Walmart, JB Hunt, ABF or Alltel?

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Does anyone know anything about the quality of life flying for any of these corporations? Days off, pay, schedules, aircraft that they fly? Any info is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[g159av8tor]

I interviewed at Wal-Mart in late 2004 and I remember this: You are assigned to one schedule--four rotating groups (A, B, C or D) of sliding work block days. For example, you work 3/4 the first week of the month, then 5/3, then 4/3 and maybe 3/5 the last week. This way you know your days on/off throughout the year. From what I remember, pay started at $45K and upgrades were as necessary. You live in No. AK and people expect 3-5 overnights a month.

Do a search for more info if you havn't.

Tailwinds...

 

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Thanks for the info. That beats my current schedule and pay. How was the interview and what were they looking for and what experience did you have if you don't mind me asking? Did you take the job?

 

[sa227guy]

i have a buddy at walmart and he loves it from my understanding its one of the best gigs out there!!1

 

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That sounds good. Do you know how long he's been there and what the pay is like? How did he get hired? Thanks.

 

[h25b]

They just hired four I believe. Send resume to:

Wal-Mart Aviation
Attn: Pilot Hiring Committee
#5 Hammerschmidt Dr.
Rogers, AR 72756

 

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Do you know the age of these people that were hired and their experience?

 

[LRvsH25B]

They just hired four I believe. Send resume to:

Wal-Mart Aviation
Attn: Pilot Hiring Committee
#5 Hammerschmidt Dr.
Rogers, AR 72756

Do you know approximately the start date of the 4 new hires?

 

[h25b]

They got done interviewing a couple weeks ago and I believe the offers have already gone out. When this new group is starting I don't know.

From what I heard it was a real good mix of experience levels and backgrounds. They had a lot of good people to choose from. They typically have over a thousand resumes to start from, do phone interviews, and then invite for a formal interview process.

Recommendations from current or former () pilots seemed to help...

 

[asolo]

4 people got hired. only one I know personally. Had Hawker and GIV time and about 3500hrs. And he deserved it. Starts, I believe, July 23, 24 or something.

 

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How did these people apply or even get the interview in the first place?

 

[h25b]

How did these people apply or even get the interview in the first place?

Some sent in resumes to the above address in the blind, others did the same with inside references.

 

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Do you know what WM's min's are? Preferred experience, etc?

 

[h25b]

Nothing really firm beyond 2500 TT and a couple hundred multi. It's always a big mix at the interviews but they seem to like jet experience with at least one type rating. They will send you immediately to FSI for the LR-JET Type Rating so they like to know you're trainable.

If you are interested and happen to know you'll be in the ROG area I will make some calls to get you a tour.

 

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Any help would be greatly appreciated! Do you know what the pay and benefits are? Do you have to live in the area? Is WM planning to expand their fleet?

 

[h25b]

Pay I think still starts at 43K plus bennies and bump to 50K at 1 yr. Then on you go. I have no idea what fleet plans are. Yes, you do have to live there.

 

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I'll actually be passing through at the end of the month heading up to Branson. My wife is from FSM so we're looking to relocate back to the area.

 

[Learsforsale]

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Do you know what the pay and benefits are? Do you have to live in the area? Is WM planning to expand their fleet?

I hear that they may be getting rid of their Lr 35s and some 31s and replace them with 45s. I also heard they were selling their 35s switching to an all Lear 31 fleet (except for the challenger and the global). I cannot verify what they plan on replacing the 35s with, I just know they are planning on selling them.

 

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Thanks for the info. Any and all is appreciated.