Spirit interview process

[1.3XVso]

Yes..you have all the answers Captain...leave a 4-5 year A320 upgrade to take a 60 dollar paycut and go sit reserve on an MD-88 out of NYC staring a 15 year upgrade in the face...NO THANKS...ps...not having TPIC in todays day and age doesnt make you "unqualified" to go anywhere but Spirit or VA...its a desicion I made for myself and my family...

You should know better not to assume any stability in this industry. That 4 year upgrade at nk is IF they grow like they say. Until then ill believe that when I see it. Comming from 9e again you should know better.

 

[snap145]

your completley missing the point...who is assuming? I dont recall ever saying I was garaunteed an upgrade in 4 years..however this seems like a pretty sweet deal considering three weeks ago, I was wondering how I was going to feed my family after the concessions hit at Pinnacle...I dont "assume" any stability, I "assume" that my current employer is in deep s$it and I was fortunate enough to get on with a CURRENTLY stable and profitable company where the crews seem to be relativley happy with life...

 

[boomlrd]

Welcome, Snap145, don't drink the Kool-aid like others have said. Management actually does prefer for this to be a stepping stone for pilots. They would love to see you leave here after 6 years or so. This comes straight from someone in management, they like the 6 year and less pay rates. They have hired those without PIC due to the fact during the last hiring frenzy we lost a ton of 2 year and less FO's to many other airlines (mostly overseas). I still believe that even with our new just ok contract we will have a mass exodus to DAL or SWA if the looming pilot shortage ever comes to fruition. Good luck, and yes I do believe that a 4 year upgrade is plausible for anyone hired right now, lots of planes still coming each year, but you know how things can change in an instant.

 

[thunderworm]

Can't a guy just be happy that he improved his position in life. geez

 

[airksk]

Be happy you've improved your position in your career, but don't drink the kool-aid. I don't care what airline you've been hired at. Things can change, keep your options open!

 

[kwick]

Yes..you have all the answers Captain...leave a 4-5 year A320 upgrade to take a 60 dollar paycut and go sit reserve on an MD-88 out of NYC staring a 15 year upgrade in the face...NO THANKS...ps...not having TPIC in todays day and age doesnt make you "unqualified" to go anywhere but Spirit or VA...its a desicion I made for myself and my family...

Sounds like you did your "Homework," and are looking ahead.

It's like playing Chess, you have to look ahead a few moves.

A lot of these guys posting here are playing "Checkers," in comparison.

In 4 or 5 years, You'll be a major airline A320 Captain, with all your
options still open, and many of these other guys will still be flying RJs
or sitting in NY on reserve facing a 15 year upgrade wondering
"What Happened?"

 

[Flyer1015]

Sounds like you did your "Homework," and are looking ahead.

It's like playing Chess, you have to look ahead a few moves.

A lot of these guys posting here are playing "Checkers," in comparison.

In 4 or 5 years, You'll be a major airline A320 Captain, with all your
options still open, and many of these other guys will still be flying RJs
or sitting in NY on reserve facing a 15 year upgrade wondering
"What Happened?"

Denzel.......... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gafALL-R1nI

 

[bailey3083]

Anyone know if they are still looking to restart interviewing in August? Thanks!

 

[snap145]

Bailey, the interviews havent stopped until August, as a matter of fact, I know they are interviewing today...as I posted on another thread, my class (June18) was postponed, probably bc of sim availability, HR says two classes in July and two in August.

 

[Palmtree Pilot]

Any idea how long it takes after filling out the second application to get a call for interview? Have a few internal recs and have done the full app that was hyper linked in the email.

PtP