Light Twin Jobs in Manitoba

collegeboy · Post by **collegeboy** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 6:05 pm

Hey I am getting near the 800 to 900 hour mark in my log book and am thinking of looking for a pic job on a light twin in Manitoba or Ontario. Most of my time is PIC some is IFR but very little. I look at the requirements for the jobs on PA=31's and such and see some companies want 1500 TT. Is that really what they are looking for seems kinda high for a light twin job and if you know of places that are not on Pilot Career Centre let me know.

Thanks for your help College Boy.

RyanF · Post by **RyanF** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 9:03 pm

Superior Airways has an ad up in the Job section. They're looking for PA31 Captains, I think they run them single pilot.

HuD 91gt · Post by **HuD 91gt** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 9:58 pm

A couple years back you could find a Navajo gig with some PIC time and TT a tad under 1000. Not anymore, unless of course your already employed with the company. Keep logging time and harassing companies like Missinippi Airways (JR3 YTH YFO), Fast Air, Lynn Lake Air Service(Still around?).... All the Manitoba companies (Pretty much besides Perimeter) have Navajo's... Keep knockin on doors while your building time.

North Shore · Post by **North Shore** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 12:57 am

Guess that you didn't take the college course in Economics, huh? Or at least, missed the class on supply and demand...

ScudRunner · Post by **ScudRunner** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:08 am

HuD 91gt wrote:A couple years back you could find a Navajo gig with some PIC time and TT a tad under 1000. Not anymore, unless of course your already employed with the company. Keep logging time and harassing companies like Missinippi Airways (JR3 YTH YFO), Fast Air, Lynn Lake Air Service(Still around?).... All the Manitoba companies (Pretty much besides Perimeter) have Navajo's... Keep knockin on doors while your building time.

And before that you where lucky to get captain on a Navajo with 3000 hours, A couple years ago pilots with 1200 hours thought they where getting screwed around if they weren't ordained Captain on a PC-12 or King Air.

North Shore wrote:Guess that you didn't take the college course in Economics, huh? Or at least, missed the class on supply and demand...

Check out all the ones listed in this thread you will find something.

collegeboy · Post by **collegeboy** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:55 pm

North Shore wrote:Guess that you didn't take the college course in Economics, huh? Or at least, missed the class on supply and demand...

Take a look at my name again there North Shore!!! I did take it and I did pretty good for a farm boy I think. Come join me at the next mensa meeting. We'll see how much you can follow along.

. wrote:And before that you where lucky to get captain on a Navajo with 3000 hours, A couple years ago pilots with 1200 hours thought they where getting screwed around if they weren't ordained Captain on a PC-12 or King Air.

I noticed that on one of the companies web pages the time for a King Air Capt. was the same as a Navajo Capt except for the Multi PIC time. TT that is.

North Shore · Post by **North Shore** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:41 pm

Ok, I'll take your word for it that you are in Mensa, and, I'll freely admit, I'm not. However, you *are* the guy asking why, in an economic slowdown, the time requirements for lower-mid level jobs are going up from where they were two years ago, say. Again, the answer is supply and demand - few jobs, lots of guys looking, therefore what employers can ask and get also rises. When I started out on my commercial licence, Navajo operators were asking for 1500TT and 500MPIC - and getting it. Keep plugging away at what you are doing, and things will happen - putting time in at crappy jobs is what our parents called 'paying your dues.' I see your Mensa membership, and raise you 18 years in aviation...

Cheers!

Sam300 · Post by **Sam300** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:13 pm

collegeboy wrote:Take a look at my name again there North Shore!!! I did take it and I did pretty good for a farm boy I think. Come join me at the next mensa meeting. We'll see how much you can follow along

Easy now, North Shore just pushed your button and you fell for it. You need to have a thick skin in this industry, it is a valid point though there are few jobs and many pilots with more hours looking. It will have to be a waiting game for a good job.

Bede · Post by **Bede** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:56 pm

Why do people in Mensa always have to tell everyone they're in Mensa?

CBSW · Post by **CBSW** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:35 pm

850 Ish TT and ur trying for a MPIC job.. hehehe..

How bout the ramp? You know u looooovvvvee it!!! Grooming airplanes? Dispatching is always fun? No? With those numbers you might be qualified to fly a C172!

CBSW · Post by **CBSW** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:41 pm

Okay, Okay..

Maybe I was a little hard on ya

I'm in the same spot. However, as north shore said.. the economy is the in the tank. We can try for the job we want... but not expect it. If it was me.. I'd try for a co-pilot spot/ ramp spot with a little flying mixed in and position myself for when things do pick up. What about a turboprop?

If it were me.. I want to get to know the IFR from the right seat from some experienced blokes before jumping into the left seat right away. Also, if you do decide to do the ramp thing.. the time for you to learn couldn't be better.. Your captains will likely have alot of experience they can pass onto ya should you make it into the birdie.

Brighter skies will come.. its just a matter of time.

In the meantime, soak up some vitamin D

Highflyinpilot · Post by **Highflyinpilot** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:57 pm

WTF is mensa????

shamrock104 · Post by **shamrock104** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:34 pm

Multi engine navajo supercharged aircraft, do you guys know anything????

North Shore · Post by **North Shore** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:43 pm

Highflyin,

Membership in Mensa is open to persons who have attained a score within the upper two percent of the general population on an approved intelligence test that has been properly administered and supervised. There is no other qualification or disqualification for membership eligibility.

http://www.mensa.org/index0.php

kiloindiapapa · Post by **kiloindiapapa** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:03 am

Mensa, who gives a F about Mensa! I heard that all mensa members are also apart of NAMBLA...

sarg · Post by **sarg** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:09 am

collegeboy wrote:Hey I am getting near the 800 to 900 hour mark in my log book and am thinking of looking for a pic job on a light twin in Manitoba or Ontario. Most of my time is PIC some is IFR but very little. I look at the requirements for the jobs on PA=31's and such and see some companies want 1500 TT. Is that really what they are looking for seems kinda high for a light twin job and if you know of places that are not on Pilot Career Centre let me know.

Thanks for your help College Boy.

Yes, that's really what they're looking for and in this economy they'll get that or better. A lot of the contracts in Manitoba and NW Ont used to require the 1500 hrs, medical or other government type flying and I assume still do, which is the reason for the number.

collegeboy · Post by **collegeboy** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 4:39 pm

Well for one North shore you have 16 years on me and I have nothing on you. Although I did take economics in college that part is true.

And shamrock That was wicked the your definition for mensa!!!!! Props to you! No pun intended.

CBSW Be as hard as you want I know I take everything I read on this website with a grain of salt or two!!!

I just know a couple of guys that have got jobs on a navajo full time at around my time. I have a full time job flying a turbine or a Turban if you are american. Just looking for an IFR job I guess I had one a while back but was right seat and got a seat on the left at another company. I know guys that have gone from ramp to flying to ramp and they all want to kill themselves.

And for those of you that take this site for what it is good for you and you high strung guy need to have a beer after work or get laid or something!!!

Collegeboy

Bushav8er · Post by **Bushav8er** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 4:54 pm

WTF is mensa????

LOL. If you have to ask you're not qualified to be a member.

Bede · Post by **Bede** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:05 pm

I don't think it's a big deal to be looking for an entry level PIC job. I had 1200hrs when I got a SP IFR job, which in hindsight, was way above my experience at the time. 900 hr - 1200 isn't really a big jump. It all boils down to what the economy is doing.

short bus · Post by **short bus** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:36 pm

Mensa, who gives a F about Mensa! I heard that all mensa members are also apart of NAMBLA...

You must be talking about the National Alliance of Marlon Brando Look Alikes

North Shore · Post by **North Shore** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:06 am

College,
upon a bit of reflection, perhaps I was a little quick to push your buttons, as Sam300 says. Sorry. However, the answer is still economics - I just didn't put it as nicely as I should have..

Invertago · Post by **Invertago** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:15 pm

Be sure to sign your resume "College Boy" there is a shortage of college edumacated pilots to fill all the bush jobs out there

If you where MENSA, you should be on heavy jets at 900hrs.

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