WANTED: Contract Commercial Pilot -

("Mike" wrote)
Matt, it was nice to read your job posting because it was personable, and
I think that's what matters. If it were just a one liner, then I would
probably view it differently.


Plus, Matt's a regular poster here at RAP.

Thanks for this post Mike. Makes the group a better place.


Montblack

Mike wrote in :

Snipola
I don't think it's my property, but I respect the readers of the group
by not posting something that is of interest to only select individuals.
Snipola

Bad argument. Is every post of interest to every reader?

I thought not....

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"Matt Barrow" wrote in message
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"Mike" wrote in message
...
I owe an apology to the group for posting a response like that. It should
have been more constructive and professional, but I think it might have
been inappropriate to assume it would not be of interest to everyone. Any
two newsgroups may have different views on this topic, and I think I
mistakenly assumed this group would view stuff like this as inappropriate.

Matt, it was nice to read your job posting because it was personable, and
I think that's what matters. If it were just a one liner, then I would
probably view it differently.

I should have suggested, rather than importuned, that your posting may
benefit by presenting it to a larger audience where someone may be
looking for a job just like this.

Sorry.

Accepted.

And it appears that those who post here are only a rather small
majority...many of whom are pros and I'd be more than happy to land one of
them rather than someone "annoymous".

As I said, I intended to send it only to RAM, but now it seems it was a
good thing I didn't.


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Matt
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Matthew W. Barrow
Site-Fill Homes, LLC.
Montrose, CO
Matt:
I enjoyed reading it and at 78 years old and only 300
hours I don't stand a prayer of landing the job.It gave
me a window into the life of a pilot that I might have been
if I didn't wait so dang long to start. :-)

Bob Barker N8749S

"Robert A. Barker" wrote in message
. ..

"Matt Barrow" wrote in message
...

And it appears that those who post here are only a rather small
majority...many of whom are pros and I'd be more than happy to land one
of them rather than someone "annoymous".

As I said, I intended to send it only to RAM, but now it seems it was a
good thing I didn't.



Matt:
I enjoyed reading it and at 78 years old and only 300
hours I don't stand a prayer of landing the job.It gave
me a window into the life of a pilot that I might have been
if I didn't wait so dang long to start. :-)

Bob Barker N8749S
Glad you enjoyed it Bob, and I hope I can still even operate a wheelchair
when I'm 78.

The big restrictions are based on what my insurance will cover without a
boost in the premiums. That and the fact that my most common passenger is my
financial manager/selling agent/office manager who also happens to be my
wife (it was her idea of using an airplane to expand our business operations
area and it's paid off beautifully...how many guys get to marry a gal like
that??).


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Matt
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Matthew W. Barrow
Site-Fill Homes, LLC.
Montrose, CO

("Matt Barrow" wrote)
The big restrictions are based on what my insurance will cover without a
boost in the premiums. That and the fact that my most common passenger is
my financial manager/selling agent/office manager who also happens to be
my wife (it was her idea of using an airplane to expand our business
operations area and it's paid off beautifully...how many guys get to marry
a gal like that??).


Would a smaller version of a rock star bus work for a couple of months?
Naps, shower, conduct phone busines enroute, no hotel rooms to rent. Sleep
on the bus on the return trip.

With some coordination (+ the occasional airline flight) could you have
covered 75% of your trips last year - with a rented tour bus/business RV
....or two?

Just a get-by-for-now thought.

....sometimes flying out, meeting the bus, going the rest of the way by
"Luxury Coach" then maybe later getting dropped off at an airport and having
bus # 2 meet you at your next destination...

I was thinking two bus drivers were cheaper to hire than one contract
commercial pilot. Maybe not.

BTW, did I miss yet another RAP surgery post? :-)

All going well?


Montblack

"Peter R." wrote in message
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Mike wrote:

I have no patience for people that don't follow directions *OR* the best
interest of the majority of the audience.

Do you really believe that you have your finger on the pulse of the
interest of the majority of the audience?

Matt is a regular contributor to this group, not a post-and-run spammer.
As a turbo-normalized Bonanza pilot who does not read r.a.m, I enjoyed
reading his ad. In a way, the ad served as a barometer of sorts as to
what
type of experience is required to fly in that capacity.

Since I do not have a commercial certificate (yet), mountain flying
experience, nor 3,000 hours, I learned that I don't have shot at
applying.

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Peter
Me too.

"Montblack" wrote in message
...
("Matt Barrow" wrote)
The big restrictions are based on what my insurance will cover without a
boost in the premiums. That and the fact that my most common passenger is
my financial manager/selling agent/office manager who also happens to be
my wife (it was her idea of using an airplane to expand our business
operations area and it's paid off beautifully...how many guys get to
marry
a gal like that??).


Would a smaller version of a rock star bus work for a couple of months?
Naps, shower, conduct phone busines enroute, no hotel rooms to rent. Sleep
on the bus on the return trip.

I spent less than 20 nights away from my own bed. And five of those were due
to our staying with friedns/relaives who lived near our building sites.

I spent the first five years of my career as a "Road Warrior" and gladly
gave that up.

I spend a lot of time on the phone/computer during my work day, but when
they can get a STAR printer (does 48" wide printing..blue prints and the
like) on a bus...


With some coordination (+ the occasional airline flight) could you have
covered 75% of your trips last year - with a rented tour bus/business RV
...or two?

Not with the places I do projects. I've hit Rapid City, Manhattan, KS and
Wichita Falls all in one day: try that on airlines and driving a bus. Slept
at home that night, too.


Just a get-by-for-now thought.

...sometimes flying out, meeting the bus, going the rest of the way by
"Luxury Coach" then maybe later getting dropped off at an airport and
having
bus # 2 meet you at your next destination...

Where I build, there's commuter flights at best. That way I can work away
from the much heavier competition in the big cities.

When I see a potential property to develop, I'm used to going have a "look
see" within a cople days. Before I could afford to fly at will I lose a few
really nice parcels when I waited too long and drove to the sites.


I was thinking two bus drivers were cheaper to hire than one contract
commercial pilot. Maybe not.

Cheaper, but not better, at least not the way I operate. Also, I check
project progress and QC issues at least every two weeks...more often during
early phases. Right now, some of our projects are just getting under way.
That's why I need someone to start immediately.


BTW, did I miss yet another RAP surgery post? :-)

Well, during a doctors visit at end of March for another matter (sore
shoulder) the doc noticed a bump just below and in front of my right ear. CT
scan found a tumor up against the Perotid gland. Told me it had to be
removed NOW or it could cause severe nerve damage regardless of what a
biopsy would show.

Fortunately not cancerous or malignant but the surgeon had to cut some
nerves around the ear to extract it. Big sucker...3cm in size. Now, the
cavity from the tumor keeps filling with liquid (clear, indicating no
infection) and it spreads to the area around the temple. Makes my right eye
a bit fuzzy and my ear feels like there's an ice pick stuck in the canal.
I'll find out tomorrow if flying is not verboten due to pressure in that
cavity area.

Lots of Vicodin for relief. :~)


All going well?

I'll find out in a few weeks, but the initial indications are all positive.
Looks like I dodged a bullet by having the doc find it when she did.


Thanks!!

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Matt
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Matthew W. Barrow
Site-Fill Homes, LLC.
Montrose, CO

Matt,
Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.
I enjoyed reading your posting for a pilot.
As others have commented, it lets us know what folks are looking for,
even if we are not qualified ourselves.
Along that line of thought, readers need to keep in mind that the pilot
community is quite small, but our networking skills are great. Perhaps
we know someone who is retired, out of work or up-and-coming who meets
the requirement and would be interested and available.
I have gotten a job this way in the past.
No good deed geos unpunished! :-))
I always try to return the favor in these instances.

In rec.aviation.piloting Matt Barrow wrote:
WANTED: Contract Commercial Pilot - Availability: IMMEDIATE

Thank you, Matt for posting this information. I hope you find some
young, deserving pilot that you can train to your standards and help
you use aviation to run your business.

While I have most of the requirements in spades, sadly, I have less
than 100 hours in the A36. I'm sure that is waiverable, as I teach
mountain flying for BPPP, Colorado Pilots Association, Civil Air
Patrol and have over 6,000 hours with over 2,000 hours flying the
Colorado and nearby mountains.

But, don't jump yet. I'm back full time at Hewlett-Packard, 8-5,
M-F, so I'm only available nights and weekends... and you have a
business to run.

A hearty "Thank you for posting about an avitaion topic in an
aviation news group(s)"!

Best regards,

Jer/ "Flight instruction and mountain flying are my vocations!"
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CELL 970 231-6325 EMAIL jeratfrii.com http://users.frii.com/jer/
C-206 N9513G, CFII Airplane&Glider FAA-DEN Aviation Safety Counselor
CAP-CO Mission&Aircraft CheckPilot BM218 HAM N0FZD 240 Young Eagles!

wrote in message ...
In rec.aviation.piloting Matt Barrow wrote:
WANTED: Contract Commercial Pilot - Availability: IMMEDIATE

Thank you, Matt for posting this information. I hope you find some
young, deserving pilot that you can train to your standards and help
you use aviation to run your business.

Oh, I'm not going to train them...I want them "ready to heat and serve". I'm
not an instructor, but a business man that is temporarily grounded.

While I have most of the requirements in spades, sadly, I have less
than 100 hours in the A36. I'm sure that is waiverable, as I teach
mountain flying for BPPP, Colorado Pilots Association, Civil Air
Patrol and have over 6,000 hours with over 2,000 hours flying the
Colorado and nearby mountains.

The requirement was "suggested" to me by my insurance company.

I'd love to have you...


But, don't jump yet. I'm back full time at Hewlett-Packard, 8-5,
M-F, so I'm only available nights and weekends... and you have a
business to run.

....but the assignment is only going to be three months or four at the
absolute most.


A hearty "Thank you for posting about an avitaion topic in an
aviation news group(s)"!

Best regards,

Jer/ "Flight instruction and mountain flying are my vocations!"
--
Jer/ (Slash) Eberhard, Mountain Flying Aviation, LTD, Ft Collins, CO
CELL 970 231-6325 EMAIL jeratfrii.com http://users.frii.com/jer/
C-206 N9513G, CFII Airplane&Glider FAA-DEN Aviation Safety Counselor
CAP-CO Mission&Aircraft CheckPilot BM218 HAM N0FZD 240 Young Eagles!

Thanks...my pleasure. Enjoy your time at HP!


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Matt
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Matthew W. Barrow
Site-Fill Homes, LLC.
Montrose, CO