Alaska ANYONE

[IanSaw]

Maybe you should look around in your backyard for a bit. Nose around. Rob has been getting PRIA requests. A lot of them.

 

[flx757]

Honestly, I don't really care. But thanks anyway. I worry about myself. What anyone else does is their business.

 

[fly-n-fish]

flx757,
Any growth to speak of in the SEA base on this June bid? Or are we just reshuffling the nums for the MD downsizing?

 

[ferlo]

is there a june bid?

 

[flx757]

is there a june bid?

So they say. That there will be one, anyway. The SEA base chief was in here yesterday saying that. He also was in talking to one of the recurrents this month and said the same thing...that they were going to put a bid out a month or so early with something like a Nov effective date.

And to answer the other question...I don't know how the positions/bases will shake out. We'll just have to see. There will be a reduction of 6 MDs on the bid, which I'm sure will have an effect...but there will be additions on the 737 as well. However...about any "growth", I still say it is all smoke and mirrors....added block hours, increased ASMs. That's not "growth" by my definition, anyway.

 

[US Flyer]

Question for FLX

So they say. That there will be one, anyway. The SEA base chief was in here yesterday saying that. He also was in talking to one of the recurrents this month and said the same thing...that they were going to put a bid out a month or so early with something like a Nov effective date.

Hello- this may sound stupid, but in a nutshell- how does the bidding process work at Alaska? At my (regional) we have monthly bidding (for lines) and a perpetual bid (for seat position and aircraft). To change the perpetual bid we just fill out a piece of paper and turn it in.

As I understand it now, it seems as if you guys may have to re-bid what you want on an ongoing periodic basis- is that the way it works? Maybe its just the way each company uses the word "bid". (We also have "awards" and "assignments" which can get confusing to a newbie.)

Your explanation may clarify some of my (mis)understandings of what is going on with Alaska hiring plans for the future.

Thanks!

 

[flx757]

I think what you call "perpetual bid" we call "standing bid". The company runs the equipment bid usually twice a year where it posts available positions by aircraft, seat and base. This bid has an "effective date" when all the positions become effective. Even though the bids are only run typically twice a year, we have classes throughout the year based on these bids. "What is going on with Alaska's hiring plans for the future" are a class every month for the next 3 years (at least). How many in each class varies greatly....but typically from 8-12. The training dept, as it is currently arranged and staffed (or will soon be staffed) can train 6 crews a month max on the MD and 12 crews a month max on the 737.

 

[US Flyer]

Thx

Thanks FLX! That clears up that mystery.
I'll keep the fingers crossed for a phone call in the future.

 

[av8instyle]

Hey FLX:

...any word on how many copilot reductions on the -200?

 

[AK737FO]

half

Last time I talked with Dave L, he expected them to reduce the 200 by half on the June bid (effective Nov or Dec), then close it on a Jan 07 bid (effective May or June of 07). He said it would be insane to close it all at once.
6 aircraft now. If they stay on schedule (I know, I know) we should be down to 3 aircraft by Jan. The 400 freighter is still having problems - FAA wants the door run off A and B hyd (rather than its original design off A) and the locks reworked - so I would not be surprised to see the 200's around a weeee bit longer.
AK737FO

 

[mach none]

I know the MEC is trying to substantiate the 126 in the pool rumor via SWAPA. Who knows? I think some credibility was given to the rumor from VP Forrest's latest email to the troops. Something along the lines of "Come talk to me before you leave."

I do know the troops are not happy and something is gonna give.

 

[Waborita]

I just received the email to do the survey today and I am really excited! Is this a step for a possible interview or is it something Alaska sent to all applicants? I have no SB and don't know anyone at AK so any info would be greatly appreciated thanks Alaska pilot wannabe!

 

[starshipdrvr]

Waborita,

I think that email got sent to everyone who has an application on file. I believe that they are currently updating everyone's data. Two of my friends with apps on file both got the same email and asked me the same thing. All the same, good luck to you. Its a good company to work for!!

 

[174037]

I got the same email. By the way, what is the Silver Bullet? I assume it is not a Coors Light!

 

[QCappy]

If you don't know, don't worry about it. It would be irrelavent (that's a hard word to spell ) to you at this point.:crying: