Alaska Airlines

[mach none]

Heard a rumor today that calls were going out for a Jan. 4, class. The numbers would be 10 total with 6/4, or 4/6 SEA to ANC. Can't remember which base got more.

Anyone got the call yet?

 

[Mooseflyer]

Hurry and empty that pool!!!

 

[Rhino]

no call here...

I have also heard this rumor from another source. Seems credible. I and four others have been waiting the longest, since Dec 02, and so far no calls.

I honestly hope this is for real.

 

[Singlecoil]

I think there is a 1/12/05 737 initial class, so basic indoc starting on the 6th certainly would fit nicely with that.

 

[Rhino]

I received an email from the poolie that was called. He confirms there will be a class on the 3rd of January. I haven't been called yet... very frustrating.

 

[mach none]

I received an email from the poolie that was called. He confirms there will be a class on the 3rd of January. I haven't been called yet... very frustrating.

Did the poolie state how many and which bases?

 

[flx757]

Did the poolie state how many and which bases?

I can confirm that there will be 10 new hires. 6 will be on the MD based in SEA and 4 will be ANC based on the -200.

Congrats to all who get the call, and to those coming to the MD, I'll see you in training.


Also, mach none...I'll see you in training for sure next month...

 

[Rhino]

ten called

Ten were called from the "competative" pool. Unfortunately those of us in the pool had no idea it wasn't first in, first out. So, for most of us, the wait continues...

 

[mach none]

Did anyone make the class that was notified of a pool date on 12/24/02?

 

[Rhino]

Don't think so

As far as I know, there were none of us chosen from the Dec 24, 2002 group.

Not sure why...

 

[SilentBob]

Rhino,


Happy Thanksgiving from the far corner of the country. Hope you get that phone call soon.

 

[SneakyJake]

I received an offer on 12/24/02 and will be in the 1/03/05 class. I didn't think they would pull people out of the pool like this, though.

 

[dogg]

Ten people in a class.......Big , bold move.....Like ten pilots will make any difference...Let me see, on 1/2/05 they will call those ten and tell them that they have to delay the class because they have not settled the contract...Which will in their little pea brains create a sh#t storm and all kinds of finger pointing and help distract people from the real issues.....If you have been called, don't put all your eggs in Alaska basket until you are done with IOE...........

 

[FarginDooshbahg]

Ten people in a class.......Big , bold move.....Like ten pilots will make any difference...Let me see, on 1/2/05 they will call those ten and tell them that they have to delay the class because they have not settled the contract...Which will in their little pea brains create a sh#t storm and all kinds of finger pointing and help distract people from the real issues.....If you have been called, don't put all your eggs in Alaska basket until you are done with IOE...........

Speaking of "pea brain", you have certainly put your own on display with your in-depth analysis of Alaska Airlines. What did they do, turn your a@@ down? If so, then that shows excellent judgement on their part.

By the way, check the 3rd Qtr financial stats of all the major airlines. Based on those results, I would be MORE than happy to "put my eggs" in their basket as opposed to yours. LOSER. First rate PROVEN loser. Dogg, Twin Cessna pilot.

 

[av8instyle]

Dogg...

...you wanna take this one?

 

[BFC Lone Wolf]

Congrats to those who were called for the Jan class. It is good news that there is some movement in the pool. It will be a great day when the pool is emptied. Hopefully soon after the contract is settled.

A hopeful at heart.

 

[ratherfish]

Anyone out there have an idea of how contract negotiations are going? Anyone know if Virgin America is still going to happen? Are they, or some other LCC, going to invade Alaska's lower 48/Mexico routes soon? Is the "2010" plan going to keep the LCC's at bay? What have day to day operations been like with all the changes that recently occured? How is moral? Buy, hold, or sell? Look into your insider's crystal ball and tell us the future.

All this "pool" talk is wearing me out. I imagine many others on this board would be interested in knowing what's going on there now. (from a line pilot's perspective) What are the big issues?


Thanks in advance.

 

[dogg]

Speaking of "pea brain", you have certainly put your own on display with your in-depth analysis of Alaska Airlines. What did they do, turn your a@@ down? If so, then that shows excellent judgement on their part.

By the way, check the 3rd Qtr financial stats of all the major airlines. Based on those results, I would be MORE than happy to "put my eggs" in their basket as opposed to yours. LOSER. First rate PROVEN loser. Dogg, Twin Cessna pilot.

HMMMMMM....... ah never mind.

 

[Wesb737fo]

Aaaah yes...

The Christmas spirit...can you feel the love!

 

[ILStoMinimums]

Well, I know for a fact that one of our captains was called for a class in Jan. I'm sure he will be all over the -200 if he gets it - he's a -200 type of a guy. PM if anybody has questions about it.

 

[Tomct]

How big is the pool at Alaska? I know that it is a good company to work for, the only problem right now is getting the call! I know about the contract etc...but is there any talk of growth? I am sure that the flying would be AWESOME!!!

 

[Rhino]

pool

The pool is about 30-something... subtract 10 for January's class and that leaves about 20-something.

Hope this helps.

 

[Tomct]

Thanks Rhino, I appreciate your speedy response!