Air Now did let 2 pilots go a few months ago. One guy landed when the a/p was below vis mins (among other things). Hey, he had to go skiing. The other guy was just not doing his job. I know both these guys were given lots of chances. They were good guys, but you still have to do your job. So consider the poster before you believe what you read.
I have never felt ANY pressure to go when I was not legal. I have always had the final say. New guys are usually given a little more leeway as well. The maintenance in Maine was contracted to Telford. AirNow has just stared their own maint base in MHT. The planes should get fixed on the overnights. TJ and the rest of the company are good people. The CP is hands down one of the best guys you could ever work for. I have had several jobs before this one.
Diesel,
Maybe you have not been around aviation for very long, but the FAA looks at everyone and gives them all a hard time. I have not seen any official violation that they have issued. Please feel free to provide some evidence. In fact, AirNow is the only outfit that will type you in the E-110. The FAA goes to them for their type rides. “Screwing crew times,” have not seen it. Its as much the pilot’s responsibility to ensure you do not accept an assignment that violates the FARs. As far as amenities goes, what would you like, a mint on your pillow… It’s a place to crash, with cable tv and two Internet ready comps. What else would you like?
They did loose two runs in Maine. Not sure exactly why. I do know that last quarterly UPS audit, the North East region had a 100% score. AirNow has at least half of these runs.
It’s a good entry job. Work hard for a few years and move on. As the CP told me when I stared. They don’t expect you to get the gold watch…