ClarenceOveur

Possible, depending on the base you're looking at. Part 135 IFR minimums (obviously) and Boutique likes to see prior turbine experience or 200 imc.

For the other guy that asked, Captain on the PC-12 no ATP is required. ATP multi engine is required for Captain on the King Air.

OkStateBryan

They'll take you in DEN.

Sanguy

Got plenty of turbine and prior 135 Captain experience. Single and two pilot. Denver and several other bases would work fine. Thanks for the replies.

Holtzy822

Well I got my first interview done, applied and got the call 2 days later. She said the second interview will be 2-3 weeks and that was about a week ago. Hoping to get in the October 3rd class and hoping for PHX!

pocho

Great insight on this thread! Does applying with an internal rec or two from line pilots go a long way at Boutique? Would be applying with a wet commercial in a month or so, on the lower end of the total time spectrum. I'd be cool with any base, but currently live in Denver.

flydaho

It helps, but we have so many f/o applicants that a wet commercial isn't even considered anymore. Put in some time instructing if you really want to work at boutique.

Random Task

With CASS approval is there any chance of commuting?

Did 2 interviews in May with just under 500 hours but nothing came of it. Considering re-applying now with just over 750 TT.

thenewguyhere

I have never, nor have I ever heard of anyone at Boutique being pressured into flying into dangerous weather, or bending any rule whatsoever. I have done very time consuming diversions and delayed flights due to weather on multiple occasions. All of these route changes and delays are my discretion with never any more than an "ok, great" from dispatch. Maybe your definition of "weather" is different from mine. I've heard rumor of past Captains absolutely refusing to fly through even any green radar returns. Try that at a major.

Never flown a BTQ aircraft with more than one or two MELs, all being inconsequential and disclosed by dispatch before I get to the airplane.

MX does give pushback sometimes, persistence is key to get the small issues addressed.

In all, the PC12 is a perfect platform for a new captain in pax carrying ops. It's capable, modern, and simple. BTQ, in my opinion, is doing a great job balancing safety, pilot moral and the bottom line. That's not easy in 135 EAS.

But then again, what do I know?

OkStateBryan

You're very likely to get DEN. Place is exploding with growth the past few months.

hawk21

Do you currently work at BTQ?