Ameriflight out of PDX

[pilotlbs]

Thanks for all the info, I really would like to fly cargo, it's always been something that I've wanted to do. If I went to AMF, I probably would stay there until I got a call back from TSA, and wouldn't go anywhere else. I wouldn't mind flyin a PA-31 at all either. I flew a C-402 for a while and I loved it. The biggest problem I would have would be having to move. How likely would it be to get the BUR-VGT or PHX-VGT run? The only other thing I don't have is the 100 hours of night, I belive I'm right about 90 hours. I'm going to finish up at TSA, July 8th is the last day so, hopefully I'll get some more flight time closer to the 1200 within the next couple weeks. Thanks again guys.

 

[Flyin Tony]

AMF126 runs into VGT everyday out of BUR

 

[pilotlbs]

Tony you know this is Luke right, and you know I know this right? lol I'm curious to the possibility of getting that route. Btw whats up tough guy money maker =)

 

[AZaviator]

How likely would it be to get the BUR-VGT or PHX-VGT run?

Its quite possible to get the BUR-VGT run. I believe it involves something like a 9 hour layover in Las Vegas.

Phoenix has 2 flights to Las Vegas. One is a PA31 which flies to VGT and right back. No layover. The other one is a BE99, but the guy who flies it lives in Vegas and has been doing this flight for years. Needless to say, this run would not be available.

 

[pilotlbs]

AZAviator thanks for that info, how would you get a run like that, do you guys put bids in at the beginning on the month based on seniority? Thanks. Also, do you guys have Jump Seat agreements with anyone? What about the CASS system is that in effect there?

 

[Popeye0537]

Its quite possible to get the BUR-VGT run. I believe it involves something like a 9 hour layover in Las Vegas.

Phoenix has 2 flights to Las Vegas. One is a PA31 which flies to VGT and right back. No layover. The other one is a BE99, but the guy who flies it lives in Vegas and has been doing this flight for years. Needless to say, this run would not be available.

When I flew Amf121, It left at 6:30am and returned at 9pm. You do the math on the layover. Amf126 ain't gonna happen, senior guys love that run. Its more or less a "quick turn" when it comes to Am Flight.

Just wondering but how the Hell did TSA hire you with less than 135 mins? Not to flame you, but gezzzz......

No CASS, jumpseat with WN last time I heard

 

[Capt. JD]

Be-99

I have noticed that the BE-99 in SLC comes open quite a bit is it possible for a freight dawg such as myself...
400hrs in C-210
600+hrs in C-310R
To skip the PA-31 go right to Turbine single pilot at present?

 

[pilotlbs]

No worries thanks for the info. I was flying 135 in a C-402 VFR, and applied to TSA with 800 and 100 some multi in the 402. I also knew a guy who I had worked with before who had been hired there which probably helped out. I guess I just got lucky and now unlucky lol, oh well many people have it much worse.

 

[Flip Conroy]

Just wondering but how the Hell did TSA hire you with less than 135 mins? Not to flame you, but gezzzz......

What rock have you been living under? Regionals hire guys with less than 135 mins all the time. You see pilots getting hired regularly with 1000TT 100-200 MEL. Mesa, TSA, GeauxJets, Great Lakes, RAH, XJT.

 

[tinman]

I have noticed that the BE-99 in SLC comes open quite a bit is it possible for a freight dawg such as myself...
400hrs in C-210
600+hrs in C-310R
To skip the PA-31 go right to Turbine single pilot at present?

Yes, quite possible. Do you live in SLC now?