Tradewinds Aviation

[Skyranger777]

Anyone on here fly for Tradewinds Aviation based out of Waterford, MI?

 

[anchorman]

no, but stay away. I worked next door for a while and felt sorry for them.

 

[Skyranger777]

why is that. I was looking at working for the corporate division

 

[pilot370]

Thats odd that they are going outside of the flight instructor ranks to fill this position. The pres of the company is a little hard to deal with at times, but if you absolutely need a job then apply, but i think i'd wait for somthing more appealing.


Vote for Pedro!

 

[anchorman]

The pres of the company is a little hard to deal with at times

Bingo, and yes I was talking about the corporate div.

 

[Skyranger777]

Would you happen to know the pay range? How about the schedule? and yes I do need a job. Thanks for the info

 

[Dart]

Sup man! be careful what you ask on this site. Its not a career company...just a steeping stone! you will work your a$$ off.
MT

Would you happen to know the pay range? How about the schedule? and yes I do need a job. Thanks for the info

 

[DrProc]

Add to that, that some of their clientele are horrendous. I used to fly for a charter company that did a lot of backup for Tradewinds and I would say about 50% of the customers were asses, a lot more than other places. In fact several clients were kicked out of other places for their behavior, and that has got to be pretty bad.

 

[Low and Fast]

Tradewinds

Tradewinds is a great company to work for! The clients, unlike the above mentioned, are easy to work with and understand the effort each pilot is putting into each and every flight that leaves the ramp. As I can see, you have already looked beyond what outsiders think of the company. This is coming from someone inside the company and I love what I do, the people I work with and the equipment I fly.

Good luck and maybe we'll see you around.

 

[Skyranger777]

I would like a chance to check out the operation. I have my application in and have talked to an HR lady (very nice). She said that they would be calling people for interviews soon. I am not sure I will get one or not but we shall see.

 

[Limeyflyer]

Tradewinds is a great company to work for! The clients, unlike the above mentioned, are easy to work with and understand the effort each pilot is putting into each and every flight that leaves the ramp. As I can see, you have already looked beyond what outsiders think of the company. This is coming from someone inside the company and I love what I do, the people I work with and the equipment I fly.

Good luck and maybe we'll see you around.

DITTO

 

[jetwash]

Are there any other good corporate jobs in PTK?

 

[Ticker]

PTK has more FBO's than it knows what to do with! I think the current count is six. Poke your head into the Taubman Air center (tiny hangar). A LOT of money flys in and out of there. Check out PentaStar. Bill Ford has made that a first class operation. Get noticed and make your face a familiar one. Loads of work out of PTK. There are a few leads out of DTW as well.

 

[MoralDK]

Tradewinds has improved working conditions and pay by about 100% over the last couple of years. The president that is referred to is barely involved in the day to day operations any more. We do have some difficult clients, but that is true in any corporate department. Average flight time is around 500 hours a year, with about 80 overnights. We can shut off our phones at 6:00 at night, and if you haven't been called by 6:00 on Friday, you're off until Tuesday. And since GM stopped matching its 401K and cut out pensions for white collar workers, we now have a better retirement than them.

 

[Raskal]

I have to agree with the other tradewinds pilots who posted here, although we all wrestle with "greener grass" issues in this industry, I really enjoy working there. You don't work that hard at all and the people are a real pleasure to fly with. Good trips, decent and, more important, well-maintained equipment make for an enjoyable job.

As for clients, I can only think of a couple that make me groan when I get a trip assignment, but I've seen plenty of other pax acting like asses in FBOs to know that there are idiots being flown by everyone...it kind of goes with the territory.

The stepping stone comment probably used to apply. Through a lot of effort on the company's part pilot retention is now a real priority and it shows. I know my own opinion has changed over time and I now consider my job a long term option, if not a career one.

Best of luck on your interview.

 

[Skyranger777]

Sounds like really nice place to work. I have my interview on Monday and I am excited to go. I hope it turns out well. Not sure what to expect during the Tech portion of the interview though.

 

[Raskal]

Don't be concerned, just be yourself. Be honest in your expectations and if you're a good fit both you and the interviewer will know it. The people that you'll be speaking with are very straight-forward and won't bs you.

Again, best of luck.

 

[Skyranger777]

My interview on Monday went very well. I left feeling excellent about the experience and the operation. I was given a tour of the company/facility and all aircraft (except the 800xp, bc none were there) by Mr. Angle. I was very impressed with the people, the equipment and the environment. I was told that I should hear something by the end of the week. I am now just waiting and hoping for a positive call.

 

[Dart]

My interview on Monday went very well. I left feeling excellent about the experience and the operation. I was given a tour of the company/facility and all aircraft (except the 800xp, bc none were there) by Mr. Angle. I was very impressed with the people, the equipment and the environment. I was told that I should hear something by the end of the week. I am now just waiting and hoping for a positive call.

Good luck!! Plus I cant wait to see you leave.. HAHA AAA boy

 

[Skyranger777]

Well friday has come and past and still no word yet about the position, good or bad. This will be one looong weekend!

 

[Low and Fast]

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Any word Yet?

 

[Skyranger777]

I got a letter on Monday from the CP. I did not get the job and no reason has been given to me as to why not. Since I don't know the qualifications of the other pilots that interviewed I cannot fairly guess where or what I may have messed up. I can only say that obviously someone else was more qualified and/or was a better fit for your company. It was a good experience though, so no regrets. Live, learn and move on!