer a "familiarization" flight. Do you all know what that is all about?

 

[Onlyflyfreight]

Thanks for all the great info. I think the type of flying Airnet does would be a blast. I saw on the Airnet website that they offer a "familiarization" flight. Do you all know what that is all about?

Yes it is fun to fly for AirNet. I think the familiarization flight is something you would be able to do if you are invited to LCK for one of two reasons.

Obviously if you get an interview.

Now there is also a "meet and greet" like session you can participate in. My understanding of it is that you are allowed to ride back and forth on our system and get a tour of our facilities and meet some folks. I also think they throw you in a sim for an evaluation and some feedback.

Anyway, apply and then call flight recruitment and ask about it and see where it takes you!

GL,

 

[MaxClimb12]

I dropped in my resume. We'll see what happens!

 

[ATADSIP]

Airnet bases

Can anyone tell me how hard it is to get a florida base out of training. I have 135 min and a little bit more. Thinking about changing careers and was looking at Airnet and some other cargo operators.

 

[Onlyflyfreight]

I do belive we only have one prop (base) left in Florida (OPF). I imagine the competition to hold that run is somewhat stiff.

GL,

 

[hunt234]

Can anyone tell me how hard it is to get a florida base out of training. I have 135 min and a little bit more. Thinking about changing careers and was looking at Airnet and some other cargo operators.

If you have 135 mins you can choose your base. You will work 8 on 6 off until a run in the base you chose comes open. There are is a prop run in Tampa, and one in Ft. Lauderdale.

 

[Onlyflyfreight]

If you have 135 mins you can choose your base. You will work 8 on 6 off until a run in the base you chose comes open. There are is a prop run in Tampa, and one in Ft. Lauderdale.

Choosing your base is at best a little missleading! This something you would have work out before coming to class and you better get it in writing before attending. You are not going to be able to come in and displace someone from their base/run.
The recruiter I talked to said, that it isn't done that often and some folks have been turned away because they were not able to relocate.

As far as Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale, I was told by our disatchers that it was closed down. It wouldn't be the first time they were wrong!

 

[hunt234]

Choosing your base is at best a little missleading! This something you would have work out before coming to class and you better get it in writing before attending. You are not going to be able to come in and displace someone from their base/run.
The recruiter I talked to said, that it isn't done that often and some folks have been turned away because they were not able to relocate.

As far as Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale, I was told by our disatchers that it was closed down. It wouldn't be the first time they were wrong!

Good point about getting that in writing. Also, in response to what the recruiter said, I'm not sure exactly how it works, but we do hire into bases for sure. i just met two guys who finished class who did just that.

I just checked the seniority list, and there is still a prop guy in FXE, he could very well be floating out of there if the run got cancelled. So I guess there may be no more bases in FL.

 

[Onlyflyfreight]

I guess I got the Base wrong. The only prop base left in FL is in FXE. Sorry!

hunt234, you are correct in that do, have and probably will continue to hire directly into bases. I guess what I'm getting at is that it isn't really as simple as it sounds. If you are offered this be carefull in making sure that you will actually end up getting it.

GL,