Junior2
The one and only
- Joined
- Jul 5, 2005
- Posts
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I want to know the basics about Virgin America as it stands TODAY. The last post was about 90% about financials. I couldn't care less about financials...rather, I need current line pilots to answer some basic questions about life on reserve in SFO and LAX as well as what the line holder sees.
I have worked for a stagnant shrinking company for the last 8 years, and really don't care about the future beyond the nest 2 years at Virgin.
I have an interview set up for the end of this month, and it is important that the schedule is able to work for me.
1. What is the time frame for training, where is it done, and do I have Jumpseat benefits during training?
2. What is reserve like for a Seattle Commuter? Can you be junior and get long call? What are the call out times for both long and short call?
3. What income can I plan on during training? How about first year?
4. Medical benefits? I need to put my wife and 2 kids on them...how much does this cost?
5. What ability do you have to swap schedules on both reserve and the line?
6. How many pilots (a good guess is fine) are based in Seattle?
PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, keep this thread based on what is asked and about QOL of a junior and senior pilot.
Thank You
I have worked for a stagnant shrinking company for the last 8 years, and really don't care about the future beyond the nest 2 years at Virgin.
I have an interview set up for the end of this month, and it is important that the schedule is able to work for me.
1. What is the time frame for training, where is it done, and do I have Jumpseat benefits during training?
2. What is reserve like for a Seattle Commuter? Can you be junior and get long call? What are the call out times for both long and short call?
3. What income can I plan on during training? How about first year?
4. Medical benefits? I need to put my wife and 2 kids on them...how much does this cost?
5. What ability do you have to swap schedules on both reserve and the line?
6. How many pilots (a good guess is fine) are based in Seattle?
PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, keep this thread based on what is asked and about QOL of a junior and senior pilot.
Thank You