View Full Version : Four Star Avaition: San Juan, Puerto Rico
kevinsky18
24th Apr 2009, 15:28
They are a cargo hauler running DC-3.
Does anyone have any personal experience with this company? What are the crew and management like to work with? How's the maintenance? What's the pay like? Do they normally provide crew accommodations? What is San Juan like to live in?
Thanks
beachbumflyer
25th Apr 2009, 00:32
I wouldn't fly for that company.
San Juan is a nice place to live in the winter, the rest of the year is
very hot and humid. It's kind of an expesive place to live.
kevinsky18
25th Apr 2009, 17:40
Beachbumb I sent you PM
B Sousa
2nd May 2009, 05:02
Do a search on this forum. 4 star has been discussed before. STT (TIST) was a fun place some years back, but Since some changes it appears not to be the same old company. Sad as it was really a neat place to see some round engines..
I didnt work there but knew some who did. Im sure they have all left by now.
SNS3Guppy
3rd May 2009, 02:07
I have a client who recently came from Four Star. Given his accounting of the company, you're well advised to steer clear.
They just lost a DC3 a few days ago.
^^ yep they lost one last sunday due to a cockpit fire... as far as i know they only have 1 operational plane as of today...:ouch:
FourStar
5th May 2009, 04:04
Does anyone know the status of the rest of the fleet of 6 or 7 DC3's I know N131 had an engine fire and N138 burst a tyre on a single engine landing. FAA grounded one from flying freight because of its cargo restrant not having any paperwork. Which aircraft are still airworthy?
Thanks
FourStar
6th May 2009, 03:22
May 1, 2009 -- Four Star Air Cargo voluntarily stopped flying its three DC-3 airplanes April 30 after a Federal Aviation Administration inspection on Tuesday showed that the airline's planes did not have FAA-approved engines. Four Star Chief Executive Officer Stuart Diamond disputes the FAA's contention that the planes have engines that are not certified.
FourStar
20th May 2009, 02:54
Stuart Diamond told me they are operational again but with one aircraft.
B Sousa
21st May 2009, 14:37
If any of the guys from the St Thomas Hanger read this. We had some good times down that way. In da mornin, Strudel from Franks Bakery etc. Would certainly be looking to have a Red Stripe or two for a reunion.
Siguarda al fine
22nd May 2009, 00:19
Gatvol FYI St Thomas hangar closed long time ago as Diamond believed he was being robbed by the staff there. :ugh::ugh:
B Sousa
24th May 2009, 13:40
Sad to hear, it was almost gone when I left. Either way it was fun to watch those round engines leak oil all over........ Im sure those who worked at STT are still around somewhere. I helped one of the mechs get a job in FL, he is very happy there.
PT6-6
31st May 2009, 03:19
now they are back with 2 airframes... i did not know about the STT hangar closing....:confused:
FourStar
1st Jun 2009, 01:04
does anyone know what is happening with "N136FS" is it going to be repaired, scrapped, or used for spares???
FourStar
1st Jun 2009, 01:06
Pt6-6 do you know which 2 frames are being used?
TWAsju
11th Jun 2009, 21:45
I've seen a couple DC-3s recently shooting transition at SJU/TJSJ.
One high go-around had the gear down on the miss until he was out of sight.
I'll go back there by the hangars/cargo area and have a look.
Perhaps I can get the N numbers or ship number.
PT6-6
13th Jun 2009, 17:46
not sure about the frames (DC-3), but also i've seen a Convair 440 and a Beech 18 at their ramp.....:confused::confused::confused:
PT6-6
20th Jun 2009, 01:41
as of today, they got 1 operational frame (131fs) and are working on another one (135fs)....:ok: