Getting Fired from AirTran and Have a question

[8v8tr]

I am on the list for the 180 to be fired from AirTranica and was wondering if anybody could help me with some info.

I live in the state of TN, and I have heard about states giving pilots money to get type ratings to help find other jobs. Have any of you been in this situation and if so how did you go about doing this with the state of TN? Or any state for this matter.

Thanks for the help.

 

[say again]

Go on the state website and do a search. I don't know TN state specifics but that should be a good start for ya. Best of luck.

Are you guys still able to collect unemployment??

 

[scoreboardII]

call the state and start asking questions.

sorry, good luck.

 

[Herkdrv]

I am on the list for the 180 to be fired from AirTranica and was wondering if anybody could help me with some info.

I live in the state of TN, and I have heard about states giving pilots money to get type ratings to help find other jobs. Have any of you been in this situation and if so how did you go about doing this with the state of TN? Or any state for this matter.

Thanks for the help.

I went through K&S for the type and they seemed to have a lot of knowledge about using WIA funds to pay for your type. I have also heard that HP in Dallas deals with lots of WIA issues as well. Call either one and ask. My sim partner was on a full ride thanks to California so I know its possible. Good luck.

 

[cjdriver]

Call your state's Dept. of Labor, or equivalent agency.

 

[poppi]

I believe Air apps might have some info

 

[stall022]

Does anyone know if you collect unemployment in your resident state, airline based state or airline headquarters state?

 

[AA717driver]

Your home state.

Also, the loans are from the WIA (Workforce Improvement Act) and the DOL but they're administered by your state's DOL.

So many people got 737 types after 9/11, they started requiring a letter of intent to hire before they would cough up.

Good luck, all! TC

P.S.--IMO, AirTran management ranks down there with Lorenzo and Icahn.

 

[8v8tr]

Guys, thanks for all the great info.

What really sucks is going thru all the application process again!!! I knew AT was a class B airline when I got the job and was ok with that due to a 3 hr. drive vs a commute, but I never expected this!! I guess they are a class F airline with these tactics straight from the Lorenzo playbooks!!

Oh well, life goes on and normally when one door closes a better one opens!

 

[goodgig]

Great Attitude. Sorry about the kick to the nuts (or whatever!)

 

[lionflyer]

Does anyone know if you collect unemployment in your resident state, airline based state or airline headquarters state?

You can file a claim in the state where you live and any state where you were based. Go to your local office and ask questions.

 

[pudnocker]

If and when you sign up for unemployment, they should offer you an appointment with WIA. I got 2 types and an MEI from 3 of the 4 furloughs I went through. Do it fast because the funds do run out quick.
"see link below"

Pud

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workforce_Investment_Act_of_1998

 

[XJohXJ]

You need to see which state's system AirTran paid into for you. HR should be able to tell you. Sometimes it's the home state, sometimes it's the base state. You'll probably have to make a few, or more, phone calls to get it all sorted out.

The same goes for the type rating. Several pilots have had type ratings paid for either fully or partially as part of a UEI benefit. Typically it takes a lot of phone calls to make it happen, but it's well worth the effort. If it's a 737 type you're looking for, the very helpful folks at one of the leading 737 type training centers (HP) might be able to help you find the appropriate contacts for your situation.

It typically goes easier once you get the right person on the phone, and that person is usually NOT the person at the state's UEI toll free number.

 

[CALRepublic]

My advice, (if it works) get a type that will get you a job, Hawker 800, Citation X, A319/320. Don't go for the kick ass type, (G-550, Global Express, etc). Very hard to get those jobs, they usually want lots of int'l experience, and a min of 300 hrs in type. My advice, be conservative and responsible, keep it simple.

 

[say again]

My advice, (if it works) get a type that will get you a job, Hawker 800, Citation X, A319/320. Don't go for the kick ass type, (G-550, Global Express, etc). Very hard to get those jobs, they usually want lots of int'l experience, and a min of 300 hrs in type. My advice, be conservative and responsible, keep it simple.

Very good advice. My buddy got a Global type and hasn't flown an hr in type in over a year. Others I know picked up a Citation and all have jobs flying that type. Also, with so many of these smaller planes out there your chances of finding a job increase.