Virgin America Classes.

[bri5150]

Any rumors on classes being scheduled after August?

 

[spudskier]

Don't know but Pilot/FO position is no longer available on their career web site

 

[XJAVRO]

Any rumors on classes being scheduled after August?

Yes, the plan is to start classes again after August.

 

[Flyer1015]

Don't know but Pilot/FO position is no longer available on their career web site

True for now, but interviews will be starting again in August, so I imagine by July/August the FO position will be open for applications.

 

[AeroDMB]

Any word if mins will be reduced to 3500tt?

 

[Masterplan]

Any word if mins will be reduced to 3500tt?

You mean because they might need MORE pilots applying?

 

[Flyer1015]

Published is still 4000, but there are always exceptions (like those with really good connections). Pretty much everyone coming in these days have well over 4000 hrs.

 

[DASHDRIVER]

I just spoke with our Recruiter. She said that in Aug interviews will begin again. Trickle hiring for the rest of the summer from the existing pool of candidates. Hiring for next year will be intermittent. Five scheduled for delivery next year. Then in 2014 1 a month till 2019.

 

[AeroDMB]

You mean because they might need MORE pilots applying?

Because quantity doesn't necessarily mean quality. The 4000tt is for insurance but as the airline matures, the ability for them to reduce the minimums will be available should they decide to entertain other candidates.

 

[Av8tor91]

Are they still requiring 1,000 hours PIC turbine?

 

[Chairman]

Are they still requiring 1,000 hours PIC turbine?

No just Preferred...

 

[SkyMiles]

Any latest news on classes? The website is still not showing anything for pilots. Is there still a pool or has it been drained?

 

[bri5150]

There are at least 4 that are continuing with the hiring process. That might be it though. Maybe 1 or 2 more.

 

[ExFokkerFlyer]

Because quantity doesn't necessarily mean quality. The 4000tt is for insurance but as the airline matures, the ability for them to reduce the minimums will be available should they decide to entertain other candidates.

Not true, never has been. We have people on the property hired lower than 4000tt.

 

[nethan]

They are running interviews on the 2nd and the 9th. No idea about anything beyond that or about class dates associated with those interviews.

 

[SkyMiles]

They are running interviews on the 2nd and the 9th. No idea about anything beyond that or about class dates associated with those interviews.

I thought hiring/classes were all but shut down until next year. What's up with the new round of interviews?

 

[DASHDRIVER]

Increase of block flying for winter schedule and a need for more bodies. I guess we under hired a bit this year. Plus theres been a little attrition from medical leaves, one retirement, and a couple guys being recalled to previous carriers.

 

[Flyer1015]

Increase of block flying for winter schedule and a need for more bodies. I guess we under hired a bit this year. Plus theres been a little attrition from medical leaves, one retirement, and a couple guys being recalled to previous carriers.

The retirement pilot will be going to the training department. Where are guys being recalled to? United?

 

[SkyMiles]

Any ideas on class dates and numbers?

 

[cbrown1]

I know eight interviewed today. They want to hire anther twenty-five ths year.