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Re: Conair
Are they pretty strict on their 500 MPIC requirement, even for the C208 / Fireboss?
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Re: Conair
Typically, they would like to see 500 MPIC on Transport Category aircraft, as well as float time and tail wheel time. That way you can be put into any aircraft. It's not a place to gain experience... you should already have it when you apply there.
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Re: Conair
Can anyone help with information on when calls for pilot interviews will be made for this fire season and when training commences. Many thanks!
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Re: Conair
Hello Gentlemen. They're calling people now. Have been for the last couple of weeks I believe. The above post is right; have the experience when you apply and, if at all possible (though it is rare), have the appropriate amount of time on all of the types that they fly. They're cautious about hiring people who may end up "seat locked" though it has happened in the past.
There are a few career F/Os but that is uncommon. There may be one (maybe two) career bird dog pilots but that is also rare. Most guys want to progress into a Tanker Captain position. As per internal promotional standards, you'll need time over 12,500 for that.
As per salaries... The first three years at Conair will see you earning on a pay scale that is fairly commensurate with the cost of living. A big jump occurs when you reach year 4 and an even bigger jump occurs at year 5. The year five jump is significant.
If you're interested in Conair, be sure to do your homework. Understand that you belong, essentially, to the customer for 130 days. Time off in the summer just simply does not happen unless for very particular circumstances.
If you are a jet guy and want to join, understand that you could fly an Aerostar in your first year. A lot of people get turned off by this when in fact the Aerostar is one of the most enjoyable jobs on the roster. Bottom line; in your first year, you are placed where they need you to be placed.
They are fairly firm on the 500 Multi-PIC requirement. Keep in mind that this is not only a company requirement, it is paramount for the customer to know that the aircraft are being crewed by the most experienced people out there. And while it has happened, hiring a guy off of the street for a Fireboss is a very, very rare thing.
Though it has been said before, the ideal progression for a guy who is a new hire is as follows... Right seat Convair (for two or three years perhaps) then onto a Bird Dog (AC690 / Caravan) aircraft then onto a light tanker (802 / Fireboss) then eventually onto a heavy tanker. But beware (as per the above paragraph), get in line; I think at this time that the most junior Convair Captain is a 14 year guy.
I hope this helps.
Anyone wanting a more detailed explanation or if you have any questions about the job, PM me.
Conair is a fantastic company to work for and the work is great and the people you'll work with are some of the finest anywhere.
There are a few career F/Os but that is uncommon. There may be one (maybe two) career bird dog pilots but that is also rare. Most guys want to progress into a Tanker Captain position. As per internal promotional standards, you'll need time over 12,500 for that.
As per salaries... The first three years at Conair will see you earning on a pay scale that is fairly commensurate with the cost of living. A big jump occurs when you reach year 4 and an even bigger jump occurs at year 5. The year five jump is significant.
If you're interested in Conair, be sure to do your homework. Understand that you belong, essentially, to the customer for 130 days. Time off in the summer just simply does not happen unless for very particular circumstances.
If you are a jet guy and want to join, understand that you could fly an Aerostar in your first year. A lot of people get turned off by this when in fact the Aerostar is one of the most enjoyable jobs on the roster. Bottom line; in your first year, you are placed where they need you to be placed.
They are fairly firm on the 500 Multi-PIC requirement. Keep in mind that this is not only a company requirement, it is paramount for the customer to know that the aircraft are being crewed by the most experienced people out there. And while it has happened, hiring a guy off of the street for a Fireboss is a very, very rare thing.
Though it has been said before, the ideal progression for a guy who is a new hire is as follows... Right seat Convair (for two or three years perhaps) then onto a Bird Dog (AC690 / Caravan) aircraft then onto a light tanker (802 / Fireboss) then eventually onto a heavy tanker. But beware (as per the above paragraph), get in line; I think at this time that the most junior Convair Captain is a 14 year guy.
I hope this helps.
Anyone wanting a more detailed explanation or if you have any questions about the job, PM me.
Conair is a fantastic company to work for and the work is great and the people you'll work with are some of the finest anywhere.
Re: Conair
Thanks for the info, any idea how many positions are open?
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