Originally Posted by
PNWFlyer
It seems with the flow through program we are now giving preference to the Horizon Pilots that had resigned themselves to never leave. Meaning people that never progressed, never got a 4 year degree, never applied anywhere else.... are now the first in line to come to Alaska. As I understand the interview process is not the same as off the street and it has a 90% pass rate. Meanwhile, newer pilots at Horizon who want to come here have to long a wait and will (probably to their benefit) be forced to go elsewhere...
How is this good for us, or does no one care..
In theory, it's good because you're getting someone who is a known quantity. The interview weeds out the 10% that you know you don't want. The other 90% - whether they've ever applied anywhere else, have a four-year degree, or not, as if it should matter to you - should have a reasonable chance at success.
From the company's perspective, it's a necessity in the current market. In order to fill seats at Horizon, they need to provide an incentive to go there. With all of the flow agreements in place out there, the game has become pick the major you want, then target a regional that has a flow agreement with them.