Allegiant Base Question

[PoorCMRPilot]

Can someone give me a run down of the bases for Allegiant. I’m interested in Reno but would like to know the relative seniority of all the bases. Thanks

 

[chperplt]

All bases are junior for FOs. If you're not the youngest guy (or gal) in class, you can generally get what ever you want. If not, usually within a few months. With projected upgrades, every base should be available.

Junior FO CPT
Vegas 10/07 12/05
SFB 11/07 8/06
PIE 9/07 9/06
FLL 11/07 9/06
IWA 9/07 8/06
RNO 11/07 9/99
UTA 11/07 9/06
IFP 10/07 6/05

Latest Captain award went to 1/07 hire.

 

[Flydaplane]

Doooh! That could've been me (almost)! Busted the interview last Jan. What are the stats on repeat interviews, was told I had to wait a year to reapply? Don't you guys have a base in PHX area now? Is it Jr or Sr?

 

[PoorCMRPilot]

thanks for the info

 

[RP170]

Doooh! That could've been me (almost)! Busted the interview last Jan. What are the stats on repeat interviews, was told I had to wait a year to reapply? Don't you guys have a base in PHX area now? Is it Jr or Sr?

I interviewed in April (2007) and didn't receive an offer but was called again to interview a couple months later in June. Was offered an August class date that I ended up turning down at the last minute.

Send your stuff in again. It couldn't hurt.

 

[boknowsASA]

What is the interview like? Sim? written test? etc

 

[Mr Wu]

Laid back. No. No.

Check out the gouge on www.aviationinterviews.com

 

[PoorCMRPilot]

What is the best way to apply?
E-mail Cover Letter and Resume or fax completed application.

 

[plunger]

Anyone one no what would be considered "competitive" times these days. Im a regional FO no 121 PIC just wondering if they look at guys like me. Also, for anyone conming from an RJ, is it a tough transition? Thanks!

 

[Mr Wu]

email resume and cover letter, better if you know someone that can walk it in. The mins advertised are hard mins, not sure how much PIC you need to be competitive. We've had guys hired that came from Eagle as F/Os so take that as you may. Not sure if hiring is going to stop or slow down for a while, latest base assignments show us pretty much staffed.

 

[BuckMurdock1]

Any idea as to what kind of 'backlog' exists for the 'walked-in' resumes??

 

[Ameriagle]

Anyone one no what would be considered "competitive" times these days. Im a regional FO no 121 PIC just wondering if they look at guys like me. Also, for anyone conming from an RJ, is it a tough transition? Thanks!

Looking at a cross section of my newhire class, I would guess 5,000 TT as an average. A fairly diverse cross section of experience! As I recall, RJ FO without 121 PIC was fairly well represented. I could be included in that group, though I did have some 135 PIC time! Transition from the RJ to the 80 was a positive experience for me, if not a bit like stepping back in time.

 

[Daytonaflyer]

Anyone one no what would be considered "competitive" times these days. Im a regional FO no 121 PIC just wondering if they look at guys like me. Also, for anyone conming from an RJ, is it a tough transition? Thanks!

It's definitely possible, but you need to convince them you really want the job. I got hired with around 3050TT, and no PIC turbine. I was the only FO in my new hire class. The others were RJ CA's, 121 tprop CA's, corp jet CA's, and a couple freight tprop CA's.
I also had experience on 3 kinds of jets, and 2 turboprops, so that might have helped. Plus I brought 5 internal letters of recommendation, and one external from my chief pilot.

They really want to know that you want to stay at Allegiant and you should be able to convince them of that in the interview. They don't want people using it as a stepping stone, understandably.
I told them that I used to live in Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Florida, so I like most of the bases.
I also told them that Allegiant began non-stop service from LAS to my home town on May 13th, 2007, so I could visit my family whenever I want. I think that giving specifics really helped convince them that I wanted to work there. Good Luck.