Horizon hiring/interviews
06-15-2014, 09:24 AM
#72
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Joined APC: Dec 2013
Posts: 75
Horizon currency reqs
Fellas, basic "will I be hireable by QX" question: 2k TT almost all PIC ftr/trainer, 800ish IP, EP, safety school and yes I drunk the kool-aid and ended up in DO/CC gigs....and now staff for a 1.5 years before I can get out. QX is a natural fit, I'm a NW boy with strong ties to the area, love all their bases.
I'm seen that Horizon requires 60 hrs/last 6 months; are they going to value/count cessna,etc time to meet that currency req, or would I be wasting my time/cash?
I realize no one can see into the future...opinions welcome!
I'm seen that Horizon requires 60 hrs/last 6 months; are they going to value/count cessna,etc time to meet that currency req, or would I be wasting my time/cash?
I realize no one can see into the future...opinions welcome!
06-15-2014, 10:13 AM
#73
On Reserve
Joined APC: Jan 2014
Posts: 16
Originally Posted by millnate
Anyone have any personal experience balancing Horizon with a Reserve/Guard job? The one I'm looking at will require me to be gone at least 8 days a month.
06-15-2014, 10:15 AM
#74
On Reserve
Joined APC: Jan 2014
Posts: 16
Originally Posted by TheTransporter
Sky West monthly guarantee is 75 credits on reserve, QX is 86.2. Sky West has 12 bids, horizon has 10.42. 75x12=900, 86.2x10.42=898. It is pretty much a wash. Hardest part is building high credit trips with an average stage length of 1:10.
06-15-2014, 10:45 AM
#76
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2011
Posts: 197
Originally Posted by Cruz5350
I'm break even except for the 401k and healthcare for that I lag behind my QX benefits.
06-15-2014, 11:07 AM
#77
Respek
Joined APC: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,601
Originally Posted by TheTransporter
By year 10 you will make 100% match up to 6% at SkyWest. But think of the lost savings over those 10 years and the lost compound interest. You are correct in your statement, work rules and benefits mean a lot.
06-15-2014, 11:26 AM
#78
On Reserve
Joined APC: Apr 2014
Position: T-1 IP
Posts: 15
Originally Posted by 2504life
I'm also in the guard. They don't give any hassle at all about taking time off. Same thing as with sick calls. Standard response is "ok we will drop that trip".
2504life, what is your guard gig if you don't mind my asking.
06-15-2014, 05:20 PM
#79
On Reserve
Joined APC: Jan 2014
Posts: 16
Originally Posted by millnate
Thanks for the response. Pete2800 and yourself have been a lot of help with my transition from active duty. Horizon is very appealing to me because I want to live in the NW. If I can do that and a reserve job I think I'll be pretty happy, pay between the two will be decent, I'll have something to fall back onto if Horizon runs into trouble, and I might be able to get a foot in the door with Alaska down the road. The commute for my reserve gig won't be great (if I'm hired... Interview on Weds) but it would be worth it.
2504life, what is your guard gig if you don't mind my asking.
2504life, what is your guard gig if you don't mind my asking.
As far as the guard, I'm in the Air Guard as an A10 mechanic.
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