What's worse is that our MEC comes out and tells us that this is the best TA ever and that we should vote for it. Some of the union guys have become too buddy/buddy with management types. Of course, the MEC seems to be a pipeline to management positions.

Anyone talk to Alaska at Obap? Just wondering what they are telling people.

Bring cake...:rolleyes:

I believe the last three classes this year have been filled, with plans to start calling people in the pool for January new hire dates later this year.

"Nice resume. Too bad coming here doesn't count towards anything at Alaska since you don't have your app in."

"But you aren't taking applications or I'd have applied."

"Correct."

:(

So as of April you didn't qualify to apply, and now bc you do you're expecting....???

Sorry, I'm new to this game. Applications for other airlines went out in July. I wrongly assumed that if an organization is going to pay money for a booth and look for qualified pilots, they'd at least have a means to accept applications at the same time.

Our pilot hiring process is fairly undeveloped and amateurish...It gets recycled often and functions much like a rudderless ship....a simple guideline for applicants would be nice.....not going to happen though

Not being snarky, but the company probably rightly assumes if you want to work here, you'll know when the application window is open and apply. Do you know anyone here who can tell you when the app window is open?

From what I understand, Alaska does a pretty good job of filtering out people who "shotgun" applications with everyone ... which it sort of sounds like you are doing. I understand, but just realize at this company, that will radically decrease your chances of an interview.

Funny you should say that. They hired an individual from the great state of Georgia, but shot down a local Washingtonian. I bet Big D hired the Washingtonian :D