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03-20-2017, 09:44 PM
#2381
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good luck!
03-21-2017, 09:34 PM
#2385
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What is so interesting about Virgin America pilot hiring is that literally no one has deep knowledge on the inner workings of pilot recruiting. They've done a very good job of keeping that a closely held secret. Most airlines have a blueprint and road map that is predicable and well worn on how to get the call, but with Virgin it is literally anyone's guess on how that department works and operates. They do a great job but nobody truly knows how to crack their code.
One thing that is absolutely true about both VX and AS: Consistently showing a strong desire to be here is something both airlines value and something that will play into whether or not you are offered an interview.
(Speculation): Moving forward (sometime late 2017 or 1st-2nd quarter 2018) the Alaska and Virgin America pilot recruiting team will become one and the selection/interview process will probably switch over to the pre merger Alaska Airlines format with some VX selection/interview qualities mixed into it. Hopefully that will make the process a tad more transparent than it is now.
Until then, continue networking and showing up at job fairs and doing a great job at your current company. I hope the phone rings soon from a SFO area code!
One thing that is absolutely true about both VX and AS: Consistently showing a strong desire to be here is something both airlines value and something that will play into whether or not you are offered an interview.
(Speculation): Moving forward (sometime late 2017 or 1st-2nd quarter 2018) the Alaska and Virgin America pilot recruiting team will become one and the selection/interview process will probably switch over to the pre merger Alaska Airlines format with some VX selection/interview qualities mixed into it. Hopefully that will make the process a tad more transparent than it is now.
Until then, continue networking and showing up at job fairs and doing a great job at your current company. I hope the phone rings soon from a SFO area code!
03-22-2017, 05:11 AM
#2386
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What is so interesting about Virgin America pilot hiring is that literally no one has deep knowledge on the inner workings of pilot recruiting. They've done a very good job of keeping that a closely held secret. Most airlines have a blueprint and road map that is predicable and well worn on how to get the call, but with Virgin it is literally anyone's guess on how that department works and operates. They do a great job but nobody truly knows how to crack their code.
One thing that is absolutely true about both VX and AS: Consistently showing a strong desire to be here is something both airlines value and something that will play into whether or not you are offered an interview.
(Speculation): Moving forward (sometime late 2017 or 1st-2nd quarter 2018) the Alaska and Virgin America pilot recruiting team will become one and the selection/interview process will probably switch over to the pre merger Alaska Airlines format with some VX selection/interview qualities mixed into it. Hopefully that will make the process a tad more transparent than it is now.
Until then, continue networking and showing up at job fairs and doing a great job at your current company. I hope the phone rings soon from a SFO area code!
One thing that is absolutely true about both VX and AS: Consistently showing a strong desire to be here is something both airlines value and something that will play into whether or not you are offered an interview.
(Speculation): Moving forward (sometime late 2017 or 1st-2nd quarter 2018) the Alaska and Virgin America pilot recruiting team will become one and the selection/interview process will probably switch over to the pre merger Alaska Airlines format with some VX selection/interview qualities mixed into it. Hopefully that will make the process a tad more transparent than it is now.
Until then, continue networking and showing up at job fairs and doing a great job at your current company. I hope the phone rings soon from a SFO area code!
03-24-2017, 02:01 PM
#2387
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Long time lurker, first time poster.
I've got an interview scheduled and I'm very excited.
There are some things, though, that would maybe make me hesitant to accept an offer (should I be lucky enough to receive one). My goal is to be SEA based eventually, which means I'd be planning on commuting to SFO initially. So a few questions, and I apologize if they've been answered but I've read dozens of pages back:
When will there be one seniority list? I was told at a job fair by the end of this year, is that true? If so, does that mean I would be able to bid SEA or will VX bases continue to be VX bases and AS bases AS bases for a period of time? Also, it seems like there won't be a lot of hiring on either side, which means a while on reserve. Anyone know how long that is running in SFO (or LAX)? And how is QOL for people commuting to reserve?
I've always wanted to work here and it is an opportunity I may not get again, but I am at about 800TPIC and not getting to fly much so it would definitely be difficult to jump ship should I get there and need out for whatever reason.
Thanks for the help
I've got an interview scheduled and I'm very excited.
There are some things, though, that would maybe make me hesitant to accept an offer (should I be lucky enough to receive one). My goal is to be SEA based eventually, which means I'd be planning on commuting to SFO initially. So a few questions, and I apologize if they've been answered but I've read dozens of pages back:
When will there be one seniority list? I was told at a job fair by the end of this year, is that true? If so, does that mean I would be able to bid SEA or will VX bases continue to be VX bases and AS bases AS bases for a period of time? Also, it seems like there won't be a lot of hiring on either side, which means a while on reserve. Anyone know how long that is running in SFO (or LAX)? And how is QOL for people commuting to reserve?
I've always wanted to work here and it is an opportunity I may not get again, but I am at about 800TPIC and not getting to fly much so it would definitely be difficult to jump ship should I get there and need out for whatever reason.
Thanks for the help
Last edited by SpecialEd; 03-24-2017 at 02:09 PM. Reason: Grammar
03-24-2017, 04:52 PM
#2390
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Where did you hear that there won't be very much hiring going on? On the VX side it was announced we are at least doubling the slated hiring for 2017... on the Alaska side,they are interviewing weekly.
As for the other questions, I wouldn't plan on Seattle anytime soon as we are keeping the Airbus for at least the next few years and it would be enormously surprising to see that become a base with the Airbus.
As for the other questions, I wouldn't plan on Seattle anytime soon as we are keeping the Airbus for at least the next few years and it would be enormously surprising to see that become a base with the Airbus.
Long time lurker, first time poster.
I've got an interview scheduled and I'm very excited.
There are some things, though, that would maybe make me hesitant to accept an offer (should I be lucky enough to receive one). My goal is to be SEA based eventually, which means I'd be planning on commuting to SFO initially. So a few questions, and I apologize if they've been answered but I've read dozens of pages back:
When will there be one seniority list? I was told at a job fair by the end of this year, is that true? If so, does that mean I would be able to bid SEA or will VX bases continue to be VX bases and AS bases AS bases for a period of time? Also, it seems like there won't be a lot of hiring on either side, which means a while on reserve. Anyone know how long that is running in SFO (or LAX)? And how is QOL for people commuting to reserve?
I've always wanted to work here and it is an opportunity I may not get again, but I am at about 800TPIC and not getting to fly much so it would definitely be difficult to jump ship should I get there and need out for whatever reason.
Thanks for the help
I've got an interview scheduled and I'm very excited.
There are some things, though, that would maybe make me hesitant to accept an offer (should I be lucky enough to receive one). My goal is to be SEA based eventually, which means I'd be planning on commuting to SFO initially. So a few questions, and I apologize if they've been answered but I've read dozens of pages back:
When will there be one seniority list? I was told at a job fair by the end of this year, is that true? If so, does that mean I would be able to bid SEA or will VX bases continue to be VX bases and AS bases AS bases for a period of time? Also, it seems like there won't be a lot of hiring on either side, which means a while on reserve. Anyone know how long that is running in SFO (or LAX)? And how is QOL for people commuting to reserve?
I've always wanted to work here and it is an opportunity I may not get again, but I am at about 800TPIC and not getting to fly much so it would definitely be difficult to jump ship should I get there and need out for whatever reason.
Thanks for the help
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