Fugro's got two openings on their web page and they are commutable and that's within their revised bare minimums. When I was there it was a 20/10 and they'd fly you to/from wherever the plane was and they're currently hiring. Aspen will hire at 500 hours as well and are commutable and last I talked to their CP a few days ago he said he'd be open to talking to anyone interested, but I'm not sure what that means as far as how readily they need anyone or if he expects some openings.
Quantum is still pretty firm on the 1000TT, but that might change.
Keystone's probably always hiring, but I wouldn't recommend it for the QoL and the amount of hours you'd fly. I'm not sure if the contract pilots they'll hire from anywhere, but I know on the full-time positions they want you in Philly and hanging out to do other chores when their's no flying to be done. They're not too bad though as entry level under some circumstances and I'm sure there are some details that I'm overlooking one way or another. If you could get on contract and just be left out in the field for several months that might open some doors for you to a better gig as long as they don't want too much of a commitment and expect you to move to Philly as well.
So I’m about to reach 500 hours, however don’t have my multi. Is Fugro or Aspen a possibility not having any multi hours? I saw on their job minimums that’s needed, but wondering if they bend the rules or have single engine planes
As far as I'm aware both companies only have multi engine aircraft unless things have changed recently. You might get on with Aspen with a fresh multi addon, but with this slow down a lot of people are going to be holding onto their survey jobs longer than they normally would. Your best bet would be Aperture Aviation (206s), a Picto vendor or possibly Vexcel which should have some single engine aircraft through their merger, as they acquired Keystone which will probably still be hiring through their website if my information is correct.
Word is Vexcel is looking for pilots as soon as this Corona stuff dies down. They bought up a lot of survey companies and meant to hire in April, but that's been pushed back so keep looking out. I expect them to post them here Careers at Vexcel Imaging
Woolpert seems to be great folks with 404s, 406s and a King Air. They're looking for a few pilots, but the Corona's derailed some things so I'm not sure when they'll be hiring though keep an eye on them. I think they pay pretty fairly as I understand it and seem really laid back and nice. They are currently aiming for a 20/10, but are flexible at times and willing to work around things.
Any idea what mins are for Vexcel? I got laid off from my regular job so hoping to use this as the push into full time flying.
Word is Vexcel is looking for pilots as soon as this Corona stuff dies down. They bought up a lot of survey companies and meant to hire in April, but that's been pushed back so keep looking out. I expect them to post them here Careers at Vexcel Imaging
Woolpert seems to be great folks with 404s, 406s and a King Air. They're looking for a few pilots, but the Corona's derailed some things so I'm not sure when they'll be hiring though keep an eye on them. I think they pay pretty fairly as I understand it and seem really laid back and nice. They are currently aiming for a 20/10, but are flexible at times and willing to work around things.
The Schedule is Wednesday to Wednesday, 15 days on and rest day starts Thursday to Tuesday 6 days off. But on Monday you need to start paying attention to figure out where you are heading. The Conquest pilots live on the road all year around with sometimes with slow periods between jobs.
15 on
6 off
I just realized that I'm pretty sure we've met....at a flight school at JYO? Real early some mornings? You were doing some ATP training?
Good Call on Woolpert, they just posted pilot positions today! They want 1000TT with 500 multi if anyone is interested.
I'd apply sooner than later. I was hoping to get on with them myself as they're able to go beyond 30 degrees in the banks on their turns which sounded really fun. I had been playing email tag with their recruiter (if you have the time and survey experience I can share her email via PM) since early March as the coronavirus stuff derailed their hiring, but got a chance to talk to Dave and Jonas who both seemed great like 10 days ago and they were hoping to start doing ride alongs and hiring in the near future.
I took another offer in the mean time, but it seems like they stress pilots that can communicate where they work and what they're doing to ATC. It's a 20/10 what they aim for with a good bit of flexibility if you want more or less time at times, but they've got one 406 they staff with 2 pilot crews that's 2 and 2, sometimes they get Caribbean work and honestly it sounded awesome as I believe the 404 is relatively new for a light twin and only has two fuel tanks so you're not constantly adjusting them in flight.
Unfortunatly Im quite short on experience, only 360TT and a wet multi, nowhere near what they ask for. Its a shame as they are based in the same city I live in. When you talked with the recruiter did they give any indication on how flexible they were on hours?
I might be able to put some folks in touch with QSI and some other companies. With QSI they generally want their operators on the west coast, mainly Oregon, but might be willing to make an exception and the east coast operators can normally base wherever they just don't fly as much.
Good Call on Woolpert, they just posted pilot positions today! They want 1000TT with 500 multi if anyone is interested.
Hey srn121, you have any info on QSI's ANC base? Schedule, how many crews they have, etc... thanks.
Ive been struggling to find adequate summer work for someone sitting at 600 TT with prior experience. Post COVID is going to be a tough time.