Alaska a stepping stone?
03-17-2016 | 08:18 PM
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Somewhere along the way someone decided Alaska vs Alaskan was a distinction that matters and it apparently makes some guys here go berserk. He finds it funny (as do I). That is all.
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03-17-2016 | 09:40 PM
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Reality is this: there are six major airlines in the country....4 haul people and 2 haul boxes.....They will all complete with each other for contract quality.
We have 4 jet nationals that operate Airbus aircraft..(emb190 for jetblue).Jetblue at the top and Frontier at the bottom with Spirit and Virgin in the middle. We have a travel agency with there own jets. And last but not least we have to Jet regionals that operate Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
Alaska as a mega regional has probably the best contract of the six airlines of similar size in its classification. I think Jetblue will ultimately outdo us as they are twice our size and are actually a national airline.
So choose wisely when you decide to stop your hunt for a career...
We have 4 jet nationals that operate Airbus aircraft..(emb190 for jetblue).Jetblue at the top and Frontier at the bottom with Spirit and Virgin in the middle. We have a travel agency with there own jets. And last but not least we have to Jet regionals that operate Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
Alaska as a mega regional has probably the best contract of the six airlines of similar size in its classification. I think Jetblue will ultimately outdo us as they are twice our size and are actually a national airline.
So choose wisely when you decide to stop your hunt for a career...
03-18-2016 | 03:58 AM
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I believe it was Forgot to Bid who started it in the Juno threads. Apparently, there was/is much butthurt about "Alaskan" and "Juno." It's just fun to watch guys get spooled up over a word on an interweb forum!
03-19-2016 | 06:00 AM
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I know a guy who used to work at American West then went to Jet Blue Airlines and is now at Alaskan. He specially likes to fly to Catchican, Redog, Cancoon, Juno, Portlend and Seaddle.
Supposebly he is very fond of Alaska Amber beer and bbqd samon. He likes that much more better then cheese stake and Ying Ling.
He lives in Jig Harbor and says heal probly stay at Alaskan and duzant see it as a stepping rock tipe airlines. He hopes to be capton sumtime next yeer and says the job isnot borring end nevr rootine.
GEEPEE
Supposebly he is very fond of Alaska Amber beer and bbqd samon. He likes that much more better then cheese stake and Ying Ling.
He lives in Jig Harbor and says heal probly stay at Alaskan and duzant see it as a stepping rock tipe airlines. He hopes to be capton sumtime next yeer and says the job isnot borring end nevr rootine.
GEEPEE
03-19-2016 | 06:58 AM
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[QUOTE=Klsytakesit;2090777]
You talking about at Alaska or other large airlines?
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I'm seriously thinking about Alaska. But it's not my first choice. I have a guy walking in my resume this week though. I like the culture. I've always wanted to live in the PNW too. I could see myself making a career out there. But when all the legacies are hiring like crazy, with DL and AA having 2-3 year upgrades it gives me pause. I'm from Texas, and would definitely like the option of getting back to the middle of the country for family reasons. I also just upgraded, and trying to get my TPIC up. I'm not sure whether its better to leave at 300 hours PIC to go back to being an FO at AS. Of course I don't even have an interview, so this all could be moot
If you are an average guy(awb) keep building that TPIC...You will not get an interview with out it
If you are an average guy(awb) keep building that TPIC...You will not get an interview with out it
You talking about at Alaska or other large airlines?
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03-19-2016 | 07:16 AM
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I know a guy who used to work at American West then went to Jet Blue Airlines and is now at Alaskan. He specially likes to fly to Catchican, Redog, Cancoon, Juno, Portlend and Seaddle.
Supposebly he is very fond of Alaska Amber beer and bbqd samon. He likes that much more better then cheese stake and Ying Ling.
He lives in Jig Harbor and says heal probly stay at Alaskan and duzant see it as a stepping rock tipe airlines. He hopes to be capton sumtime next yeer and says the job isnot borring end nevr rootine.
GEEPEE
Supposebly he is very fond of Alaska Amber beer and bbqd samon. He likes that much more better then cheese stake and Ying Ling.
He lives in Jig Harbor and says heal probly stay at Alaskan and duzant see it as a stepping rock tipe airlines. He hopes to be capton sumtime next yeer and says the job isnot borring end nevr rootine.
GEEPEE
Well done, goopypoopy.
As for the whole "Alaskan" thing. Some controllers out east still call us "Alaskan" from time to time.
I've also talked to people who have been at the Alaska booth at aviation conferences. Every now and then they'll have an applicant come up to them and talk about how much he would love to fly for "Alaskan".
03-19-2016 | 09:01 PM
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I'm seriously thinking about Alaska. But it's not my first choice. I have a guy walking in my resume this week though. I like the culture. I've always wanted to live in the PNW too. I could see myself making a career out there. But when all the legacies are hiring like crazy, with DL and AA having 2-3 year upgrades it gives me pause. I'm from Texas, and would definitely like the option of getting back to the middle of the country for family reasons. I also just upgraded, and trying to get my TPIC up. I'm not sure whether its better to leave at 300 hours PIC to go back to being an FO at AS. Of course I don't even have an interview, so this all could be moot.
Not trying to be harsh, but I asked someone who was conducting interviews last year, and they said, "Is Alaska your first choice?" is a common question ... and they're smart enough to tell if you're making up a nice interview story or you really want to be here.
Good luck either way.
03-20-2016 | 01:31 PM
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Do yourself and your friend walking in your resume a favor and don't apply or accept an interview, if Alaska isn't your first choice. If you do get an interview, they'll figure out this isn't where you want to be, and you will likely not get hired in the current environment.
Not trying to be harsh, but I asked someone who was conducting interviews last year, and they said, "Is Alaska your first choice?" is a common question ... and they're smart enough to tell if you're making up a nice interview story or you really want to be here.
Good luck either way.
Not trying to be harsh, but I asked someone who was conducting interviews last year, and they said, "Is Alaska your first choice?" is a common question ... and they're smart enough to tell if you're making up a nice interview story or you really want to be here.
Good luck either way.
03-20-2016 | 01:59 PM
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Do yourself and your friend walking in your resume a favor and don't apply or accept an interview, if Alaska isn't your first choice. If you do get an interview, they'll figure out this isn't where you want to be, and you will likely not get hired in the current environment.
Not trying to be harsh, but I asked someone who was conducting interviews last year, and they said, "Is Alaska your first choice?" is a common question ... and they're smart enough to tell if you're making up a nice interview story or you really want to be here.
Good luck either way.
Not trying to be harsh, but I asked someone who was conducting interviews last year, and they said, "Is Alaska your first choice?" is a common question ... and they're smart enough to tell if you're making up a nice interview story or you really want to be here.
Good luck either way.
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