Ram Air Freight is looking for pilots

[Boris Badenov]

unreal:

None taken. I started at FLX with 0 multi, so airnet and ameriflight were not an option. That said, every company has its pros and cons. FLX pays better than any of the others. Of course on the other hand, you have to UPGRADE to a Baron.

My unsubstantiated impression is that a lot of the guys at FLX in florida are here because they really, really wanted to live in florida (Why? Search me.) The rest of the company is a mixed bag of older guys or kids who wound up here through happenstance. It's a good place, though, and from what I gather, you're better treated than some of the others.

On the larger question of 135 jobs...it all depends on your career goals. If you're one of the guys who dreams of flying the 777 internationally, go to the barbie jet. I'm a little older (30), and my financial goals more modest (non-poverty), so I'm happy doing interesting jobs that pay enough to live comfortably. I won't be a lifer in 135 freight, but it's not a bad place to visit for a couple of years, if for no other reason than to be able to tell the "there I was..." stories.

 

[AirMugsy]

Flying freight will definitely boost your skill level and turn you into a more competent pilot, IMHO. When you're out there on your own in the middle of the night in the worst weather imaginable, and you know there is no one else who will fly it for you, you'll learn a lot really fast.

I Agree,, but after loosing an engine, at night, IFR ,in a Lance, I'll never go back... 135 piston freight flying will definatly make you a better and more confident pilot, just make sure you know who you working for and don't get killed in the process (nothing againts RAM, just some operators in general)

 

[unreal]

unreal:

None taken. I started at FLX with 0 multi, so airnet and ameriflight were not an option. That said, every company has its pros and cons. FLX pays better than any of the others. Of course on the other hand, you have to UPGRADE to a Baron.

My unsubstantiated impression is that a lot of the guys at FLX in florida are here because they really, really wanted to live in florida (Why? Search me.) The rest of the company is a mixed bag of older guys or kids who wound up here through happenstance. It's a good place, though, and from what I gather, you're better treated than some of the others.

On the larger question of 135 jobs...it all depends on your career goals. If you're one of the guys who dreams of flying the 777 internationally, go to the barbie jet. I'm a little older (30), and my financial goals more modest (non-poverty), so I'm happy doing interesting jobs that pay enough to live comfortably. I won't be a lifer in 135 freight, but it's not a bad place to visit for a couple of years, if for no other reason than to be able to tell the "there I was..." stories.

Thanks for the great reply!

 

[mcjohn]

I'm a little older (30), and my financial goals more modest (non-poverty), so I'm happy doing interesting jobs that pay enough to live comfortably. I won't be a lifer in 135 freight, but it's not a bad place to visit for a couple of years, if for no other reason than to be able to tell the "there I was..." stories.

'nuff said! Right on. You've got pilots and you've got people with positions. I can't help but to keep it real. And even though my wife is pregnant, it doesn't make me reconsider. I'll do some time with Ram or FLX most likely and move straight into turbine PIC after that. There are plenty out there.

I still have a couple apps at some regionals but I don't care if they call right now or not. I'm just kind of letting nature take it's course.

Hey jboogs, what happened to Mr. Glenn? Did you take his position?

 

[Way2Broke]

I have to add this... Ram Air now has a contract... The way I understand it you sign 6 months when get hired and another 6 months when you upgrade to a twin. If you are going to sign a 1 year contract and not get paid squat why not go somewhere where you will not get paid squat and go right into a turbine twin, or at the very least a twin. I just can't fathom signing a training contract to fly a single engine piston....pretty lame.

 

[unreal]

I'm just kind of letting nature take it's course.

You're my new role model. I think I've been stressing this whole "where to go?" thing too much. One day I'm all about 135 freight, the next I want to go fly for a regional. I guess I should just let nature takes its course too. I've got about a year before I start seriously submitting apps, but a year goes by quick!

 

[luvz2fli]

Some of you guys talk about getting on with these companies immediately flying right seat on some turbine. I have less than 20 multi and would be interested in knowing who is hiring people with that amount of time to sit right seat.

 

[stearnst]

...I've got about a year before I start seriously submitting apps, but a year goes by quick!

Quick, huh? I'll keep telling myself that since I just signed the multi upgrade contract for a year...ugh.

 

[Propnose]

Go fly a Barbie jet! I wish I would have. Freight is great, but not for your career these days. You will be an excellent instrument pilot when you leave RAM, but way behind the career power curve. Fly a jet!

C'mon Tyson - you know you loved it... How's that 75 treating you these days?

Give me a call next time you're in town & we'll get lunch!

-Prop

 

[mcjohn]

Some of you guys talk about getting on with these companies immediately flying right seat on some turbine. I have less than 20 multi and would be interested in knowing who is hiring people with that amount of time to sit right seat.

Great Lakes, Colgan, Scenic Airlines, Piedmont, Pinnacle have all been known to hire folks with 20-30 hours multi from time to time.