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06-19-2016, 08:23 PM

#321

Almost There

Lead Guitar & Vocals

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Posts: 146

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbinepilot123

I was recently called by ABX for an interview. I understand they have you for about 17 days out of the month, but how many nights on average are you away from base (CVG)? With all of the hiring they apparently need to do, what is the best guess at upgrade times for someone hired now?

15-20 years for upgrade. 17 days = 17/19 nights/mornings/days (if you don't get a back to back month, maybe you will get 34 days/nights or more in worst case schedule ) and depending on how well you recover from the duty/schedule/Time Zone issues it may seem much longer. You 'may' be able to get an 8 on/9 on type schedule. It will be hard on your health no matter what (just harder doing it on the back side of the clock). Think about that also. Family comes first. But, of course you also gotta make some coin. Good Luck in your decision!

06-19-2016, 08:57 PM

#322

Eaglet937

New Hire

Joined APC: Jun 2016

Posts: 5

Regional pilot here, CRJ7 typed, roughly 2,000+ turbine still lacking TPIC. Worked at ABX from 2003-2008 in sort and ramp out of ILN prior to the DHL mess. Just moved back to ILN and am flying out of ORD with American Eagle/Envoy. With the Amazon flying coming into the picture, would it be a good move to move from pax flying to cargo? What's the outlook at ABX? Still hiring? What's QOL like for ABX guys who live local to ILN/CVG? Thanks in advance.

06-20-2016, 04:58 AM

#323

motorclutch

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These posts can be summarized as follows:
" I want to make a lot of money but I don't want to be away from home"

If you want to play you are going to pay. Just the reality.

06-20-2016, 06:02 AM

#324

Jurassic Jet

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Almost There

15-20 years for upgrade.

That's not going to be an accurate number.

31/200 are over 60.

62/200 are over 58.

120/200 are over 55.

185/200 are over 50.

Latest Captain upgrade made it down to 23 out of roughly 100 on the FO list.

(The 200 number is before any new hires.)

06-20-2016, 07:50 AM

#325

Delphin

Line Holder

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Posts: 31

So would you say that 5-10 years would be a good guess? Thanks

06-20-2016, 07:11 PM

#326

Kougarok

El Capitan

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Posts: 615

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delphin

So would you say that 5-10 years would be a good guess? Thanks

This is a good of a guess as any. When I was hired 22 years ago I was senior enough to be captain in 5ish years.

06-20-2016, 07:56 PM

#327

Purpleanga

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglet937

Are they doing the Amazon flying or was it their other ATI certificate? Or are they the same?

06-21-2016, 12:40 AM

#328

FlyAstarJets

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Purpleanga

Are they doing the Amazon flying or was it their other ATI certificate? Or are they the same?

ATI and ABX are both flying the Amazon contract.

06-21-2016, 10:51 AM

#329

Hercguy

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Position: C206

Posts: 167

Anyone else interviewing July 18th? I'll be flying into CVG on the 17th and renting a car if anyone needs a ride.

06-24-2016, 08:42 AM

#330

PRRunner

On Reserve

Joined APC: Aug 2013

Posts: 15

Did the interview recently, nice people very friendly and willing to answer all the questions. Everything is smooth and they are very relaxed. Lots of HR questions and TMAAT. DC8 sim well is old and it's a sim so theres that, they are not looking for perfection. Looks like they are going to be very busy soon.