Originally Posted by
dawgdriver
I did leave.
Those who I've remained in contact with found life to be MUCH better at reputable properly run airlines that balance the needs of their employees with those of the operation. They are hiring. It's not 2005 anymore.
Pilots have options. Allegiant actually works for some. If so, great. stay there. Just don't make the mistake orhers have made, hoping things would improve. They won't.
For those looking to leave, granted, it won't happen overnight, but the tide has turned and pilots are increasingly getting hired by companies that would not have even considered them 2 years ago. These companies recognize and reward their skills. In contrast, Allegiant management has shown nothing but contempt and disdain, driving away even the most senior of pilots.
Most of us that finally gave up on Allegiant came there with great hopes and aspirations too.
Good post. I left a spot there in the top 15% of the seniority list to start over at the bottom at a "Big 4" carrier. I spent almost 10 years hoping things would improve. My advice for anyone who is there is this: if you like your job as it is right now and don't expect ANYTHING to improve, go ahead and stay. Stay there because of what it IS, not because of what it COULD BE. Allegiant management is not interested in making this a career company for you. If, heaven forbid, there is a catastrophe due to cutting corners in Mx and safety, JB and MG will disappear in the flames. For those of you who are there and hoping MG will be visited by 3 ghosts one night and suddenly become interested in running a long-term, viable, and safe operation, you will be disappointed. Don't make the same mistake I did. Leave now while the hiring is just starting to pick up. I live in base and although I'm not home every night, my QOL and schedule flexibility are light years ahead of when I was a relatively senior captain at AAY. Do the right thing for your families, but don't have unrealistic expectations.