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Old 03-22-2016, 05:22 PM
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Sorry. Small growth cycle!
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Old 03-23-2016, 06:48 AM
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I applied to VX with 2100 hrs. Near the end of the application I was asked to check a box "do you have 2500 hrs or greater?". Im assuming that because I checked it that it dumps my app straight to the trash?

In the back of my mind I knew I wouldnt hear anything but certainly hoped I would. I have no desire to go to a legacy and I live just a few miles north of LAX, so naturally I would like to have my career at VX. You guys at VX seem to be a great bunch and have a lot of fun! Hope someday I can join y'all!
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Old 03-23-2016, 06:56 AM
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Stock jumped on reports of a sale of Virgin America. (?). I am just reporting CNBC headlines - I don't know anything else.
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Old 03-23-2016, 07:03 AM
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BRIEF-Virgin America said to consider sale - Bloomberg | Reuters

Stock appears to have jumped because VA may be testing the waters and putting themselves up for sale.
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Old 03-23-2016, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by NotMrNiceGuy View Post
BRIEF-Virgin America said to consider sale - Bloomberg | Reuters

Stock appears to have jumped because VA may be testing the waters and putting themselves up for sale.
Is there finally going to be a Virgin / Jet Blue marriage?

Maybe a Virgin Blue America airline?
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Old 03-23-2016, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by UncleDookie View Post
I applied to VX with 2100 hrs. Near the end of the application I was asked to check a box "do you have 2500 hrs or greater?". Im assuming that because I checked it that it dumps my app straight to the trash?

In the back of my mind I knew I wouldnt hear anything but certainly hoped I would. I have no desire to go to a legacy and I live just a few miles north of LAX, so naturally I would like to have my career at VX. You guys at VX seem to be a great bunch and have a lot of fun! Hope someday I can join y'all!
Could have saved you some time by looking at the minimums in the APC airline profile. Need 2500 hours to apply.
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Old 03-23-2016, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by NotMrNiceGuy View Post
BRIEF-Virgin America said to consider sale - Bloomberg | Reuters

Stock appears to have jumped because VA may be testing the waters and putting themselves up for sale.


!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is this likely to have an immediate effect on hiring & training at VX?

Anyone? Any idea?
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Old 03-23-2016, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by EMScapt View Post
!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is this likely to have an immediate effect on hiring & training at VX?

Anyone? Any idea?
Not until its a done deal if it ever happens. Then things might slow down for a time until they get things sorted out. For now, I'd say no change.
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Old 03-23-2016, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by EMScapt View Post
!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is this likely to have an immediate effect on hiring & training at VX?

Anyone? Any idea?
Hiring at Virgin is nearing the end prior to summer flying, maybe 20 or so more pilots, then the unknown about fall hiring.
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Old 03-23-2016, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Riverside View Post
Could have saved you some time by looking at the minimums in the APC airline profile. Need 2500 hours to apply.
I did my homework on the mins. There have been plenty of guys in this industry that have been hired below published company mins.
You never know unless you try.
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