Alaska

[Tatoosh65]

Does anyone know if Alaska Airlines requires a pre-employment company medical examination. Or is there a requirement only a First-Class medical.
Thanks Tatoosh

 

[Ih8AFYesmen]

Just a class I to be hired.

 

[flx757]

No "company" medical. Just a First Class medical, plus you will have to go for the usual DOT drug screen and an additional company required nicotine screen.

 

[FL717]

No "company" medical. Just a First Class medical, plus you will have to go for the usual DOT drug screen and an additional company required nicotine screen.

Hey what's a nicotine screen? Hadn't heard of this? Will you still be hired if you smoke?

 

[flx757]

It's a screen that many of the local clubs have over the ventilation system to catch any and all tar and nicotine to be rolled into little balls and used again.

 

[FL717]

It's a screen that many of the local clubs have over the ventilation system to catch any and all tar and nicotine to be rolled into little balls and used again.

Gotcha! I always wondered about that.

Is it kinda like in college when we'd scrape the bowl for another hit after a night of partying.

Disclaimer: The freaks are laughing... the geeks are scratchin' their furry little heads...LOL!

 

[Rhino]

If you use nicotine, Alaska will not hire you. There is a pre-employment drug screening at a local medical clinic soon after your interview, or a week or so before your class date.

 

[check6]

Yes, both Alaska and Horizon will not hire applicants if they smoke. The reason is (please tell me if this is inaccurate) a Delta pilot was fired for being a smoker, sued the company, and then DAL won in court proving that a smoker costs more to the company in medical insurance coverage and productivity.

I think Alaska followed their lead or somethin'.

 

[Jeepman]

So how senior is SEA? seems like the info from the last couple of classes showed SEA being senior.

 

[ferlo]

That's true, if you smoke you are not good enough for Alaska...However, if you have the capacity to steal 90 million dollars from your pilots "you're Hired"... F- those A-holes.

 

[Ih8AFYesmen]

Hey ferlo

90 mil? I thought it was over a 100. Hey..... give those guys a break, will ya! Geez, those f**ks have to pay for their 3rd vacation homes, exotic sports cars, caviar, unethical lawyers, Kashers, insiders, respect, or whatever/whoever.

 

[Singlecoil]

90 mil? I thought it was over a 100. Hey..... give those guys a break, will ya! Geez, those f**ks have to pay for their 3rd vacation homes, exotic sports cars, caviar, unethical lawyers, Kashers, insiders, respect, or whatever/whoever.

Don't forget yacht moorage. I think I paid for a few slips this year.