FlightOptions

[kc135ang]

Are they currently hiring and also would like to know what time requirements are competitve. Where do they have bases and how is commuting to and from work? What a/c do new hires start in?

thanks

 

[hawkercpt]

just don't man...



just don't.

 

[Frac Daddy]

Are they currently hiring and also would like to know what time requirements are competitve. Where do they have bases and how is commuting to and from work? What a/c do new hires start in?

thanks

1. Hiring: Not right now, but soon.....maybe.

2. Competitive? More important is STRONG recommendation from a current FLOPS pilot.

3. Base? Well, you can choose a domicile and commercial deadhead to and from there. Current policy says that you can pick a domicile that has at least three major airlines (express carriers included) and six round trip flights a day. You must live within about one hour from this airport or be within one hour by 3 am on your first day.

4. Most likely will start in the Beechjet.

 

[OnTheFly]

Make sure you look before you leap...

[font=&quot]As far as domicile, they have become more restrictive. I would make sure your local airport would be accepted before you dive in to the interview/hiring process. Unless of course you are highly mobile. [/font]

 

[Heavy Set]

1. Hiring: Not right now, but soon.....maybe.

2. Competitive? More important is STRONG recommendation from a current FLOPS pilot.

3. Base? Well, you can choose a domicile and commercial deadhead to and from there. Current policy says that you can pick a domicile that has at least three major airlines (express carriers included) and six round trip flights a day. You must live within about one hour from this airport or be within one hour by 3 am on your first day.

4. Most likely will start in the Beechjet.

With FLOPS focusing in the future on the Beechjet, Hawker 800XP, the Citation X and the Legacy, are pilots flying the other aircraft now starting to transition over? Will FLOPS be adding a bunch of Beechjets, Hawkers, etc. as it withdraws other aircraft types?

 

[Frac Daddy]

With FLOPS focusing in the future on the Beechjet, Hawker 800XP, the Citation X and the Legacy, are pilots flying the other aircraft now starting to transition over? Will FLOPS be adding a bunch of Beechjets, Hawkers, etc. as it withdraws other aircraft types?

Yes, pilots are currently transitioning. We will be adding Beechjets, Hawkers, etc. Don't think it will be a "bunch".

 

[minimums]

Insider?

Saw a plan recently indication 12 plus new Beechjets 2005. Have not seen anything on 800XP yet though I am sure more will new ones are coming.

Operating seven Legacy acft now. Two are new five are leased from factory.

X equals one used one at FO and 2 really used one by swift.

Thor,

You seem to have a line to "inside" info. Are you working on the "inside" (aka: OCC, former CA, etc.)?

I'm not bashing, just inquiring.

 

[Dep676]

Are they currently hiring and also would like to know what time requirements are competitve. Where do they have bases and how is commuting to and from work? What a/c do new hires start in?

thanks

All I can say is "RUN FOREST RUN" and do not look back. Better treatment at McDonalds flipping burgers. At least McD's gives you raises when you deserve them. Also they do not make pay for your training(type) by cutting your pay. Again I say stay far, far, far away.

 

[Heavy Set]

With the fleet consolidation plan, are any layoffs expected for pilots or will they all be transitioned over to one of the four fleet types as older aircraft are phased out? I guess the King Air guys will be happy with that...

 

[Frac Daddy]

With the fleet consolidation plan, are any layoffs expected for pilots or will they all be transitioned over to one of the four fleet types as older aircraft are phased out? I guess the King Air guys will be happy with that...

No layoffs. But with Citation and King Air pilots coming over, upgrade times for our FOs have increased. I don't think the King Air pilots will be happy. Those bums might actually have to work if they went to the Hawker or Beechjet.