Focus Air Cargo
01-01-2007, 09:48 PM
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CAC737 - Well said, sir!! Once upon a time, I worked at one of those old premier carriers (think big Blue Ball) and Chapter 11 put me out on the street. After 4 mos of unemployment, my choices were $12000/yr at American Eagle (which at that time was only dreaming of RJs, a Jetstream 31 was the entry seat) or $24000/yr at a Supplemental 121 Pax & Cargo outfit, starting back in the 72 FE seat. I sure didn't feel like a bottom feeder at the time. 4 years and 2 upgrades later, my 72 PIC got me hired at Fedex,where I now make 3 times what I made in the same seat at the ACMI outfit. Of course, it is 10 years later. I do get a kick out of all the guys who ***** about horrible conditions here at FDX, as I have seen some of the alternatives.
Another point is that many of the pilots at 121 supps have something in their record that would keep them from being hired by a major, like a DUI or no college. They won't get to move on to bigger and better, but some of those guys were the most skilled airline pilots I've ever seen.
Normy - I'm with you, bud. My 121 supp experience was with Express One Intl. There are quite a few ex-Longhorns here at FDX.
Space Monkey has a lot of growing up to do.
Another point is that many of the pilots at 121 supps have something in their record that would keep them from being hired by a major, like a DUI or no college. They won't get to move on to bigger and better, but some of those guys were the most skilled airline pilots I've ever seen.
Normy - I'm with you, bud. My 121 supp experience was with Express One Intl. There are quite a few ex-Longhorns here at FDX.
Space Monkey has a lot of growing up to do.
01-02-2007, 10:16 AM
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I hope that rumor is put to rest.
01-02-2007, 05:50 PM
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Hi Dutch,
I'm suspicious when I hear the rumor about Focus Air go from C360 is on the cusp of buying them -to- FKS was trying to sell itself and C360 turned them down.
Right after Thanksgiving there were "rumored" changes to FKS but none had anything to do with another airline.
Not to throw rocks, but a better rumor is why C360 had their first proving runs cancelled by their POI. Again, just rumors that grow legs like a good fish story.
I'm suspicious when I hear the rumor about Focus Air go from C360 is on the cusp of buying them -to- FKS was trying to sell itself and C360 turned them down.
Right after Thanksgiving there were "rumored" changes to FKS but none had anything to do with another airline.
Not to throw rocks, but a better rumor is why C360 had their first proving runs cancelled by their POI. Again, just rumors that grow legs like a good fish story.
Last edited by FliFast; 01-02-2007 at 05:53 PM. Reason: spelling
01-03-2007, 05:51 AM
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Hi Dutch,
I'm suspicious when I hear the rumor about Focus Air go from C360 is on the cusp of buying them -to- FKS was trying to sell itself and C360 turned them down.
Right after Thanksgiving there were "rumored" changes to FKS but none had anything to do with another airline.
Not to throw rocks, but a better rumor is why C360 had their first proving runs cancelled by their POI. Again, just rumors that grow legs like a good fish story.
I'm suspicious when I hear the rumor about Focus Air go from C360 is on the cusp of buying them -to- FKS was trying to sell itself and C360 turned them down.
Right after Thanksgiving there were "rumored" changes to FKS but none had anything to do with another airline.
Not to throw rocks, but a better rumor is why C360 had their first proving runs cancelled by their POI. Again, just rumors that grow legs like a good fish story.
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