fresh Aloha info?

[got_jumpseat?]

Anybody out there know when Aloha will interview again? As far as I know their last interviews were in October. I got my resume in the day after those interviews and haven't heard a thing since. I'd kind of like to know if they had any more interviews since October and they just didn't call me or if they just haven't had any interviews since. Was I ever a "day late and a dollar short" auwe. Mahalo all.

 

[CoopDog]

I ran into a guy I know at the Y yesterday who said his son just got hired at Aloha a few months ago. He said his son recently told him that they were going to keep having classes well into 2003.

So it sounds like things are happening out there in paradise.

 

[Freight Dog]

I took this from Aloha's website. It seems like there will be quite a bit more hiring at Aloha judging from Zander's statement.

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ALOHA COMPLETES $45 MILLION LOAN GUARANTEED BY ATSB




Posted Tuesday, December 24, 2002

HONOLULU - Aloha Airlines today announced the completion of a $45 million loan from Citibank along with the final approval and issuance of a $40.5 million loan guarantee from the Air Transportation Stabilization Board.

The loan was arranged by Salomon Smith Barney and Mercer Management Consulting acted as financial adviser.

Glenn R. Zander, Aloha’s President and Chief Executive Officer, expressed thanks and appreciation to Aloha’s employees, shareholders, banks, and aircraft lessors for the concessions made as part of the loan process. Additionally, he noted that the support of Hawaii’s Congressional Delegation, led by U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye, was instrumental in demonstrating the key role Aloha plays in the region’s transportation system.

“Today marks a new beginning for Aloha,” said Zander. “With the completion of this financing, Aloha will be able to move forward with its plans for the future, which include further increases of service to the U.S. Mainland and Pacific islands, as well as continuing to serve the people of Hawaii in our traditional interisland transportation niche. The support of the lenders, lessors, the ATSB and our employees is greatly appreciated.”

Aloha Airlines is a privately held carrier that has served Hawaii’s interisland market since 1946. Beginning in February 2000, Aloha expanded its service to West Coast markets including Oakland, Orange County and Burbank, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; Phoenix, Arizona; and Vancouver, Canada. Aloha also serves destinations in the Pacific, including Rarotonga in the Cook Islands and Majuro in the Marshall Islands.

 

[AirJosh1]

Given that there is a new hire class Jan. 6 probably followed by an update class...Does anyone know when the next new hire class might start? Where does the training take place?

 

[Sleepyhead]

From what I heard, the Jan 6 class will drain the pool.
So if they are gearing up, they better start interviewing soon.

FreightDog,
Don't forget about us poor poolies. When you get to class, if you hear any good rumors, facts, etc. Please post a message.

 

[Freight Dog]

Given that there is a new hire class Jan. 6 probably followed by an update class...Does anyone know when the next new hire class might start? Where does the training take place?

From the rumors I've heard, possibly a March class at Aloha. As I said, that is just the rumor going around...

As for where the training takes place for Aloha, the ground school is done in HNL with sim training for B737-200 done in Long Beach.

Hog.. no worries, if I hear something about new Island Air class, I'll definitely post it.

 

[Steve 737]

Anybody know if Aloha requires you to resign your seniority number at the airline you are furloughed from ?

 

[Sleepyhead]

I could be wrong, but I believe they do require resignation of seniority number.
Also, they usually only hire people that live in HA or have ties to the Islands.

 

[Freight Dog]

Actually, from what I've heard... they used to require resignation of seniority, but supposedly they stopped it.

Also, it's not true that they only hire people from HI. It is certainly true that the obvious preference is kama'aina, however it's not a requirement. Internal recommendations seem to go a long way.

 

[Sleepyhead]

I stand corrected, guess I shouldn't believe everthing I hear.

 

[jimbo]

What is Aloha's jumpseat policy? Do they fly the 700's or is it 800's to the mainland? How's the loads been lately?
Thanks
Snowbound.

 

[got_jumpseat?]

Aloha will take as many jumpers as they have empty seats. I usually call the night before and ask for their loads and they are very hjelpful finding an empty seat. They only "oversell" by 4 seats on a trans-pac flight so if they tell you there's a seat open theres a good chance you can get it.

They fly the 700 at .79 so its a bit slower but the food is no ka oi and on real plates, fresh hot cookies and milk and free headsets after lunch. If you can get the window emergency exit seat you got more legroom than first class. I take their OGG-PHX flight once in a while when I am not in a rush. The lighter loads make for a much quieter airplane. Not as much commotion like on a L-1011 or something with three times as many seats.

What is Aloha's jumpseat policy? Do they fly the 700's or is it 800's to the mainland? How's the loads been lately?
Thanks
Snowbound.

 

[Freight Dog]

Actually, Aloha's jumpseat policy is the number of installed jumpseats plus one additional in the cabin which makes it the maximum of three.

 

[got_jumpseat?]

Actually, Aloha's jumpseat policy is the number of installed jumpseats plus one additional in the cabin which makes it the maximum of three.

I was sure it was as many but I checked ALPA's web site and of course you are right. my bad.

 

[Freight Dog]

Heheh.. no worries.. got that out of the ops manual. Hittin' all the books hard before class.

 

[AQ PILOT]

actually......

Actually, we'll take 5 jumpseaters....space available of course....

 

[got_jumpseat?]

Re: actually......

Actually, we'll take 5 jumpseaters....space available of course....

Youre FIRED freight dog. Nah brah just kidding! Somewhere out there in my increasingly crowded cranium I knew AQ has a fairly liberal JS policy.

Hows the buddy pass system at AQ? Do you have to travel with your freinds or can they go alone? Is an AQ buddy pass free or ID90 or a service charge? Are the rules for Inter Island the same as Trans Pac passes? just curious.

 

[Freight Dog]

LOL... i didn't even catch this...

I say the more the merrier.

 

[AQ PILOT]

Gotta read the memos...

Our buddy pass deal just changed. We now get 6 a year if we don't have a spouse (don't know if we get any if we are married) or we can designate a 'Companion' who gets unlimited travel on Aloha like a married employee. Designated Companion has to live with you and stuff....

As for the buddy passes, no charge or anything, but the thing that sux is that they have to fly with the employee. So instead of taking up 1 non revenue seat now you take up 2. Plus you have to go out to the mainland to pick them up, fly them back, fly them out, and fly yourself back. Total waste of time. Way below industry standard...for a no cost item...amazing...anyhow we'll address that in the future I hope...

 

[got_jumpseat?]

Re: Gotta read the memos...

Yep, thats what I heard. Maybe they want to be sure the person is really a friend and the BP's are not being abused. My company gives us 6 a yr they are free no service charge but they get abused a bit. People exchange them for other services etc. Since they expire it's the use them & abuse them or lose them rule.. But not me. All my friends are in Hawaii and I can't give away my BP's. I am sure if I worked for AQ or HA I would never have enough though. I'd be spreading a little Aloha all over O'ahu.

Our buddy pass deal just changed. We now get 6 a year if we don't have a spouse (don't know if we get any if we are married) or we can designate a 'Companion' who gets unlimited travel on Aloha like a married employee. Designated Companion has to live with you and stuff....

As for the buddy passes, no charge or anything, but the thing that sux is that they have to fly with the employee. So instead of taking up 1 non revenue seat now you take up 2. Plus you have to go out to the mainland to pick them up, fly them back, fly them out, and fly yourself back. Total waste of time. Way below industry standard...for a no cost item...amazing...anyhow we'll address that in the future I hope...