In the Pool at ACC

[texarkana]

Anyone ever gone from ACC to SWA or Jetblue?

Not sure. If we have it wasn't directly. We have had people go to Polar, Capitol, and Fedex.... the Fedex story involved someone with relatives already there. Also had someone get the E170 at republic. Thats all I've heard in the 8 months I have been here. This company has been around over 15 years, I'm sure in the past other things have taken shape.

 

[Birddog]

SJS dude

Don't go to the Dark Side.

A pointy jet is not necessarily the mark of a good job.

 

[Bushhatesyou]

I have seen enough friends go through the SJS phase and are now either in danger of loosing thier job, or are going to be sitting in the right seat for 5+ years. Funny how you don't see all the same people talking on the cargo board about the downward spiral like you do in the regional forum.

I was just curious as to the progression at ACC. Seems like if your goal was to sit in the right seat of an RJ you would skip ACC put your time in as a CFI and go from there.

 

[texarkana]

I have seen enough friends go through the SJS phase and are now either in danger of loosing thier job, or are going to be sitting in the right seat for 5+ years. Funny how you don't see all the same people talking on the cargo board about the downward spiral like you do in the regional forum.

I was just curious as to the progression at ACC. Seems like if your goal was to sit in the right seat of an RJ you would skip ACC put your time in as a CFI and go from there.

As far as progression here you probably already know that upgrades are usually within a year.

Leaving from here, even many captains I know of get on with regionals. This is a good place to work at but it can be hard to sell shorts time, being that we fly low and slow, and are not pressurized. Most majors want to see 121 time to some extent.. depends on who you ask and where they arem but often times you will need 121 time to get to any major. That is where the regionals come in, at least we leave here with time that can get us into the *good* places (CHQ, ASA, Air Wisky, etc) that pay a little better and have work rules.

If you're interested in more of a career on the 135 side it this is a pretty good place to be. I am under the impression that time gained here is pretty valuable in the 135 world.

I hope I don't sound down on the company or anything, I like it here. Just realize that you will probably need at least 1 or 2 other jobs after ACC to get to FedEx!

 

[Lostdog65]

it can be hard to sell shorts time, being that we fly low and slow, and are not pressurized.

Yup...500 hours of Shorts time just doesn't match up with 500 hours of KA time...finding that out. I even tried telling them "the engines are practically the same...and it's a two-pilot crew...did I tell you I did the Edwards Air Force Base CRM course last year??"..still doesn't work...

Eric

 

[say again]

Who is ACC?? Sorry for the mental block!!!

 

[Windsor]

If you're interested in more of a career on the 135 side it this is a pretty good place to be. I am under the impression that time gained here is pretty valuable in the 135 world.

I hope I don't sound down on the company or anything, I like it here. Just realize that you will probably need at least 1 or 2 other jobs after ACC to get to FedEx!

Good point. ACC is a great place to start a career if you want to fly boxes instead of going to a regional. You get to fly turbine equipment part 135 with low hours. ACC will not get you driectly to a major unless you have stellar contacts, but it is valuable time and expierence gained for low timers.

 

[Bushhatesyou]

Who is ACC?? Sorry for the mental block!!!

Air Cargo Carriers

 

[say again]

Air Cargo Carriers

Thanx

 

[JumpCaptain]

What are the schedules like? Can you commute?

 

[Bushhatesyou]

Sounds like the only way to commute is to get a charter slot, 19 on 9 off

 

[Steve]

Any idea how long it takes to get into the DA-20 and how much they fly a month? Do they stil have 2 of them? If I remember correctly they only fly on demand.

 

[Lostdog65]

As for the guys saying they had problems in interviews with Shorts time...thats the first I've heard of it. I've never had so much as one raised eyebrow about the Shed time in my logbook. Yeah it's low and slow....but the pilot you become after some time in the airplane speaks for itself in training at your next airline.

Not so much as looked down upon but more of "it's not KA time and we really want KA experience". I usually have to explain what a Shorts is to most people. They undestand a SkyVan but the 330/360 is somewhat unknown to most people. Still...I enjoyed every minute in Short Bus...

Eric

 

[Steve]

Any idea how long it takes to get into the DA-20 and how much they fly a month? Do they stil have 2 of them? If I remember correctly they only fly on demand.

Anyone? Wankel7?

 

[texarkana]

Any idea how long it takes to get into the DA-20 and how much they fly a month? Do they stil have 2 of them? If I remember correctly they only fly on demand.

2000TT, 500 multi, 250 turbine... prior DA-20 experience is a huge plus.
Only 2 of them, and they are on demand. Schedule is 10 on 4 off.