Avantair question ?

[haulingthemail]

Do they hire into the left seat if you have the time?

 

[glasspilot]

No, they do not hire into the left seat. Sorry, you'll have to wait in line with everyone else for a few months.

 

[Noodles]

Last I heard, that's not exactly true....

 

[911lil]

Minimums?

Just wanted to know what the minimums were.

 

[CherryBomb]

What kind of headsets are you guys wearing in the Piaggio?? Are you able to wear the smaller types or is it loud enough to require a full cup over the ear??

 

[CherryBomb]

Just wanted to know what the minimums were.

I was offered the job with about 2900tt, 2100pic, 700 Lear25 sic, 1000 multi and an ATP.

She said my time was a little low, but I was competitive because I had 135 experience and Lear experience. I seem to remember them posting their minimums on their site, but I just looked and cant seem to find them.

Hope that helps, Im sure some of the other guys on the line can answer your question better.

 

[glasspilot]

What kind of headsets are you guys wearing in the Piaggio?? Are you able to wear the smaller types or is it loud enough to require a full cup over the ear??

Headsets are provided in the airplane. They are telex type that fit over your ear but not with a cup. I've alway used telex 5x5 pro and they'd work fine but since they give me a set I have no need for my own. The cabin is VERY quite. The passengers could here you talking in cruise if your not careful.

Noodles: Which part of my statement do you find not entirely true? They don't hire street captains or you have to wait in line for a couple of months?

I agree I might have exagerated the "couple of months" portion...but not by much if what I hear is true. I would bet that a new hire today would be a Captain by April if they were qualified.

 

[C425Driver]

Just wanted to know what the minimums were.

From the ad on Climb to 350:

Minimums requirements:
• 2500 Total Time
• 1000 Multi-engine
• 250 Instruments
• 100 recent hi speed multi engine turbine or type rating
• 250 Hours in the past 12 months
• Airline Transport Pilot
• First Class Medical
• US Passport and copy of birth certificate
• FCC Restricted Radio/Telephone Permit

Competitive Qualifications for the First Officer positions available are:
• 5000 Total Time
• 1500 Multi Engine
• 500 hours in hi speed turbine aircraft requiring a type rating to operate

The ad says an ATP is required but I think an ATP written will do, but you will need to take your ATP ride before you upgrade.

 

[Noodles]

Headsets are provided in the airplane. They are telex type that fit over your ear but not with a cup. I've alway used telex 5x5 pro and they'd work fine but since they give me a set I have no need for my own. The cabin is VERY quite. The passengers could here you talking in cruise if your not careful.

Noodles: Which part of my statement do you find not entirely true? They don't hire street captains or you have to wait in line for a couple of months?

I agree I might have exagerated the "couple of months" portion...but not by much if what I hear is true. I would bet that a new hire today would be a Captain by April if they were qualified.

I have heard that street captains are still hired, but only under "special circumstances".

 

[whiskytangofoxt]

Sorry noodles, that is wrong!