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Old 11-26-2017, 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by HwkrPlt
PS isn't a horrible place to work, but for the amount of work you guys do (and I did for 5 years) you are far underpaid. Anyone that stays at PS that has an ATP and is under 30 years old is crazy. Get the hell out and get a seniority number at an airline. Doing BED-ACK-BED 5 times in a single engine airplane isn't doing your career any good.

Oh, and if I had a $1 for every time I get a text or phone call from someone still at PS that wants to get out but can't afford the pay cut cause their lack of multi time means they have to take a step back in a career, I'd be a millionaire.

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I have been a long time observer of this thread mostly because it’s a local company and I wondered how younger pilots used this job as a stepping stone in their careers. Quoting the post above anybody flying a PC12 at Planesense who has little multi time and 1500 hours needs to move on as soon any company bonds are fulfilled. Multi time is going to be needed in all most worthwhile jobs especially if airlines are your goal .
I was told by former coworker ( I’m DAL retired ) this PM that his new hire FO this last trip had around 3000 hrs and no PIC time . The FO did have a masters degree but knowbody on the inside to help him. Times are moving fast folks .
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Thanks Captjns ! A little wine can make me IT challenged plus there is a reason the make us retire at 65
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Thanks Captjns ! A little wine can make me IT challenged plus there is a reason the make us retire at 65
5 PC’s and 4 Medicals, and the 121 goggles get hung up.. Martinis before dinner, and cognac after dinner on the deck listening to the waves caressing the beach.
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Old 11-27-2017, 11:47 PM
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Go to aviationinterviews.com and spend tge $20.00. Well worth it.

Plenty of recent gouges and questions there.
Thanks I've been checking that site out. Looks like I have an interview next month and they want me to fly out to the hq for the interview. Not so thrilled since the trip will cost me close to $1000.
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Old 11-28-2017, 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Nopasta
Thanks I've been checking that site out. Looks like I have an interview next month and they want me to fly out to the hq for the interview. Not so thrilled since the trip will cost me close to $1000.
Isn't that how most jobs work?
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Old 11-28-2017, 07:33 AM
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Isn't that how most jobs work?
Not in aviation...
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Old 11-28-2017, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by PICsf340
Not in aviation...
My shop pays for travel for sims after a Skype interview, but it's the only 135 operator I know that does it.

In 121 things change, but 135, a lot of it is Skype only, or fly-here-on-your-own-dime.
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Old 11-28-2017, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by dera
Isn't that how most jobs work?
With this one they try to get a skype interview done first usually. Then they will try and schedule an interview with you closer to where you live while they are on a recruiting trip. They just finished up a recruiting trip a couple of weeks ago and that is probably why they want you to come to PSM for the interview. JETBLUE is usually the cheapest to Boston depending on where you live. Stay at the Hampton Inn PSM on Durgin and you might be able to get the PS rate. Also, the shuttle will get you back and forth from the bus terminal to the hotel and to the hangar etc. The C&J bus will get you to PSM. You can buy your tickets in advance. 23.00 each. www.ridecj.com Good luck.
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Originally Posted by dera
Isn't that how most jobs work?
$1000 is quite an investment for just a interview in my opinion, especially since I will need to relocate for the job. Ive seen some companies that would pay for the tickets there, or at least the hotel. In the end it just boils down to how bad I want the job.
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Old 11-28-2017, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Nopasta
$1000 is quite an investment for just a interview in my opinion, especially since I will need to relocate for the job. Ive seen some companies that would pay for the tickets there, or at least the hotel. In the end it just boils down to how bad I want the job.
How many 135 operators can you name that will pay for the tickets? I know one, and that's for the sim eval. For interview, I can't think of a single one.
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