AirTran or Spirit

[C77MD80]

I was in a similar position a few years ago. I was offered Airtran and then class was postponed due to delivery dates with the 737. Spirit then called. I was in DTW and was dreading the thought of commuting or living in ATL. I could have been a Captain in 3 years at Airtran but I am still 1 to 2 years away from Captain at Spirit. Both are still growing but I really think your upgrade could be quicker at Spirit today. That said I would factor in commuting, living in domicile, etc. That's huge.

It's rumored that a bunch of Spirit pilots are in the pipeline for Virgin American. We also have furloughed pilots from all majors that are coming up on decision time as well as a few (like myself) who are moving to different pastures. This could really create some movement in the ranks. Good luck on your decision.

Also, Spirit is going to announce some very interesting new cities shortly to both Central and South America and not all the flying is going to be done from FLL.

 

[Loosediamondfl]

RE:Spirit

Hi,
I just applied to spirit as a Flight Attendant. A couple of months ago they invited me to an open house in
FLL I couldnt attend, but now this is opened again, but out of Atlantic City, NJ as a sallelite base? I am going to that interview now no matter what happens!!! any other info on Spirit?

 

[Heavy Set]

I was in a similar position a few years ago. I was offered Airtran and then class was postponed due to delivery dates with the 737. Spirit then called. I was in DTW and was dreading the thought of commuting or living in ATL. I could have been a Captain in 3 years at Airtran but I am still 1 to 2 years away from Captain at Spirit. Both are still growing but I really think your upgrade could be quicker at Spirit today. That said I would factor in commuting, living in domicile, etc. That's huge.

It's rumored that a bunch of Spirit pilots are in the pipeline for Virgin American. We also have furloughed pilots from all majors that are coming up on decision time as well as a few (like myself) who are moving to different pastures. This could really create some movement in the ranks. Good luck on your decision.

Also, Spirit is going to announce some very interesting new cities shortly to both Central and South America and not all the flying is going to be done from FLL.

I hope by different pastures you mean another air carrier... Or maybe you agreed with your mother and you are going to law school...........

 

[C77MD80]

I hope by different pastures you mean another air carrier... Or maybe you agreed with your mother and you are going to law school...........

Well... I was gonna say "greener" pastures but it's really "Browner". My wicked step-mother didn't want to give up her free travel.... I'll put her in a brown box and send her to Inchon!!:0