New Freight Dog wants advice.

[Cstyle]

I just accepted my first 135 cargo job. (Air Cargo Carriers Shorts 330 F.O.) I'm currious for advice/things you wish you knew when you started in this part of aviation.

Thanks in advance

 

[Art Vandalay]

As an FO, unfortunately, you probably won't be doing much besides radios, checklists, and the occasional hand flying if you are lucky. As a "freight dog'', learn to say "NO" to things that are unsafe, illegal, and dangerous. Do not let dispatch pressure you into things that are wrong. Also, you need to know that the pretty girls that work the desks at the fbo HATE YOU. Finally, daily showers are now optional.


Art Vandalay, Writer, Venetian Blinds

 

[Wankel7]

Don't worry about getting stick time. We don't have autopilots and most everybody seems to alternate legs so you will get your share of flying. Welcome to ACC!

Wankel

 

[Guillotine007]

Also, you need to know that the pretty girls that work the desks at the fbo HATE YOU

i usually sleep (and snore loudly) in the lobby instead of going to the crew lounges. they do hate us all.

 

[Princedietrich]

i usually sleep (and snore loudly) in the lobby instead of going to the crew lounges. they do hate us all.

Although, the ultra-hot girl that works at Stevens in DAY was being especially smiley and friendly with me last night. I attribute this to the fact that I was looking very akin to a frozen wet rat and she felt sorry for me.

 

[Guam360]

Shorts....awesome airplane, land it flat, not like a 172.

 

[ilkwamh2]

2 rules to follow as a fr8dog:

#1 - Don't go below mins.
#2 - Never go missed.

Never let anyone(dispatch) talk you into compromising your integrity...meaning don't fly broken airplanes or fly into weather that you think is dangerous. If the plane is broken, they need to fix it...if they don't have $$$ to fix it, they don't need to be in this business. Hope this helps, welcome to the world of freight.

-W

 

[pilotyip]

Two Key phrases to advancement:
1. "Nice landing Captain"
2. "I'll take the fat one with zits"

 

[Frank Towns]

Welcome to the world of the dark my friend, NIGHT FREIGHT RULES.


P.S.
Take a look at the diahrrea in a freighter thread, could be helpful in a shorts,

Mr. Towns
(7th year night freighter)

 

[U-I pilot]

What were the mins for FO at ACC?