Sun Country is also hiring – they fly 737-800s. Their website: http://www.suncountry.com/hometools/aboutCareers.shtml
We're looking for the right kind of people to join our team - someone, like you perhaps, who has the skills and attitude to make every customer's experience the best it can be.
We are currently accepting resumes for the following positions:
Information for Prospective Pilots
Thank you for your interest in a career with Sun Country Airlines. If you meet the minimum qualifications listed below, please submit a current resume to [email protected].
Minimum Qualifications
• 2000 hours total fixed wing pilot time (Military time adjustment +0.25 hours/sortie).
• 500 hours multiengine fixed wing Pilot in Command.
• Commercial Multiengine Instrument.
• Air Transport Pilot Multiengine Certificate or meets Air Transport Pilot experience requirements.
• No Centerline Thrust Restriction.
• Four Year Degree (Preferred).
Please note: Sun Country Airlines will contact qualified applicants directly and will hold resumes for up to six (6) months. We are unable to provide informative interviews. Applicants requiring confirmation of receipt should send resumes via certified US mail to:
Sun Country Airlines
Attn: Office of Chief Pilot
1300 Mendota Heights Rd
Mendota Heights, MN55120
I talked to one of their pilots who said the HR at Spirit prefers pilots “who aren’t furloughed from a major and who have plenty of experience but low-timers are ok too – they want to keep them around for some time”
Careers
Spirit Airlines uses the Airline Apps application system for accepting all job applications online. Once a job is posted on the Airline Apps system, you will be directed to a secure process that will allow you to submit a legal Spirit Employment Application for consideration. We will no longer accept resumes via e-mail or fax unless specifically requested as a requirement of the position for which you are applying. No phone calls please, as we cannot confirm the status of any applications.
Online Application Directions: After creating your AirlineApps account, please write down your Log-In User ID and Password in a safe place. This is your unique Spirit log-in and can be used to access your application for updates. During this process, it is very important to carefully read all questions and instructions prior to answering and you must complete the application to the best of your ability. You are required to thoroughly review your online application for accuracy and completeness prior to publishing. DO NOT PUBLISH AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION. Incomplete applications will not be considered and may be discarded.
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, you may request such an accommodation. It will be helpful for you to inform us of your need for an accommodation within a reasonable amount of time before that part of the application process begins. Please read the terms of employment carefully.
We wish you the best of luck and hope to have you join Spirit Airlines in the near future.
Pilot Careers:
Recent interview summary (thank you gatorbird):
“Start the day with a simple, straight-forward Powerpoint presentation on the company. The written test is a short (20 questions?) mix of write-your-own answer, multiple-choice and true/false. Not complicated if you've been studying the FAR/AIM, Jepp intro, and have a good grasp of 121 ops (decipher a TAF/METAR, standard ILS mins, etc).
There is a fill-in-the-circle personality test. No right/wrong answers; they just want to see what type of personality you have. Relax and try to answer them honestly.
The 4-panel interview board is made up of HR, flight training/standards, an ALPA rep, and an alternate (inflight dept, etc). They'll look over your resume, letters of rec, and logbooks.
Each person has their favorite questions: What has been the greatest challenge with your current position? What if a Captain deliberately goes below mins? Something you did you thought the better of later? Why Spirit?
Do your homework on the company. Know the officers. Have a few good relevant questions for them in your back pocket. Show them you know the company and your not in front of them because you thought "flying an Airbus would be cool".
I think the questions they ask are tailored to what they know about the person in front of them. Be yourself and try to relax. There is no "prove to us your worthy" attitude; it is a very personable experience and they just want to get people they think may make a good fit.
Be prepared to defend your weaknesses. If you don't have jet/FMS time, be ready to explain why you think you can make the transition.
[corpex guys/gals – you can do it!!!]
If you don't have much/any turbine PIC, show you haven't been just "gettin' clearances and yankin' gear". Being steady under a little heat is a good attribute. Be positive and don't downtalk/badmouth your company/fellow employees.
There is no sim eval. They assume if you're there, you're qualified.
The entire process is rather relaxed and positive. It seems that if they like you, they'll hire you. Getting there (to the interview) is the tough part. The best part is you'll know yay or nay the same day.”