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westshan

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Anyone know what equipment these folks operate?

SCS0107030 -- Pilot
Company: Southern Company Services

Job Summary

This position will be based in Pensacola FL. The Pilot job exists to transport Southern Company Executives, designated employees and business associates while conducting business for the company. This position is to fly company airplanes in transporting company executives, employees and business associates to conduct business on behalf of Southern Company and its subsidiaries.

Job requirements

· 3000 hours Total Time
· 1000 hours PIC multi wing
· 500 hours turbine
· ATP rating preferred
· First Class Medical Certificate

Education requirements

· College degree desirable

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Must be a self starter, able to work under minimal supervision
· Must be a cooperative team player
· Must accept flexible schedules including: Early mornings, late nights, weekend flights and overnight travel
· Must have good communications skills
· Must be able to interact appropriately with executive level customers

Job Responsibilities

· To transport executives, employees and guests safely and efficiently in company airplanes
· To plan all aspects of corporate flights in company aircraft including preflight responsibilities, weather assessment flight planning
· Perform a complete preflight inspection of the aircraft, to include an external walk-around and a cabin inspection. Use all required checklists.
· Oversee the refueling and servicing of the aircraft and ensure that proper provisions are on board for each flight.
· Assist in the loading and unloading of baggage and perform other services, as required, to expedite the handling of passengers.
· During all phases of flight, perform assigned pilot duties. Monitor all activities in the cockpit and inform the Captain of any irregularities that could affect safety of flight.
· In the event of the incapacitation of the Captain, assume control of the aircraft for the remainder of a flight.
· Complete all required aircraft forms, logs, records, and reports.
· Perform additional administrative duties and special projects, as assigned by the Chief Pilot
· To be mentored and trained by existing experienced pilots employed by Southern Company Services.
· Remain current and qualified in the assigned aircraft and be familiar with all regulations and procedures pertaining to its operation. Continue to expand and improve the knowledge and skill necessary for upgrade to Captain.
· Maintain valid licenses and certificates required to perform flight duties. Obtain and maintain a passport.

When serving as a crewmember on a trip, a Pilot is operationally responsible to the Pilot-in Command for that trip. At all other times, a Pilot reports to and is administratively responsible to the Chief Pilot at his or her assigned base of operations.

A Pilot assists the Captain in operating the aircraft and providing service to the passengers. When the Captain delegates some of his/her duties, or if he/she becomes incapacitated, a Pilot must be prepared to assume the Captain's duties. Because a Pilot is considered to be in training for upgrading to Captain status, he/she is expected to take advantage of the Captain's experience, instructions, and advice.

Must model the "Southern Style" behaviors of unquestionable trust, superior performance, and total commitment

 
Lear 45's and a few Sikorsky's, I believe.
 
I can't speak for the organization now, but a few years back we had an interesting experience with the Southern Co. flight department. G-IV serial number 1229 had been built for Entergy Co. When they shed their CEO and underwent a reorganization, the aircraft was sold to Southern Company. After about a year, Southern Co. experienced a downturn and had to sell it as well. TransExec was to purchase the G-IV, but it had to go through a pre-buy inspection performed by Gulfstream Aerospace before this could happen.

Another test pilot and I flew out from Savannah to perform the Technical Evaluation on the jet. The Southern Co. chief pilot, who by that time had about 300 hours total in Gulfstreams, questioned our qualifications to fly his aircraft. In that, between us, we had North of 12,000 hours in G-IVs and were both FAA certified Test Pilots qualified to issue Certificates of Airworthiness for the G-IV, we were somewhat surprised. We finally resolved the issue and performed the test flight, but the whole episode indicated a level of arrogance that we had not experienced in other flight departments.

On the other hand, David Bilson from TransExec was a real gentleman and a pleasure to work with.


GV
 
I don't know much about anything but I seem to remember hearing typical 5 day work weeks and short pay. I believe they spend most of their time zig zagging all over the southland as sort of corporate housekeeping shuttles. Out in the AM home in the PM.

I could be wrong.
 
I don't know much about anything but I seem to remember hearing typical 5 day work weeks and short pay. I believe they spend most of their time zig zagging all over the southland as sort of corporate housekeeping shuttles. Out in the AM home in the PM.

I could be wrong.


Yip-- that's about right-- not many weekend flights at all--
 
That is the exact number I heard and you will do 6 to 8 legs a day. I had a good friend that always wanted to work there and finally got on with them and was there 6 months and just couldn't stand it.
 
I have a friend that flew for them. Lots of legs around the Southeast. I don't know about the pay, but they do have a product that everybody needs (and you don't have any choice but to buy from them).
 
Nope--45s at the present. I think one of the pilots told me they were looking at 60s for some point in the future--could be wrong--
 
"Premier Job"

That is the exact number I heard and you will do 6 to 8 legs a day. I had a good friend that always wanted to work there and finally got on with them and was there 6 months and just couldn't stand it.

Very curious to hear more details on why he "couldn't stand it". I know two guys that worked for Southern Company (aka SoCo). Both claim it was one of the "Premier Jobs" in aviation. Both left for "better gigs", not because they didn't like working there. One went to FedEx and the other is flying Gulfstreams. Even the FedEx guy claims the only thing better about the purple is the money.

I have known both guys for years and respect their opinions. In fact, they both had me convienced that SoCo is where I needed to work. They both used their inside connections to try and get me on with them, but I have never even been able to interview. I get the feeling they may "pre-hire" over there, if you know what I mean.

Anyway, I would love to hear more details on why your bud left. I have always heard they have a top-notch organization. Good pay, pension, health care and schedule. Also, my friends claim they have never let a pilot go in their 40 year history (due to hard times or down sizing).

Cheers,

Hawg
 
Very curious to hear more details on why he "couldn't stand it". I know two guys that worked for Southern Company (aka SoCo). Both claim it was one of the "Premier Jobs" in aviation. Both left for "better gigs", not because they didn't like working there. One went to FedEx and the other is flying Gulfstreams. Even the FedEx guy claims the only thing better about the purple is the money.

I have known both guys for years and respect their opinions. In fact, they both had me convienced that SoCo is where I needed to work. They both used their inside connections to try and get me on with them, but I have never even been able to interview. I get the feeling they may "pre-hire" over there, if you know what I mean.

Anyway, I would love to hear more details on why your bud left. I have always heard they have a top-notch organization. Good pay, pension, health care and schedule. Also, my friends claim they have never let a pilot go in their 40 year history (due to hard times or down sizing).

Cheers,

Hawg

Have you applied via their website? Not much pre-hiring going on at large companies these days. Knowing someone might get you an interview, but the HR people in most big corporations have a big say in the process these days. SoCo is no exception. If you interview there you will interview with HR people and pilots.
 
Very curious to hear more details on why he "couldn't stand it". I know two guys that worked for Southern Company (aka SoCo). Both claim it was one of the "Premier Jobs" in aviation. Both left for "better gigs", not because they didn't like working there. One went to FedEx and the other is flying Gulfstreams. Even the FedEx guy claims the only thing better about the purple is the money.

I have known both guys for years and respect their opinions. In fact, they both had me convienced that SoCo is where I needed to work. They both used their inside connections to try and get me on with them, but I have never even been able to interview. I get the feeling they may "pre-hire" over there, if you know what I mean.

Anyway, I would love to hear more details on why your bud left. I have always heard they have a top-notch organization. Good pay, pension, health care and schedule. Also, my friends claim they have never let a pilot go in their 40 year history (due to hard times or down sizing).

Cheers,

Hawg


I totally agreee with you about the stability of the company which is a big deal. But, i would also ceck with the pilots who you have talked to and see if they are senior. The senior jobs and the newbie jobs are 180 degrees apart.
 
I totally agreee with you about the stability of the company which is a big deal. But, i would also ceck with the pilots who you have talked to and see if they are senior. The senior jobs and the newbie jobs are 180 degrees apart.

Choppy,

You have a great point. Both guys I knew were Chf Pilots when they left 7-10 years ago.

Also, I was in an FBO today chatting with a Citation driver and he too had heard that SoCo worked their guys pretty hard. First I have heard of it (am certainly not in the know however) in fact, the information I had received was that those guys didn't spend many nights away from home. Of course, that doesn't mean they don't have a lot of very long days.

At any rate, I would still love to hear some more details about your friends experience. PM me if you want to chat off line, but I sincerely would like to hear the full scoop...

Much Thanks

Hawg
 
Could be wrong, but I understand that at PNS they have 4 pilots, 1 jet. I don't know about you, but if they work every other day with weekends off - I can do that!! Work me hard those days ya got me.

/s/ AHTTD
 
i know zero about the PNS operation. I also must say that all my opinions are just from what I have heard. We all know what that means in this business. Worth about a cup of coffee. My friend said they flew basically all day but that they were home at nights. That might not be all bad depending on where you come from. I feel that the starting pay is a little low for the tpe of equipment, QOL, and size of the company.
 
I have a very good friend who has been with Southern Company for about 9 months. His starting pay was pretty good since he was dual rated for the jet and the helicopter. He said that coming from regional/national job where he was doing multiple legs a day and many short over nights, this SoCo job was a piece of cake. Thinks its the best job going and you absoluting can't beat the pension.
 
This is a better representation of the job that what I know. This is a current person where as mine is about 1 year old. i would go with Jeckel's info!
 
Thanks

Thanks for the words on SoCo guys. Best of luck to Westshan if you decide to go at that direction.

Cheers

Hawg
 

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