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07-15-2017, 07:37 PM
#2691
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Joined APC: Dec 2005
Posts: 8,898
There is zero movement in New York. It's a capped base at 57 crews. The reason new hires are getting it is because new hires from class(es) before got it involuntarily when they wanted a west coast base, and bid out at first chance. This is routinely apparent when every bid award shows extremely junior FO employee numbers from New York getting a west coast transfer.
The reason for the 5 FO open spots is because for Sept bid part II, 2 NY FOs upgraded to west coast, and 3 bottom FOs transferred to west coast. There are zero NY Captain upgrades and there won't be as long as the base is capped at 57 crews. Unless retirements (nil almost for Ny) or current Ny CAs bid west.
The reason for the 5 FO open spots is because for Sept bid part II, 2 NY FOs upgraded to west coast, and 3 bottom FOs transferred to west coast. There are zero NY Captain upgrades and there won't be as long as the base is capped at 57 crews. Unless retirements (nil almost for Ny) or current Ny CAs bid west.
07-16-2017, 11:14 AM
#2692
Line Holder
Joined APC: Feb 2011
Posts: 54
Originally Posted by IFlyFL410
Allison, I heard.
Not saying she isn't involved with QX hiring, but she is still involved with VX.
07-16-2017, 06:09 PM
#2693
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Joined APC: Sep 2005
Position: midsize
Posts: 242
Originally Posted by grasshoppr
Not so sure on this. A friend trying to get hired at VX was invited by Alison for an interview.
Not saying she isn't involved with QX hiring, but she is still involved with VX.
Not saying she isn't involved with QX hiring, but she is still involved with VX.
07-25-2017, 10:41 AM
#2695
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Joined APC: Apr 2008
Position: Frieght Dog
Posts: 102
Originally Posted by cactipilot
Anyone know when the recruiting drive is winding down for this push, or for good for VX? It seems like they've hired quite a few already through the year!
07-25-2017, 10:52 AM
#2696
On Reserve
Joined APC: Jun 2017
Position: First Officer
Posts: 13
Originally Posted by Petethedog
bump... anyone have some insight on this one? APC says VX not hiring...
07-27-2017, 10:05 PM
#2699
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Joined APC: Oct 2009
Posts: 270
Originally Posted by ShyGuy
YTD newhires 93 as of the 07/26 class. With the planned number of 129 total that means 36 more newhires to go for Aug-Dec.
07-28-2017, 09:22 AM
#2700
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Joined APC: Sep 2007
Position: B-737 Capt
Posts: 153
From the AS Chief Pilot "GT" news letter
Briefly touching on highlights of hiring. We are planning on hiring 190 pilots this year, and 280 Alaska pilots the next. This is not a typo. VX plans to hire another 120 next year as well. The planned growth is impressive. Fortunately, we are s ll seeing many qualified interested candidates, although in general, a decrease in the numbers and experience. We know that we have to get in front of this pilot shortage crisis to a ract and retain the best pilots out there and all that it entails. I believe this week we are live with a new Alaska Pilot Recruitment Facebook page that will have informa on about app window openings, interview dates, job fair event schedules, Q&A, and eventually much more. There is a lot going on in this area and our numbers are huge for the next few years as long as the economy and the bank account can sustain the growth. Keep your recommends coming; they truly are top er when we are evalua ng poten al candidates.
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