Alaska Air Hiring
03-17-2015, 07:56 AM
#761
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Joined APC: Jan 2015
Posts: 217
With the window currently open, is it worth submitting a resume with only the ATP written done (to show interest) or is it not recommended until the practical is complete? (Practical scheduled for June)
Do recs from Horizon FOs carry any weight at AS (IE count as internal for AAG)?
Thanks!
Do recs from Horizon FOs carry any weight at AS (IE count as internal for AAG)?
Thanks!
03-17-2015, 07:59 AM
#762
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Joined APC: Jan 2015
Posts: 217
Bump
Is the Application only one page long? Last question is if you've ever worked for Alaska or Horizon. The bottom of the page has next and previous tabs but i'm unable to click them. I just want to make sure I don't submit the App without everything completed (as I did on the last App window by accident).
03-17-2015, 08:20 AM
#763
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Joined APC: May 2008
Posts: 617
Haven't done the app this time because I'm starting class but it's gone through various phases in the past. One time it had a page 1 that had you put in some basic info and then asked about 10 simply yes/no questions. It would not let you continue if you clicked the wrong answer to things like "I possess a 4-year degree from an accredited College/University" or "I have used tobacco products in the last year" etc. Did it allow you to paste in a resume and such already? If so, I believe it's probably a 1-page app this time. Alaska is trending more this direction, using the Apps as only a small part of the process to get an interview (job fairs, meet and greets, etc).
03-17-2015, 08:23 AM
#764
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Joined APC: Sep 2007
Position: B-737 Capt
Posts: 153
03-17-2015, 11:05 AM
#765
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Joined APC: Feb 2007
Posts: 359
No worries. I just thought it was funny that your wise ass comment missed the mark. I even googled a pic of the plane to make sure the plane didn't say airline or air or anything else. I'm so busy looking for ramp rash and any sign of ice under the wing, I'm not paying attention to the paint job.
03-17-2015, 03:09 PM
#766
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Joined APC: Nov 2012
Position: Captain
Posts: 327
Alaska Air Hiring
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03-17-2015, 07:53 PM
#768
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Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: Right Window
Posts: 138
The most junior captain spot awarded is 9 years (or so)... That's today. In the future, who knows? My two cents is that it will come down a bit, maybe 7-8 years due to the bubble in hiring 2009-2011'ish and then climb back up again due to the sheer amount of people we've been hiring recently. Your guess is as good as mine for someone hired today. Regardless of upgrade time the future at Alaska is bright...
03-18-2015, 01:12 AM
#769
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Joined APC: Sep 2007
Posts: 79
Why can't we submit LOR's and cover letters this go-around? Anyone else having this problem? I'm getting frustrated with their application process. In the time since the last application window, I've accrued two more internal LORs both from guys I fly a 737 with in the Navy and now I can't submit them.
Also, is anyone copying/pasting their cover letter on top of their resume in that little text box we're supposed to put our resume in? Again, I wish I could attach my actual cover letter and resume to the application website. But that seems to be off limits this time.
Also, is anyone copying/pasting their cover letter on top of their resume in that little text box we're supposed to put our resume in? Again, I wish I could attach my actual cover letter and resume to the application website. But that seems to be off limits this time.
03-18-2015, 08:32 AM
#770
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Joined APC: Apr 2014
Position: Right Seat 737, Front seat T-6
Posts: 536
Why can't we submit LOR's and cover letters this go-around? Anyone else having this problem? I'm getting frustrated with their application process. In the time since the last application window, I've accrued two more internal LORs both from guys I fly a 737 with in the Navy and now I can't submit them.
Also, is anyone copying/pasting their cover letter on top of their resume in that little text box we're supposed to put our resume in? Again, I wish I could attach my actual cover letter and resume to the application website. But that seems to be off limits this time.
Also, is anyone copying/pasting their cover letter on top of their resume in that little text box we're supposed to put our resume in? Again, I wish I could attach my actual cover letter and resume to the application website. But that seems to be off limits this time.
Bottom line is don't think the cover letter and LORs posted on the application will get you an interview, much less the job. Your friends who fly here need to take you in to meet a chief pilot, or you need to meet them at a job fair. That will trigger someone looking at a cover letter and LORs.
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