AirTran

[jafo20]

Does anyone have any info on recruiting at AirTran? What are competitive mins? How long does it take to get a phone call/letter saying you're in a pool, etc.? How long should you wait before you reapply, if they tell you you're not qualified? Thanks for the help.

 

[mozzer]

On a side note

Thanks for the ride home again last night to TPA. As always the "tranny" is a class act for jumpseaters. My seats open anytime for ya guys.

 

[~~~^~~~]

JAFO:

AirTran has a new web based application system. You will want to make sure your online app is up to date. AirTran attends the job fairs and that is a good opportunity to get your name looked at. Of course the best option (like anywhere else) is to have a buddy walk your stuff in, then follow up to ensure it gets looked at.

 

[737 Pylt]

JAFO:

AirTran has a new web based application system. You will want to make sure your online app is up to date. AirTran attends the job fairs and that is a good opportunity to get your name looked at. Of course the best option (like anywhere else) is to have a buddy walk your stuff in, then follow up to ensure it gets looked at.

Hey! I thought you retired??

737

 

[FlyinT]

Time Frame

Times as listed on the web site are what they look for. I got the call for interview on Oct 5, interviewed on October 12, called for job offer on Oct 19th. Class starts on Nov 16th.
As fins says, It's best to have numerous buddies take your stuff in. The more time your name comes across 'the desk' the better. If that's not possible, the Job Fairs get great exposure. Best of Luck.

Blue Skies,

T

 

[mflyer]

How many people were in your interview group??

 

[johnsonrod]

Times as listed on the web site are what they look for. I got the call for interview on Oct 5, interviewed on October 12, called for job offer on Oct 19th. Class starts on Nov 16th.
As fins says, It's best to have numerous buddies take your stuff in. The more time your name comes across 'the desk' the better. If that's not possible, the Job Fairs get great exposure. Best of Luck.

Blue Skies,

T

Are most newhires going to the 737NG or the 717? With the 717 no longer being produced (no additional aircraft in the future for AirTran), has seat-progression/movement stalled on that aircraft?

 

[njcapt]

Lately, and for the next four classes or so, the mix should be 65/35 - 737/717. They're talkng about three more classes in 2006 for around 72 more pilots (13 November, 04 December, and possibly 26 December). The hiring ought to continue until the end of 1st quarter 2007 when the deliveries dry up for a few months, then starting up again in the summer/fall. I've heard 2007 hiring predictions running from 200 to 285.

 

[CarRamRod]

Hey, I'll see you on the 16th. Interviewed on the 1st, got the call on the 3rd, going to class on the 16th. Yea, it does happen fast. The above classes sound about right. Hope it is a great move.....

 

[bertengineer]

Where's Al Cassano????

 

[pbruk]

There is no retiring from flightinfo. It is like a drug addiction. 10 times a day at least.

 

[bestpilot]

Thanks for the ride home again last night to TPA. As always the "tranny" is a class act for jumpseaters. My seats open anytime for ya guys.

AWWW YEEAAAHHHH!! Hookin up a brother from anudder mutha iz waht we doos at da Tranny.

Dids ya git wit da Ty Guy? How wuz da Capts and dat FO cat? I reckon they done treeted you awright, cause dats waht its all abouts.

Ya take da Tranny home....
Ya take da Tranny back....
Ya take da Tranny home...
and ya shake it all abouts...
do dat Hokie Pokie and like turn your bad self arounds....
Dats waht its all abouts!!!!

Doin da Tranny Pokie!! Aw yeah, boyeee, da Tranny Pokie be da latest craze, like Texas hold-em, or like cage wrestling, or likes dat goofy Sooodoughkee thingee dat my boyz do on dem red-eyes!!!!

 

[bestpilot]

There is no retiring from flightinfo. It is like a drug addiction. 10 times a day at least.

True dat.....true

 

[FlyAirtran]

The hiring ought to continue until the end of 1st quarter 2007 when the deliveries dry up for a few months, then starting up again in the summer/fall. I've heard 2007 hiring predictions running from 200 to 285.

Taking deliveries through August of next year then start up again in January, so they should continue hiring almost up until the 3rd quarter 2007 and then pause for a little bit.

 

[FlyMeSWA]

Any truth to this? :

a friend of mine tells me he knows of someone that got a job working ground ops at Air Tran just to become an employee of the company to get a better chance at getting an F/O job. Then since he had some flight time...they offered him a class after a few months of working ops. I'm sure there was an interview and all of that but I guess he met all of the guys that flew into this particular busy station in the northeast. Apparently he had no jet/PIC/EFIS time, and just over 1000hrs TT. Seems like a pretty smart move if its a possibility. And if it was true, is this a reccomended process for someone that would like to work there some day who needs a second job anyway?

 

[SEVEN]

Are they still firm on the 500 hours of 121 PIC or Military equivilant?

 

[~~~^~~~]

Seven, from th eline at the AIr Inc fair and what they are saying, competitive times are much higher than the published mins. Somewhere around 5,000 and 2,000 turbine 121 PIC. But, probably the best info is to ask them yourself at a job fair. I'm sure they hire way above and way below the averages.

 

[scudrunner]

Just curious if there's per diem during training.

 

[UAL-GSO]

No per-diem in training as training is all in ATL now and everyone is ATL based. Just the 70 hour guarantee until IOE as I recall.

 

[EMBATP]

training pay

No per-diem in training as training is all in ATL now and everyone is ATL based. Just the 70 hour guarantee until IOE as I recall.

correct on the per diem but a 4 hr. min day for each day in training....i had 88 hours pay one month in training...

 

[-9Capt]

correct on the per diem but a 4 hr. min day for each day in training....i had 88 hours pay one month in training...

Man, you must have required a lot of training!!

 

[acapilot2003]

Has anyone interviewed without turbine PIC?

 

[EMBATP]

you know it

Man, you must have required a lot of training!!

well it was a 31 day month with one days pay for nothing....instructor wasnt notified and we still got paid....2+ years ago when they were really short on the 717...min days off....

 

[-9Capt]

well it was a 31 day month with one days pay for nothing....instructor wasnt notified and we still got paid....2+ years ago when they were really short on the 717...min days off....

Just bustin' you ballz

 

[Ty Webb]

No per-diem in training as training is all in ATL now and everyone is ATL based. Just the 70 hour guarantee until IOE as I recall.

OK, this prompts two questions:

1) Are you going back?

2) Are you senior to me?

Heh-heh . . . I crack myself up.


.

 

[Espalda Mojado]

Has anyone interviewed without turbine PIC?

Don't bother, they are going away just like Independence Air. Remember those guys?

 

[-9Capt]

Don't bother, they are going away just like Independence Air. Remember those guys?

You're probably right.

After 7 or 8 straight years of profitability during the worst downturn in the history of US airlines, our days are numbered.

Brilliant observation

 

[dtfl]

You're probably right.

After 7 or 8 straight years of profitability during the worst downturn in the history of US airlines, our days are numbered.

Brilliant observation

El mocahito's, or whatever her name is, posts, are lacking in overall intelligence.

 

[400ADude]

OK, this prompts two questions:

1) Are you going back?

2) Are you senior to me?

Heh-heh . . . I myself up.


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No, everybody laughs at you.

 

[400ADude]

Are they still firm on the 500 hours of 121 PIC or Military equivilant?

They waive it if you have scabbed.