Horizon Air Hiring any time soon?
 

I have pretty much established the conclusion I can't go to a major from a 135 job flying the mighty metro.

I would like to move to a Horizon base, and possibly have a shot at Alaskan.

Any rumors out there when they might open an application window?

Thanks

Props

Last I heard was they may be opening the app window in September for October classes. Management is expecting a large amount of attrition in 2012. Also, use caution when choosing Horizon. For domicile reasons I can understand that but you may want to look at other options too. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. A friendly piece of advice, it's Alaska not Alaskan. Best of luck with whatever you choose.

noted.... thanks

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I live in the Northwest and would prefer to stay in the area so I've had my eyes on Horizon too but since they just gave their CRJs and a bunch of their routes to skywest shouldn't they have more pilots than planes right now? Or did they order more Q400s? Also, if our ultimate goal is to get to a major do you think it would be a better idea to go to a place like skywest and built some jet time on a CJ as apposed to nothing but prop time at Horizon?

Networking, PIC time, and 121 time. Dont get too caught up in jet time. It helps, but its not a necessity.

I would be careful of QX right now. They are basically giving up their brand to become an express carrier to Alaska. BIG mistake IMHO!

Alaskan? Who the heck is that?

Fo's are pushing 11 years and the top 175 are not going anywhere. Want to guess how long its going to take to hold a line in the left seat?

I can guarantee you that if you get the name of the airline you want to work for right, your chances of getting hired there will increase by a factor of 100 at a minimum.