based on latest chief pilot email, you'll get to know these rules inside and out because you will likely be on reserve for the next 1.5-2 years at the least

A growing company that halts hiring. What a complete joke

Huh, I guess acquiring a few Airbus planes and new fellow pilots wasn’t growing..............

No, that was surviving what would have been a death sentence handed down from jet blue. A move that in the end will prove to be unsuccessful because every move angle lake makes indicate they paid 2.6 billion to kill off virgin. They continue to alienate our passengers that they paid an insane premium to acquire. Hilariously, they make claims that in one years time they have already surpassed the brand recognition that Virgin had in California.

I would estimate that 2 out of every 3 legs from passengers deplaning say something of the form, "I've loved virgin but this is, or soon will be, my last time flying with you. Alaska has ruined what was my favorite airline." Guess where they are going...JetBlue! Honestly, who could blame them?

All of the competitors that could put Alaska out of business effortlessly are rapidly growing all over our turf, Southwest legitimately sent out company emails (per my friend who is a captain there) scoffing and laughing at what a ridiculous claim we made by saying we are the most west coast.
What does our management do in response? Not an aggressive attack to evolve and become a formidable opponent, but instead puts into place a plan to slow growth and let the competitor win. Cutting routes, shrinking, and having a single daily departure to may of our cities sounds like anything but "Most West Coast."

I am embarrassed to work here. I have met some great pilots and people on the Alaska side and my comments aren't to knock anyone but the decision makers sitting in corner offices.

Not on the Airbus side though, which is weird considering they are getting all 10 321NEOs.

I bet those 321NEOs are gonna be around a while. A few former VX pilots I talked with seemed to really like them. Then again what do I know I’m just a Boeing guy.LOL

I would guess part of the hiring slowdown is that the company is waiting to see what the SLI decision will be before filling the SIMS with new hires.

Is their any foresight or educated guesses on when the SLI process will be complete?

New hire waiting for training date here

Fall 2018..Arbitrated list will be published then. As the chief pilot stated a couple days ago, hiring will begin again in 2019. At Alaska they dont really consider you hired until you showup to class. You will get frequent, conflicting information from Alaska until they hand you a badge with your picture on it. Good luck

When Alaska says they will continue growth they mean they will continue to grow their network and capacity through regional feed. It's why scope is so important for us.