Ameristar - current info on conditions etc

[info]

Read the threads posted in 2005 with some bad stuff re Ameristar Jet Charters . Can anyone who flies there currently or recently help with conditions for FOs based out of YIP?
How is the 1)training, 2)MX, 3)hours flown per month, 4) FO pay, 5)QOL, 6) company culture etc. Have seen info in threads re loading own cargo and refuelling yourself. Is this the norm in 135 cargo and/or at Ameristar.
Where are captains leaving for? And why do FOs leave?
Should I PM someone for accurate info?
Thanks
Looking to build jet time from zero.

 

[pilotyip]

Do search there is a lot of info in a number of threads

 

[info]

thanks - I thought some of it might be out of date though

 

[Windsor]

Training is top notch
Mx is good
Hrs flown varies - ties in with QOL and FO pay
If your a single guy that likes to work a lot, you'll fly more hrs, less QOL but pay will go up.
Good group of pilots and mgt.
Capts leaving for WN, Jet Blue ect..
FO's.. havent heard of any leaving in a while
Depending on your tt and ablilty as a pilot, upgrade is about a year. Hope this helps

 

[Freight Dawg]

Windsor? Come on be serious, those of us whom have around a few years know enough. The pilots are good dudes but the rest, Mgt?, MX?, Training? Dude you can't be serious, Later.

 

[Windsor]

Man, ameristar is a hella step up from the box bashers I was flying for before. In training I actually learned. MX, well we all complain about that, but what do you expect, our planes are 40 yrs old. MGT, i was referring to the chiefs, good group of guys. I'm sure after a few years I might see things your way, but for now I'm pretty happy with the company.

 

[Peter Brady]

FO's.. havent heard of any leaving in a while

Probably has something to do with the 18 month contract they are required to sign!?

 

[Photoflight]

how long does it take to get back to ADS ???

 

[falcon20driver]

Where are you starting from?

 

[landlover]

how long does it take to get back to ADS ???

far as i know, once you upgrade its back to yip. so unless you enjoy moving 1000plus miles a few times in a couple of years just stay put. upgrade then look to move to ads