Alaska Air Hiring
05-16-2022, 11:34 AM
#6251
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Originally Posted by AR1978
If you guys had to choose b/w Spirit and Alaska Air which would you choose?
I live in Atlanta and Spirit is opening up a base there on August 1st. It's a lot less pay but I'd be living in base. The main reason I ask is that per the forum on here the contract w/ Alaska Air is not the best and a lot of pilots are leaving for Delta, United, etc...
I live in Atlanta and Spirit is opening up a base there on August 1st. It's a lot less pay but I'd be living in base. The main reason I ask is that per the forum on here the contract w/ Alaska Air is not the best and a lot of pilots are leaving for Delta, United, etc...
Originally Posted by flysnoopy76
How is that even a choice if you live in and plan to stay in Atlanta, go to Spirit.
05-16-2022, 11:35 AM
#6252
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Originally Posted by AR1978
What I'm trying to figure out is if I could commute to LA, then do like a 2, 3, or 4 day trip, and then commute back to Atlanta. It seems like Spirit (despite the lower pay) is a better option for myself...but just thought I'd ask on here in case I was wrong.
05-16-2022, 11:38 AM
#6253
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Originally Posted by AR1978
What I'm trying to figure out is if I could commute to LA, then do like a 2, 3, or 4 day trip, and then commute back to Atlanta. It seems like Spirit (despite the lower pay) is a better option for myself...but just thought I'd ask on here in case I was wrong.
05-16-2022, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by AR1978
What I'm trying to figure out is if I could commute to LA, then do like a 2, 3, or 4 day trip, and then commute back to Atlanta. It seems like Spirit (despite the lower pay) is a better option for myself...but just thought I'd ask on here in case I was wrong.
05-16-2022, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by AR1978
What I'm trying to figure out is if I could commute to LA, then do like a 2, 3, or 4 day trip, and then commute back to Atlanta. It seems like Spirit (despite the lower pay) is a better option for myself...but just thought I'd ask on here in case I was wrong.
You'd probably make more at Spirit and would be a lot happier at home. Our work rules and contract are near the bottom of the industry.
05-16-2022, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by AR1978
What I'm trying to figure out is if I could commute to LA, then do like a 2, 3, or 4 day trip, and then commute back to Atlanta. It seems like Spirit (despite the lower pay) is a better option for myself...but just thought I'd ask on here in case I was wrong.
There is no point coming to Alaska if you live on the east coast. Voluntarily choosing to come here for a 30+ yr career as a permanent east coast commuter? IHMO, go for the big 3 legacy airlines.
Also, nothing at Spirit is guaranteed. Who knows whether it will be jetBlue or Frontier? No guarantee that ATL survives as a pilot base going forward, depending on the final outcome. Same for the likes of ORD, DFW, even DTW. It all remains to be seen.
If you're an ATL guy, make a hard effort for Delta.
05-16-2022, 11:44 AM
#6257
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Originally Posted by Tireteapot
I’m a PNW native and I’m down with staying at Alaska for my career. Currently at QX. I think they will get a new contract and it will be a good place to be. If you ask any pilot 20-30 years ago (the amount of time I have left in my career) “the place to work” then, either doesn’t exist today or isn’t the place to be at today. My big thing is being located in the PNW, so Alaska is the best choice. A few bucks of pay really doesn’t make much of a difference to me.
05-16-2022, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by AR1978
What I'm trying to figure out is if I could commute to LA, then do like a 2, 3, or 4 day trip, and then commute back to Atlanta. It seems like Spirit (despite the lower pay) is a better option for myself...but just thought I'd ask on here in case I was wrong.
As for pay, I am on 10 year pay, a good friend of mine is on 6 year pay at Spirit and consistently makes more while flying much less than me.
Good luck and keep banging on Delta's door until they open it for you!
05-16-2022, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by AR1978
What I'm trying to figure out is if I could commute to LA, then do like a 2, 3, or 4 day trip, and then commute back to Atlanta. It seems like Spirit (despite the lower pay) is a better option for myself...but just thought I'd ask on here in case I was wrong.
Stay in ATL with either NK or DL. It’s a no-brainer. Both represent more choices. Not commuting is cheaper than alimony.
$$$
05-16-2022, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by AR1978
What I'm trying to figure out is if I could commute to LA, then do like a 2, 3, or 4 day trip, and then commute back to Atlanta. It seems like Spirit (despite the lower pay) is a better option for myself...but just thought I'd ask on here in case I was wrong.
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