I'm seeing a lot of miss-information in the last few paged of ranting.
Secret ALPA / Company deals, pay scales so low we will never catch up, IP's blacklisting all but their buddies, Captain's kids getting all the new hire slots...

I don't understand what makes some pilots so bitter and angry. I started to go down that road once myself when I had my A$$ handed to me by Mr. Kasher, but I stepped back from the ledge and chose to keep things in perspective.

I get paid a great wage to do very little work. I have good benefits. I get a good amount of time off. I like what I do and I like where I get to do it. You have no idea how little I care if Delta or United will be making $5 an hour more than I do in 2016.

Reality is that this company currently makes more money (% ROI) than any body else. I hope that it lasts - and as a pilot for the company I will do everything in my power to make sure it does - because with that very high % ROI comes a stability that is very rare in this industry.

This thread was suppose to be about hiring. Maybe we could help some young guy / gal find their way through the maze and get the cheese rather than turn it into a soap box for disgruntled employees, who frankly would be miserable no matter where they worked.

For those who want to be a pilot for Alaska. This is a great company. I wish you success in your interview and hope to see you on the line.