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#1631
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2011
Position: Driving a Bus for Recreational Pleasure.
Posts: 544
Several of my co-workers and I have written rec letters for qualified pilots who would fit in very well here. Not a single person we've written a letter of rec for has received a phone call.
Letters do not necessarily help (I didn't have one) job fairs do help. Other than that, their hiring practices are a mystery.
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Separate issue: Union... I'm on the fence. Totally 100% undecided.
Cons: I have a very bitter taste in my mouth from being a regional carrier with ALPA for a long time. In addition, this is the same union that helped lobby with Delta and others to try to stop VX from every getting off the ground. Furthermore, the bulk of ALPA's funds come from legacy carriers who COMPETE with us. Again, I'd find myself working with a union who has a huge conflict of interest. 2% of my salary goes out the window (before 401k funds) just as I'm starting to make some real money. I also love our culture here at VX, if ALPA steps in, things are going to go downhill quickly. No raises for years (a contract will not come quickly) and I've seen how unions can instill a sense of entitlement/righteousness with the pilot group. United's letter is valid, however, I don't want their culture/workplace.
Pros: Safety nets... insurance, job protection (from undue discipline), bargaining power. Also fixing parts of our work rules that have needed fixing for a long time but never have been. (DHD pay, duty rigs, other types of soft credit, better reserve rules, etc...)
I have not been online for very long either which doesn't help. I've been hosed a few times, dealt with some crap, but I've also been having a great time! Love the crews, destinations, hotels, airplanes, etc... I literally go back and forth on my decision sometimes within minutes.
I have not voted yet and will probably wait until the last minute... If I had to vote right here, right now, I'd have no idea how to vote
Letters do not necessarily help (I didn't have one) job fairs do help. Other than that, their hiring practices are a mystery.
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Separate issue: Union... I'm on the fence. Totally 100% undecided.
Cons: I have a very bitter taste in my mouth from being a regional carrier with ALPA for a long time. In addition, this is the same union that helped lobby with Delta and others to try to stop VX from every getting off the ground. Furthermore, the bulk of ALPA's funds come from legacy carriers who COMPETE with us. Again, I'd find myself working with a union who has a huge conflict of interest. 2% of my salary goes out the window (before 401k funds) just as I'm starting to make some real money. I also love our culture here at VX, if ALPA steps in, things are going to go downhill quickly. No raises for years (a contract will not come quickly) and I've seen how unions can instill a sense of entitlement/righteousness with the pilot group. United's letter is valid, however, I don't want their culture/workplace.
Pros: Safety nets... insurance, job protection (from undue discipline), bargaining power. Also fixing parts of our work rules that have needed fixing for a long time but never have been. (DHD pay, duty rigs, other types of soft credit, better reserve rules, etc...)
I have not been online for very long either which doesn't help. I've been hosed a few times, dealt with some crap, but I've also been having a great time! Love the crews, destinations, hotels, airplanes, etc... I literally go back and forth on my decision sometimes within minutes.
I have not voted yet and will probably wait until the last minute... If I had to vote right here, right now, I'd have no idea how to vote
Maybe you should reach out to a few of the VX pilots that've trek down that long road of hopefulness (I think it turns into hopeless).
#1632
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2014
Posts: 110
I've been talking to quite a few, most CAs I fly with offer their opinion as well. I don't mind and listen to all, read between the lines, etc...
#1634
#1635
Line Holder
Joined APC: Nov 2011
Posts: 93
#1636
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2014
Posts: 110
Would be nice to see ANY new market at this point. (Yes, I know we used to go there) All our eggs are in Hawaii's basket, everyone else is expanding and gobbling up market share while our loyal frequent fliers are screaming that they love our product but we don't fly where they need to go. They're only going to hand on for so long before they get wrapped up in someone else's loyalty program.
#1637
Smooth Operator
Joined APC: Jul 2014
Position: Airbus F.O
Posts: 101
VX interview
I did..., no clue questions or technical, no matter what are you saying or answer about TAAT questions, nobody Knows what they really want. Great people and place to work
#1638
Line Holder
Joined APC: Feb 2015
Posts: 83
#1639
Smooth Operator
Joined APC: Jul 2014
Position: Airbus F.O
Posts: 101
I got the TBNT letter after 1 week... too sad, but happy cause I met great people, and if I have another chance to do all again...I will. The interview is easy, obviously I was nervous, but the make me feel good, how I said, nobody knows what type of personality they are looking... All the respondents were nice people, friendly and profesional.
#1640
I got the TBNT letter after 1 week... too sad, but happy cause I met great people, and if I have another chance to do all again...I will. The interview is easy, obviously I was nervous, but the make me feel good, how I said, nobody knows what type of personality they are looking... All the respondents were nice people, friendly and profesional.
At least you got that far and will likely have the opportunity to apply again and will know exactly what to expect. All is not lost! When did you apply and did you attend a job fair?
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