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09-27-2013, 10:54 AM

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HIREME

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Originally Posted by Grumble

Don't forget the wave of 2001-2003 military guys that were picked up are all hitting the end of their commitment. I'm floored by the number of guys getting out from those I've talked to.

How many estimated?

09-27-2013, 11:12 AM

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How many estimated?

Pick a number, your guess is as good as mine. Lots of platforms across several different branches of service. Who knows, but it won't be insignificant.

09-27-2013, 11:23 AM

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I don't think Spirit will be over 200 in 2014.

09-27-2013, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumble

Don't forget the wave of 2001-2003 military guys that were picked up are all hitting the end of their commitment. I'm floored by the number of guys getting out from those I've talked to.

Those are the numbers impossible to pin down. I've seen a bunch retire from the military over the past 3 years, and enter the holding pattern at a regional, or as a flight instructor, or something to maintain currency.

In addition, there are the guys like me that have already jumped at the end of an 8 year contract, and are set up in the holding pattern with a reserve flying job.

Then you have all of the guys behind me, that can get out in 2014 with plans to jump ship.

Oh, and the Marines are paying their pilots $160k to leave.

I can guarantee that those numbers are already built into the 10.5k apps on file at United.

09-27-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by captscott26

I don't think Spirit will be over 200 in 2014.

There is a good chance. Right now we are at 22 a month and hiring didn't slow down at all this summer. If 22 a month continues then it might happen, I'm hoping anyways.

09-27-2013, 12:09 PM

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There is a good chance. Right now we are at 22 a month and hiring didn't slow down at all this summer. If 22 a month continues then it might happen, I'm hoping anyways.

That is what I was thinking....with FAR 117, the new aircraft orders, and probably a few guys for what-ever-reason type attrition? Gosh, I'd think Spirit would be north of 200 (given no national calamities).

09-27-2013, 12:41 PM

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jb only needs 2 for retirements. Roughly 200 for attrition and I think we take 11 planes next year.

200 just for attrition? That might be low. I heard 642 quit in August alone.

09-27-2013, 12:45 PM

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200 just for attrition? That might be low. I heard 642 quit in August alone.

25% of your list?

I think guys are looking for credible info.

09-27-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by block30

We will definitely have attrition. I'll start my 2nd yr in a couple months and I know guys that are 2 years senior to me trying desperately to get on at DL and UAL. Somewhat surprising considering they're likely within 6-8 months of upgrade. This job is way better than my last regional!