Tradewinds..the latest?

[freightdogfred]

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.

Is the "walrus" still over there??? (D.D., an ex-Emery guy)

 

[CSY Mon]

Hmm, not sure who that is.

We have some Emery guys on the 'bus but don't know the names.
One ex-Emery 747 guy left for Focus recently, but not CC initials. (R.B.)

 

[FutureTEDpilot]

Anyone know when the next 747 Class begins? Interviews currently going on?

What is the QOL? Miami is my preference, I do like flying South America so I am an intersted candidate.

 

[CSY Mon]

They just started a class a few days ago.

QOL is great if ya live close to yer base.

MIA should not be a problem as it goes fairly junior.

The negatives are: A company with growing pains.
Lots of night flying
Poor compensation for DH.
Plenty of DH.

On the other hand: Quick upgrades.
2 weeks on, 2 weeks off

Pay and benfits are probably average for this kind of operations.

 

[FutureTEDpilot]

CSY I sent ya a PM.....

 

[CSY Mon]

Got..and sent you one..

 

[VABB]

Whats going on over there fellas? Anything new developing?

No changes, it still sucks!

 

[CSY Mon]

No changes, it still sucks!

Ah, ya work forTradewinds?

Or just a big mouth and wannabe flame-boy...?

 

[Draginass]

No changes, it still sucks!

Well, VAAB, just about all of Part 121 aviation sucks.

If you're going to consider working for a 747 ACMI freight carrier, you need to carefully consider what the job involves and go into it with your eyes open and not get mesmerized by the thought of flying the whale. We're talking about:

1. Long haul operations mean that you're not going to have a 4-on, 3-off schedule. It's likely you're going to be on the road at least 2 weeks at a time. In the case of Tradewinds Miami operation, it's two weeks of sitting reserve since the customer makes up it's freight load daily, sometimes hourly, and uses the size aircraft that makes sense. You're at the mercy of the airplane and customer. If you can't live with that . . . don't apply to an ACMI airline.

2. Even in "scheduled" operations, customers often make many changes. If you think that your printed schedule is going to last past the first day, you're deluding yourself. I consider my printed schedule "advisory." If you can't live with that . . . . don't apply to an AMCI airline.

3. If you can't hack backside-side-of-the-clock flying, don't apply to an ACMI airline.

4. If you're family has a problem with you being away from home for a long time . . . . . don't apply to an ACMI airline.

5. If you're expecting good fringe benefits and a comprehensive legacy-like retirement and pay, dont' apply to an ACMI airline.

But don't come to an ACMI carrier then bitch and complain about things you should have know to begin with.

 

[FutureTEDpilot]

Well, that didn't scare me off...I am still interested!

Waiting for Connie to call.

 

[Drill Sgt. Dad]

Not sure about the A-300s.

We need 30 more bodies for the 747 program.

Send resume to Connie Rice.

Where do i mail or fax a resume to? Are the 747's based in GSO? What about payscales?

 

[Draginass]

Try reading the thread. All your questions are answered already.

 

[FutureTEDpilot]

Fax number is on the website or just go back a few pages on this thread.

 

[yankee22]

Can you guys jumpseat on other pax carrires. Just wondering if commuting is an option.

 

[CSY Mon]

Yes, extensive j/s agreements..Most guys commute.

 

[yankee22]

Is it true that some schedules are a month on month off. A friend told me that but not sure how valid that is. He said something about tradeswind basing you out of ???? Taipei??? or somewhere over there. Not that it was an official base but they "leave" you over there for a month at a time.
Just curious???? Not bad if you ask me.

Thanks for any insight.

 

[FreightNazi]

Is it true that some schedules are a month on month off. A friend told me that but not sure how valid that is. He said something about tradeswind basing you out of ???? Taipei??? or somewhere over there. Not that it was an official base but they "leave" you over there for a month at a time.
Just curious???? Not bad if you ask me.

Thanks for any insight.

Just curious???? What do you consider good?

 

[CSY Mon]

Yup, it is true that some of the A-300 guys fly a month on a month off and do the China stuff.
They are still based in the US and get travel and hotels / per-diem covered.

Some guys prefer the month on/month off for various reasons.

The 747 guys with a MIA base get 2 weeks on/ 2 off on reserve, and the LAX guys fly a regular schedule that works out to be almost the same, 2/2.

Again, this ain't a bad place to work, but off course not as good as where the freight nazi,s hang out....

 

[ATR-DRIVR]

Right now though, classes are for the 747, correct?

 

[CSY Mon]

Right now though, classes are for the 747, correct?

Not sure, it could be 50/50..Not much inside info around here.

Twilight Zone it is..Would patent it if Evergreen did not already have the first right.

Would call it Forth Fumble if the 2 letter code was FF.