Allegiant

[chperplt]

No doubt, Allegiant has awesome potential. It'll be really nice when they get their payscales up a bit.

Chper, are you on reserve?

Yes... It will be VERY nice when we get our pay scales up and yes I'm on reserve.

 

[bailey3083]

Hmm..How about I have 20 days off a month make more then a 3 yr Capt does in my first year..I fly the most advance planes..I am fed everytime I touch a plane..I use Limos to get to and from work..I expense everything I do. I do know QOL and back last fall the report from your OWN people painted a horrible picture.

Bailey,

As you can see by the number of posts I've made (1), I'm not inclined to comment on this board and have been content to remain a passive observer. Your post changed that...

Any casual observer might deduce you know little about Allegiant or what QOL actually stands for.

(pssst...it stands for Quality of Life).

Compare Allegiant to almost ANY other airline job:

1. Living out of a bag, 4 days a week?....Nope
2. Away from your family?.....uh nope
3. In another face-less hotel?...uh, home in my own bed
4. Flying back-side of the clock...as of Nov, all day trips!
5. Eating airport/hotel food? ...lunch pale...momma's cooking.
6. Waiting for crew vans? How 'bout employee parking instead...

What QOL issues are you talking about????

We start at home and end at home...same day. Generally 2 legs, 1 out, 1 back. Pretty tough huh? Hours are generally in the mid 80s range with either a 3-on/4-off, or 4-on/3-off schedule...ouch!

And for your enlightenment, the only pilots that 'get the crap flown out of them' are the ones who want the extra flying and pick it up in open time...entirely discretionary and self-induced. They do this because the money leaves much to be desired. If you wanted to take issue w/ Allegiant, THAT would have been a valid arguement. That being said, we're in negotiation w/ mgt for a payraise and we're happy to say things are looking up...

By the way, most people I know couldn't care less about the size of the plane...QOL is everything, that's why we're here. If you don't like it, fine, work elsewhere...just make sure you know what you're talking about. If, as you say, QOL is everything to you, it appears you've walked away from a pretty good gig.

A little advise: stick to what you know and remain clear of conjecture or what your little 'friends' say. Broadcasting your 'expertise' is counterproductive to the intent and purpose of this otherwise useful website.

Get the facts and then comment, otherwise you risk looking like an ignorant fool.

"Better to remain silent and be considered a fool than opening your mouth and confirming it".

 

[kjokmo]

WHO REALLY GIVES A SH1T WHO'S JOB IS BETTER!!! PILOTS ARE THE BIGGEST BUNCH OF KIDS!!!!

Hmm..How about I have 20 days off a month make more then a 3 yr Capt does in my first year..I fly the most advance planes..I am fed everytime I touch a plane..I use Limos to get to and from work..I expense everything I do. I do know QOL and back last fall the report from your OWN people painted a horrible picture.

 

[Mr Wu]

WHO REALLY GIVES A SH1T WHO'S JOB IS BETTER!!! PILOTS ARE THE BIGGEST BUNCH OF KIDS!!!!

ARE NOT!!!!!!!

 

[kjokmo]

ARE NOT!!!!!!!

ARE TOO!!!!!!!!!

 

[chperplt]

Hmm..How about I have 20 days off a month make more then a 3 yr Capt does in my first year..I fly the most advance planes..I am fed everytime I touch a plane..I use Limos to get to and from work..I expense everything I do. I do know QOL and back last fall the report from your OWN people painted a horrible picture.

You're job sounds wonderful dude...

Why would you send a resume to Allegiant if you have this great job? Our CP doesn't cold call looking for pilots, so you obviously sent us a resume or two?

Time to put the boots on fellas... The BS is starting to pile up high!!

 

[bailey3083]

You're job sounds wonderful dude...

Why would you send a resume to Allegiant if you have this great job? Our CP doesn't cold call looking for pilots, so you obviously sent us a resume or two?

Time to put the boots on fellas... The BS is starting to pile up high!!

Back in the fall the place I was at was failing and I needed to get out. I flooded the market with resumes trying to get a feel for who was hiring.

 

[chperplt]

Back in the fall the place I was at was failing and I needed to get out. I flooded the market with resumes trying to get a feel for who was hiring.

I'm glad things turned around for you!

 

[Desert1]

Yesterday's quote:

How about during October and November of last year I recieved 6 calls from your C.P. for an interview. I never went to the interview because of the reports coming in from my friends. I now have a better life then ever being home 14-16 days a month and being paid very well.

Today's quote:

Hmm..How about I have 20 days off a month make more then a 3 yr Capt does in my first year

Wow...that was quick. One minute you're at 14-16 days off/month, suddenly it's 20...

This is too easy...

 

[chperplt]

Yesterday's quote:



Today's quote:

Hmm..How about I have 20 days off a month make more then a 3 yr Capt does in my first year

Wow...that was quick. One minute you're at 14-16 days off/month, suddenly it's 20...

This is too easy...

:laugh:

 

[fly4surf]

and another one bites the dust.

 

[learflyer]

How about during October and November of last year I recieved 6 calls from your C.P. for an interview. I never went to the interview because of the reports coming in from my friends. I now have a better life then ever being home 14-16 days a month and being paid very well.

May I borrow one of those calls from the CP?

 

[On Your Six]

What proportion of newhires will go to Vegas vs. Laughlin vs. Orlando? Are any bases senior for FOs?

 

[Frozen Ronin]

They're Ditch Driver friendly (raising hand). MMMM-MMM, Guano Point BBQ! Those that are smiling right now have probably flown with me! Now they're pushing the Mad Dog over the canyon from FL330, where ya it's just not the same!

I need a few more hours, and I, too, will look down over theShivwits Plateu, from way on high. Gum-U!

 

[mbw]

How is the maintaince... hopefully not like ValuJet?
Also, with the IPO is mgmnt looking to get new A/C?

 

[Vegas Flyer]

No new AC planned for the near furture, mx is good.

"Limo to the airport"?

How full of it was that guy?

If he actually has any credibility or dignity left he would just say where he works now.

One call from the CP is the limit, I know he's full of it on that one too.

I wonder what his job will be like now after he reads my post?

Future quote:

"I make more than a 6 year captain as a first year FO and have 24 days off and every time I think about an airplane I'm fed. I can expense my rent and I have stretch hum-v's take me everywhere I want to go with exotic dancers, I stay at Ritz Carltons, Mandarins, and Four Seasons, check it out on myspace..."

Gettin old...

 

[chperplt]

No new AC planned for the near furture, mx is good.

Other than the 4 that are coming in the next few months..... nothing announced. Although, they generally just show up with no announcement.

 

[Vegas Flyer]

New AC meaning newly built or new to AAY?

I thought "brand new" was the question, either way we are both right.

 

[chperplt]

New AC meaning newly built or new to AAY?

I thought "brand new" was the question, either way we are both right.

Yea, I think you're right. I didn't read the last few posts.

 

[HighSpeedClimb]

• Living in Vegas with the cost of living being so low, this sounds like a good job to me. It most definately beats the Fractionals, no offense to you corporate flyers.
• Allegiant has announced an initial public offering, plans on trading on Nasdaq by the end of the year
• Marketing relationship with 30 resorts in Las Vegas
• Fleet projection: 35 a/c by 2007

http://www.airlinepilotcentral.info/administrative/privacy/updates_and_corrections_2006052354.html

Total 160 Active 160

3 MD87
20 MD83 LAS
SBF
IFP
RNO

Hiring. 70 to 80 new-hires possible next year (2007) due to aircraft deliveries and attrition.


Minimums:
ATP; 3000 TT fixed-wing; jet and PIC time "preferred."

List at gate. Unlimited jumpseats. CASS participant.

 

[Freight Dog]

Chper, how often do you exceed your guarantee?

 

[clr4theapch]

Just wondering Highspeedclimb...how is the cost of living in vegas low? I go there often and own property there, and nothing in the housing market tells me LAS is a cheap place to live....now 10 years ago...that was a different story but alot has changed there, gone are the $2.95 buffets and cheap prime rib dinners....even utilities have gone way up over the last few years.

On Allegiant, in my few dealings with a few people and pilots there, the company has a sound business plan and great people there, the QOL is probably one of the best in the industry...I wish all of these guys good luck...

 

[chperplt]

Chper, how often do you exceed your guarantee?

Good question.... When I was an FO, I was running between 85-90 hours every month. We're running our first class in a while, so some of the bottom FOs have probably only broken guarantee once or twice if even that. As a junior captain in Vegas, I'll be on reserve and at guarantee for a little while although I was able to pick up some over guarantee trips this month on days off.

If expansion continues as planned, I think realistically most people will be over guarantee each month unless they are the bottom few on reserve or by choice.

 

[chperplt]

Just wondering Highspeedclimb...how is the cost of living in vegas low? I go there often and own property there, and nothing in the housing market tells me LAS is a cheap place to live....now 10 years ago...that was a different story but alot has changed there, gone are the $2.95 buffets and cheap prime rib dinners....even utilities have gone way up over the last few years.

On Allegiant, in my few dealings with a few people and pilots there, the company has a sound business plan and great people there, the QOL is probably one of the best in the industry...I wish all of these guys good luck...

Vegas isn't the cheap location it use to be, but day to day living is no more expensive than any other big city. There are still parts of the city where you can get a good deal on a house, and rentals aren't outrageous either. Factor in no state income tax, and compared to many other big cities, the overall cost of living isn't too bad.

Car registration is a little steep, and utilities have gone up a bit this year, but overall a nice place to live.

 

[HOURBUILDER]

hi

any chance of getting an interview with 3000 TT including 2000 jet but no PIC or i should say only a couple hundred of hour PIC in a single engine.

 

[Dix-Bag]

hi

any chance of getting an interview with 3000 TT including 2000 jet but no PIC or i should say only a couple hundred of hour PIC in a single engine.

Yea I think so.

 

[-9Capt]

Sorry if this was already discussed but...

I hear the company is going public sometime soon. Any idea when and which exchange? Sounds like it may be a good buy.

 

[chperplt]

Will be on the Nasdaq under symbol ALGT. Not sure of the exact date, but I think very soon.

 

[2Green]

chperplt,

are there any plans for for an upcoming class?

 

[chperplt]

chperplt,

are there any plans for for an upcoming class?

Other than the 30+ in various stages of training now, I don't think they are planning another class this year.