Allegiant's Future?

[Reelbigfish]

Do most of the new hires go to Vegas or FL? I've sent resumes many times, but never heard anything back, but if I was to hear something I'd only be interested in the Vegas base. Thanks.

About half of the August, and almost all of the September class, got based in Vegas.

 

[A-V-8]

If you don't know anyone there what kind of time does it take to be competive?

 

[deceptibum]

Our company manual says First Officers shall have the minimum requirements:
3000 total time and jet/PIC time preferred.

I had just about 3400 total, 2000 jet, and 0 PIC turbine. My only PIC was about 600 hours composed of flight instruction and just solo/training time.

 

[chperplt]

Add to the above quals an ATP is required.

 

[Bluto]

Chper, how long was it for you to upgrade? It seems like you just started!

 

[chperplt]

Chper, how long was it for you to upgrade? It seems like you just started!

I upgraded after about 7 1/2 months. Actually have my 1st 6 month captain check tomorrow.

It was quick....

 

[GarretandPratt]

Getting the call

I didn't even know who Allegiant was until my wife and I took a vacation in Vegas. We saw them taxi by in the airport and I did a search on them. I sent them a resume and two weeks later I got a call. I had about 5000 TT and 1700 PIC Turbine. Almost zero jet. I came from the regionals. I have been here exactly a year and I should upgrade in two to four months.



GP

 

[A-V-8]

I had just about 3400 total, 2000 jet, and 0 PIC turbine. My only PIC was about 600 hours composed of flight instruction and just solo/training time.

Did someone on the inside work your stuff or did you just send your app. in?

 

[deceptibum]

I had someone walk my stuff in

 

[B-J-J Fighter]

Does AAY upgrade in strict seniority order?

 

[chperplt]

Does AAY upgrade in strict seniority order?

If you meet the requirements set forth by the company, yes.

 

[GarretandPratt]

Getting the call

I didn't know anyone at the company. I just faxed in a resume and two weeks later got a call. I wish I would have luck like that all the time.

 

[Bluto]

If you meet the requirements set forth by the company, yes.

What are the upgrade requirements?

 

[GarretandPratt]

Upgrade Requirements

I believe they are the same as our hiring mins as far as flight time goes. You need to have three letters of rec from capts you have flown with and one check airman letter. If you don't have the opportunity to fly with a check airman, management will send one to ride on the jumpseat and observe you or fly with you prior to your upgrade. As long as you are competent and capable they will let you attempt upgrade in seniority order.

 

[Flydaplane]

How much does health insurance cost for a family?

 

[Desert1]

For the most part. You need recommendations from 3 capts. Seldom a problem,... You will then be scheduled with a check airman for the final nod when your time comes up. That's it.

So unless you have issues, you'll upgrade in seniority order.

D1

 

[Reelbigfish]

How much does health insurance cost for a family?

Not sure about with kids, but employee plus spouse is $151.00 a month and it's pretty good insurance. Low copays, no primary care physician required, relatively low prescriptions.

 

[EatinRamen]

Can you get hired with less than 3000 TT if you know someone at AAY?

 

[Desert1]

Can you get hired with less than 3000 TT if you know someone at AAY?

Highly unlikely. The CP is pretty hard on 3000 and an ATP. Although our G.O.M. gives maneuvering room, even with a boat-load of other qualifying experience, our CP won't budge. We're also getting plenty of resumes with ample experience.

That being said, your CRJ time will come in real handy...once you meet the mins, you'll be an attractive candidate. CRJ folks tend to do quite well in our training program.

Hang in there...it's worth the wait.

D1

 

[learflyer]

So, the ones that are getting called, did you also receive this email from them prior to the call? Or is this a friendly thanks but no thanks?




Timothy,

Thank you for your expression of interest in the Pilot position with Allegiant Air. Your resume along with others will be given due consideration. Should there be further interest, you will be contacted by an Allegiant Air representative.

Thank you again for your interest in Allegiant Air.