Spirit of NKS
#6691
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2013
Posts: 669
Why do you even answer the phone on your day off?
#6692
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: Airplane
Posts: 2,385
Habit. I get phone calls so infrequently, that I just like to talk to people.
Seriously, sometimes there's no reason not to answer the phone. If I get a phone call from Spirit (or more importantly, I hear the ringtone "Entry Of The Gladiators") I can decide whether to answer or not. Usually, I'll answer.
Seriously, sometimes there's no reason not to answer the phone. If I get a phone call from Spirit (or more importantly, I hear the ringtone "Entry Of The Gladiators") I can decide whether to answer or not. Usually, I'll answer.
#6693
Line Holder
Joined APC: Apr 2011
Posts: 85
How senior is FLL? Can anyone chime in on the current health care benefits please?
#6694
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2010
Position: Flying a desk, for good.
Posts: 208
I was also wondering about the other bases. I scoured the forums and couldnt get a real clear answer on pairings and commuting.
#6695
Spirit is self-insured and managed by United Health. Several options, which is good based on the individual's needs. Big network. Dental is Aetna and vision is VSP, both are pretty standard.
#6696
Currently, DTW, FLL, DFW, and ACY can be held directly out of training, LAS takes 1 month to hold (you'd have to be based somewhere else for 1 month), and ORD is the most senior FO base, taking 1-2 months to hold.
Health care = good. United Health Care for medical, VSP for vision, Aetna for Dental.
- Medical: Two PSO plans, an EPO plan, and a Healthfund plan
- Vision: 1 plan
- Dental: A PPO and a DMO
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Company Life Insurance (no cost) + additional life insurance from Company and/or ALPA
- Disability (LT Care and Buy-up, both Company and ALPA)
Commuting policy (official policy, in the contract) is 2 options arriving prior to your showtime on any airline. If you miss the first, call scheduling. They have the option of buying you a ticket, releasing you from duty (without pay), or telling you to try the next one and call back (this is what they do EVERY time it seems). Unlimited use, no penalties. We're professionals here. Pilots make every effort to arrive on time, and call in honest when they can't make it as soon as they realize it's hopeless. The company understands pilots make every effort to get to work, and doesn't waste their time with empty threats and hot air.
What specifically do you want to know about pairings and commuting?
#6698
Line Holder
Joined APC: Apr 2011
Posts: 85
Thanks so much for the info guys. considering leaving F9 for spirit. Is everyone pretty confident on scheduled A/C deliveries? 3-4 Yr upgrade is very attractive plus the fact that I would like to relocate to Florida. Although, with that said. it is the Airline business and nothing is set in stone and always subject to change...
#6699
Line Holder
Joined APC: Apr 2011
Posts: 85
Additional question….Is the training done by in-house instructors and if so is there a need for additional instructors??
Thanks again for the intel!!
Thanks again for the intel!!
#6700
On Reserve
Joined APC: Oct 2013
Posts: 24
How often does Spirit interview applicants; monthly, bi-monthly, as required?
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