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ALIMBO

ALIMBO

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Is there anyone here on the board that flies for Ameriflight?
 
Hows the company looking? Fat on pilots or is there going to be a need within the next few months?
 
Hiring could go either way. Seems to be in a slump right now, but there are rumors floating around about more UPS routes in the midwest.
 
Well I still have about 6 months right now plus Im going to need some hours for sure, but hows the QOL my concern is having to move and knowing no one do you tend to work with the same people alot?
 
260 hours isn't going to get you very far here at AMF unless you're looking for an FO position on the Brazilia and those are few and far between. FAA requirement for captains is 1200 hrs. But then again, I haven't been to work in 3 weeks so I'm not the most up to date. The place hasn't gone under without me, has it guys?
 
What are the chances of getting hired directly into the Metro or 1900 for someone with roughly 4000 Total and 2200 total in the 1900?
 
Morettis said:
260 hours isn't going to get you very far here at AMF unless you're looking for an FO position on the Brazilia and those are few and far between. FAA requirement for captains is 1200 hrs. But then again, I haven't been to work in 3 weeks so I'm not the most up to date. The place hasn't gone under without me, has it guys?
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Ya I know which is why I said I have about 6 months to go before I apply. To be honest right about now Im content with gettin on the Bro as an FO. I need a job and as long as it pays better than the last company I interviewed at Ill be happy.
 
With low time, you might want to consider Airnet. They have more bases in the midwest by you, and they'll hire you with less than 1200 as an FO on the barron until you have enough time to upgrade.
 
Trogdor said:
What are the chances of getting hired directly into the Metro or 1900 for someone with roughly 4000 Total and 2200 total in the 1900?
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You could probably swing a metro or 1900 with that, but it won't be within a base due to seniority, so it would be an outstation or one of the bases that nobody else wants back in the Midwest.
 
I was thinking of Airnet but Id like to get out of the Midwest for a little while if I could. Hows life in Burbank?
 
SPBRIAN said:
You could probably swing a metro or 1900 with that, but it won't be within a base due to seniority, so it would be an outstation or one of the bases that nobody else wants back in the Midwest.
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What bases in the midwest do people not want? Thanks in advance.
 
I wouldn't get someone's hopes up about going straight into a Metro or 1900, there's not even any of those up for internal bid right now.

On the other hand, if there were more runs awarded, and for some reason we couldn't fill them internally, then maybe. But seriously, I'm thinking there's enough people to itching to upgrade that those internal bids won't go unfilled for quite some time.

If I'm wrong, you'll see it here:
http://www.ameriflight.com/Employment/employment.asp

At the moment, the only postion they're outsourcing is the PHX ACP.
 
If you want to go to burbank, you better bring a sack full of cash that you're willing to part with. California is rediculously expensive. I grew up in CA and all of my family lives there and I still wouldn't go back because of how much it costs. My brother's 1 bedroom apartment is $1400 a month...

I seriously don't know how/why people afford to work for AMF in Burbank / Oakland. At 28K a year you'd have to live like a hobo or with 3 other guys in a 2 bedroom place.
 
In that case I guess I won't be living in Burbank I have way to many loans to payback besides trying to afford rent like that.
 
Bruce Dickenson said:
why the hel l does every ameriflight thread always turn into a friggin circle-jerk?
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Because we are a great bunch of guys and gals who fly planes that build character. Now then, don't you have some Brylcreem to put in your hair and some trolly dolly to shag in your shiny jet?
 
Morettis said:
If you want to go to burbank, you better bring a sack full of cash that you're willing to part with. California is rediculously expensive. I grew up in CA and all of my family lives there and I still wouldn't go back because of how much it costs. My brother's 1 bedroom apartment is $1400 a month...

I seriously don't know how/why people afford to work for AMF in Burbank / Oakland. At 28K a year you'd have to live like a hobo or with 3 other guys in a 2 bedroom place.
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Uh what? Burbank Airport? It's located at one of the poorest areas in all of Southern California. There are plenty of apartments within walking distance to AMF Bur. Not sure if you'd want to be walking from 9pm to 6am though. BUR could be a great gig, mostly VFR weather but I'm wondering if AMF can "junior" you to a different base like in the NW in the middle of winter, that would suck.
 
CX880 said:
Uh what? Burbank Airport? It's located at one of the poorest areas in all of Southern California. There are plenty of apartments within walking distance to AMF Bur. Not sure if you'd want to be walking from 9pm to 6am though. BUR could be a great gig, mostly VFR weather but I'm wondering if AMF can "junior" you to a different base like in the NW in the middle of winter, that would suck.
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I'm sure it's all a matter of perspective, but even North Hollywood seems pretty pricy for someone on a 28K a year income. See for yourself, on craigslist.com most 1 br in the area are going for more than $1000 a month, and this is in the "poor" part of town. Seriously, in some midwest outstation you could get a fairly nice 2br for less than half that.
 
CX880 said:
Uh what? Burbank Airport? It's located at one of the poorest areas in all of Southern California. There are plenty of apartments within walking distance to AMF Bur. Not sure if you'd want to be walking from 9pm to 6am though. BUR could be a great gig, mostly VFR weather but I'm wondering if AMF can "junior" you to a different base like in the NW in the middle of winter, that would suck.
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The poorest areas of California are still more expensive than most of the nice areas in the rest of the country. But you will have the added benefit of learning spanish, and quite a few new gang signs!

Most temporary assignments are voluntary. They usually start asking from the top of the list going down, but if they don't get volunteers, well, that sucks for the guys on the bottom. But you do make extra money being TDY. You get $35 a day per diem, and paid on the weekends. They're supposed to only be 3 weeks long, so it's not horrible.
 
Brasilia positions are few and far between. All the positions are filled at this time and with generally new hires not even halfway into their commitment period yet.
 
CX880 said:
Uh what? Burbank Airport? It's located at one of the poorest areas in all of Southern California. There are plenty of apartments within walking distance to AMF Bur. Not sure if you'd want to be walking from 9pm to 6am though. BUR could be a great gig, mostly VFR weather but I'm wondering if AMF can "junior" you to a different base like in the NW in the middle of winter, that would suck.
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Well you know what? Sometimes you just cant have it all! You just have to stick it out!
 

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