ImperialxRat

In a class of 12 they usually limit the Horizon peeps to 4 of those spots.


My class of 12 had 4 Horizon, 2 military, and 2 part 135, and the rest were from other regionals.

AtlCSIP

I would not agree that the above is the consensus, although you can argue that there is some truth there. Short answer, it’s still a great job and the checks always cash, but we all know it could be much better. There are things that happen that we don’t agree with, and are hopeful to make some of those things better in the next contract. It would appear that most of us are concerned about the lack of main line growth, the increase in regional growth, and the apparent lack of vision from the top. Compared to what my friends at Frontier say, it is certainly better than what you folks have to deal with. Don’t come here for the quick upgrade, however, since we don’t have one, and likely never will, but you’ll fly with a great group of pilots.

Kerizbro

For the guys/gals that got denied due to the high school thing, did you receive an email of your disqualification or how did you find out?

ShyGuy

The main point of contention for a lot of people is the merger and its related consequences. Some of us lost a base and commuting 2,000nm+ or having to move across country. For some it’s going to be a hit on seniority in the SLI process and that award is due next month.

But no, Alaska isn’t Frontier. The hourly pay increase was 16-32% depending on which pre merger airline, retirement for those on the DC goes to 15.5% Jan which is within 0.5% of the big legacy airlines. No scope is a serious issue. But I’m not sure that’s entirely AS company fault as much as it is the pilot group for never having really fought for it. Scheduling stuff and reserve rules are not good at all but for someone who lives in base, they’re doable. And since most of Alaska pilots live in base (huge majority) the contract reflects it as such.

My conclusion is Alaska is a good place to work but my (and others) current view is skewed with merger pains. I don’t believe the gloom and doom, I think AS will be fine and is a good place to work assuming you plan to live in base or live on the west coast.

Flitestar

The fact that lack of scope may be the pilots group or management's fault does not make it better or worse. Working for a company without job protection cannot be a "good place to work", regardless of whether you commute or live in base.

AS as a steppng stone? Maybe...AS to hang your hat? Hell no.

KnockKnock

Didn’t you come from a company without scope? There are a lot of people hanging their hats here and those of us that are, plan on improving what needs improvement. Feel free to join us or leave, either way, it benefits the group.

JetDoc

When you tried to submit the page and move on to the next one. a page came up stating in part that you were not qualified due to an answer you supplied on the previous page. When I emailed recruiting they told me that I had answered "no" to the diploma question when I was positive that I had answered yes. Happened to a bunch of people.

Flitestar

Those of you that are stuck at AS for whatever reason (seniority, family reasons, financial reasons, etc) along with those who want to stay willingly should definitely advocate for fighting the good fight, it needs to happen, no doubt, I'm with you there. Reality is it will take a whole lotta fighting to try to get back what the pilot group deserves and haven't been able/willing to get in the last 15-20 years.

Getting scope back and a leading pilot contract starting in 2020 is going to be a really long and tough one but needs to happen.

Doesn't matter how you slice it, coming to AS now and planning to stay long term is not a good move in my opinion, particularly with our management types and our current situation. Long term job protection is a lot more important than a lot of you guys/gals seem to think it is.

This is an AS Hiring thread, potential new hires should know what they're getting into: if you have options at the other big boy airlines, go and don't look back. If you don't, come to AS until you do.

Do yourself and your family a favor and don't come to Alaska thinking things will change soon or banking on another merger/buyout or some other hail mary. It'll take a long time and a long arduous fight before things improve enough.

FS

waflyboy

When I was finally able to access the application, something like this must have happened to me because after I submitted the questionnaire, the system immediately told me that I didn't meet the qualifications. I'm sure I meet the qualifications and provided commensurate answers.

Singlecoil

The Alaska pilot pictured on our careers page (a top notch pilot and guy) quit and went to one of the big three. He is flying the line there now and yet his picture is still on our recruitment page. That should tell you all you need to know about how on top of things Alaska Airlines is.
https://careers.alaskaair.com/Alaska-Main.asp