Ameriflight questions?

[qwerty]

i don't see how you could commute at amf.

working five days a week starting super early on mon and ending super late on fri. starting every work day super early and ending it late

working at amf... it becomes your life so you might as well live as close as possible to your base. sleeping 30 more minutes when you wake up before 4 am is heaven. pray that you have a layover in a city that fits with your lifestlye.

 

[AZaviator]

Very good point qwerty. Couldn't have said it any better myself!

 

[Freight Dog]

I commuted easily to OAK. I always had 205A/219 combo. I worked 4 days a week. The day would start at 1230 and would be done around 2050. I enjoyed that run... no layovers, just lots of flying. But then again, this was a year before 9/11 so cockpit jumpseat was open.

 

[AZaviator]

Freight Dog, where did you commute from?

 

[Freight Dog]

SAN

 

[TheDogsBollocks]

Impressive!,

Who did you commute with and did you have any hassles?

 

[Freight Dog]

SWA exclusively... no problems back then. I gave myself 3 chances to get up to OAK, I'd be up there on the first one. I think maybe once I missed the first flight. Going back home was almost never a problem.

 

[Joker997]

Ok, so any of you current or former AMF pilots, any info on crash pads in Burbank or surrounding?

I live in central cali, can't afford to pay the apartment rent in BUR area.

Any other ideas on cheap place to sleep at night?

Thanks

 

[Freight Dog]

Ok, so any of you current or former AMF pilots, any info on crash pads in Burbank or surrounding?

I live in central cali, can't afford to pay the apartment rent in BUR area.

Any other ideas on cheap place to sleep at night?

Thanks

Oh sure... live out of a suitcase, and crash out at BUR pilot lounge. Those chairs can get mighty comfy, and it's free! Shower and shave at layover apartments/hotels, and sleep at BUR.

I was outbased but ended up in BUR overnight, and I'd crash out there, but then again more often than not, I'd end up flying thru the night if they needed a charter or some kinda deal.. However, there were some nights when I watched Leno or movies, pass out and sleep till they woke me up and told me my plane was ready around 5:30 in the morning...

Ah, the good ol' days!

 

[TheDogsBollocks]

Joker997,

How about checking the LA times for rooms to rent or post a thread in the crashpad section of the Flightinfo.com hangar.
Sympathise with you about the rental situation in the LA area, that's why I left the state.

The middle class should vote with their feet and let California rot in hell!

 

[Joker997]

I don't know what he means by that.

Would love an explanation.

 

[TheDogsBollocks]

All right guys here's the explanation,

I have read a lot of posts from pilots who need a cheap crashpad or room in LA area or Oakland California. If you're a Lance/Chieftan pilot for AMF, $1700/month doesn't go very far when it comes to being able to live. The same applies to a regional airline pilot on first year pay! This is why a lot of pilots consider a commuting.

California used to be a great and affordable state to live and raise a family, now unless you are filthy rich or destitute it is hard to "get ahead". California is an expensive place to live and its not getting any better.

When you consider that an airline pays you the same regardless of your domicile, it makes sense to me that one should move to an area where your pay goes further. I decided that was the best option for my family and I, and left California after living there for 14 years.

Good luck to all those pilots looking for a crashpad or room in the LA /bay area it may take a while.

 

[Hose A. Jiminez]

Not to mention all the Nancy boy bed wetting liberals.

 

[TheDogsBollocks]

Jose A Jimenez,

Way to go dude! in regard to the plethora of rank liberal scum in the aforementioned state, my signature says it all!