Spirit Layoffs Start Sept 1

[FlyBigE]

Spirit Airlines Layoffs 2024: What to Know About the Latest Pilot Job Cuts

Spirit Airlines (NYSE:SAVE) layoffs are a hot topic on Friday as the budget airline is furloughing pilots over engine problems.

Spirit Airlines is experiencing engine troubles on some of its flights, but it isn’t the only airline to have experienced these issues. Other airlines are also experiencing difficulties tied to Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines.

As a result, Spirit Airlines is grounding many of its planes to resolve these problems. That also has it furloughing 260 of its pilots starting on Sept. 1. On top of that, the company is also temporarily suspending the hiring of pilots and flight attendants while also downgrading roughly 100 captains.

 

[JohnX11]

In light of the layoffs at Spirit Airlines, consider developing skills in other aviation sector s, such as airline operations management. Networking within the industry and obtaini/ng certifications can help uncover new career opportunities

 

[bafanguy]

In light of the layoffs at Spirit Airlines, consider developing skills in other aviation sector s, such as airline operations management. Networking within the industry and obtaini/ng certifications can help uncover new career opportunities

JohnX11,

That's good advice in some circumstances.

The problem furloughed airline pilots have is that they're furloughed airlines pilots. Any prospective employer knows that you've shown your true colors and will run right back to airline flying ASAP. This may make them reluctant to spend time and money putting you in another position knowing they'll lose you quickly when things turn around.

But it's sure worth a try.

 

[FlyBigE]

That is true. The furlough sticker sometimes make it harder to find something else. If you do find another job sometimes they will want you to resign your recall rights as a condition of employment with them.

 

[bafanguy]

Spirit announced another 330 furloughs effective Jan. 31st.

Delta ALPA will hold a hiring symposium for Spirit furloughs this month in ATL.