ameasham

Hi, What or whatever your name is. Thanks for not answering any of m,y questions, you sure spent some time not answering them though! Good grief! I actually have been flying in the airlines for over 10 years, but am being furloughed, and havent had to commute or think about commuter flying for a very long time.
No offense to you, but it would be helpful if you just provided the info, instead of just speculating on someone elses experience. Just trying to make a decision as a late 30's ex long haul guy, looking at the commuters againbecause I need to provide for my family.
Thanks,
Measham

450knotOffice

Don't jump on "What". He at least took the time to give you thoughtful answers, considering he doesn't work there. You might redirect your frustration toward those who work there, considering none of them answered your questions. Additionally, you did not mention anywhere in your post that you were an experienced line pilot. Next time try being a little more clear about your background and why you might be asking certain questions.

What

Someone who has been flying in the airlines for over 10 years doesn't ask these type of questions, I am sorry that I assumed you were new to the airlines, but by now you should be able to figure out realistic pay, and how commuting works! Good luck,

Tampa 2

The previous post is fairly close to what's going on...................................
1. It depends on where you are based. If hired as B-1900 Capt. you are probably going
to be sent to Billings MT. You would probably be on reserve and the lines are all two to four day trips. Not sure if the reserves up there fly much so probably about 30-33k. If you are in Fl all reserves are flying way beyond guarantee and are on pace to make much more. If I see a reserve guy I'll ask. All 1900 pilots in Fl & northeast get and extra $1.75 per min we arrive ahead of schedule on all flights so that will help if you are based there.
2. The pay scale here on Apc is close to accurate on sf340 pay but they are not hiring capt for that yet.
3. The company offers three plans with different monthy contribution ranging from $90 -$ 300 per month. Fortunatly I have a spouse with a better plan.
4. Some of them are but depending on where you are commuting from I here it may not be easy some times. The guys I have spoke to have to go thru DEN or MSP sometimes even SLC or LAX to get back east good luck with that.
5. FLL and TPA are the most commutable followed by BIL the least are the northeast outstation bases.
Contract signed last year and I believe its good for 4 or 5 years.
Good Luck hope this helps.

ameasham

Tampa, thank you for the insight. Some people are too quick to judge on these boards, I appreciate you explaining this stuff.
For those who give a darn, it is really hard to figure all of this stuff out after so long. I have been out of the commuters since 2005, and havent been on a forum like this in almost the same time. I am more of a "put your head down, get the job done, and go home guy." Ive never spent much time on these forums, and probably never will.
I still cant find the pay scale or any contract info for Silver anywhere.
I was hoping someone at Silver, that was based in BIL, and commuting could provide some information. I understand how commuting works, I just was curious if the lines were built late starts the first day, and early finish the last day. At least some of them!
Again, thanks for the input, are you at SIlver??
Meash

ameasham

Ok, so I have to admit Im a little slow at getting the program. My most humble apologies for those that I might have offended with my post. Trust me, it is depressing to go through all of this after 13 years flying professionally. I sincerely hope the newer generation guys have a better run then my generation.
BTW, I finally found the info on pay scales on APC. My browser took me to forums automatically, and always bypassed the home page. My mistake.
Thanks everyone for chiming in.

Silverwings

I called them yesterday to ask if they were still hiring F/O's, since I just learned this company has been hiring for a couple of months and I wanted to know if I was still on time to send my resume. The guy said "Yes we are hiring and we will keep hiring F/O's for a while this year".

I asked him what the best way to apply was, he said to email my resume to the e-mail address on the website, said it was the best way. So I did and now I am waiting, trying to prepare in case I get the chance to interview sometime in the future.

Question for the guys that already interviewed! How did you prepared for the technical part of the interview? Any advice on what should I be studying?

Thanks!

P.S.- My nickname has nothing to do with this airline, I've had this nickname for a while not only in this forum ;o) (Sorry for any misspelling I am ESL)

UNoobsHaveNoClu

For the moment we are working on street hire captains. Then the F/O classes will begin again. I couldn't tell you a number because I just don't know that there is a set number at this point. I know we are short and are continuing to run interviews. Its safe to say we will continue all summer long because we are growing faster than we can run classes. New routes are being added (GNV starts back up in April for starters) and we have bid for more EAS.
Competitive mins are hard to say to be honest. People are getting hired with a wide range of hours. If your interested in coming here and are above the posted mins then apply. You never know.

Good Luck

UNoobsHaveNoClu

All Florida will be Saabs. That includes Lauderdale - Key West.

UNoobsHaveNoClu

All of this is right on. I know a lot of the BIL guys use FedEx but it makes for a long day. For the most part the BIL pairings start and end mid day. I also recommend looking at outside insurance or your spouse's work plan if they work.