Virgin America hiring pilots again, 2013
02-07-2013, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by aviatorpr
For anyone that interviewed recently, did they offer any info on class dates? I know someone on here mentioned some dates, but my buddy in the pool said those were incorrect
March 6 & 20
Apr 3 & 17
These have been confirmed and already pulled from the pool (20 total)
02-10-2013, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by aviatorpr
i took mine on the 26th, hopefully i will be hearing something soon based on when you all took yours
02-10-2013, 04:57 PM
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Sorry for the thread hijack, but since we are talking VA and classes:
We were told in the interview that the company manuals, docs and training material are mainly made for Windows viewing. And that tech support would be very difficult with a Mac.
Just curious if any VA pilots use Mac for company stuff? Any problems? Should someone who might be in a future class be looking at buying a Windows laptop? Steer clear of a Mac?
Thanks!
Mr. White
We were told in the interview that the company manuals, docs and training material are mainly made for Windows viewing. And that tech support would be very difficult with a Mac.
Just curious if any VA pilots use Mac for company stuff? Any problems? Should someone who might be in a future class be looking at buying a Windows laptop? Steer clear of a Mac?
Thanks!
Mr. White
02-10-2013, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Walter White
Sorry for the thread hijack, but since we are talking VA and classes:
We were told in the interview that the company manuals, docs and training material are mainly made for Windows viewing. And that tech support would be very difficult with a Mac.
Just curious if any VA pilots use Mac for company stuff? Any problems? Should someone who might be in a future class be looking at buying a Windows laptop? Steer clear of a Mac?
Thanks!
Mr. White
We were told in the interview that the company manuals, docs and training material are mainly made for Windows viewing. And that tech support would be very difficult with a Mac.
Just curious if any VA pilots use Mac for company stuff? Any problems? Should someone who might be in a future class be looking at buying a Windows laptop? Steer clear of a Mac?
Thanks!
Mr. White
02-10-2013, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by savall
Think you could use boot camp to run windows on your Macintosh if you have a newer computer with an intel processor. Has been the same experience for me. Hasn't virgin been using iPads ?
02-10-2013, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by MusicPilot
No iPads. I only use Mac products. Some stuff has flash so you can't use iPad/iPhone etc and you can't view the calendar in Crew Web (Explorer only). That's about it. Very minimal impact for Mac users. I do know the training department is working on making everything Mac friendly.
02-10-2013, 07:34 PM
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In the flight deck, we have an EFB installed in the plane for Jepps and company manuals (checklist and QRH also available in paper format). For training, I'd recommend bringing a Windows laptop to make your life easy. I was using a 10 year old Dell laptop (yes, it lasted 10 years) and so my timing was perfect for a new laptop.
02-10-2013, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Lobaeux
Yep, that's what I thought. No worries, I'll just keep applying elsewhere.
Good luck to those guys who interview and get hired, looks like a great place to work.
Good luck to those guys who interview and get hired, looks like a great place to work.
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