Alaska Air Hiring
11-24-2017, 07:48 AM
#2641
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jan 2008
Posts: 25
Originally Posted by EA CO AS
You're actually being far more civil than many others here, which I appreciate.
I guess I'm just looking at the big, long-term picture. I'm talking the next 5 to 15 years and beyond. I see AS getting squeezed on all sides by DL in SEA, UA in SFO, AA in LAX, WN, well, pretty much everywhere, and the only thing that will keep AS alive will be great service and low fares.
And right now AS enjoys a CASM advantage of anywhere from 20% or better over those carriers, meaning we can hang on longer in a low fare environment than they can. In addition, we didn't make the colossal mistake of chasing after premium transcon traffic with a small, expensive sub-fleet of dedicated transcon aircraft that you can't plug into the rest of the network when needed. I really think that is going to be a big leg up going forward.
I also see potential aircraft orders on the horizon that can help; we may keep or even expand the A321NEO fleet, but I see great interest in the MOM project down the line, and possibly even CS300 equipment on mainline routes at some point. I see a future with 100 new mainline aircraft on the property in the next 5-7 years.
But we won't get there if we can't remain competitive while also offering a great product.
I guess I'm just looking at the big, long-term picture. I'm talking the next 5 to 15 years and beyond. I see AS getting squeezed on all sides by DL in SEA, UA in SFO, AA in LAX, WN, well, pretty much everywhere, and the only thing that will keep AS alive will be great service and low fares.
And right now AS enjoys a CASM advantage of anywhere from 20% or better over those carriers, meaning we can hang on longer in a low fare environment than they can. In addition, we didn't make the colossal mistake of chasing after premium transcon traffic with a small, expensive sub-fleet of dedicated transcon aircraft that you can't plug into the rest of the network when needed. I really think that is going to be a big leg up going forward.
I also see potential aircraft orders on the horizon that can help; we may keep or even expand the A321NEO fleet, but I see great interest in the MOM project down the line, and possibly even CS300 equipment on mainline routes at some point. I see a future with 100 new mainline aircraft on the property in the next 5-7 years.
But we won't get there if we can't remain competitive while also offering a great product.
To your point about the transcon market. You speak in numbers and power points. Thats good to a certain extent if you're in a meeting.In the real world, especially in SF/LA, those markets don't cater to the Alaska product(no offense) compared to the value a Virgin aircraft offers. Those people will pay a slightly upward premium and I feel Alaska is throwing that away as a result and our people will go to Jetblue Mint, DL lie flat seats etc.
I'm a Virgin guy. I know what I signed up for and I know Im lucky for the chance to join a quality group of pilots at Alaska with their benefits of a new contract.
That being said, we are ALL in this together.
To the second point, we will NOT remain competitive when management overwhelming ****es off their pilot workforce. The workforce that Brad said in his email the other day that are really the Captains of the operation. All their actions in the last year say otherwise in an effort to save a few bucks and undermine what Alaska has built over the years.
Until that changes, my Orange lanyard stays on
11-24-2017, 05:03 PM
#2643
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2011
Posts: 784
The company hates the lanyards. Remember tk’s stupid email months ago when he ordered us to “stand down” on the lanyards. I hope we wear them for a long time. I’m going to spray paint my suitcase Orange just to **** them off.
11-24-2017, 05:31 PM
#2644
Gear handle manipulator
Joined APC: Jun 2007
Position: B-737 First officer
Posts: 246
Originally Posted by EA CO AS
You're actually being far more civil than many others here, which I appreciate.
I guess I'm just looking at the big, long-term picture. I'm talking the next 5 to 15 years and beyond. I see AS getting squeezed on all sides by DL in SEA, UA in SFO, AA in LAX, WN, well, pretty much everywhere, and the only thing that will keep AS alive will be great service and low fares.
And right now AS enjoys a CASM advantage of anywhere from 20% or better over those carriers, meaning we can hang on longer in a low fare environment than they can. In addition, we didn't make the colossal mistake of chasing after premium transcon traffic with a small, expensive sub-fleet of dedicated transcon aircraft that you can't plug into the rest of the network when needed. I really think that is going to be a big leg up going forward.
I also see potential aircraft orders on the horizon that can help; we may keep or even expand the A321NEO fleet, but I see great interest in the MOM project down the line, and possibly even CS300 equipment on mainline routes at some point. I see a future with 100 new mainline aircraft on the property in the next 5-7 years.
But we won't get there if we can't remain competitive while also offering a great product.
I guess I'm just looking at the big, long-term picture. I'm talking the next 5 to 15 years and beyond. I see AS getting squeezed on all sides by DL in SEA, UA in SFO, AA in LAX, WN, well, pretty much everywhere, and the only thing that will keep AS alive will be great service and low fares.
And right now AS enjoys a CASM advantage of anywhere from 20% or better over those carriers, meaning we can hang on longer in a low fare environment than they can. In addition, we didn't make the colossal mistake of chasing after premium transcon traffic with a small, expensive sub-fleet of dedicated transcon aircraft that you can't plug into the rest of the network when needed. I really think that is going to be a big leg up going forward.
I also see potential aircraft orders on the horizon that can help; we may keep or even expand the A321NEO fleet, but I see great interest in the MOM project down the line, and possibly even CS300 equipment on mainline routes at some point. I see a future with 100 new mainline aircraft on the property in the next 5-7 years.
But we won't get there if we can't remain competitive while also offering a great product.
11-25-2017, 09:59 PM
#2645
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2014
Posts: 339
Originally Posted by EA CO AS
I also see potential aircraft orders on the horizon that can help; we may keep or even expand the A321NEO fleet, but I see great interest in the MOM project down the line, and possibly even CS300 equipment on mainline routes at some point. I see a future with 100 new mainline aircraft on the property in the next 5-7 years.
But we won't get there if we can't remain competitive while also offering a great product.
But we won't get there if we can't remain competitive while also offering a great product.
Without scope we are nothing, combine the fact that we work for Alaska Air Group (not Alaska Airlines) makes the lack of scope that much more back breaking. This management team is stuck in 2010 and they're setting this once proud airline up to fail the same way QX has. Good luck to everyone trying to leave.
11-27-2017, 09:29 AM
#2647
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2014
Posts: 339
Originally Posted by OCCP
Wow Wynncore, two months ago you were a complete company boy. Nice to see you’ve opened your eyes!
11-27-2017, 11:40 AM
#2648
Banned
Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: Narrow/Left Wide/Right
Posts: 3,655
Originally Posted by Wynncore
No, I just don't join in on the over the top negativity that some on here propagate. AS has its problems but it isn't this wasteland that some people so desperately want it to be.
11-27-2017, 01:43 PM
#2649
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2014
Posts: 339
Originally Posted by full of luv
I don't even work there and I sincerely hope AS becomes the new beacon for 737 pilots around the world in pay, work rules and scope!
11-27-2017, 04:09 PM
#2650
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Posts: 790
OO won't be able to fly CS300 currently , it violates the scope of their other codeshare partners.
Now, if they go and buy the VX AOC and then operate it under their holding, that's a different story. Then responsability falls under the OO pilots in terms of scope violation. We know how much of a kool-aid drinker they are though..
Now, if they go and buy the VX AOC and then operate it under their holding, that's a different story. Then responsability falls under the OO pilots in terms of scope violation. We know how much of a kool-aid drinker they are though..
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