I'm not sure if this is true, Republic is currently hiring people and offering them classes next August!

Of course that could be because they are going to use their 100 ERJ order and ramp up in hiring to get ready to take over Compass' flying on the West Coast next year.....

 

Negative Ghostrider. Didn't you hear? Southwest is taking our flying but don't worry, we will start flying for Spirit Express by then. You heard it here first.

 

Yeah I'm well aware of the systemwide shortage of sims causing delays for everyone. Especially as airlines add/add more embraers to their fleet and attrition continues. I also expect they won't learn. Since they'll be in town, I figured it can't hurt to go and interview. I've got a Skywest interview later that same week, and I fully expect them to offer a class date shortly thereafter and that Compass will say "alright you're in the pool, we'll let you know, but it's probably going to be Summer." Can't get too upset if you set the bar low hahaha.

I'd love a paid vacation! Especially with flight benefits. But I'm sure that's one reason they're in no rush to hire more haha.

Yeah I got an email a few weeks ago. "In order to remain transparent . . . we are currently filling classes for June of 2019 . . . in order to keep a steady CA and FO mix, we had to adjust our dates to accomodate CA upgrades . . . We understand this may be inconvenient or upsetting, so we encourage you to communicate with [Recruiters] if you are within this timeframe, and be patient." Republic hasn't really been in the cards for me for a while now but it was shocking to hear they, too, are facing a similar slowdown.

 

It’s just good to hear that they are calling people again.

As I typed this reply, I got word that I shouldn’t expect a call from CPZ. So this Hopeful is going to OO. Hope to receive the CPZ wave. Cheers to you guys and happy flying.

 

I finally got a call and interviewed for an FO position after calling almost daily. They offered positioned on the spot. Later in the day a recruiter called and offered class date of May 30! Fingers crossed for earlier class date.

 

Cheers to you sir! Thanks for being part of our threads.. OO will be another good spot for you. Make sure to tell them the double wave is mostly a gesture of humorous comradere- unless we get a blank stare, In that case we shift to making fun of them.. See you at the majors!

 

When did you apply? I was going to apply this March in hopes for a June or July class date. Bad move?

 

Apply as soon as you are eligible, then negotiate for a class date afterwards. Generally a CJO is good for six months.

 

I applied middle of Oct. I'm not sure I would have gotten a call as soon as I did if I didn't have an internal rec that was also pestering the recruiting department for me. You can apply before you're qualified if you'd like. It's my understanding, and others who know better feel free to correct me, that your number in the pool has some significance. Best of luck!

 

Those who are applying and those who are recruiters...

What’s the 2019 staffing plan? I’m concerned. PM me if you have info