A huge goofy embarrassment. Totally unwatchable. But, one of the producers is the daughter of the CEO, so draw your own conclusions.

 

I have an opportunity for an internal rec at ALG but wanted to be willing to accept the job offer if it actually came down. I spent a few hours last night reading the first 55 pages of this post and skimmed the remainder. This is my first post to an airline forum but wanted to say thanks to those that put the info on here. I've been a regional FO for almost a decade at a large operation and looking for some advancement but I sure don't wont to jump into what sounds like a complete disaster. I at least have a good schedule and quality of life even as a commuter. I entertained moving my family to FL with the initial prospect of being home every night and a possible quick upgrade but that does NOT seem to be the reality. Seems like lots of potential to be a great place to work but as usual in this industry, and increasingly in others as well, management is bent on dehumanizing it's labor force just to squeeze out an ounce more profit. You sound like a great group of guys and I'm sure you'll get the contract you deserve. Keep after it!! To use another post I'm going to wait for that spin cycle to spool down before I jump in that Whirlpool BTW, post #412 is one of the funniest things I've read in a while. Here's to the hope of finally seeing some much needed respect back in our profession fellas.

 

AVL base coming. Buy those houses while they're cheap.

 

CVG also Im willing to bet.

 

Not yet, but SAV will be having a sale on Summer homes

 

I read the past 50+ pages of this thread. I am currently a relatively senior fo at envoy(american eagle) but upgrade seems to constantly be getting further and further away. I have been offered an interview with ALGT. I am aware of the current situation there, but had some questions:

What are currently the most junior bases and equipment?
Can someone give me a typical junior schedule?
Can someone explain this homeless base for me. Do you have to bid it or can it just be assigned to you? It sounds awful.
Is the info on APC accurate? First year pay is $41 and second year is $66? Per diem is $1/hour?
What is the pay during training and is a hotel provided?
How much does medical insurance cost for a family of 3?
Any regional FOs that have made the jump...was it worth it?
Any other pertinent information?

Thanks in advance!

 

Junior base is hard to say, as they do not honor seniority on these things. Each class has a "new class bid" that is independent of the line flyers. New hires in the recent class went to every base and every airplane type except for Bellingham. Within the class, seniority is based on age, oldest being senior. The equipment breakdown was approx 22 airbus, 10 Maddog, and 6 757s.

Junior schedule depends if you are in domicile or TDY. I think it varies wildly, but I am sitting something like 3 days of reserve and two flights a week -ish as a new hire on the bus while TDY. Some new guys in base have 100hr/month schedules.

Homeless base is basically a permanent TDY. You bid for it, so you can get 24/7 per diem. Great for single folks. If no one bids it, it will be awarded based on seniority or lack thereof. If you are awarded a base, you can still be forced TDY, but that seems to be a little less common. About 10 pilots get forced out of base against their wishes each month.

APC pay scale is accurate.

Pay during training is now min guarantee. ($41/hr x 70). Hotel is provided (single occupancy) along with one rental car per 2 people once you enter the sim phase. Surprisingly, the company uses rather nice hotels (Marriott, Hyatt, etc).

I'm not sure about the med insurance or regional stuff as I am mil. Perhaps someone else can chime in on those points.

Good luck.

 

The "medical insurance" is an HSA. I think the premium for a family is around $300, not counting whatever amount of money you choose to contribute to your account.

The homeless base is as described, except you can be forced in to as a newhire, if they decide those are the only openings. It's permanent TDY. Although junior people assigned a regular base still also get TDY'd. Depends on the month, the base, and the equipment.

If you live near one of our regular bases, it might be ok. If you are going to try and commute, good luck. The schedules are not very good for commuting.

 

I thought we were supposed to have an answer to the proffer yesterday and have a press release from the union. Any word on that?

 

Is OAK still a base?