Originally Posted by
Sr. Barco
Allegiant sounds like Trans States of the mid 90's. It was so bad and the (true) stories seemingly so outrageous I had to stop telling outsiders. After a while I realized people flat out didn't believe me. To someone who hasn't worked for a company like this they think you are embellishing, whining, disgruntled or just insane. Sadly pilots will go to G4 and then realize the info here is spot on. What you need to realize is a company like this is a VERY dangerous place to work. The risks are failed checkrides, FAA certificate action or worse. From a long term career point of view it's not worth the risk. On your dream job interview they will ask you to explain said deficiencies and they won't believe any of your "outrageous" stories that seem to shift blame away from you.
Like the original poster said, you have been warned.
This is the most important point I see. No matter where you fly, certificate action will likely end any chance for a top tier aviation job at either a Major or corporate. Further, a failed checkride can be done to you on purpose to make you unmarketable...thus making you a "loyal" Allegiant lifer.
Nothing is more important than your certificate, your medical, and your professional record. For those that stay,
please be careful. I'd like to see all of you guys here at the Borg.
Carl