Alaska vs. American
10-17-2023, 02:44 PM
#21
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You’d be a fool to choose Alaska over Delta/American for LAX.
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10-17-2023, 03:11 PM
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LAX as a new hire
nah, it won’t take long to get LAX. Latest bid might even have LAX openings, so if you’re early in the class drop for hiring this next round, you may even get it day 1. SFO is junior, and likely to remain that way, then LAX, then SEA. PDX & ANC? That’ll take a bit.
It'll be a long time. All new hires for the foreseeable future are going to SFO.
Most junior FO is a July '23 hire and most junior line holder is a Dec '22 hire. A lot of Virgin guys are in transition training right now and that'll push everyone down because they are all senior.
Most junior FO is a July '23 hire and most junior line holder is a Dec '22 hire. A lot of Virgin guys are in transition training right now and that'll push everyone down because they are all senior.
10-17-2023, 04:37 PM
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Once transitioned they'll go to where they live, or to whichever base is an easier commute from wherever they live. VX was an SFO airline originally.
10-17-2023, 08:32 PM
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This. I’d expect to be able to get LAX from the get go. If not, then SFO and should be able to get LAX a month or so out of training at the latest.
10-21-2023, 04:11 AM
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I hated this company. Didn't think they were doing right by their pilots, given how financially well they performed historically.
With the new contract........ I still hate them! hahahaha
All kidding aside, I actually believe that AS is now a place (not 'THE' place) to hang your hat for a career (Commuters - YMMV).
We don't fly wide-bodies, nor fly to far-off international destinations, but if you're interested in their route network, and the type of flying they do, it's not a bad place to be.
Of course, well see how well this post ages in 5-10 years!
With the new contract........ I still hate them! hahahaha
All kidding aside, I actually believe that AS is now a place (not 'THE' place) to hang your hat for a career (Commuters - YMMV).
We don't fly wide-bodies, nor fly to far-off international destinations, but if you're interested in their route network, and the type of flying they do, it's not a bad place to be.
Of course, well see how well this post ages in 5-10 years!
10-21-2023, 05:06 PM
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I hated this company. Didn't think they were doing right by their pilots, given how financially well they performed historically.
With the new contract........ I still hate them! hahahaha
All kidding aside, I actually believe that AS is now a place (not 'THE' place) to hang your hat for a career (Commuters - YMMV).
We don't fly wide-bodies, nor fly to far-off international destinations, but if you're interested in their route network, and the type of flying they do, it's not a bad place to be.
Of course, well see how well this post ages in 5-10 years!
With the new contract........ I still hate them! hahahaha
All kidding aside, I actually believe that AS is now a place (not 'THE' place) to hang your hat for a career (Commuters - YMMV).
We don't fly wide-bodies, nor fly to far-off international destinations, but if you're interested in their route network, and the type of flying they do, it's not a bad place to be.
Of course, well see how well this post ages in 5-10 years!
10-21-2023, 05:18 PM
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