Positive changes at Ameristar

[NJA bound]

way2broke,
climbto350 has a great one click to apply that immediately sends your 350 resume to the employer, have you done that?

NJA used climbto350 back in '05 when I hired on, how I got the job

 

[Way2Broke]

way2broke,
climbto350 has a great one click to apply that immediately sends your 350 resume to the employer, have you done that?

NJA used climbto350 back in '05 when I hired on, how I got the job

Thanks NJA. I have not gotten my own 350 account yet, because don't think I am going to need it. I am however using a friends just to keep myself in the loop on what is out there. So far that is the only job I have seen on there that I have jumped on. There really isn't that much on there that is domestic and worth your time right now. As always, I appreciate everyone's help.

 

[Windsor]

Do not go to amerisuck. Coming from USAJet, you will be sorely dissapointed. It would be like going from sitting in first class to a coach seat in between two 350lb fat a$$'es on a 12 hour flight. Only that 12 hour flight lasts for your entire stay at ameristar.

 

[Way2Broke]

Thank's Windsor, but I'm not coming from USA Jet, I am coming from the unemployment line. I don't have any illusions of granger flying Cargo anywhere, unless there is a Purple or Brown tail behind me, and their not exactly banging down my door. But I know they are on there way, maybe they just got lost or something, or they went to the wrong apartment? :nuts: 362 dollars a week from the great state of Michigan isn't exactly going to pay the bills if you know what I mean. All joking aside, if you really feel strongly about this shoot me a PM.

 

[1013dot25hPa]

I'm soon to be furloughed as well and wondering what life is like at Ameristar... I'm somewhat familiar with the operation in passing as I was YIP based when flying for CASW a couple of years ago. I know it was never a first class operation..., but the crews were. Trying to get a feel if I could hang my hat there for a short while.

Just need a job as soon as the furlough is a reality, have bills to pay and a wife to take care off.

Do they still require you to sign a contract? What's the average pay like? Upgrade time for a higher time guy? Day's off? Commuting? Bases? Medical Insurance? How do you get to fly the Pt. 121 side of the house? Most importantly what is the training like and how is the equipment maintained nowaday's?

 

[100-1/2]

"I'm not coming from USA Jet, I am coming from the unemployment line."

Dude, I just cried for you and your Mrs. when I read this. It is amazing, the difference in perspective whether you are in the fishbowl looking out or outside looking in. Light is the reality and the reality is seriously "bent" in opposite directions.

Goodluck w2b.

100-1/2

 

[landlover]

Do they still require you to sign a contract? YesWhat's the average pay like? pay varies wildly depending how much you fly. they only money you are guaranteed is the base pay see the original post, it's still the same. Upgrade time for a higher time guy? At least one year Day's off? Work 20 days a month Commuting? Not really an option Bases? ELP YIP ADS Medical Insurance? Yes How do you get to fly the Pt. 121 side of the house? You'd be able to get hired of the street with your time but I'm not sure they are hiring. Most importantly what is the training like and how is the equipment maintained nowaday's? Training is done in house with the sim at simulflite in dallas. Airplanes aren't fancy but they are maintained

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[Windsor]

you guys getting busier now that JUS folded their DA20 program?

 

[stupidpilot]

The aircraft at AJI are not maintained well at all.

 

[aerobat]

Pay no attention to StupidPilot... Most men, after being dumped by an old girlfriend, move on and let the time heal the wound... Viv - At your 20 yr HS Reunion, I'd love to see how you treat the girl who wouldnt dance with you at Prom. Fact is that the Ameristar fleet of aircraft is not unlike others in this market - they are older freighter aircraft. I've found their mx to be fine... If you desire glass, try NJ.

 

[Gearmonkey]

Fact is that the Ameristar fleet of aircraft is not unlike others in this market - they are older freighter aircraft. I've found their mx to be fine... If you desire glass, try NJ.

I don't know, I know some of their mechanics who work there currently and have worked there in the past, they say otherwise.

 

[stupidpilot]

No, I say this from experience. If you haven't ever flown a decent aircraft then you have nothing to compare it to. USA Jet seems to be able to keep their fleet in top condition and still be in business. Sounds to me like it's possible to maintain your equipment and still make a profit.

Your problem is that you defend the indefensible. Stop drinking the kool-aid! People have lost their lives due to lousy maintenance there.

 

[cherry20's]

No, I say this from experience. If you haven't ever flown a decent aircraft then you have nothing to compare it to. USA Jet seems to be able to keep their fleet in top condition and still be in business. Sounds to me like it's possible to maintain your equipment and still make a profit.

Your problem is that you defend the indefensible. Stop drinking the kool-aid! People have lost their lives due to lousy maintenance there.

Dude, USA JET just laid off all their Falcon pilots...

 

[Way2Broke]

USA Jet seems to be able to keep their fleet in top condition and still be in business. Sounds to me like it's possible to maintain your equipment and still make a profit.

Welcome to to two weeks ago. USA Jet doesn't fly Falcons anymore. They just put 60 people on the street, including myself.

How busy have you guys been over at Cherry, Ameristar, Kalitta Charters, IFL, Alliance, and all the other Falcon operators been since we put everyone in the unemployment line?

 

[dhawk41]

It has still been pretty slow at cherry i thought we would pick up alot after the usa news but i guess this is the slow time