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08-19-2011, 01:28 PM

props4ever

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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

08-19-2011, 01:47 PM

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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.

08-19-2011, 01:55 PM

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noted.... thanks

08-19-2011, 03:16 PM

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08-19-2011, 05:27 PM

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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?

08-19-2011, 07:43 PM

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

08-19-2011, 07:46 PM

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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!

08-19-2011, 07:48 PM

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Alaskan? Who the heck is that?

08-19-2011, 08:57 PM

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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?

08-19-2011, 09:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by props4ever

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

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.