Spirit of NKS
11-02-2010, 05:08 PM
#1991
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2005
Position: A320 Captain
Posts: 1,114
No, I'm not one of the people they can't get a hold of. I talked to them last week and also sent them an email stating my preference. I haven't gotten anything in my company email but maybe it's because I already told them my pref.
Hopefully I haven't fallen out of the loop.
Hopefully I haven't fallen out of the loop.
11-02-2010, 05:24 PM
#1992
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Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: in line at the ticket counter
Posts: 129
I'm about halfway up the list.
11-02-2010, 06:06 PM
#1993
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Joined APC: Dec 2008
Position: A320 CA
Posts: 549
No, I'm not one of the people they can't get a hold of. I talked to them last week and also sent them an email stating my preference. I haven't gotten anything in my company email but maybe it's because I already told them my pref.
Hopefully I haven't fallen out of the loop.
Hopefully I haven't fallen out of the loop.
11-02-2010, 08:02 PM
#1994
First Rule of Fight Club
Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: My seat smells like cat pee
Posts: 1,536
11-03-2010, 05:08 AM
#1995
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Joined APC: Sep 2005
Position: A320 Captain
Posts: 1,114
First post flame bait? Who are you really?
Last edited by acl65pilot; 11-04-2010 at 07:22 AM.
11-03-2010, 06:15 AM
#1996
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Joined APC: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,857
[QUOTE=Throwthebumsout;895152]
Great video, too bad you cant do anything about it, got to learn to live with it, and try again in 5-7 years. Get over...but nice job on the A/V.
Great video, too bad you cant do anything about it, got to learn to live with it, and try again in 5-7 years. Get over...but nice job on the A/V.
Last edited by acl65pilot; 11-04-2010 at 07:23 AM.
11-03-2010, 08:13 AM
#1997
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Joined APC: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,001
I believe this statement is incorrect. Only those on the bottom of the list (the most junior dozen or so) are subject to the mandatory call for an early December class currently. However, given the projected schedule for future ground school dates, all of those on the list should anticipate a mandatory recall within the next 3 months, if not sooner. Every remaining furloughed pilot has bypassed multiple recalls, so it is highly likely that many may choose not to come back.
If 'gatorbird' is correct, than it appears that Spirit may start interviewing to establish a pool as well. Perhaps they intend to 'mandatory' a dozen pilots @ a time (there are only about 36 guys or so left on furlough, or 3 classes worth), and then backfill the remaining slots with street hires. The mandatory guys require 14 days notice. You can tell a street hire 'now or never' and probably get a few to go for it - seniority over future classes and an Airbus 320 PIC type rating can be a motivator. Because all of the current furloughed pilots have been out for over 2 years, they would require a longer training course, which could be more easily integrated with new hire training.
Regardless of whether I'm right or not, those looking to join Spirit will likely see an opportunity shortly.
If 'gatorbird' is correct, than it appears that Spirit may start interviewing to establish a pool as well. Perhaps they intend to 'mandatory' a dozen pilots @ a time (there are only about 36 guys or so left on furlough, or 3 classes worth), and then backfill the remaining slots with street hires. The mandatory guys require 14 days notice. You can tell a street hire 'now or never' and probably get a few to go for it - seniority over future classes and an Airbus 320 PIC type rating can be a motivator. Because all of the current furloughed pilots have been out for over 2 years, they would require a longer training course, which could be more easily integrated with new hire training.
Regardless of whether I'm right or not, those looking to join Spirit will likely see an opportunity shortly.
11-03-2010, 08:21 AM
#1998
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Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: L Side
Posts: 409
I believe this statement is incorrect. Only those on the bottom of the list (the most junior dozen or so) are subject to the mandatory call for an early December class currently. However, given the projected schedule for future ground school dates, all of those on the list should anticipate a mandatory recall within the next 3 months, if not sooner. Every remaining furloughed pilot has bypassed multiple recalls, so it is highly likely that many may choose not to come back.
If 'gatorbird' is correct, than it appears that Spirit may start interviewing to establish a pool as well. Perhaps they intend to 'mandatory' a dozen pilots @ a time (there are only about 36 guys or so left on furlough, or 3 classes worth), and then backfill the remaining slots with street hires. The mandatory guys require 14 days notice. You can tell a street hire 'now or never' and probably get a few to go for it - seniority over future classes and an Airbus 320 PIC type rating can be a motivator. Because all of the current furloughed pilots have been out for over 2 years, they would require a longer training course, which could be more easily integrated with new hire training.
Regardless of whether I'm right or not, those looking to join Spirit will likely see an opportunity shortly.
If 'gatorbird' is correct, than it appears that Spirit may start interviewing to establish a pool as well. Perhaps they intend to 'mandatory' a dozen pilots @ a time (there are only about 36 guys or so left on furlough, or 3 classes worth), and then backfill the remaining slots with street hires. The mandatory guys require 14 days notice. You can tell a street hire 'now or never' and probably get a few to go for it - seniority over future classes and an Airbus 320 PIC type rating can be a motivator. Because all of the current furloughed pilots have been out for over 2 years, they would require a longer training course, which could be more easily integrated with new hire training.
Regardless of whether I'm right or not, those looking to join Spirit will likely see an opportunity shortly.
New-hires may be required for classes as soon as Jan 3rd depending on how many choose not to return.
11-03-2010, 09:57 AM
#1999
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Joined APC: Dec 2008
Position: A320 CA
Posts: 549
Ah yes, it sure is easy to hide behind a screen name on an anonymous forum. Casting stones on his first post, no less!
FWIW, Spirit hired somewhere around 150 pilots between Fall of 2006 through Spring of 2008. The net aircraft gain was negligible; the difference was efficiency of airframe use. It looks like that's how several of our new routes will be worked in, at least until May: night turns with aircraft that would sit idle otherwise.
I guess we should be expecting Throwthebumsout's resume any day now.
FWIW, Spirit hired somewhere around 150 pilots between Fall of 2006 through Spring of 2008. The net aircraft gain was negligible; the difference was efficiency of airframe use. It looks like that's how several of our new routes will be worked in, at least until May: night turns with aircraft that would sit idle otherwise.
I guess we should be expecting Throwthebumsout's resume any day now.
Last edited by acl65pilot; 11-04-2010 at 07:24 AM.
11-03-2010, 10:32 AM
#2000
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Joined APC: Feb 2007
Position: A320 CA
Posts: 944
New cities start in Feb. We have two aircraft deliveries in Jan and one in Feb. "GROWTH" in 2011 is scheduled for 25%. You seem to be quite ignorant, yet you toss around flamebait about our contract. Nice try.
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