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12-04-2016, 11:23 AM
#2291
Layover Master
Joined APC: Jan 2013
Position: Seated
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There are several reasons it would close; that's the reason I'm asking. While it may make sense to you, it may not make sense to the people that actually make these decisions. I hope it stays open, and even grows, but I have absolutely no idea what they'll do. I was just curious if there had been any internal memorandum regards to the domicile, or information passed from chief pilots etc. An east coast base would be the difference in applying or not for me personally.
12-04-2016, 12:31 PM
#2292
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2005
Posts: 8,938
I wouldn't hedge any bets. Alaska/Virgin are predominantly west coast based airlines. If you really want a long term stable east coast base, go to the big 4.
This merger hasn't even closed yet. They are still two airlines competing against another. There is no communication about any post-merger plans in regards to bases or fleets.
This merger hasn't even closed yet. They are still two airlines competing against another. There is no communication about any post-merger plans in regards to bases or fleets.
12-07-2016, 09:09 PM
#2295
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Joined APC: Apr 2011
Position: Upright & Breathing
Posts: 319
12-11-2016, 10:32 PM
#2298
New boss = Old boss
Joined APC: Mar 2005
Position: Ca B737
Posts: 2,762
12-12-2016, 04:25 AM
#2299
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jan 2007
Posts: 89
What's a good W2 estimate for a first-year Virgin pilot? There's low-training pay, then reserve, but then a line, probably with some 125% hours thrown in there. Anyone care to share their per month, or annual first-year income?
12-12-2016, 05:49 AM
#2300
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Virgin America Latest and Greatest
W2= probably around 48-50k.
Take home pay probably around $2800-3000/mo.
If you get on at the front of the wave you'll probably get a line in about 6 months but as always this can change. I was told about 6 months reserve and it ended up being almost 3 years.
125% will be very little on reserve, more if you have a line.
Welcome to your next stepping stone
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