Spirit updates

[lostplnetairman]

Sounds cool!

 

[frog_flyer]

how cute!

 

[Bad-Andy]

how cute!

What's cute? What are you talking about? Anyways, I think we need to plan an airline dive trip to Pennekamp. Who's in?

 

[John Pennekamp]

What's cute? What are you talking about? Anyways, I think we need to plan an airline dive trip to Pennekamp. Who's in?

Sounds good to me.

 

[MadDog74]

Just got back from a meeting in FLL. Five aircraft, all
A319, are being delivered the remainder of this year. Also, the company is really increasing the aircraft utilization which will mean a lot more flying. We are slated for 16 in October, a possibility of another 30 towards the end of this year.

14 aircraft, majority A319 and some a321, deferred till later 2007. Watching the market closely, however, if demand continues to soften then obviously so will growth.

Contract negotiations officially have begun.

Bases TW, FLL. DTW about 60% of pilots, FLL about 40% of pilots as we move forward

Caribbean and LA, SA is still the wave of the future. Lots of success there. However, DTW is still major part of the future as well.

Upgrades running about 5 years, however, should be decreasing once again with the growth.

In general, good place to work. MY paychecks are not rubber, the aircraft are great, we are growing and in general, feelings of cautious optimism...

Hope that helps.

MD

 

[John Pennekamp]

Hiring outlook?

 

[MadDog74]

We have heard 16 this year, much more next ear however it is up in the air with the possible changing market...we were told up to 100 next year.

 

[leartwenty4]

Are the trips usually out n backs or do you spend a few days on the road? I know the one time I flew in the back it was and out n back. Thanks, Leartwenty4

 

[MadDog74]

Trips range from out and backs to 5 day trips. Generally, good schedules

 

[sega]

I know this isnt the FA forum, but you guys seem to know whats goin on. My GF is from DTW area and she wants to move back there. Currently working for a US Air commuter.
Any info on when they or if they will hire FA's any time this fall? I know they had an open house earlier this summer...

thanks guys

 

[pilotyip]

USA 3000 is having a DTW open house for FAs some time real soon, it on climbto350

 

[The_Russian]

One of our guys just got hired on over at Spirit for the October class.

 

[CSY Mon]

Pennekamp is among the best diving in North America, and definitely most convenient.

Hmm, only been down there once: Long boat ride, shallow dives and not much to see. (Wrong place/spot perhaps?)

Best in my log-book: STX, North Shore.

As for my hometown airline: Spirit...Hope ya kick ass and stay in business.

 

[:-)]

One of our guys just got hired on over at Spirit for the October class.

How did he get the interview?

 

[The_Russian]

Not sure. Ill try to find out.