Allegiant Interview

[rider850]

Are they done taking apps? If so, I missed it.

 

[Ameriagle]

Is IWA (Mesa, AZ) a senior base or can newhires bid it and get it? I like the 3 huge runways - I imagine fewer delays. I once saw a C-5 doing touch and goes there.

Junior IWA FO for the Dec bid was a 02/2008 hire. He was able to hold IWA for the first time in Dec. IWA is senior in the right seat, junior in the left seat for now.

 

[Mr Wu]

New round of interviews starting ~ Mar 22nd for a 10-16 person class in April.

 

[johnsonrod]

Junior IWA FO for the Dec bid was a 02/2008 hire. He was able to hold IWA for the first time in Dec. IWA is senior in the right seat, junior in the left seat for now.

Thanks. What's the estimated upgrade time nowadays (on average)? I guess it also depends on base...

 

[Daytonaflyer]

Thanks. What's the estimated upgrade time nowadays (on average)? I guess it also depends on base...

For new guys just starting, at the current rate of upgrade, I would say at least 5-6 years. I'm expecting a 3.5+ year upgrade for myself and there are 130+ (more than 1/3 of our pilots) beneath me. But anything can change and it usually does.

 

[Jeff Helgeson]

maybe not

For new guys just starting, at the current rate of upgrade, I would say at least 5-6 years. I'm expecting a 3.5+ year upgrade for myself and there are 130+ (more than 1/3 of our pilots) beneath me. But anything can change and it usually does.

I would think the upgrade times might come back down to 1.5 - 2. 5 years with the additional A/C deliveries. Plus, the fact that there are a number of smaller bases that require more upgrades to staff them vs. fewer larger bases for critical mass. IMO. Not many of our pilots have had to wait over 3 years for an upgrade opportunity.

 

[Jet_Dreamer]

How does one send a resume or application. I see no link to click on ALGT's web site. Any help?

 

[AZaviator]

A question for Chperplt, or anyone else at Allegiant.

Will Allegiant look at an applicant who previously turned down a class date with them? I had a job offer back in '07 which I decided to turn down at the time.

I plan on re-applying and will have internal LOR's submitted from two of your current pilots. Just curious if they will look at someone who previously turned down an offer... or if there is a black list for those people.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Tomct]

Keep in mind they know they are pretty much the only ones hiring right now and are being pretty choosey.



Virgin America is also hiring.

 

[RP170]

A question for Chperplt, or anyone else at Allegiant.

Will Allegiant look at an applicant who previously turned down a class date with them? I had a job offer back in '07 which I decided to turn down at the time.

I plan on re-applying and will have internal LOR's submitted from two of your current pilots. Just curious if they will look at someone who previously turned down an offer... or if there is a black list for those people.

Thanks in advance!

Same story here AZ. I had read before that Mike D. has a "blacklist" that he keeps for situations like this. I would bet we are screwed especially given how many applicants they will get that haven't turned them down before.

 

[Fly High]

Looking at Airlinepilotcentral, it states : "Next contractual pay raises: Nov 2008, Nov 2009". Is the $41 for 1st year FO correct or old info?

 

[reepicheep]

I turned down an interview offer last year and I too wonder if I'm on the blacklist. I'll know soon enough I guess.

 

[Jeff Helgeson]

New pay rate effective May 1st.

If you turned down a class with AAY, you don't have much of a chance this time around. That has been the case historically.

 

[Mr Wu]

$41 doesn't change with the new pay rates.

 

[jmt]

Anybody knows when they're going start calling people for interviews?

 

[reepicheep]

I heard a friend of an ex-coworker already has one next week...

 

[Dannone]

How did you guys get called? Do you have to know someone? Anyone know what is competitive? anything I can do other than fill out the application?

 

[Daytonaflyer]

I would think the upgrade times might come back down to 1.5 - 2. 5 years with the additional A/C deliveries. Plus, the fact that there are a number of smaller bases that require more upgrades to staff them vs. fewer larger bases for critical mass. IMO. Not many of our pilots have had to wait over 3 years for an upgrade opportunity.

Yeah, I think the upgrades might increase a bit. Perhaps I can make it in there before my 3 years anniversary arrives. Most of the upgrades will happen over the next 2 years when we add 21 new aircraft to the fleet. After that it will probably slow again.

 

[FLYN4LVE]

Anyone know if the calls for the April class have gone out yet? Has a date been set for the class? How many?
Thanks

 

[BRA]

Anyone know if the calls for the April class have gone out yet? Has a date been set for the class? How many?
Thanks

I had a guy called for the interview yesterday. (3-29)

 

[8vATE]

Back to an ealier question that was posted.

How do you submit an application or resume?

 

[BRA]

Back to an ealier question that was posted.

How do you submit an application or resume?

try this link:

http://www.allegiantair.com/aaEmploymentOpenings.php#

You have to create a "job agent"

Pilot - First Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

BASIC FUNCTION:

Pilot Company Aircraft

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES:

The First Officer is the second in command and performs the duties as described below, and as directed by the Captain.

• Each crewmember's first responsibility is the safety of passengers, other crewmembers and the aircraft
• Is familiar with the duties and responsibilities of the Captain
• Will bring to the Captain's attention, assertively if necessary, information regarding the safety of flight which the Captain may not have considered
• Will bring to the Captain's attention any deviation from standard operating procedures
• Will be familiar with weather, payload, fuel, and other factors which apply to the flight
• Completes necessary avionics, flight instrument, systems and fuel quantity checks
• Reports mechanical discrepancies to the Captain
• Prepares the load manifest, including weight and balance computations, and confirm, along with the Captain, that the aircraft is properly loaded and within center of gravity and performance limits for takeoff
• Operates the aircraft or assists the Captain as directed
• Verifies that each checklist is properly completed
• Monitors ATC clearances and ensure that the Captain understands clearances accepted from ATC
• Assists in securing the aircraft when necessary at termination of the flight
• Eligible for selection as Ground Instructor
• Other duties as assigned
• Must pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug screen
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S. as defined in the Immigrations Act of 1986 INTERACTIONS: Pilots; Stations Personnel and Maintenance Personnel
  
  REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, Airplane Multiengine Land (AMEL).
  • Current Second Class Medical Certificate (must have current First Class Certificate when hired).
  • 3,000 flight hours (fixed wing), Jet and PIC time preferred.
  • All pilots must verify their flight time by logbooks.
  • The System Chief Pilot may waive the time requirements contained above if the candidate has other experience that would make him/her qualified for the position. All waivers will be in writing and will be placed in the pilot's permanent record. Education: High School diploma or equivalent; College preferred
    
    Experience: ATP Certificate; 3000 flight hours (fixed wing), Jet and PIC time preferred
    
    Knowledge: Basic Computer Skills;
    
    Working conditions: Aircraft/Airport environment
    
    Physical demands: Travel required

Job Location
Las Vegas, NV, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
- Submit/Create a new résumé/CV for this posting
- Use an existing résumé/CV to submit for this posting
- Email this posting to a friend

 

[jehtplane]

Back to an ealier question that was posted.

How do you submit an application or resume?

Through their website

 

[reepicheep]

Anyone get hired yet?

 

[KarmaPolice]

It is so depressing to see so many people clamoring over a job like this.

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

That's correct. It would be better if LOTS of pilots were clamoring over better jobs, like Mesa or Great Lakes!

cliff

 

[crxpilot]

It is so depressing to see so many people clamoring over a job like this.

I dont know how you can see anything with your head so far up your ass.

 

[reepicheep]

Any chance we can stay on topic ("Allegiant Interview" not whether you want to work there frankly I don't give a damn) and discuss whether calls have gone out for job offers?

 

[PositiveRate]

It is so depressing to see so many people clamoring over a job like this.

Sign of the times.

One thing that needs to be clarified is Allegiant doesn't fall into the 'job like this' category anymore. This is one of the few aviation jobs that allows you to have a normal adult life and still fly airplanes for a living - hence the clamoring.

 

[fifinella]

Uh lets see..

1) they are growing

2) so far their business model is successful

- they own their own airplanes and are buying 757s outright
- their model endures better than most when oil hits the roof
- load factors always around 90%
- NASDAQ loves them

3) pilot pay scale is improving dramatically

4) home every night

5) reasonable upgrade time right now

6) they are hiring

no brainer to me....

To answer the earlier question:

I know someone who got the call today for a class date this month