What's up at Cherry Air?

[Way2Broke]

No worries, just don't touch my Taco Palneque and we will always be friends.

 

[TxPilot0878]

Y It was a sincere questions, and I am glad the other guys already have flying jobs. I just got back into a Turbine PIC job, flying freight again, which I am very thankful for. There were other things in the equation too with saying no thanks to Cherry, like if I would have I wouldn't have had Michigan pay for a 737 type, and I would have had to be there in 4 days from Michigan. I think if you know what type of flying they do, and know what living on a pager is all about, then it would be a good gig. BUT, I have yet to figure out the stability of the small upturn in the on-demand flying. Is it "cash for clunkers" or is it a real upturn. Only time will tell. I for on am just happy that someone may get a job.

I don't understand your post or your "QUESTION?" You start off by quoting unions then your RESUME (seriously) and why you woulnd't work there then stating the volatile nature of Automotive freight! Dude I am confused because you first stated that you wanted a job there!

Secondly why mention the stable economics of Cape Air where you said you work if you have taken a turbine job.....chill killer!!!!

Tex

 

[Way2Broke]

I don't understand your post or your "QUESTION?" You start off by quoting unions then your RESUME (seriously) and why you woulnd't work there then stating the volatile nature of Automotive freight! Dude I am confused because you first stated that you wanted a job there!

Secondly why mention the stable economics of Cape Air where you said you work if you have taken a turbine job.....chill killer!!!!

Tex

I never stated I wanted a Job at Cherry Air, I stated that it would be a good job for someone else. I looked into the company over a year ago, interviewed then, and took Cape Air instead, because I was hedging my bets on the fact that the downturn in automotive freight had not hit rock bottom yet. I was right.

I never mentioned anything about Unions, another poster did.

I took what I consider to be a "Stable" Turbine job to leave Cape Air. Although, there probably is not such a thing as any stable flying job.

I asked a question if they were hiring off the street when they have people that they trained on the streets. I got my answer, and it is that those people are no longer on the street. Otherwise, I would guess that Cherry would rather have a "known" around than a "unknown."

Thanks for reminding me why I post on a message board where, "Pilots Help Pilots."

 

[Megalops]

No worries, just don't touch my Taco Palneque and we will always be friends.

That was Bill Haldens most favorite place in the WORLD, as a new hire years ago I saw him order and eat the whole left side of the menu. RIP Bill.

 

[FR8dognit]

That was Bill Haldens most favorite place in the WORLD, as a new hire years ago I saw him order and eat the whole left side of the menu. RIP Bill.

"I'd rather be tried by twelve than carried by six"

another Bill Halden line....he was one of a kind that's for sure. Learned a lot from that guy.

God Speed Bill...

 

[SquirrelDog]

What's a Union?

Good Ole Bill introduced me to TP, A legend to the freight world! RIP Captain Halden.

SD

 

[caddydaddy]

Cherry Air's Falcons were brought back up and funded by Tailwind. Mike Wood is there now.

 

[cherry20's]

That's not completely accurate... All Tailwind has done is front Cherry fuel money and paid for hotels/airline. That was my understanding at least. Cherry still does MX and pays pilot salaries. MW is over at Tailwind and that is one of the biggest reasons Cherry is still afloat. The other is the DO running the place with Steve R gone!!! They also have a new DOM in the hanger which will help dramatically...

 

[Way2Broke]

I saw a Cherry Falcon in MKE last night, it's nice to see some freight moving around! Apparently the bid boards are extremely busy these days.

 

[100-1/2]

WTB-

I am glad it is working out for you. Real semi-success story to be back in the saddle so soon after the scrub down in YIP. I would caution you: I hope Freight is turning good dough off the UPS side, [having had UPS contracts and being familiar with their $$ brutality] those margins simply cannot be covering the on demand side where Freight is quoting work @ <$650/hr in the -99. It is a tough market even with the synthetic "upturn" for companies to be 'banking' on volume.

I try to refrain from fear and loathing on these boards for obvious reasons. But, want to make sure you are keeping the res polished and your eyes open for opportunities to get back into larger part 25 equipment. Particularly when the motors of several Freight aircraft start creeping into TBO/HSI territory simultaneously.

100-1/2

 

[cherry20's]

I saw a Cherry Falcon in MKE last night, it's nice to see some freight moving around! Apparently the bid boards are extremely busy these days.

That was dhawk... He has been flying his arse off!

 

[Way2Broke]

WTB-

I am glad it is working out for you. Real semi-success story to be back in the saddle so soon after the scrub down in YIP. I would caution you: I hope Freight is turning good dough off the UPS side, [having had UPS contracts and being familiar with their $$ brutality] those margins simply cannot be covering the on demand side where Freight is quoting work @ <$650/hr in the -99. It is a tough market even with the synthetic "upturn" for companies to be 'banking' on volume.

I try to refrain from fear and loathing on these boards for obvious reasons. But, want to make sure you are keeping the res polished and your eyes open for opportunities to get back into larger part 25 equipment. Particularly when the motors of several Freight aircraft start creeping into TBO/HSI territory simultaneously.

100-1/2

I have a ace up my sleeve just in case this happens. I learned my lesson about freight a little over a year ago. Here today, gone tomorrow. Unless UPS pulls down some runs I think I have a secure job though. But hey, crazy things happen, and your right, it is vital to have a plan B, but if your lucky you never have to exercise it.

 

[Way2Broke]

That was dhawk... He has been flying his arse off!

Was he the one with all the hooters girls that were loading the freight for him? I must learn his methods.

 

[dhawk41]

I flippin wish

 

[Way2Broke]

Maybe it was all the Victoria Secrets models that were escorting that load of freight?