“Hey Ivan, we haven’t gotten an ad-hoc update in a while, what’s taking you so long?”

That’s probably what you’re thinking. Today, I only have 3 real new names for us. Let me explain…

Just want the info on the now-hiring-job? scroll all the way to the end

I’ve been putting up a list of low-hour-friendly companies with their hiring minimums these first 3 months. As briefed at the beginning earlier this year, we’re now focusing on getting more information about them. 

I will keep sending ad-hoc updates when I come across “new” low time jobs. However as I’ve been made aware of, the list is cool but it doesn’t do *that* much in helping you get a job.

So I created a private Facebook Group. Its purpose:

• Only allow admins to post in the group, so there’s no “irrelevant” posts

• Add employers, recruiters from companies hiring low time (lots of them use Facebook)

• Give them admin role

• Have them post about their current job openings

• You and I can ask questions in the post’s comments section

Could be nice, right?

This is also a step into a community/networking opportunity.

Although I’ve had the pleasure of talking to some of you, the newsletter format is very one-sided. In the group, we’ll get the chance to discuss things among ourselves.

It’s also a place where I’ll ask for feedback. I know I can ask on here, but I want to keep the newsletter what it is, a newsletter. That way you only get the content you sign up for.

And lastly, but also probably the most important, the easy-to-access factor.

About 3 days ago, Fly The Whale posted they were looking for seaplane pilots. I reached out to the Director of Operations and to the Assistant Chief Pilot for more information. I could’ve just sent an email about the opportunity, THEN another one with the “interview” 2 days later, but that’s too many emails for too little value.

There’s also the off-the-clock updates. Too short, they don’t belong here.

A Facebook group solves these “issues”, it’s great for quick unscheduled updates. The emails can be focused on long-form content (community report, lists, deep dives…)

In short, groups with all their features solve the lacking sense of community we had. This newsletter might as well now become a job listing service (just kidding, still not happening).

Are we on our way to a restricted community?

Well, if it’s beneficial (it probably is) then yeah, sure.

That’s exactly why the group is private. We need to have good quality members to attract companies. I have no idea YET how exactly we’re going to do that, but it starts by making the process of joining the group so hard that only people who really want in, get in.

Don’t worry, it’s free to join. For now. (🤪)

On a more serious note, if you want to help actually build a community/network, please, join the group. There’s just a google form I’d like you to fill out before, and you’re all set. Helps me qualify the members, so you must complete the survey to get in. Sorry, not sorry.

TL;DR

We have a facebook group now. If you want timely, shorter content, and participate in what we do with this newsletter, fill out the form and join up! We’re on messenger too.

All links at the end.

🐳 — Fly The Whale is looking for SICs

I’ll have a separate email with Dylan’s “interview”. I’ll post the questionnaire I send each future interviewees in the facebook group, I’d love your input.

Get a chance to voice what you think we should be asking. Join the group!

📦 — CSA Air, PDP approved

It essentially means they’re about to advertise C208 SIC positions too. It’s not up on their website yet, but as a FedEx feeder, you can expect the same minimums as the other companies: 800TT.

You meet the minimum experience and would like flying the Caravan? Keep an eye out for the announcement!

LINKS

Follow these 2 steps to join the community:

1️⃣ — Welcome survey, gain access to our private Facebook Group by completing it (link)

2️⃣ — The Road to 1500 (newsletter community), because it’s a hidden group, I apparently can’t have a permanent link here.

Send a message to our Facebook Page (link) when you’re done with the survey and I’ll send you a link. I ask for feedback in there, nothing too crazy but you’re absolutely welcome to join.