Alaska Airlines hiring 100

[slick1]

New Hire Classes 10/13/2005
Alaska Airlines is planning to hire approximately 100 pilots between 10/2005-12/2006. Currently five new-hire classes (11-15 pilots in each ) for either the MD80 or 737 are scheduled at a rate of 1 per month through February. Minimums: ATP 1500 TT fixed-wing 750 PIC in ME (turboprop/turbojet) aircraft or single-engine high performance military jet Minimum 50 hours flown within the last 12 months Four year degree given preference Current FAA 1st class medical Vision must be correctable to 20/20 in both eyes. Non user of nicotine products.
Applicants must be able to prove legal right to work in the United States. A background check will be completed for each applicant.
Candidates must possess:
-Excellent judgment and leadership skills
-Demonstrated command ability and maturity
-Ability to communicate effectively and learn rapidly
-Sound analytical ability and high tolerance to stress
-Professional demeanor and appearance
Click Here to Apply Online

 

[taters]

Good to see a mainline hring again

 

[RichO]

BUT, most of those are hand carried apps by current pilots.....

 

[HoursHore]

BUT, most of those are hand carried apps by current pilots.....

So you better start networking now...

 

[Way2Broke]

I smoke, doomed again.

 

[mach none]

I smoke, doomed again.

quit!

 

[miles otoole]

quit!

Or do what most do, LIE.

 

[psysicx]

Don't they actually test you?

 

[check6]

Yes, they test you. It's also the first question on the application.

 

[heph224]

wtf, no use of nicotine products, thats just BS to me. It's a free country after all.

 

[Saabslime]

It's a free country after all

Exactly. That's why they can tell people who want to work there that they can't use nicotine products.

 

[FlyHIToo]

Exactly. That's why they can tell people who want to work there that they can't use nicotine products.

I guess.....

 

[Baze]

I think it's a great policy. But, that's just my opinion as a non-smoker and as someone who strongly dislikes tobacco products.

 

[mach none]

the reason they don't allow nicotine products is that they get a cheaper health insurance rate...no smokers, less risk of all of the health related illnesses, therefore they will not hire smokers...they do test for it

We are self insured so the company has to pay less.

Those are the rules. If you don't like it...don't apply. If you lie and HR or flight Oops finds out, you will most likely be fired.

 

[norskman2]

I love listening to smokers say that they have a "right" to smoke.

 

[Hovernut]

Taters....a collective 'thank-you' from Flightinfo users for changing your avatar!

 

[pianoman]

I love listening to smokers say that they have a "right" to smoke.

I guess it's different when people say they have a "right" to drink on their days off?

 

[Bob Loblaw]

I guess it's different when people say they have a "right" to drink on their days off?

Yeah, pretty much.

 

[Paul R. Smith]

Hire me.

I'll buy dinner on the overnights.
And I'll take the fat one.

 

[Bob Loblaw]

Briefly saw the list of AS new hires for this bid, where they came from, and TT. Just from memory, the largest group were military, then something like 2 each from Skywest, Great Lakes, Mesaba, Horizon, and a few other outfits.

Anyone have this list (with names removed, please) and care to share?

 

[flx757]

Briefly saw the list of AS new hires for this bid, where they came from, and TT. Just from memory, the largest group were military, then something like 2 each from Skywest, Great Lakes, Mesaba, Horizon, and a few other outfits.

Anyone have this list (with names removed, please) and care to share?

DHC-8-400 Captain, Horizon Air – 8406 TT
C-17 Examiner Aircraft Commander, USAF – 6513 TT
DC-9 Aircraft Commander, USN – 3852 TT
EMB-120 Captain, SkyWest – 8443 TT
F-18, DC-9 Left-Seat Pilot, USNR – 2649 TT
CRJ – 200/900, ERJ-145 Captain, Mesa– 8076 TT
C-141, C-17 Instructor Pilot, USAFR – 3303 TT
CL 65 Captain, Skywest – 4925 TT
SF-340 Captain, Mesaba– 5380 TT
C-17 Aircraft Commander, USAFR – 2228 TT
DHC-8-200 Captain, Horizon Air – 6553 TT
EMB-120 Captain, Great Lakes– 6209 TT
EMB-145/135 Captain, ExpressJet – 5340 TT
Captain, Great Lakes – 5262 TT
EMB-145 Captain, Continental Express – 5453 TT

Here also are the projections for new hire positions on future bids from the VP of Flight Ops:

"The staffing model is not perfect by any means, and things can certainly change, but the block hour plan in place today yields a hiring plan that looks like this:"

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(This is in addition to the 44 positions created by the current bid.)

2nd bid 2006 80-90
3rd bid 2007 70-80
4th bid 2007 60-65
5th bid 2008 60-71

 

[flydaddy0499]

I guess my current enjoyment of this fine cuban would disqualify me. But sure is darn nice on this fine fall day in ATL. Oh well, Alaska will have to make do without 'ole Flydaddy.imp:

 

[Sioux115]

Whats the best way to get a hold of these new hires, company email or something? It looks like I fly with one of them way back when. Thanks.

 

[Bob Loblaw]

flx757:

Thanks for the quick response. Best wishes to all the successful new hires at AS. Let's all hope the projections pan out.

 

[Baze]

flx757,

Thanks again for posting good information. It gives us hopeful types a little glimpse of what's going on.

I'll just keep my fingers crossed and be patient.

 

[QCappy]

It's sure nice to see Horizon guys are as high a priority as Great Lakes and Skywest guys Nothing like taking care of your own.

 

[Singlecoil]

It's sure nice to see Horizon guys are as high a priority as Great Lakes and Skywest guys Nothing like taking care of your own.

It's very simple. The Lakes and Skywest guys/gals upgrade in a couple of years, whereas the average Horizon pilot needs 5-6 years in the right seat before they are ready to move over. Who would you hire? :bomb:

 

[QCappy]

It's very simple. The Lakes and Skywest guys/gals upgrade in a couple of years, whereas the average Horizon pilot needs 5-6 years in the right seat before they are ready to move over. Who would you hire? :bomb:

What the hell is that supposed to mean? A little dedication to your company is a bad thing? I could have easily moved to Skywest, but I chose to stay with Horizon. Why should it matter if I was in the right seat for 5-6 years because my company doesn't have the balls to expand when opportunities present themselves? :uzi:

 

[dkwid]

It's very simple. The Lakes and Skywest guys/gals upgrade in a couple of years, whereas the average Horizon pilot needs 5-6 years in the right seat before they are ready to move over. Who would you hire? :bomb:

Keep in mind the majority of the Captains at Horizon actually upgraded in shorter durations prior to the last five year slow down, so the 'average' number of years to upgrade for current Captains would not be the current upgrade time.........I appreciate your humor however.

 

[mach none]

Its called 750 PIC turbine. HR and flt oops won't budge on that min.