Baron Aviation vs Central Air Southwest

[Future SNA]

If you had to choose, which one and why? Just curious, thanks in advance. BTW, I have enough time in the 208 to kill a small country, so "to get turbine time" is not a valid excuse for me right now, but PAY is? HELP!!

 

[210FR8DOG]

Future,

I had a friend that flew for Central Air Southwest. i know their pay starts at $1500 a month for the first 6 months and afterwards it depends on the run. He had no complaints and I guess they take care of their planes pretty well. It's a typical freight op. start out at whatever base they tell you and I think they have a lot of bases so be ready to move wherever.

I think most of the 208 operators from what I've heard are all going to pay better. Of course the question is how much multi-time do you have/want? I've got about 500 multi now and I really don't feel that's all that much these days. I would love to drive a van for a while but not until I had at least a 1000 multi.

Hope this helps a little,

Jeff

 

[Future SNA]

Thanks for the reply...

Your actually only the second person to really have anything to say to me about this. I actually had interview with both companies, have friends at both that gave me the "hook up" and unfortunately, it looks like I'm going to upset someone. I have right at 1000 Turbine from the Caravan, so I figure it's about time to go and get a nice chunk of multi. I actually ended up taking the Central job, so I'm pretty excited. Anyways, thanks for your insite.

 

[Airpiraterob]

sokay man...the experience flying to the north in that thing will far outweigh any van time you got before. have fun yo

 

[210FR8DOG]

That was probably the wise choice. By the way, my friend that flew there is now flying a Lear for WalMart!! Some guys have all the luck!! The Commander is a nice plane that hauls a heck of a load.

Good luck,

Jeff

 

[supsup]

Future SNA, did they tell you where your base is? I think they have 2 or 3 planes in Omaha.

supsup

 

[Future SNA]

Yeah, Omaha will be my base for now, up into St. Paul 4 nights a week. Anyone know anyone wanting a roommate in Omaha? I've got a 53" Widescreen, nough said?

 

[labbats]

I'm snuggled pretty tight into a one bedroom with my girlfriend, but I can shoot you some advice about where to stay in Omaha if you need. Pretty cheap, and lots to do if you look for it. Check out www.omaha.com or www.digitalcity.com/omaha/

Just brace yourself for the Cornhusker freaks. I just can't seem to adjust to that, no matter what.

PM me if you want more info.

 

[Future SNA]

Thanks for the help, I think I'm just going to crash my 4 days a week with one of the other pilots, and then do a little commuting OUT of Omaha come Friday morning, I went to K-State, so I'm about as anti-Nebraska as it comes!!

 

[FL240]

K-WHO? Do they have a team?

 

[Future SNA]

I will accept the ribbing, #1 because we lost to Marshall, WTF, and #2 because I can't remember the last time Nebraska had their shiznit together, so deep down it really doesn't hurt me that much!! Just Kidding! Any down on their luck 208 drivers out there? Sound off, I might be able to help.

 

[FL240]

Ya i figured I could get away with it since they did lose to Marshal, and yes NU hasnt exactly been a top notch team for a couple years......but dont worry they'll come around. Where is this 208 job you know about?? PM me thanks

 

[Airpiraterob]

Nebraska?
isnt that where the big N stands for knowlege?

i hope their big guy in basketball this yearis, well.....i hope he isnt there this year.