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07-31-2016 | 07:48 PM

#3861

KC135

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From: A-320

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Originally Posted by eagleatr

Knowing some of the people that do the selecting, they will look at you as being over qualified, and not likely to stay very long.

I would assume that will change with attrition being mostly plugged.

07-31-2016 | 09:35 PM

#3862

barnstorming101

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Originally Posted by TwinFlyer

I completed my video interview on a Thursday and got a email the following Monday afternoon inviting me to an in-person interview. You will know quick.

Can you enlighten us on the video interview please. Is this a recent change. Details please

Thank you

08-01-2016 | 06:31 AM

#3863

JustWatching

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From: AB

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Originally Posted by TwinFlyer

What is VBD??? also a bump for this good info

It's our virtual base. Pilots assigned VBD bid monthly on where they want to go the following month from a list the company posts. Positive space tickets to and then from are provided, as is hotel and 24/7 per diem.

08-01-2016 | 07:59 AM

#3864

TapRack

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I've been trying to follow this thread as best I can, but it's easy to get behind...my apologies if this has been asked/answered:

Any idea on what a first year pilot can expect to bring home? (i.e. availability to pick-up extra trips, etc.)

08-01-2016 | 08:17 AM

#3865

akemps

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Originally Posted by TapRack

In short, it's not much, I'd guess 45-55K gross. First year pay under the new contract (starting today actually) is 56/hr... But new hire training (on the bus) is taking about 4-6 months, that's all min guarantee (70 hrs). Then you'll most likely be on reserve in your base for at least 2-4 months (72.5 hrs/month); but, sure you can pick up on your days off if there's trips available (which there won't always be). I tell everyone, plan for a rough first year. I don't see how you'd make much more than 50. 2nd year is 96/hr, than it becomes a real job.

questions/comments
-Alex-
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08-01-2016 | 08:29 AM

#3866

barnstorming101

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JustWatching

Is VBD a senior bid?? Or assignment For a newhire that is unable to move right away is VBD possible. Is there any domicile commutable?

Thank you

Last edited by barnstorming101; 08-01-2016 at 08:50 AM.

08-01-2016 | 08:59 AM

#3867

TapRack

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Originally Posted by akemps

Alex,

Thank you very much for that information. Glad to have a rough idea. No 121 in my background, so it's always tricky guesstimating that stuff since each airline seems pretty different.

08-01-2016 | 09:32 AM

#3868

rebels152

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For all who applied, have most of you received a thanks but no thanks or the video interview email yet? I see some got responses the next day. Mine was showing being reviewed under submitted applications and now it shows nothing but I haven't heard anything either way.

08-01-2016 | 09:43 AM

#3869

N1sync

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From: jets

Quote:

Originally Posted by barnstorming101

Is VBD a senior bid?? Or assignment For a newhire that is unable to move right away is VBD possible. Is there any domicile commutable?

Thank you

It's been very junior historically, lots of people get it as a new hire but most can hold a real base before they finish training. It could possibly start to get more senior since our per diem has gone up and you'll now be getting an extra $1600ish a month tax free. You can also take the 'hotel option' and be paid for half the cost of the hotel but you then need to provide your own housing and transportation.

It's nice we have this now, it cuts back on the involuntary TDY for the guys who don't wanna leave their domicile.

08-01-2016 | 09:47 AM

#3870

N1sync

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From: jets

Quote:

Originally Posted by TapRack

It's very base and season dependent. LAS, SFB, PIE, maybe IWA will have much more open flying in general. March, June, & July are peak months for all bases. If you are in a big base you could expect a little more $$ but less down time on reserve. If you're in a small base you'll never break guarantee until you have a line and you won't get used on reserve.