Just starting Freight Pilot!

[jspilot]

Hey everyone,
Just wanted to tell everyone I will be starting the freight dog job after college. I have a job waiting for me to fly a Cessna 210 flying freight during the afternoon and night.(I guess not that much of a freight pilot being it is only a Cessna 210 but it is something to start off at!) I starting sending emailing companies and was able to find a company looking for a pilot. Went to the interview and told me the job was mine if I wanted it. Plus, they will hold the position for me until I get out of school in the beginning of March. I guess I am lucky to have a job waiting for me after school. Just wanted to get some storys and "no-nos" about the cargo world. Like what NOT to do and by experience what you have learned not to do. Thanks in advance for all the help on this board.

 

[labbats]

My only advice would be to have black and white in your mind of what you will and will not do. Anything gray becomes murky and soon you have no say whatsoever. If you stick to your own safety margins and turn down anything that presses past that (aft legal cg, level 4 thunderstorms, taking off for a below min destination) you'll be fine.

The 210 is a blast to fly, enjoy.

 

[coonass one]

Never, ever do a missed approach, always put the gear down, andlastbutcertainly not the least, never never never never wear awhiteshirt.

 

[Art Vandalay]

As a feight pilot, make sure to laugh on frequency at the Mesaba pilot that calls it "Hotlanta Center" or the other Mesaba pilot that flirts with the female controllers. These guys are fools!

PS: Who are you working for with 500TT?


Art Vandalay, Importer/Exporter

 

[jspilot]

It is a company in South Louisiana. I will be under Part 135 VFRoperations. I will have another pilot with me if the weather iscrap to build my time to get the 1200 hours. I could always fileon my dead legs.

 

[puddlejumper]

Not to be a downer, but something I've learned in the past 7 years of being a corporate pilot... don't consider yourself employed until you at least get your first paycheck. I can't count on both hands how many times that I've had gigs wrapped up for sure that eventually went away. Indoc training doesn't count. I guess my point is to not put all your eggs in one basket. Keep looking, networking and don't let up on your pursuit of finding a good job. Lots of operators make empty promises, circumstances change all the time and in the end, they do what's best for them.

Man, I'm sounding like a "glass half empty" guy. I hate that, but I've been there.

Good luck!

-PJ

 

[belchfire]

Rule #1)
The only one that will be watching your back is
you!

Rule #2)
When the crawly things on the back of your
neck or in your gut start working overtime,
you are probably doing something wrong.

The 210 will bring you home if you give it a
chance. Power management in the descent
is essential for cylender life, and you need
them to get home. That plane will rival the
206 for takeoff and landing performance. If
you have an engine failure you can put it
anywhere. They are solid and honest and
reliable. You will get used to the control
forces. Empty you will need alot of nose up
trim for landing. They don't need an autopilot
just trim her up and she will go.

You have a great opportunity to learn alot.
Be careful and enjoy. In a year or so you
will be a member of the Order of the Sleepless
Nights!

 

[jspilot]

thanks everyone for the adivce, and puddlejumper, I understand whereyou are coming from...I like that saying dont consider yourselfemployed until you get the first paycheck

 

[SabreFlyR]

You'll probably get to fly a 206 and a 185 at times also huh? Good ole SS?

 

[jspilot]

Thanks right!!! Well just 206's and 210's. PM me