Originally Posted by
AKFlyer25
Excuse my ignorance since I’m one of those waiting on a class date. How does the company determine whether or not they’ll do a vacancy bid? I assume there’s a crew ratio for each aircraft… so when enough pilots have retired, left, or the company gets more planes delivered, they’ll start new hire classes.
When was the last Hawaiian new hire class? I think I remember September or October 2025? I’m curious if the next classes that the Air Group offers will go to the Alaska or Hawaiian side, since we were told to hold tight til the fall by the company. Thanks!
They move inefficiencies in the system base/fleet to substitute growth. Apparently management is good about that instead of adding bodies. It is a good/bad thing depending on if there are enough voluntary pilots filling those spots.
Originally Posted by
word302
Sorry man. Sounds like there may be some openings on the HA side this year. I wouldn't count on any hiring on the AS side.
Our fleet complexity creates opportunities and movement, so I expect HA before AK.