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Old 07-06-2015, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Seafest320 View Post
HR has no knowledge of this. HR says hiring will continue at the current pace for the foreseeable future. The pilot numbers I heard about were an additional 100 to 150 through this year and 400 to 500 next year. Totaling around 1500 to 1600 on the list at the end of 2016. Numerically that would call for slightly larger class sizes than current ones but there is an additional sim on the way so we don't where the training rate will ultimately stabilize. A new hire class starting every two weeks instead of one per month could change things dramatically although that is pure speculation

I also heard about the supposed slow down. The slow down talk has been coming out of departments other than HR.

I figure HR are the people most in the know when it comes to hiring. I don't see any reason for lying about the numbers on their part. We can't wait for the planes to arrive to hire pilots to fly them so an increase in the ranks before new metal arrives on property makes sense from a logistical standpoint.
I've heard heard rumors of a slowdown as well, but I agree with Seafest. I think all the talk is from outside of HR. A few of us have been speculating on the future class sizes due to the additional sim. I pointedly asked if it might increase the size to 30 or more per month, put the training dept seemed to have the understanding that the new sim is not for growing class sizes, but to cut training costs in line with the business model. Each sim outside of the company costs $$. But I also think that company's plan might change when the fleet grows in the near future. Things seem to be changing on a weekly basis now.
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Old 07-06-2015, 06:01 PM
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I've heard heard rumors of a slowdown as well, but I agree with Seafest. I think all the talk is from outside of HR. A few of us have been speculating on the future class sizes due to the additional sim. I pointedly asked if it might increase the size to 30 or more per month, put the training dept seemed to have the understanding that the new sim is not for growing class sizes, but to cut training costs in line with the business model. Each sim outside of the company costs $$. But I also think that company's plan might change when the fleet grows in the near future. Things seem to be changing on a weekly basis now.
In class I was told that demand for new hires may be slightly reduced early in 2016, but that class sizes will need to increase drastically for summer 2016. So they (the instructors) are trying to convince hiring to allow them to keep moderate class sizes consistently to avoid a jam next year.
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Old 07-06-2015, 06:16 PM
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In class I was told that demand for new hires may be slightly reduced early in 2016, but that class sizes will need to increase drastically for summer 2016. So they (the instructors) are trying to convince hiring to allow them to keep moderate class sizes consistently to avoid a jam next year.
That makes about as much sense as anything I've heard. I am fairly certain we only have a net gain of 4 airplanes next year, but a continuation of increased utilization requiring more crews.

With 101 airplanes on order, I don't think anyone needs to worry about frontier stopping new hire classes. Perhaps a slow down, but the long term still looks good.
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Old 07-06-2015, 10:08 PM
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I'm sure the information HR has is more accurate than what I got. I friend was told by a SIM instructor that hiring will slow down for a couple of months. It's probably not true.
I didn't mean for my post to sound like an attack on anyone's info. I read it again and I realized it could have been interpreted that way. Sorry if I offended anyone.

My good friend had our HR head on a flight a couple days ago. After the FAs were done attacking her over schedules and other issues (which she has zero influence or input on) he had a decently long conversation with her and she relayed that info and those approximate numbers. They are the big picture thoughts and hiring goals currently. Actual mileage may vary.

Ultimately it's gonna come down to numbers and making the best business decisions they can. Time will tell if circumstances call for a change in hiring numbers but for now that's what I've heard.
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Old 07-07-2015, 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Seafest320 View Post
I didn't mean for my post to sound like an attack on anyone's info. I read it again and I realized it could have been interpreted that way. Sorry if I offended anyone.

My good friend had our HR head on a flight a couple days ago. After the FAs were done attacking her over schedules and other issues (which she has zero influence or input on) he had a decently long conversation with her and she relayed that info and those approximate numbers. They are the big picture thoughts and hiring goals currently. Actual mileage may vary.

Ultimately it's gonna come down to numbers and making the best business decisions they can. Time will tell if circumstances call for a change in hiring numbers but for now that's what I've heard.
No offense taken, your post is very informative. I think hiring numbers are fluid and always changing. Any information that is accurate today will be different tomorrow. Thanks for the information
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Old 07-07-2015, 07:53 AM
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Does anyone have an extra take-a-number ticket for Frontier at the July AeroCrew Solutions job fair? Asking for a friend who is in need of one. Thanks!
I do and I am unable to attend. PM me
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Old 07-07-2015, 08:12 AM
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This is one sugary drink flavor I'll drink freely

...We are a Western brand, so I suspect you'll see a lot more growth out west," Biffle said.

Complaints against Frontier Airlines are down, on-time flights are up - The Denver Post
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This is one sugary drink flavor I'll drink freely

...We are a Western brand, so I suspect you'll see a lot more growth out west," Biffle said.

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Funny, that caught my eye too.

Anyhow, good financial performance. 14% operating profit.
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Old 07-07-2015, 02:49 PM
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This is one sugary drink flavor I'll drink freely

...We are a Western brand, so I suspect you'll see a lot more growth out west," Biffle said.

Complaints against Frontier Airlines are down, on-time flights are up - The Denver Post
Yes, yes, and yes.
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