Alaska

[AT43]

Does anyone know how Alaska pays during training? Is it
normal 1st year pay and per diem? And do they put you in a
hotel during training or is that up to you?

Thanks

 

[mach none]

Normal pay which works out to something like 44K/first year and per diem.
They consider you assigned to SEA while you are in training and as a result, they do not pay for the hotel while you are in training.

 

[AT43]

Anyone know what most non seattleites do? Any cheap places around there to stay. Maybe hotels by the week or something?

Thanks

 

[BRlinepilot]

try www.extendedstay.com . The Crossland Economy Studios in Kent is $199/week. It has a little kichenette and a double size bed and it's about 5 miles south of the airport. If you stay for more than 30 days, it's tax exempt; this rule applies to any hotels/motels in Washington. There are fully furnished apartments and they are pricey. If you are bringing your family, I know of a 2 bedroom, fully furnished apartment for $1600. It's really nice and it's only 5 miles from the airport. Their number is (425)271-8288. Hope this helps.

 

[AK737FO]

crash pad

Most new hires are from the northwest and have some connections / friends / family in the area to stay with. A couple of guys in my class showed up with no plans and ended up getting an apartment together. In my opinion a car is a must as well (but O-how I hate SEA traffic!)

 

[Jeepman]

Anyone know what Alaska is looking for as far as time? And when you have the time what is the best way to get noticed & hired???

Any info would be great!!

 

[dogg]

For civilian it is about 5000 total and 1000 multi-turbine PIC, or 5000 total and 15-2000 of 737 or MD-80 sic. About the only way to get noticed is to go to WIA, OBAP, or west coast AIR inc . The other way is to have a Alaska pilot refer you through their respective base chief pilot. That appears to be the only way in. They do not accept resumes or applications off the street so I here. Good Luck!!