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[52vincent]

Sorry to hear it TB. Although Iam relatively new to this board, I have spent a lot of time reading current and past posts, to get a feel for the people here. needless to say I have read a lot of your posts as well as other long time members who have put their .02 worth many times.
I don't think you will have to much trouble finding a new gig with all the support i see from here. This truly is a great board with a lot of people doing what they can for the many unfortunate out there.
Best of luck to you.

 

[Timebuilder]

I agree, vincent.

I'm in ther process of soliciting leads from the board members, many of whom haven't gotten back to me yet. That's okay, since I was often unable to check posts when I was on the road.

Specifically, I'm looking first for Lear 35 and 55 work, or another job that includes training of the aircraft in question.

 

[Capthuff]

Timebuilder,
VEEERRRRRRYYYYY sorry to hear this.
I too remember how excited you were when you first got this job.

You live in Montgomery county right??
Call Sue Weeler @ 610-270-3429 ext 226
She is part of the Montgomery County division of the PA Career Link program that provides funding for various things. I'm sure you would qualify for a $3500 grant to "further your education in your field". And Flight safety is an approved learning center.
You need to fill out an online registration at www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us

This is not WIA. I was told that in PA only Airline folks get wia funding, however you might be able to convince them that since ECJ has an airline code, you should qualify.

Also I might be needing someone to fly with me in an upcoming project, so I'll be in touch.

Call Midlantic in ACY. I was talking w/ Don Schwartz ( the charter manager ) and he mentioned they were looking for someone w/ exp.

Best of success to you!

Cappy

PS - Read my tag line...

 

[Timebuilder]

Thanks. I'll call Don this afternoon. Let me know if there is help needed with your project.

 

[Timebuilder]

Fortunately, I have a little money put away.

 

[Timebuilder]

Some of you may have missed this tidbit yesterday.

I wanted to bring it back up top to ask for any leads for work in the Lear 35 or 55.

Send a PM if you have info. Any state will do.

 

[350DRIVER]

Spit Fire Aviation in Concord NC may be worth a shot- They have a few Lears and they also crew the Lear for Rusty Wallace.. They also have a King Air. I have flown a few trips into there and have been somewhat impressed with their operation. I would assume that since you have "prior" Lear time that may be a positive that they will take into account although first year first officer pay there is nothing to jump up and down about. I have a friend there who is probably going to be jumping ship there sometime in the near future. If I were you I shoot them a resume as well as making a phone call to the director of operations.


America Jet (HOU) may be another operator that you possibly should look into. Phil the chief pilot is a very sharp individual and they also operate a Baron and other equipment. I flew on a few test flights in their Lear when I was with Delta at HOU and was very impressed and if I remember correctly they did hire "lower" time pilots into the Baron then would upgrade them into the Lear in a decent time frame.


just a few thoughts....


good luck

3 5 0

 

[avbug]

As far as tanker work...is your life insurance paid up? Never mind. Just remembered. If you're in tankers, you can't get any.

I can sympathize. I was sent out of state for three months last fall, then three months this year, and while gone, the company collapsed. I was in Canada when I got a phone call that said to come clean out the hangar, company was failing, and oh, by the way, good luck where ever you are...

It's not the first time.

Dynamic Aviation was recently looking for folks. Reston, VA (I believe). King-airs, mostly.

 

[BE58 Driver]

Timebuilder,
I thought I read on here that Airnet was looking for Lear pilots for their charter operation. I am not sure if any of your time was PIC or not, but you may want to check it out. I am sorry to here about your loss.

 

[Earl Williams]

sorry to hear about the news Timebuilder. I've appreciated your insight, advice, and encouragement in responding to my posts (among others). As FlyChicaga stated "good things (WILL!) happen to good people"...couldn't have summed it up better in your case.

Keep your chin up, and we'll all be sending some positive kharma your way!

-Earl

 

[B190Captain]

Timebuilder,

Not sure how old this is but it's worth a try.

Employer_Name: MIDLANTIC JET CHARTERS
Employer_Contact: MIKE HODEL
Address: A.C. AIRPORT, SUITE 112
City: EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP
State: NJ
Country: USA
Zip: 08234
Telephone: 609-383-1555
Fax: 609-383-3992
Email: mhodel2010@aol

Part 135 charter company, looking for Lear Jet co-pilot, and captain on
King Air. Good salary and benefits.

 

[Timebuilder]

Thanks 350. I'll check into it.

Avbug: any chance of helping with fires this year, or do I need another 6,000 hours before I'm eligible?

BE 58: I left a message on Craig's voice mail a few days ago. It's my understanding that he wants guys that can fly the 60 AND the 35, with good PIC time and both types. Not me, unfortunately.

Earl: thanks for the support. I have several lines in the water now, and I'm getting set up (with CapnHuff's help) with PA Careerlink for some grant money to get the type rating. Upgrade at SimCOm is $8558, and the grant is $3500, so I'll have to make up the difference. Better than nothing, for sure.

B190: I talked to an associate of this guy yesterday, but I sent him an email and a resume to cover it anyway. Sounds like a good lead.

I'm very grateful to everyone who has offered info or encouragement. I intend to run down every lead where I am qualified.

Thanks!

 

[avbug]

Nope, you're eligible for a copilot slot at something like eight hundred hours. Just not competitive without several thousand, a mechanic certificate, fire experience, preferably some large airplane experience, an OAS card, your own tools, and about eight years of pounding the door to get a foot in.

The real question is would you want to do it? Like I said, how's your life insurance?

Try Dynamic...they were looking at a class in the near future.

Don't tie yourself to the Lear. Look at piston jobs, single jobs, anything you can find. I've seen people pass up perfectly good jobs because they felt that they had passed that point in their career, and it just doesn't work that way. Take whatever you can find. You never know what doors each opportunity to may open, and take it from someone who's been out of work more times than most folks have total jobs in their entire career...you're best off keeping flying, no matter what it is.

 

[Timebuilder]

I found two heliports listed under "Reston, VA".

I don't see "dynamic aviation" listed for Dulles, which isn't far. Do you have any contact info?

 

[avbug]

Heliports? Huh?

http://www.dynamicaviation.com/

 

[Timebuilder]

My first search found:

ID City Name Remarks

5VA4 Herndon, VA, USA Reston Hospital Center Heliport Private
VA54 Reston, VA, USA Crippen's Heliport Private

A second search found more airports.

Do you have an identifier for the Dynamic location?

 

[Timebuilder]

Just saw the edit with the link.

Thanks.



oops. The site must be down. I got the old "cannot find" page.

 

[Timebuilder]

Does anyone have a working link for Dynamic Avaition in Virginia?

How about contact info?

Thanks.

 

[Iceman21]

taken from www.dynamicaviation.com

[email protected]
[email protected]

not sure if which link will work but they are listed on the site

Bridgewater Airpark, VBW
PO Box 7
Bridgewater, VA 22812

(540) 828-6070 voice
(540) 828-4031 FAX

I am sorry to hear that TB. I will keep you in my prayers. After all He is the provider of work.

Good luck my friend and keep your chin up.

 

[Timebuilder]

Thanks.

I tried the "dynamic" link again, and the website came up. I'll give them a call, too.

My take on this is that something really great is about to happen. I'll tell you when it does.

Tomorrow, I begin the in-person process of getting some of my tax money back to help pay for my type rating.

Thanks, everyone.