QOL at Redwood

[Dan Roman]

Amazing, Virgin is doing just what SWA did not that long ago. They are an upstart and they are paying upstart wages. SWA got its foot in the door paying wages WAY below industry standard, they required a type to get hired to save money along with substandard retirement benefits. SWA pilots flew more than most and earned much less.
I'm not a SWA basher by any means, it's called business and it's how the world works. They competed and it paid off well. Now it appears VA is doing the same thing, it seems to me the traveling public loves them and they are doing a very good job. I suspect they will be very successful, they offer a good product.

Oh yeah,and they can wear a purple uniform for all I care. Uniform snobs that go around judging what other people wear more often than not, are anal idiots. I don't care if a pilot wears a hat or not, has a leather jacket or a double breasted one and I could care less if he has a backpack. I judge the person, not what he is wearing.

 

[Ralph Cramden]

No, but it confuses the TSA every time we open a new city. :laugh:

My favorite was asking for a jumpseat on another airline. Standing in the cockpit door and the F/O says "hey, I hear you guys have funky uniforms, what does it look like?" I just smiled and said "you're looking at it buddy."

I'll wear black if I don't have to wear the tie. It is really more comfortable without the tie. Our pax don't seem to care that I don't look like a general on parade.

 

[boxjockey]

I have flown on VA twice. Very good service and cool disco feel, just like on Virgin. I'm not a big fan of startups these days, but they do have a good product. Maybe some day they will make record profits and pay more than SWA, you just never know.

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[LoveGun]

The uniform is great branding. Everyone knows I am VA from 100 yards away.

 

[waveflyer]

The haters are the same ones who vote republican, trash unions while militantly protecting their own seniority and union, and lecture everyone else about capitalism---
Fwiw- I've never heard anyone at Wn trash VA- it's usually some form of "bring it.."- the real spirit that makes america great-

If you're not at a major, and you have a shot at VA- Go for it- you'll be in a great spot

 

[Jonny Sacko]

Why is this in majors?

 

[Ralph Cramden]

Because the OP posted it here?

Because "real" pilots posted a reply?

Because we are growing and will meet the DOT revenue definition in the near future?

All of the above.

Cheers! :beer:

 

[Jonny Sacko]

Hysterical. Just like aca was.

 

[Ralph Cramden]

Howdy,

Now my redwood has a blueridge.

And I didn't think the CRJ was crap until I got a hold of the G450. Wow!

 

[Kharma Police]

Do the majority of you guys commute or live in the Bay Area?

 

[Ralph Cramden]

Do the majority of you guys commute or live in the Bay Area?

About 90% commute. We do have small bases in LAX & JFK, plus some winter pairings out of IAD that anyone can bid for.

Commuting is pretty easy as we are known for being very jumpseat friendly. The WX in SFO is a commute issue for some. We haul a lot of UA AA AS DL and WN guys up and down the west coast and are happy to have you on board.

 

[BILL LUMBERG]

About 90% commute. We do have small bases in LAX & JFK, plus some winter pairings out of IAD that anyone can bid for.

Commuting is pretty easy as we are known for being very jumpseat friendly. The WX in SFO is a commute issue for some. We haul a lot of UA AA AS DL and WN guys up and down the west coast and are happy to have you on board.

And why shouldn't you be, you just admitted everybody else gets you to work.

PLEASE MODS....GET THIS OFF THE MAJORS BOARD.

 

[Ralph Cramden]

That's quite an assumption on your part Bill. A lot of us live in VA cities, LAS, LAX, SAN, IAD and SEA are quite popular. I for one commute exclusively on my own flights. I enjoy the service and IFE so much I will plan for one of our flights and use the other guys only as a back up.

Sorry this thread has peed in your Wheaties. Enjoy the flavor.

 

[Gear Down]

Black Uniforms - easy way to hide the stains and the collar grime, just air it out!

 

[V1rowt8]

Oops to all the major folks on the post in the major section. Posted this the other night had no idea there would be so many hits on va. Interesting. Thank you everyone for the info, greatly appreciated!!

 

[Cobraair75drvr]

Yeah, you look like a gay flight attd. going out to the clubs on layovers:laugh:

The uniform is great branding. Everyone knows I am VA from 100 yards away.

 

[blackbird]

I can't believe we're still having discussions about uniforms, really?!

 

[boxjockey]

I feel like every time I log on and read these boards, I become a little more stupid. Life must really be bad if all you have to p!ss and moan about is threads on incorrect boards. I have a really hard time believing you are professional pilots.

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[Ralph Cramden]

I just love it when Bill mistakes his 'roid creme for his toothpaste before posting. Brings out the Eddie Haskel in me.

 

[BILL LUMBERG]

Yeah Ralph,

You pathetic bottom feeder.....ya got me all choked up.