I've recently applied and I plan on going to the next chief pilot meet and greet (missed the last one). We've had a couple guys here at Lakes get hired at UA this year but I haven't heard any examples of Algt. Does Allegiant hire pilots without jet experience? I've read almost all of this thread and it sounds like it will be a nice move up from where I'm at.


Also, is the pay scale on APC accurate? I'm currently maxed out on the GLA FO pay scale so $41 would be a large pay increase for me and my family. Could this first year pay be lowered in other bands? Also, are the lines on the east coast (Florida, CVG, PIT) still completely all day trips? I just find this hard to believe so sorry for asking. Also has their been any recent new hires going to the 80 (haven't seen a recent post on this) since I know they are getting phased out? I would gladly fly any plane if hired but I really would prefer the MD80 if given a choice. If anyone could help with any of these questions I would be very appreciative.

 

http://m.reviewjournal.com/business/aviation/more-half-allegiant-pilots-dissatisfied-looking-other-jobs-survey-says

 

Does anyone know If I attend the May 6th meet and greet in Chicago, do I have to buy a job fair ticket just to talk to Allegiant?

 

I think that the question was about first year FO pay...it remains at $41 in all bands.

 

Thank you so much for the reply. So what is the $41 first year pay in the lowest possible pay band? I've looked into other regionals but I've recently changed my outlook on life after having a kid and would rather change careers vs being away for most of the month. I've read about the occasional involuntary TDY and the wife was actually excited about it since she could go with to check out other cities for free (we can't afford vacations right now).

The wife agreed to move to PGD, SFB or CVG, basically anywhere with cheap cost of living. We are struggling financially right now in Denver. Also, I'm on my 5th year at GLA and I finally accepted an upgrade class but 5th year captain pay is only $38 here so I would rather move on.

 

Good to hear, thank you!!

 

Keep in mind that per diem is basically nothing at Allegiant and there is little opportunity for soft pay. My experience has been that going from the famous $36.62 to Allegiant's $41 has been a decrease of anywhere from $300-600/mo in take-home pay.

The insurance that you choose could greatly hurt your bottom line and you might end up on the health insurance exchanges for a few months in order to cover the gap in coverage. I can't remember the exact details, but a couple of the family guys in my class needed temporary coverage.

Also, plan to be in Vegas for 90 days for training.

I'm not attempting to sway you one way or another, but these are factors that sometimes escape consideration. Best of luck to you.

 

That is a damned good question.

 

Hopefully next time it won't be taps.

 

I've heard training is very backed up right now. Can anybody tell me what the training schedule may look like these days? Rumors I've heard are a couple weeks of indoc, a few weeks off, systems, another break, etc. True?