I don't think we should be outright lying to people interested in coming here and telling them that the QOL is terrible in base when it really isn't. However, "voicing an opinion" as we could call it in this instance, that pilots don't get used often on reserve isn't something that we should openly broadcast on here as well given the current situation. I think a PM would work better in addressing specific QOL questions like this...at least for the short term.

 

I think the people bragging about that are in for a rude awakening anyway. I was on reserve for a long time after I upgraded and it was miserable. I got called in a lot, involuntary TDY, and sent to other bases for days at a time. The company knew and accepted that they would be fat during the transition. Enjoy the good times now cause once the transition is over they are going to tighten everything up. Of course for me that means lots of VFN money, but I have a feeling some of our junior pilots are going to see a whole different company.

 

All airlines are always short of Captains, at least from what I've seen. There are always surplus FOs though.

 

Just got the interview there and I have a few questions.
1. I’m about 1.5-2 hours from LAX, is that doable or is it insane?
2. lAX still junior for FO’s?
3. When is the current contract up?
4. What are the typical show times and releases in LAX for pm and am shifts.

Thanks in advance

 

1. Reserve callout is 90 minutes. We have guys that live 1.5-2 hours away and even some donit on reserve, but that means that drive closer for there Reserve shift.
2. The bottom few slots in LAX typically go junior, but we haven’t hired in 7 months, so it will be interesting to see how it shakes out. I would plan on spending the first few months in PGD if you come here and then you will be pleasantly surprised if you get something else faster.
3. There is another 3 years in the contract.
4. Early flights typically start between 5 and 6:30 and late flights start between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. There are exceptions, but that will get you in the ballpark.

 

Face to face interview? When?

 

No, just the “let’s move forward” email.

 

What all did that email say? Are we still doing video interviews?

 

This is what the email they are sending out says-

"Thank you for your interest in a career with Allegiant. We are rapidly transitioning our fleet and foresee many opportunities for the future.

We have reviewed your background and qualifications for the role of First Officer and would like to move forward with your application once additional class dates become available.

Over the next few months, you will receive communication regarding our transition, hiring events, and Allegiant’s growth. Once class dates are available, you will be notified of your next steps within the interview process.

Should your situation or interest in joining Allegiant change, please be sure to inform us so that we may update your application.

We look forward to talking with you soon!"

- I haven't heard anything since receiving that email a few weeks ago, but they're obviously building up a pool of applicants.

 

Pretty big jump from reading that to posting here that you have an interview.