American patrols question

Posted by Trobinson3575@reddit | flying | View on Reddit | 9 comments

Hey guys, I’m a CFI in Michigan and I am looking to get my flight hours quicker. I’ve heard the bad about working at American Patrols, but still have questions. If anybody is currently working there or was very recently I would love to hear your input. Is the housing included or do you have to pay? And if so how much and is it an okay place to live? Also I was wondering how much you make in a year working there and if the hiring process is doable for someone who would have to move across the country. Thank you!!

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FlyJunior172@reddit

Don’t. You’re better off in a job that’s already secure. Moved out here from Maryland for a job with them, lost it with no explanation after a week. I’m not the only one. And these statements are true, therefore even if they try to get me under the no disparagement clause in the contract, they can’t because the truth is definitionally not defamatory. Aside from that, I’m still in Midland, and apart from the $200/h 172 rentals I love it here.

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portmod7@reddit

You love Midland? Can't say that I've ever heard anybody say that before.

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rod-my-dog@reddit

I'm in Midland. If you want to split time DM me. I'm working towards commercial.

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TheRoadto1500@reddit

$750/month for housing, “okay” is subjective, $18-25/hour, averaging $23k/year (cc: their website) The hiring process is the hard part. You move to Midland and need to pass the flight portion of the interview. Some say it’s easy, but a lot of applicants will wash out, it’s a competition after all. Getting your application looked at is kind of a gamble. Good luck though!

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Trobinson3575@reddit (OP)

Thank you very much for the insight! Glad you included the source, good information in there. Have a great day!

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minfremi@reddit

If you want a job as a low time pilot, housing is the least of your worries. Assuming you get that job in the first place. You don’t have their basic minimums, which in the grand scheme of things, isn’t too hard to get. You’ll be competing with other pilots with the same or similar experience.

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Trobinson3575@reddit (OP)

Also I would like to add I have just under 400 hours but should be able to hit that number in the next month or two.

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TheRoadto1500@reddit

Well they’ll probably be hiring within the next month or two as well, so…

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