Avantair question ?

[clambdin]

What questions should one be prepared for on the telephone screening ?

 

[glasspilot]

What are you doing now? Why do you want to come here? What do you know about Avantair? What do you know about the Piaggio? Will you live near one of our gate ways? (SFO, DIA, LAX, PHX, ORD, EWR, DAL. A few more but can't remember) Are you looking to go to another company? What have you been flying? Do you have international experience? Do you have turbine experience? Do you have turbine PIC experience? Are you someone I can get along with for a week or two? Will you handle bags and empty a lav?

That's about the scope of it.

 

[CRACKHEAD]

The Lav?

Yes to all questions except the lav!uke:

 

[CherryBomb]

Just had the phone interview today, they asked all the above questions. Also asked about Glass FMS experience aswell.

 

[On Your Six]

Just had the phone interview today, they asked all the above questions. Also asked about Glass FMS experience aswell.[/quote]

No doubt due to the impending Avanti II deliveries with the Pro Line 21 systems up front. That will make a great airplane even better - and easier to fly...

 

[learflyer]

no more florida bases are open? And there HQ'S are in florida?

 

[Dilligaff]

Lear,

Yes, their HQ is in FL. They are trying to get pilots more evenly based around the country. Right now we have too many pilots in Florida and it is difficult to do crew swaps on the other side of the country with so many people in the Southeast. Until we are even spread out, they won't hire into areas where we are heavy on pilots.

Dilligaff

 

[flyinlow67]

Is STL still a base? Are they hiring into there if it is?

 

[hangarrat]

Is STL still a base? Are they hiring into there if it is?

I sent an email to ep she said yes, they are hiring into STL. It is a prefered gateway at this time.

 

[flyinlow67]

Thanks, that's good to know.

 

[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!