Sherwood80

Last year it was a written contract, and it would be in your best interest NOT to break it....ESPECIALLY for AE. I had a buddy last season who broke it for AE, and they then put him in the pool. And if we wanted a job back, I don't know if he would get it. It would be in your best interest NOT to burn any bridges, and fullfil your contract. Trust me, Piedmont is giving me the same run-around AE is giving you, due to all these high oil prices and lack of attrition, and I don't anticipate them calling us before this summer. Try not to be naive, no matter what rumors the forums say.

Landcare Aviaton is a great job to get lots of experience, and at the very least use it to build up your resume and get 135 IFR mins. I would fullfil your contract with Landcare, then go to AE after the season rgardless of when they call you. You know very well they can call you for some training, and send you home within a week. That is what they did wit my buddy...

Sherwood80

Now that I think of it, last season I called their number, and actually asked for his full name while talking to him---so I had to get it the hard way. =)

No problem, good luck to all who apply. You will have one hell of a year.

WmuGrad07

I don't know why anyone would want to leave a temp job for one with Benefits. That guy must have been crazy.

whatthe6789

thanks for the name, sherwood

IlliniPilot99

Thanks Sherwood, yeah I definitely want to do this, just want to ge the chance to interview. How many pilots are the going to hire/need for this season??? I dont plan on AE calling till at least spring time so its not too much of a concern.

jelloy683

So would you be on the road for 4 months at a time? Do you have a home base?

WmuGrad07

You'll be on the road from October to the end of May... base is Rome, NY but you'll most likely only be there for training and for turning in your plane at the end of the season.

IlliniPilot99

How long do they usually take to get back to you after submitting their application? Just wondering

man I would love to be on the road (air) just to be out of my house!

Sherwood80

Now you just shut your mouth. =)

Sherwood80

I believe they have 15 aircraft, with a few pilots returning from last season. After talking to them, my best guess would be that they are looking for around 8-9 new pilots.