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08-23-2019, 01:57 AM

#4311

EskimoJoe

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Originally Posted by flysnoopy76

Anyone hired within the last couple years should expect double the current upgrade time, likely in the 8-10 year range.

You’re pulling that number straight out of your a$$. You have no idea what future upgrade times will be. Growth will determine upgrade times by about 90% as retirements are low. Who knows what’s going to happen with this economy and how Alaska will respond.

08-23-2019, 04:01 AM

#4312

Ala5ka

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So probably longer than 8-10 years is what you’re saying

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Originally Posted by EskimoJoe

08-24-2019, 02:06 PM

#4313

HostileCombover

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Position: 757/767 CA

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Question: if you were at less than two years, would you leave JetBlue for Alaska, assuming you wanted to remain on the west coast?

08-24-2019, 02:09 PM

#4314

Excargodog

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Originally Posted by HostileCombover

Question: if you were at less than two years, would you leave JetBlue for Alaska, assuming you wanted to remain on the west coast?

How bad is your commute?

08-24-2019, 02:38 PM

#4315

flysnoopy76

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Originally Posted by HostileCombover

Question: if you were at less than two years, would you leave JetBlue for Alaska, assuming you wanted to remain on the west coast?

I’d try to go to someone else with west coast bases, most will offer you better progression and quality of life.

08-24-2019, 03:03 PM

#4316

Outdoors

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Originally Posted by HostileCombover

Question: if you were at less than two years, would you leave JetBlue for Alaska, assuming you wanted to remain on the west coast?

Definitely no personally. Get a copy of Alaska’s contract and talk to friends there to see how scheduling/trading trips works and make your decision.

If the companies happen to merge are you ok with giving up your seniority?

Hope it helps.

08-24-2019, 03:45 PM

#4317

HostileCombover

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Position: 757/767 CA

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Originally Posted by Outdoors

My commute isn’t bad... The only concern is being left out to dry if and when displacements occur. I know of at least a few B6 folks that have interviewed at Alaska. Not sure if any have actually pulled the trigger and left.

08-24-2019, 04:46 PM

#4318

lowflying

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HostileCombover

Question: if you were at less than two years, would you leave JetBlue for Alaska, assuming you wanted to remain on the west coast?

If it helps my check in the first week in august had me around 95k gross with approximately 400 hours of block for the YTD. That includes my 2 weeks of vacation for the year. I've been a line holder the entire year and was on 2nd year pay for all but a month.

I had a couple of strategic premium pay trades but mostly flew a line average of 80 hours with 14-15 days off most months.

I would not recommend coming here; the contract is cr@p, there's not much movement and we are going to be in drawn out and bitter negotiations for the foreseeable future.

08-31-2019, 01:59 PM

#4319

skyhawk340

New Hire

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Does anyone know what the normal turn around time is on the background check and official job offer?

08-31-2019, 07:42 PM

#4320

papa

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Advice from the Alaska peeps

Howdy guys,

I am an Atlas 767 FO been at Atlas for 4 years now, as you probably heard our situation here at Atlas is going down to S$$T and I think it's time for me to jumpship. I guess what I am looking for is. How is Alaska from a pilot standpoint? has it been good for the most? I live in SD to LAX base would be ideal for me how junior is the base?
I want to know what's the deal with reserve and how long should I expect to sit on reserve? Also, while on reserve is it possible to break guarantee?
Any inside info to help me make a decision is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.