Virgin America schedules

[acer231]

I just did the V.A. online assessment and the page said that someone would contact me. Does that mean some one really will call or is that juat an auto message? Thanks
Also, how long is the upgrade and/or will they hire and type right off the bat?

 

[NAAPilot]

I just did the V.A. online assessment and the page said that someone would contact me. Does that mean some one really will call or is that juat an auto message? Thanks
Also, how long is the upgrade and/or will they hire and type right off the bat?

For what it's worth, I finished the assessment and was called the next day for an interview.

 

[johnsonrod]

Upgrading time at VA

What are the minimums for a PIC upgrade? Do they hire into the left seat? How long before a high-time newbie can expect to upgrade on average?

As far as domiciles, what is the next anticipated pilot domicile - JFK? Lastly, how many Airbuses expected on the line through 2008?

 

[starchkr]

StarChecker...NICE!!! Couldn't have said it any better myself...but don't forget, you get to wear those cheesy bar tender outfits to work there as well...they look real professional, but then again they do have a brit running the show.

Isn't it also amazing how many people line up to take jobs like that...they know going in that they get paid like crap, then turn around and b!tch about it two years down the road...you took the stupid job, now live with the rest of the lowlifes under that I-5 underpass.

Ahhhhh...it feels good to be back...

 

[AA717driver]

Isn't it also amazing how many people line up to take jobs like that...they know going in that they get paid like crap, then turn around and b!tch about it two years down the road...you took the stupid job, now live with the rest of the lowlifes under that I-5 underpass.

Ahhhhh...it feels good to be back...

Ask your senior CA's at Frontier how it felt. It wasn't too long ago that they took a job no one else would.

Not being an a$$hole, but no one in this business has any right to throw stones. TC

 

[starchkr]

You may be right, but i took a job that i will never have to complain about pay...especially making more than their captains as an FO here. It is also outfits like this that are killing the pay rates for future pilots among us that have yet to see what accepting low paying jobs will do because they get to fly a "big" plane now.

 

[ExFokkerFlyer]

The same was said about Frontier and Jetblue pilots when those airlines were started. They were said to be lowering the bar, making things worse for the industry... Pay scales have to start somewhere, and they never start at the top. A new airline's pay scales are always low... just the way it is.

Check your history and facts and get off your pedestal dude... stones can be thrown at any company these days.

 

[skiandsurf]

The same was said about Frontier and Jetblue pilots when those airlines were started. They were said to be lowering the bar, making things worse for the industry... Pay scales have to start somewhere, and they never start at the top. A new airline's pay scales are always low... just the way it is.

Check your history and facts and get off your pedestal dude... stones can be thrown at any company these days.

Compare where the payscales at UAL, AA, DAL were prior to these LCCs and and where their payscales are now.

Is it that JB and AirTran pay so much, or is it that UAL and AA and DAL had to lower their pay to stay competitive?

 

[PadFull'oTrim]

Want an idea of QOL? See the 'Fired by Virgin' thread.

As for you low time guys, apply, apply, apply, they are having a hard time getting apps to fill their seats in classes, mins are going down, down, down. Maybe because they pay 50% less than a McD's manager?

Oh yeah, you are based in SFO??? B$!! You aren't based anywhere until you complete training! What a scam. I'll bet Branson owns the hotel with the cut rates.

Enjoy your silk shirts ladies!

Pad

 

[spinproof]

VA
Training pay $2500/month from day one. Health benies start after 30 days and are not bad at all. I don't see a difference in health care from the last airline I worked at.

Yes you do have to provide a place to stay in SFO, you are based there. It's not unheard of in the airline industry though.

You are only there 8 days, then off to Miami where they pick up a very nice hotel and rental car. Per diem is also paid as soon as you leave SFO, approx. $1500 for the month.

Schedules are a work in progress as the airline grows, if you want to be part of something from the ground up, you have to build it. For those who are interested in being part of an airline from the begining could have a great career ahead. Ask the guys that started FedEx or SWA how it was the first couple years....and ask them how they are doing now.

have fun out there.

Hey I'm a little late to the party but....well said!!!