Pacific Wings Airlines ?

[CAPTAINAMERICA]

Does anyone know if Pacific Wings Airlines in Hawaii operates their scheduled flights under FAR 135 VFR Regulations or under FAR 135 IFR Regulations.

 

[spg2bmd]

I emailed back and forth with them in 2004 and they were looking for 135 IFR captains. I know this may not be a definitive answer, but this is the info they gave me.

 

[Junkflyer]

I would recommend avoiding them. Not from personal experience, just word going around. Try Corporate Air. They fly Caravans and shorts in the islands if that's what you are looking for.

 

[fly_lanai]

Horrible airline to work for! Last I heard they were hiring vfr and ifr captains.
But just be careful if you get hired by them!

 

[Duck94]

I fly with a guy who used to work there. He said they almost always fly VFR. But of course they do require Instrument ratings to work there.

 

[spg2bmd]

Anyone know what the pay is like? I could never get a straight anwer out of them= probably horrible...

 

[milkjuggler]

Anyone know what the pay is like? I could never get a straight anwer out of them= probably horrible...

I was there in 05-06 and it was around $2300/month which would roughly equate to $1000/mo in the midwest u.s. in an average sized city.

 

[fly_lanai]

24000 or 25000 a year I think. But that's barely enough to live on in Maui.
When I was there I rent a one bedroom apartment for 850 a month. But I grew up in Hawaii so I had family to help me out which really helped!

 

[go!ng for broke]

Horrible airline to work for. Did you answer their "Terrific Island Life Style" online Add for pilots?? Search flight info before you bite!!

 

[skydivinguy]

Horrible airline to work for. Did you answer their "Terrific Island Life Style" online Add for pilots?? Search flight info before you bite!!

Well, it is a terrific island lifestyle for the pilots since most of them will be living in their Maui cruisers down at the beach!

 

[Way2Broke]

Honest to god.... I use to work with a guy that lived in his van at the Hyannis airport and he thought this was normal. Funny thing is, the job he had before that was at Pacific Wings. I wish this was flame, but it's true. The guy was 100% original though. Not many like him in this business.

 

[skydivinguy]

The beat goes on!

http://mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/520779.html?nav=10

It's been awhile but those guys are always up to their hi jinks and funny business!

Poor little GK hiding out in the trailer and having a female take the heat!

 

[G-force]

Re:Georgia Skys Airways!!

24000 or 25000 a year I think. But that's barely enough to live on in Maui.
When I was there I rent a one bedroom apartment for 850 a month. But I grew up in Hawaii so I had family to help me out which really helped!

This is the same outfit that is running under the "Georgia Skys Airways",running from AHN-ATL,ATL-MCN!!
I believe the pay was quoted @ $8.00/duty-hour for captains

On a 14 hr./duty day=$112.00/day X 5 days = $560.00/week,assuming a 5 day week!!!

 

[go!ng for broke]

Some things never change!!

http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/520779.html?nav=10


The bad news is good news. The TV news showed pictures of the "T" hanger. What a MESS that place is..

 

[go!ng for broke]

http://mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/520779.html?nav=10

It's been awhile but those guys are always up to their hi jinks and funny business!

Poor little GK hiding out in the trailer and having a female take the heat!

At least there is one thing she can do for him!!!

 

[go!ng for broke]

more cheese!!



http://mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/521304.html?nav=10

 

[G-force]

Re: Out of business!!

This oufit sounds as if they are going out of business!!

 

[go!ng for broke]

and more cheese!!!

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/a...5/localnewsfront/Airfare+hike++too+ridiculous+

 

[skydivinguy]

Did they ever move in their new Int'l headquarters trailer?

 

[go!ng for broke]

Did they ever move in their new Int'l headquarters trailer?

I heard they put it down without state approval. Then GK jr parked his truck in front of the hitch in a no parking zone so no one could tow it out. YA YA YA. Please don't shout..

 

[go!ng for broke]

http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/520875.html

They only have three airplanes and none will fit in their hanger. They do maintenance in the taxi way in front of the t hangers. They are parked outside at night.The tower see's all!!!

 

[skydivinguy]

You forgot to mention that pizza the hut (er, big GK) friends in the tower keep an eye on the planes and the mechanics.....LOL!!!!!


Of course, he really has no friends.

 

[go!ng for broke]

Hawaii is the only state in the US that hires private companys for its Airport security forces. The people that are hired as gun guards are mostly fired police officers that are allowed to quit so the state of hawaii and the countys will not have to pay unemployment and deal with the unions. The laws that are being bypassed are their own. Pacific Wings is just one classic example of why we need real police at Hawaii Airports.

 

[Junkflyer]

Its more an example of why we don't need Pacific Wing anywhere.

 

[eelb53]

PW is starting service to BNA from Jackson TN and Owensboro KY, Sept. 1. Call sign "Kentucky Blue".

 

[go!ng for broke]

http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091017_tam_ho_not_guilty_in_maui_incident.html