Virgin America
 

Anybody hear anything? I know they've started hiring but no word on pay. Will they last, especially out of SFO??

They cannot even apply for an operating certificate until their business plan gets federal approval. That in light of what happened the last few in DC, may be awhile.

some acft subleased
 

some airbus a320 have just been sub-leased from virgin america to TAM brazil...indicative of what the us govt thinks of R.Branson...When he becomes a us citizen, virgin america may have its certificate....

I interviewed about 3 weeks ago. Great operation.
Pay is $95/hr for an 85 hour guarantee=$96,900 @ 1yr.
$5/hr increase per year for 6 years=$127,500 @ 6yr
They completed FAA tabletop review of Operational Control last month and passed with flying colors.
DOT and FAA certification expected in December. Proving runs planned for mid December and they're shooting for first revenue flights March 1st.
First routes will be SFO-JFK-LAX. Check their website. It's changed recently and there is some good info there. There is a lot of stuff they are being tight lipped about. I think they want to make a big explosion on the scene once everything is together.
Pilot classes are Dec. 4th, 14th and 21st

how do you know that it is a great operation? the pay definately isn't an indication...how about FO pay, where does that sit?

6th year pay is the same as 6th year pay at USAirways and higher than 6th year pay at United.......so pay is in line with current realities.
What I meant by great operation, though, is that it is a dynamic, exciting airline, will offer a great product and will be very successful.

Once airborne, that is ...:D

They still do not have economic authority to be an airline from the DOT. The FAA will not set a time line for certification until such time the DOT issues their OK.

Actually they have de-linked the two processes so that they can run concurrently

What about the all-important work rules??? Is that 85 hour guarantee tops or is there ability to credit more? Min days off? Rigs?