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07-19-2017, 03:45 PM

#171

PNWFlyer

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We have a 5 year Captain now. So we have that going for us!

07-19-2017, 05:08 PM

#172

ShyGuy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PNWFlyer

We have a 5 year Captain now. So we have that going for us!

At Alaska? What's the base and seat? At VX most junior CA so far is a Jan 2012 hire.

07-19-2017, 05:40 PM

#173

flybigsky

New Hire

Joined APC: Aug 2007

Posts: 4

Are calls going out yet for the end of August class?

07-19-2017, 05:54 PM

#174

GearBoy

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Position: Right seat 787 or missionary

Posts: 98

Quote:

Originally Posted by DangleDunlops

It doesn't matter. This isn't the thread to discuss such subjects. In fact, it seems every thread here evolves into the same thing.

Poolie thread, let's keep it that way.

Got it. No reality. Only lollypops and rainbows-
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07-19-2017, 06:11 PM

#175

Kitchen25

On Reserve

Joined APC: Nov 2010

Posts: 22

Alaska Poolie Info

Quote:

Originally Posted by GearBoy

Got it. No reality. Only lollypops and rainbows-
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If the thread was called 'why you should leave the Alaska pool for something else', your posts would be more relevant. Let's get the topic back to relevant info for people in the pool.

If anyone in the pool didn't already know where Alaska stands in relation to other airlines, then that's their own bad for not doing any research. But I would guess everyone knows or can find our the information elsewhere.

Keeping on subject; I was told they are trying to let everyone know potential class dates by the end of July who are in the pool. Also, in the future to let them know at the end of the interview.

07-19-2017, 06:17 PM

#176

PNWFlyer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ShyGuy

At Alaska? What's the base and seat? At VX most junior CA so far is a Jan 2012 hire.

Yes, Alaska. ANC Base

07-19-2017, 10:18 PM

#177

Klsytakesit

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PNWFlyer

Yes, Alaska. ANC Base

Not really accurate....2008 would be a better snap shot. We furloughed in late 08 and did not hire anyone until 2012....So it really is at 9 years

07-20-2017, 05:30 AM

#178

Klsytakesit

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174 FO's from 2008 and back that can hold captain. That is 3 years worth of upgrades at Alaska. Junior Captain in the lower 48 is around 11 years for comparison

07-20-2017, 06:09 AM

#179

Mudhen200

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Joined APC: Sep 2011

Position: B737, CA

Posts: 176

Good Point

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klsytakesit

Not really accurate....2008 would be a better snap shot. We furloughed in late 08 and did not hire anyone until 2012....So it really is at 9 years

Good Point - thanks for pointing that out.

In my 17 years here, I've never seen a Captain seat go less than 8 years.
When I saw this bid result yesterday showing 5 years, I knew something was fishy.

07-20-2017, 06:38 AM

#180

Work2much

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Posts: 237

Quote:

Originally Posted by GearBoy

Got it. No reality. Only lollypops and rainbows-
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Perfect sounds like we're on the same page now. After being in the regional airline world for 10 years and after going through furloughs, bankruptcies, consessionary contracts, displacements, mergers and SLI arbitration, I totally get it. I'm not disillusioned. I'm just trying to start fresh and make my own judgments as I see things happen. I do appreciate the brutally honest commentary so far but it would be so nice to have a threat just for info regarding new hires and helpful information for those who are coming on board (training stuff). Don't think I discount the feelings of those current pilots getting the shaft and the reality of what's happening rifht now with Alaska.