Perfect... I scrolled through pretty fast. I saw the name calling and figured it was me. Let’s go with the burner account though and you guys can push all your anger at him... I am kind of worn out of it.

 

If you really are worn out please show us what a good dude you are and stop posting here. Thanks.


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They got a smoking deal on some slightly used MAX 8.

 

Yeah no joke.....that’s one way to seal the fate of the airbus. Have every international carrier drop their orders for the MAX and let AS take delivery immediately at a discount.

I have a feeling our fleet decision has moved up quite a bit

 

Date Interviewed: May 2007
Summary of Qualifications: ATP 7000hrs, Part 121
Were you offered the job? Yes
Pilot Interview Profile:
Interview is at company HQ, across from SFO airport Sheraton Hotel at 0830. If you stay there, they offer a rate of $90.00 night including free access to executive club for VA guests. It starts with an informal gathering of about 6 people in the "employee breakroom" where youre met, introductions,etc... The next step was a group exercise in another room where, after another round of introductions, youre broken down into groups of 3 and roleplay some group dynamic and interaction execrises. They finish this part with each person sitting in the middle of the room answering a question drawn at random about their previous job and why they think Virgin America will be different. This part is ended with a group question and answer period with the Chief Pilot and HR staff...we asked a lot of questions, especially as information like pay and benefits werent on the website. The next phase is individual candidates meeting with a single HR person and a Check Airman. They ask the standard HR questions, like if you ever had a DUI, accident, etc... Then they each ask questions about "tell us about a time when..." Very informal and laid back. Next the curve ball, if youve flown the 320 before they asked a few techinical questions...just to get a feel for where you are I guess. If you dont have 320 time, not sure if they will ask anything. The last phase was a one on one with a different check airman and he was supposed to look over log books, flight time and review resume, etc.... but was again very informal and more "tell about a time when..." questions. After all this they offered a tour of the building and thats it! Depending upon the timing of the groups, they provied lunch and the entire group sat with you...again very informal. Overall, impressed with the very casual and laidback atmosphere during the interview. They made you feel very at ease! When the recommend dress code of business casual, dont wear a suit and tie.....it isnt what they want and NOBODY there is in a tie or suit, except the people who didnt follow directions. You pay for your own airfare and hotel during the interview, there is no cost picked up by Virgin. About a few days after the interview they called with a class date and an email was followed up with the "confidential" employment agreement. However biggest highlight was they insist you MUST resign all seniority and contact with any and all previous companies, didnt cover that in the interview and never mentioned on the website. Also, its employment at will, upgrade is merit based and no union protections, they ask many questions during the interview to make sure youre comfortable about the merit based system. The pay is F/O at $44 / hr (70 hr gurntee)and once upgrade to Capt its $95 / hr (same gurntee). Each year each position increases $5000/year, however current payrates cap at 6 year Capt pay of $120/hr. They offer no info on trips or pairings (as operations havent begun yet), everyone is SFO based and during training pay is $2500 per month, then $3500 month after training until operations actually begin. Overall, nice people, nice place to work, and a lot of enthusiam!, but once operations actually begin...expect it to be bloody in SFO with United, JetBlue and Southwest all nipping at their heels

 

Apparently paragraphing wasn't required.

 

95hr start over at year 1 Captain when you get your upgrade

 

I know you were right. You guys are always right

 

Right keep vouching... it makes you all wrong.... Clueless. But I know 800 strong and armed with the emotions of a13 year old girl. I can tell a college degree was most certainly not a requirement of employment, nor was any common sense. But I will stand back and watch the 800 show us how it is done! Gods of the aviation world.

 

Says the Angel Lake cheerleader who has no idea what the rest of the aviation industry looks like. You continue to prove that you are the quintessential AS pilot that the industry makes fun of. LET IT GO