Frontier Hiring.
04-30-2015, 09:17 AM
#2441
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Joined APC: Aug 2008
Position: Bus Right
Posts: 34
Probably not a great way to make your introductions to F9 pilots. It might be worth your time to read the 2000+ posts to get a feel for the interpersonal dynamics aspects of this thread.
But thanks for reminding us you're from Skywest. I hope your little reminder doesn't negatively affect other applicants from Skywest. From what I've seen, they're usually some pretty good folks.
But thanks for reminding us you're from Skywest. I hope your little reminder doesn't negatively affect other applicants from Skywest. From what I've seen, they're usually some pretty good folks.
04-30-2015, 10:08 AM
#2443
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2011
Posts: 4,535
Bolo….lol.…really didn't anticipate defending myself on the forums. Are ya'll like that at Frontier? Did you start at a regional as well and forget what it's like to ask these questions? Let me remind you- I'm at SKW…it's not a bad gig and will upgrade this summer…It's not such an easy decision when you have a family to take care of.
04-30-2015, 11:10 AM
#2444
On Reserve
Joined APC: Apr 2015
Position: Airbus Driver
Posts: 24
@airtim6 Don't let a few on a forum skew your opinion of F9. Like yourself, I had many of the same questions before I left SKW and came to F9 last year. You have valid concerns. I was also close to an upgrade at OO (I was a 38,000 number there.) I'd be happy to answer any questions you have about the first year at F9 and what it was like for us coming from OO- just shoot me a private message.
Bottom line, F9 is still flying a contract that's 2 or 3 contracts behind the rest of the industry, which means compensation is lower than industry standard. We all expect that'll change as soon as practical. We have a very optimistic pilot group, and it's a fun place to fly a cool airplane. Everyone is cautiously optimistic about the airlines growth and future- if F9 is able to do what they have planned, it's going to be a GREAT airline to fly for, not just a GOOD place to work.
I've had conversations with lots of friends who are still at OO and often I hear expressed that OO is a better option for a career than F9. Having flown for both, and knowing what little I do of the industry, and each company's prospective plans, I wholeheartedly disagree. That's not saying OO is a bad place to work. I just believe that F9 has better footing to be in business 40 years from now than any regional airline in the market today.
But, then again, my crystal ball is deferred right now... Darn those MEL's
Good luck getting to your dream airline, and let me know if I can help illuminate the F9 path for you.
Bottom line, F9 is still flying a contract that's 2 or 3 contracts behind the rest of the industry, which means compensation is lower than industry standard. We all expect that'll change as soon as practical. We have a very optimistic pilot group, and it's a fun place to fly a cool airplane. Everyone is cautiously optimistic about the airlines growth and future- if F9 is able to do what they have planned, it's going to be a GREAT airline to fly for, not just a GOOD place to work.
I've had conversations with lots of friends who are still at OO and often I hear expressed that OO is a better option for a career than F9. Having flown for both, and knowing what little I do of the industry, and each company's prospective plans, I wholeheartedly disagree. That's not saying OO is a bad place to work. I just believe that F9 has better footing to be in business 40 years from now than any regional airline in the market today.
But, then again, my crystal ball is deferred right now... Darn those MEL's
Good luck getting to your dream airline, and let me know if I can help illuminate the F9 path for you.
04-30-2015, 11:32 AM
#2445
Line Holder
Joined APC: Aug 2008
Position: Bus Right
Posts: 34
@airtim6 Don't let a few on a forum skew your opinion of F9. Like yourself, I had many of the same questions before I left SKW and came to F9 last year. You have valid concerns. I was also close to an upgrade at OO (I was a 38,000 number there.) I'd be happy to answer any questions you have about the first year at F9 and what it was like for us coming from OO- just shoot me a private message.
Bottom line, F9 is still flying a contract that's 2 or 3 contracts behind the rest of the industry, which means compensation is lower than industry standard. We all expect that'll change as soon as practical. We have a very optimistic pilot group, and it's a fun place to fly a cool airplane. Everyone is cautiously optimistic about the airlines growth and future- if F9 is able to do what they have planned, it's going to be a GREAT airline to fly for, not just a GOOD place to work.
I've had conversations with lots of friends who are still at OO and often I hear expressed that OO is a better option for a career than F9. Having flown for both, and knowing what little I do of the industry, and each company's prospective plans, I wholeheartedly disagree. That's not saying OO is a bad place to work. I just believe that F9 has better footing to be in business 40 years from now than any regional airline in the market today.
But, then again, my crystal ball is deferred right now... Darn those MEL's
Good luck getting to your dream airline, and let me know if I can help illuminate the F9 path for you.
Bottom line, F9 is still flying a contract that's 2 or 3 contracts behind the rest of the industry, which means compensation is lower than industry standard. We all expect that'll change as soon as practical. We have a very optimistic pilot group, and it's a fun place to fly a cool airplane. Everyone is cautiously optimistic about the airlines growth and future- if F9 is able to do what they have planned, it's going to be a GREAT airline to fly for, not just a GOOD place to work.
I've had conversations with lots of friends who are still at OO and often I hear expressed that OO is a better option for a career than F9. Having flown for both, and knowing what little I do of the industry, and each company's prospective plans, I wholeheartedly disagree. That's not saying OO is a bad place to work. I just believe that F9 has better footing to be in business 40 years from now than any regional airline in the market today.
But, then again, my crystal ball is deferred right now... Darn those MEL's
Good luck getting to your dream airline, and let me know if I can help illuminate the F9 path for you.
I really appreciate your post because you made the exact decision I'm struggling with but you've made it much easier for me. I've got a little cub on the way so making decisions based on that has gotten harder lol. I see or at least believed the culture at Skywest and F9 were very similar which is why I am not a prospect for a place like UA or Delta.
04-30-2015, 11:53 AM
#2447
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2013
Position: Jet
Posts: 214
Just in: Regional FO slams Frontier pay. Haha. Listen bro, Frontier is a step up from the right seat in a RJ. It is a step up from the left seat in a RJ. Not just in pay but also in quality of life. If you can't afford one year of sacrifice, then you have committed the biggest sin in the regional airline industry by not being able to afford to quit. But whatever... To each their own. Just don't be mad that you "held out for Delta" and didn't get the job 3 years from now. Meanwhile you could have went to Frontier and been sitting in upgrade class with a shiny new contract and $180/hr.
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