How About Air Cargo Carriers

[Riddlebratt]

Does anyone have any information on this outfit... I think they are based in Wisconsin.... Website and any other info will be greatly appreciated.....

 

[moving2vegas]

http://aircar.com/acci/

 

[Wankel7]

I do believe they are the largest operator of Shorts in the world. Of course that would not take to many airplanes in the states

Wankel

 

[Freightdog75]

I believe they are a PFT operation. The company I work for flys their mechanics around when they have a mechanical out of the area. They do seem like a well put together company from everybody that I talked to on the inside.

FD75

 

[OPECJet]

I know a LOT of guys up there including the director of ops, director of training, and several pilots. From a semi-outsiders point of view, its a great place to work. Very good training for the aircraft. They have one of two sims for the Shorts. Huge MX department which works on Shorts from many operators, and knows what they're doing. They also have a huge parts inventory, and when something breaks, it'll be fixed the next time you get in the airplane. When Bombardier wants to look at something on the SD3 series, they go to Milwaukee and get the info from Air Cargo.

Its also a professionally run company. They have contracts with UPS, Airborne, and I think DHL. They also do some on-demand stuff. I definately recommend the company, and would work for them myself if given the chance (and didn't have to cough up money for training).

 

[falcondriver]

Did they get there Falcon 20's online?
FD

 

[GCD]

I think the US Army National Guard is the largest operator of Shorts in the world, with 44 (+-).

 

[uscpilot]

Whats the pay?
capt:?
FO:?
usc

 

[Wankel7]

I the the US Army National Guard is the largest operator of Shorts in the world, with 44 (+-).

Ok, I will be more specific. They are the largest commercial operator of Shorts.

That is a good point though.

Wankel

 

[Wankel7]

I am working for ACC and I really enjoy the company. It is a great bunch of people to work with.

When I was training, I was very impressed by the training department. The instructor was very willing to answer all the questions I had (I had no training on turbine or 135).

In addition to the parts department an engine shop was built by ACC.

There are currently five airplanes on demand. One Sherpa, three 360s, and one falcon. I am not sure when the other one is coming on line.

If I had to do it all again. To go from flight instruction to this. I would do it the same way I have done it.

In reference to the PFT. It is for a job. You are not getting a block of hours. You are flying large multi engine turbine. With the chance to upgrade in a reasonable amount of time. It might not be the best thing to do in some people’s opinions. However, for some it is.

Wankel

 

[GCD]

I was just yanking your chain a little. I knew what you meant.

 

[Freightdog75]

I was talking to some of those guys in MKE last week and everybody was saying that the 2nd DA-20 should be on line by the end of Feb.

FD75

 

[Riddlebratt]

Wankle you mentioned upgrade times....What does upgrade time look like????? Thanks

 

[Wankel7]

I was told about two years when I came on. However, it appears that might be the high average.

Wankel

 

[Riddlebratt]

Wankel7 how many hours did you have when you were hired on....