Tradewinds..the latest?

[Floyd94]

Whats going on over there fellas? Anything new developing?

 

[CSY Mon]

Nope, nothing earth-shattering....


Hireing to contiue for the next couple of months.

 

[Floyd94]

Are yall still hireing into the A300? Or is it strictly the 747 now?I would ask about QOL but I think its been beat to death in another thread.

 

[CSY Mon]

Not sure about the A-300s.

We need 30 more bodies for the 747 program.

Send resume to Connie Rice.

 

[Ill Mitch]

Not sure about the A-300s.

We need 30 more bodies for the 747 program.

Send resume to Connie Rice.

Just had a bro get picked up by Tradewinds. He is really looking forward to it.

What kind of mins are they looking for?

 

[CSY Mon]

Don't know about any minimums...

I would think 3000 to 4000 hours with a fair amount of jet and or turbine time would get ya an interview.

That being said, I know they hired an F/O on the Bus with 1800 hours, including turboprop time.

 

[CSY Mon]

If Tom Kittridge is the Chief Pilot there, then he must run Tradewinds like he operated at Connie Kalitta. A true scum bag operation.

Not sure that anybody asked yer opinion.

 

[heilhaavir]

Thought the CP @ Tradewinds was JP, who's TK?

 

[boomlrd]

TK, is the Chief Pilot at Express.net

 

[Flying Illini]

Is this the right webpage? It appears to me "missing" alot of information...or do I have the wrong address?
http://www.tradewinds-airlines.com/

What is the flight identifier for Tradewinds?

 

[Geronimo4497]

If Tom Kittridge is the Chief Pilot there, then he must run Tradewinds like he operated at Connie Kalitta. A true scum bag operation.

Now I know us damn Yanks are not as perfect as you 'goose stepping morons', but why do you have a bug up your ass about US Cargo ops? I guess there is nothing like being on the government doll (for retirement) to make you totally out of touch with reality. And WTF is up with SIX weeks of sick time. No wonder your economy is in the crapper.

 

[Floyd94]

Just had a bro get picked up by Tradewinds. He is really looking forward to it. ?

What was he hired into and what is his base? Did they say anthing about his schedule?

 

[mvedepo]

I have an interview set up for this Sat. I have a few questions:
What are you hiring for? A300 or 74?

What is the 1st year FO pay. I keep hearing that AirlinePilotCentral.com is wrong.

Are there any travel benefits for spouse/family?

Is upgrade seniority based or primarily ability based?

Any pointers for the interview?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Flywrite]

I have an interview set up for this Sat. I have a few questions:
What are you hiring for? A300 or 74?

What is the 1st year FO pay. I keep hearing that AirlinePilotCentral.com is wrong.

Are there any travel benefits for spouse/family?

Is upgrade seniority based or primarily ability based?

Any pointers for the interview?

Thanks in advance.

1. Dont know what they are interviewing for, last class or two has been all 747 though.

2. 1st year FO is $55/hr on the 'Bus. I understand the 747 has a $10 override. A300 ops in Asia also have a $10/hr override. Per diem is $2/hr domestic/$3/hr intl. Training pay is $500/wk + $1/hr per diem during ground school/sim (24 hr/day).

3. Spouse/family receive free access to all major airline websites where tickets may be purchased at no discount whatsoever. In other words...no travel bennies.

4. the impression I have got during 5 months in the training pipeline is that upgrades are roughly based on seniority, but upgrades out of seniority are done based on experience/skill, etc.

5. Interview is very low stress. Nice folks just trying to see if you can put up with this kind of lifestyle. Go to airlineinterviews.com the latest Tradewinds info is accurate as of March.

Good Luck!

 

[mvedepo]

What are the 74 routes like?

 

[Thedude]

I just finished my sim for the 747 check on FRI and I don't know what my base is yet. I assume I will find that out after I finish IOE. Then again there is a rumor of another base coming next year. Who knows could be true. So far only MIA and LAX for the 747.

 

[Draginass]

MIA is all reserve since the customer chooses the aircraft type at the last minute according to load. No scheduled lines.

LAX is all scheduled lines.

Typically 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off at both bases.

This flying is not for the feint at heart, the weak, or those inexperienced flying heavy aircraft. Quick or direct upgrade pilots have lots of heavy jet international experience with many already having 747 flying time and type ratings.

Lots of tiring, back-side of the clock flying, too.

 

[Flybet3]

Is GSO a pilot base at all????

 

[CSY Mon]

Is this the right webpage? It appears to me "missing" alot of information...or do I have the wrong address?

Yup, the right wegpage, but it is under construction....Low prioroty I guess.

Not sure about details on hireing or bases, especially A-300.

BUT, heard they have Fort Wayne as a base, as well as GSO.

On the 747, MIA goes junior, unless ya live in the area...Then ya sit reserve @ home.

Commuters like the scheduled flying in LAX and it has been senior for a while.

Either way, Tradewinds pay yer hotel room in base and per-diem.

(747....Don't know about the bus)

 

[marcusaurelious]

A-300 S.O. upgrade times?

Have an interview scheduled for an A-300 SO spot at Tradewinds in a couple days. Any idea on upgrade time to the right seat? Currently in the left seat of a B-1900, 4100 TT. Not sure if this would be a good career choice or not. Thanks.

 

[DC-8_FR8]

Have an interview scheduled for an A-300 SO spot at Tradewinds in a couple days. Any idea on upgrade time to the right seat? Currently in the left seat of a B-1900, 4100 TT. Not sure if this would be a good career choice or not. Thanks.

As far as the career choice, it depends on your goals. I can't imagine that A-300 time would hurt you. If you are worried about PIC time, I'm still not sure that T Prop time has much meaning anymore. There are so many "kids" out there building time in RJ's. Also, many people are quite happy with a ACMI career. There aren't that many options out there anymore.

 

[IHaveAPension]

There are always options out there. Don't lower youself to Tradewinds level.

 

[mvedepo]

Hey Marc,

Are you interviewing in GSO or at the Career fair?

 

[marcusaurelious]

GSO. Any furlough info/history out there about Tradewinds? Thanks in advance.

 

[Flywrite]

GSO. Any furlough info/history out there about Tradewinds? Thanks in advance.

I dont know the history, but I do know they were overstaffed this summer, and instead of furloughing they just cut back the schedules. I may be wrong, but it doesnt seem like the kind of place that furloughs at the drop of a hat, they seem more interested in finding a solution to keep everyone onboard.

Good Luck

 

[mushroom]

Ha ha! Ask the people who were furloughed on X-mas eve a few years ago (with no notice) if Tradewinds furloughs people...

 

[CSY Mon]

There are always options out there. Don't lower youself to Tradewinds level.

Well, I did....Lowered myself to Tradewind's level.

Not a bad place to work, at least in my book.

The pay check is fairly consistent, the airlplanes are fairly clean, then pay is not bad, not good, but considering the times, we have plenty Delta pilots, plenty AA pilots, plenty TWA pilots, USAir pilots, etc happy to work here and see a pay check kick in every 2 weeks...

So Mr. have a pension: Uh, where should we stop the downward spiral before we get to Tradewinds?
Would you like to pay my bills in the meantime..? Or are ya just a big mouth and a small dick with nothing but a 'puter keyboard to play with..?

 

[CSY Mon]

[Ha ha! Ask the people who were furloughed on X-mas eve a few years ago (with no notice) if Tradewinds furloughs people...
/QUOTE]


Ough,.. that would hurt.

Not sure that Tradewinds would be the one and only one to furlough....

I was furloughed from AA (The airline, not the drinking club) a couple of years ago...Even had furlough protection, A scale and flow back benefits....And it happened close to Christmas....

Never ever got furloughed from Evergreen, ye those guys have a bad reputation of furloughing on a moments notice.
Timing is the secret..

Got furloughed from Coastal Aviation in Alaska years ago,,Shat hippens.

Got furloughed twice from Tower Air...Them guys did not blink an eye, cut the junior guys loose with the first sign of clouds on the horizon.

(One of the hardest things I have done on the line was to tell my F/O and F/E that they were on the furlough list..This after we landed in TLV and I checked in with ops, got the news, then called my crew and room-service..Got some vodka and O/J to soften the blow, then told 'em gently that I had bad news.
Promised to write good letters of recommedation, but they had bills to pay NOW, not months later...No smiles or good jokes that evening....)

Only been with Tradewinds Airlines 9 months and have not see any furloughs, but trying to prepare for the just that in the future...It is all a matter of money in the bank or not.

Not quite there yet, but then again, don't have a $49,000 Merc E-320 in the driveway, just a $14,500 Chevy pick-up truck...

Wish I could elevate myself to the companies that don't furlough these days, perhaps "pension" could help out as he seem to have connections....

 

[FutureTEDpilot]

Yeah what is the Latest?

So what is the latest at Tradewinds? Did you guys get the rumored 5,6,7 747 airframes yet? Any classes planned? You guys making money? Do the MIA guys fly South America? Any good layovers?

Heck I am full of questions! Just curious what is the LATEST?

 

[CSY Mon]

Yup, we fly South America....Every day then some

# 4 Big Boeing should be on the property this month...perhaps #5 later this year.
Classes going now and then.

We making money?

I think so, 'cause the boss says so.

Not much but more than some.

What is the latest....?

Dunno, but jump in the, the water is warm.