Caravan Job Wanted

[BaronFR8Dog]

I'd really like to have a Caravan job for a year or two (or longer) with a solid company that takes good care of it's planes. I think 1000+ hours of PIC turbine time will give me an edge if and when things get better.

Anyone have any SOLID leads of anyone looking for a hard working pilot with two years of steady part 135 freight experience? I can relocate almost anywhere except Alaska.

I've already sent resumes to Mid-Atlantic, Baron and Empire.

Thanks!

 

[T-REX]

That space shuttle time should make you a natural 208 pilot. Bimini Island Air posted on climbto350 a few days ago that they were looking for 208 pilots. Their website is www.flybia.com. I dont have any details on the company but their based in Fort Lauderdale and that cant be all too bad. Good Luck.

 

[BaronFR8Dog]

Thanks T-Rex.

I saw that ad but it said "Must have Caravan experience" which I don't. I'm familiar with BIA as I used to fly into FXE every day for six months last year. I stopped in there a few times. They seem to be a good company and fly Cravans, Metros as well as some jets too. The Caravan position would be a good way to get in on the ground floor.

Ah heck, maybe I'll fax them a resume just for the heck of it. You never know!

Baron

 

[DAS at 10/250]

Try www.martinaire.com 208's out of OK and TX

 

[52Vincent]

Bimini Island Air posted on climbto350 a few days ago that they were looking for 208 pilots.

wow How did they get short that many pilots??, Or did they just acquire a bunch of new planes??

 

[DAS at 10/250]

Cessna 208/C208/208 is the Caravan. Not a number of pilots needed.

 

[52Vincent]

I know that, the smilies incinuate sarcasm!!!

 

[BaronFR8Dog]

DAS, Thanks for the headsup on Martinaire. They look like a good company but a click on their Employment link takes you to AEPS. They're not worth the money IMO.

 

[T-REX]

Baron, you might want to give MRA a call directly, alot of these freight copanies do not hire through a "formal" interview process.

 

[DAS at 10/250]

Sorry 52Vincent. My skills do not extend too well into computer knowledge. No insult intended.

I can, though, offer you a five gallon bucket of prop wash to make amends!

 

[BaronFR8Dog]

Thanks T-Rex

I'll do that next week.

ITMT, looks like I may have an interview soon with one of the DHL/UPS feeders.

 

[metrodriver]

You don't even have to call MRA. They have a huge stack of resumes, people that have been in the (well stocked) pool for a long time, contract / standby pilots who barely fly and the only way in is with an inside recommendation, but then again, it only gets you in a deep pool.
Don't forget there are a lot of unemployed experienced pilots in the DFW area.

 

[jergar999]

What about Corporate Air, Mountain Air Cargo, Empire, Superior, and Suburban Air? I know they all do or have run Caravans.

 

[Diesel]

my buddy told me that airnow is looking for a caravan pilot out of maine. PM if you want more info.

 

[Diesel]

my buddy told me that airnow is looking for a caravan pilot out of maine. PM if you want more info.

 

[T-REX]

Nahhh....the Maine run was bid by one of the pilots down south. I think they have already hired for the open position but faxing a resume cant hurt. Good luck.

 

[jergar999]

www.caravanpilots.com

 

[wingnutt]

DAS, Thanks for the headsup on Martinaire. They look like a good company but a click on their Employment link takes you to AEPS. They're not worth the money IMO.

i hear MRA no longer uses AEPS. they say your best bet to get in there is to just stop by and ask for the chief pilot. sounds like a good idea, based upon the rumors im hearing about them

*EDIT for simplicity*

 

[pimpinthesky]

MarTEx Flying

I used to fly at MartinAire myself, Great company for flying Caravans, Try talking to Mike Bates, hes the chief pilot and a cool cat to talk to. Dispatch is layed back so if you ever feel like canceling a flight due to WX or MX they are willing to work with you as oppossed to many of the other 135 carriers.

 

[supsup]

Try Suburan Air Freight, Omaha NE. They have 5 or 6 caravans, BE99 and B-1900. UPS and USPS contracts. Last I heard they were biding more routes in the west.

http://www.subair.com/

supsup