Virgin America Pilot Bases

[spinproof]

Yes we are. Hey Spin whats with the negativity? You work here don't you?

Nope.Never have. I have seen the ugly side of what people can do when they have it out for you! People drunk with power and misguided actions. Makes one long for the days of what a union can protect you from.....I can't believe I said that! Oh well!

 

[joevollers]

Junior FO at JFK is approx 260 out of 280 total... but that pilot got promoted to teach sim in MIA... now the junior FO is 229 out of approx 280 total

Junior Capt Lineholder is 85
Junior Capt Reserve is 88

 

[Dart]

I have had my app in for about two years and update it all the time. How the h$ll do you get a call? internal rec's?

 

[joevollers]

I have had my app in for about two years and update it all the time. How the h$ll do you get a call? internal rec's?

Not a requirement but most interviewees seem to have recommendations.

 

[Dart]

Not a requirement but most interviewees seem to have recommendations.

Thanks.

 

[spinproof]

Spin, why do you think that dudes will be sitting in the right seat for a long time?

VA has 24 registered(that I could verify) airframes. The plan(before recent problems with investors portfolios losing half their value) was to have 30 planes and 10 city pairs.

If you came on board today would six more airframes give you room to upgrade within a year..two years..ever?

Theoretically they would actually have to double in size for you to get close...or the "at will employment clause " would have to be exercised often!!!!!

 

[joevollers]

Good Luck Dart.

 

[QOL_is_great:)]

Only being inquisitive

Hey guys, I am not bashing nor trying to start any heat rounds, but I am curious.

Whay type of pilot is applying to VA in today's environment? What type is being hired, is it someone furloughed or regional types looking to fly something bigger?


Thanks and best of luck to ya!!

 

[mvedepo]

Hey guys, I am not bashing nor trying to start any heat rounds, but I am curious.

Whay type of pilot is applying to VA in today's environment? What type is being hired, is it someone furloughed or regional types looking to fly something bigger?


Thanks and best of luck to ya!!

It depends. We have hired guys from regionals, legacy, furloughed, military, and defunct airlines. The main trait they look for is for people that want to be here. Not ones that only want to come here because they have no other options. The culture is good here and they want to keep it that way.

 

[swordfish]

I interviewed last month. 21 in the hiring group only 3 hired. All had VA Captain or Check Airman letters of Rec. mostly bus guys, but a few heavy guys. Good luck to everyone trying. the only thing i can say is just be your self!
Sword.