L1011's for Sands Casino

[CommanderHoek]

Does anyone have any info on this operation? I think they have 2 or 3 L1011-500's (385's) and fly to Macau.

 

[CaptSeth]

I think you need to know someone and/or have L1011 time. They're not exactly short on money over there, though, and I think the job would be a blast. Good for a retired guy.

 

[Swass]

There was a lengthy thread in the corp section awhile ago on them.

 

[AZ Typed]

Stay away! First hand info that the owner and crews are total jerks over there on the heavy equipment. Take it for what it's worth.

AZT

 

[moonlight]

I'm pretty sure you are referring to Sheldon Adelson's operation, which would be the Venetian, not the Sands.

 

[gutshotdraw]

I'm pretty sure you are referring to Sheldon Adelson's operation, which would be the Venetian, not the Sands.

The company's official name is Las Vegas Sands Inc. They operate the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas and the Sands Hotel in Macau.

 

[AV8N4Fun]

Any contact info on these guys? Anyone have an email address or number? Is it actually operating on a USA(FAA) certificate? US crews , etc. ?? I wonder who's old L10s they're using. Sounds intersting... the TriStar is an awesome airplane..., ... unfortunately just not much future left in flying them. Thanks

 

[PMVULB AvMgr]

Any contact info on these guys? Anyone have an email address or number? Is it actually operating on a USA(FAA) certificate? US crews , etc. ?? I wonder who's old L10s they're using. Sounds intersting... the TriStar is an awesome airplane..., ... unfortunately just not much future left in flying them. Thanks

The 2 L1011's being flown are both ex Saudi Royal Family birds - both very low time aircraft.

 

[Spooky 2]

Stay away! First hand info that the owner and crews are total jerks over there on the heavy equipment. Take it for what it's worth.

AZT

I know several of the crews including a couple that are designated to go on the L1011's when they enter service. I would hardly call any of them "jerks". Maybe they don't cotton to you for some reason but hardly worth calling them names on a public forum.

 

[AZ Typed]

I know several of the crews including a couple that are designated to go on the L1011's when they enter service. I would hardly call any of them "jerks". Maybe they don't cotton to you for some reason but hardly worth calling them names on a public forum.

Relax. Check your facts:

1. Ask the pilots and FAs, while both are in the same room, if they get along.

2. How many FAs has that operation gone through?

3. How many people who work for Sheldon can actually stand him and his family?

I can't speak for all the crews, you're correct. But, I can speak for some of them and for the total lack of personality of the owner - first hand. So relax.

AZT

 

[Spooky 2]

Thanks, I feel better now. As for the FA's it's obvious that he likes fresh faces in the back. Me to. As for the front they seem to like older guys from those I know working there.

 

[gutshotdraw]

Any of you have a Whale type? His 747SP arrived this week.

 

[Spooky 2]

Any of you have a Whale type? His 747SP arrived this week.

Several of the existing pilots have strong Classic backgrounds including the SP. Shoudn't be much of a problem finding some others out there in the bushes.

 

[ATR-DRIVR]

Anyone know the background on the SP?

 

[Spooky 2]

Anyone know the background on the SP?

Probably another Saudia Royal Flight veteran.

 

[Daytonaflyer]

Damn, I used to workout on a regular basis with the Adelson children's nanny/tutor at 24hr in North Vegas. They would fly her all over the world with them to occupy the kids while they conducted their business. She said the father was okay, but the wife was too bossy and the kids were spoiled brats.

 

[AV8N4Fun]

Do y'all know if these guys are still hiring? Into the TriStar or otherwise? Anyone know what type of work sched or pay, domestic or mostly international? Thanks

 

[PMVULB AvMgr]

Anyone know the background on the SP?

It's a 747SP31, s/n 21961, the 415th 747 built. Delivered to TWA in March of 1980 as N58201, sold to the Gov't of the United Arab Emirates as A6-SMR in February of 1985.

 

[ATR-DRIVR]

It's a 747SP31, s/n 21961, the 415th 747 built. Delivered to TWA in March of 1980 as N58201, sold to the Gov't of the United Arab Emirates as A6-SMR in February of 1985.

Thanks for the info. I saw one in Roswell all sealed up and thought it was that. I think that one is an Amiri A/C.

 

[PMVULB AvMgr]

Thanks for the info. I saw one in Roswell all sealed up and thought it was that. I think that one is an Amiri A/C.

That was probably s/n 21992, which was in Roswell from October 2004 through April 2007. The history on that one is delivered to Braniff, sold to Pan Am, on to United, on to the Oman Gov't, until October 2004, when it became a resident in Roswell. It left Roswell for San Bernardino on April 28th of this year.