Alaska Minimums

[RJ Rider]

Can anyone tell me what Alaska's hiring minimums are curently? Also an information on what their interview's consist of?

Thanks.

 

[Kool]

RJ Rider,

According to their application (their not using UPAS at the moment):

Min 1500 TT in fixed wing aircraft
Min 750 ME
Min 50 hours in last 12 months

AS for an idea regarding their interview and SIM CHECK, go to www.aviationinterviews.com or take this link:

http://www.aviationinterviews.com/pilotgougedisplay.php3?company=alaska_airlines

They have one interview posted. I think there is one other one out there at www.ifly4food.com, but it's slim pick'ins

BTW, they're only taking apps via referral, so find someone that works there already to route your application.

Good luck.

 

[RJ Rider]

Thanks for the info.

Take care

 

[sf340flyer]

Alaska also has an unwritten rule of 750 PIC Turbine.

 

[av8instyle]

Alaska also has an unwritten rule of 750 PIC Turbine

It's not an unwritten rule. It's been official since May or so. The following is a quote taken directly from a letter from CP Paul Majer.


"Ø The Base Chief Pilots will use the following requirements as the basis for accepting referrals:
a. 1500 hours
b. 750 multi-engine
c. 50 hours within the last 12 months
d. ATP
e. Four year degree. A two-year degree will be accepted if the applicant has significant experience as a PIC to offset the lack of a four-year degree.
f. No felonies
g. No forced resignations or discharges.
h. No DUI/DWI or any related driving and alcohol charges. (Within the last ten years)
Note: This policy is under review by Employee Services and Flight Operations.
i. No FAA violations
j. First Class Medical
k. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 in both eyes.
l. 750 HRS PIC in either turbojet or turboprop
(Less PIC time in turbojet or turboprop may be acceptable if the applicant has significant SIC in turbojet aircraft in 737, MD-80, DC-9 or larger type aircraft.
m. Non user of nicotine products for at least the last six months.
n. Applicants must be able to prove U.S. Citizenship or legal right to work in the United States. A background check will be completed for each applicant.
o. Professional demeanor and appearance."

I heard yesterday from crew admin that April will be the last class till fall, due in part to needing instructors on the line because of the military call up.
Good luck.

 

[Airpiraterob]

ah...nice

best address/contact/place to mail/fax/email/send my stuff?

and like any usual answer to this question, are LOR's the standard there too?

 

[DawgPilot]

The best/only way to get an interview at Alaska is a "Silver Bullet/Line Pilot Recommendation." In the past, they did call pilots for interviews that they met at Air.inc, WIA, OBAP conferences.
I heard from a friend of mine today that they have 300 pilots on the call list and want to hire about 50 pilots for a "pool"
Hope this helps and good luck.

 

[reepicheep]

"BTW, they're only taking apps via referral, so find someone that works there already to route your application."

While technically true, I'm afraid this might give the wrong impression....in reality if you have a "Silver Bullet" you already know it and don't have to "find someone" because only someone who knows you very well and has flown with you and observed you over a long period of time qualifies as a S. B. Heading over to the airport and trying to strike up a conversation with AK pilots or hitting up Alaska folks on this board (I've seen both approaches tried with no success) is not the kind of LOR system Alaska uses. It's very selective and taken very seriously.

I know because I have a couple of people who I was loosly acquainted with at one time in my career and they flat out told me they couldn't serve as my S. B.

 

[SaifAir]

"BTW, they're only taking apps via referral, so find someone that works there already to route your application."

While technically true, I'm afraid this might give the wrong impression....in reality if you have a "Silver Bullet" you already know it and don't have to "find someone" because only someone who knows you very well and has flown with you and observed you over a long period of time qualifies as a S. B. Heading over to the airport and trying to strike up a conversation with AK pilots or hitting up Alaska folks on this board (I've seen both approaches tried with no success) is not the kind of LOR system Alaska uses. It's very selective and taken very seriously.

I know because I have a couple of people who I was loosly acquainted with at one time in my career and they flat out told me they couldn't serve as my S. B.

How about retired pilots. Do they still have any pull?

 

[AK737FO]

Nope

Sorry, probably won't work.
There are a few guys who's names still ring through the halls, years after they are gone. These "legends" might be able to pull it off, probably because they still have dinner once a month with the C.P. or something - but for the most part a retired guy can't help.
It is a good old boy system, no doubt about it. But it works well for Alaska. Keep in mind, we are small - US Air has more on furlough than we have on the active seniority list! With a small company, it is good to have your pilot's input in the hiring department.
Good luck.