Alaska Airlines

[DHPFLYN]

I haven't heard much about them lately. Are they still hiring? How is life at Alaska lately? Is LA still the junior base?

Thanks

 

[QCappy]

I haven't heard much about them lately. Are they still hiring? How is life at Alaska lately? Is LA still the junior base?

Thanks

Yep. OK. Nope, ANC.

 

[DHPFLYN]

short and sweet amswers I like it

Thanks

 

[ReverseSensing]

short and sweet amswers I like it

Thanks

Trust me, even that much time on the computer without a snack, beer and porno wore him out.

:beer:

 

[QCappy]

Trust me, even that much time on the computer without a snack, beer and porno wore him out.

:beer:

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Ooops, I had one too many!

 

[Stearmandriver]

Any word on WHEN they're hiring? I understand they took Sept., and maybe Oct., off from interviewing. I was told this was due to the MD transitions filling the 73 department for a couple months. Are they currently interviewing?

 

[lumax]

Last rumor I heard was a newhire class of about 8 per month every month for the forseable future. i don't know how that relates to interviews but at least that is a good sign for those that want to get on board.

 

[Sioux115]

Hopefully during that time Horizon will get properly staffed and LaMar will let us go and interview.

 

[Baze]

Last rumor I heard was a newhire class of about 8 per month every month for the forseable future. i don't know how that relates to interviews but at least that is a good sign for those that want to get on board.

Two classes of 8 per month for now.
Planning on hiring 150 pilots in 2008.

 

[Going2Baja]

Baze - Any idea the total retirements for 08'? Looks like we are shrinking.

Baja.

 

[Baze]

No idea about early retirements in 08.

All I know is that we're going to be severely under-staffed. To be properly staffed, we need to hire 300 pilots in '08, which is definitely not going to happen.

 

[lumax]

Scheduled retirements for 2008 is 47. Average of 55/year from now until 2032.
5-6 cancelled flights per day for the last couple of days due to pilot shortage.

 

[Baze]

I wonder how many pilots are NOT doing VSA any more?

VSA'ers make me sick!

 

[Going2Baja]

5 reserve lines in LA this month - none w/ weekends off....Unreal! Lots of open time to choose from though.

Baja.

 

[vetrider]

I ran into an Alaska pilot while walking from the hotel to the terminal in SNA a couple weeks ago. He was walking from where he parked and he lived in socal.

Does the LA base include SNA as well?

 

[Going2Baja]

Does the LA base include SNA as well?

The lines are combined. For November included 14 for SNA I think. And they go senior but I hear that changes. Once you can get an open flying line you can trade w/ open time and try to get more SNA trips.

Baja.

 

[vetrider]

Thanks Baja. I didn't get his name, but he was a youngish looking captain and a heck of a nice guy.

 

[Z_Pilot]

Is the 737 training based on a non-efis -400 with differences later, or is it 737ng training?

(I was considering doing some ordering some study materials before class).

Thanks-


BTW- I doubt they're putting any more newhires in the mad-dog, right?

 

[AKMD80GUY]

All 737's are EFIS now that the 200 is gone.

 

[lumax]

In my new hire class 6 years ago, some of us got trained on the 400, and others in the NG. Later we got differences training. Bottom line, you could get either one.

 

[ImbracableCrunk]

Training right now is 8 per class with 4 going into each sim (-400 and NG). FO on FO training until the LOFT.

Systems class is all NG based with a 1-day differences class somewhere in the mix.

Good luck.

 

[tico]

Is the 737 training based on a non-efis -400 with differences later, or is it 737ng training?

(I was considering doing some ordering some study materials before class).

Thanks-


BTW- I doubt they're putting any more newhires in the mad-dog, right?

You could end up in the MD-80. It is all about what other people bid who work here. There is almost always in-fill after a reduction where more people bid off of it then the number of reduced positions. If you get any book on your own, get Bill Bulfers book " 737 ASA Cockpit Companion" that is customized for Alaska Airlines. Get the on that is in color and is punched for a 7 hole binder(about 50.00). It is a great systems book and the training department has 12 of their own copies that they use as reference material. http://fmcguide.com/Detail.bok?no=5

 

[Z_Pilot]

Training right now is 8 per class with 4 going into each sim (-400 and NG). FO on FO training until the LOFT.

Systems class is all NG based with a 1-day differences class somewhere in the mix.

Good luck.

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks!

 

[Z_Pilot]

You could end up in the MD-80. It is all about what other people bid who work here. There is almost always in-fill after a reduction where more people bid off of it then the number of reduced positions. If you get any book on your own, get Bill Bulfers book " 737 ASA Cockpit Companion" that is customized for Alaska Airlines. Get the on that is in color and is punched for a 7 hole binder(about 50.00). It is a great systems book and the training department has 12 of their own copies that they use as reference material. http://fmcguide.com/Detail.bok?no=5

Tico-
Thanks for that link...I missed it. I almost went with the AvSoft one.

So you think there is a chance that newhires could get assigned the mad-dog, eh?

Does anyone know when the most recent newhire class had mad-dog awards?

Thanks All!

 

[Mea25000]

if you look at the seniority list with the bid awards it looks like 2nd NOV class will be 5 ANC and 3 LAX... I think I heard no DEC class so the next class in JAN would be 2 LAX and 5 MD83 SEA. If you look over the past couple of bids they have stayed true to the bid award in order of seniority. I guess the big question is if they need the MD training slots or not? If they do and your in JAN class I think you could plan on 5 MD slots in your class.

 

[Z_Pilot]

if you look at the seniority list with the bid awards it looks like 2nd NOV class will be 5 ANC and 3 LAX... I think I heard no DEC class so the next class in JAN would be 2 LAX and 5 MD83 SEA. If you look over the past couple of bids they have stayed true to the bid award in order of seniority. I guess the big question is if they need the MD training slots or not? If they do and your in JAN class I think you could plan on 5 MD slots in your class.

...and for the Nov 26th class? (my class)
...gee, I hope I don't have to wait for January now.

 

[Mea25000]

Thats the 2nd class in NOV... it should be 5 ANC and 3 LAX.