Except they'll have brand new shiny jets that will attract some people because they will be shiny new jets and some people for the quick upgrades into a type rating into an airframe that a couple majors will be flying. And a lot of retiring military people who have been out of the cockpit for a few years will be happy to make their 'knock the rust off/introduction to 121 flying' at Moxy.

No, the only thing that would stop Moxy manning would be lousy pay/QOL or a credible threat that those working there would be boycotted from future hiring by the majors, and I can't picture the latter happening. The former seems sort of doubtful too.

I’d just go back to bartending until the whole thing blew over.

Definitely worth a shot then.

Very interesting article. Three best points for me:

1. The A220 will be used flexibly (both short and longer routes)
2. The new airline will not directly compete with JB on routes and it will likely connect city pairs not currently connected with nonstop flights (ie current routes requiring a hub stop)
3. Proprietary Apps will be leveraged significantly (love the flight cancellation scenario example)

Let’s hope Dave doesn’t go cheap on pilot compensation - especially in this tight market where the LCCs and Legacies will be hiring in big numbers for the next decade....

Interesting. DN has a remarkable record of innovation, finding niches, and exploiting opportunities.

Should be fun to watch. Again.

Where do I apply?

Normally it's the former. Since he's done this before, it may be the later. I'm sure the first couple of classes will be hand picked from friends and former colleagues. Every initial pilot will have to be able to pass effectively a direct entry captain position from a training department that's being heavily scrutinized by the FAA. The FAA lived in my initial class at Orange Air.

Keep in mind that Moxy has not ordered any aircraft at this point. The widely reported A220 order is actual a memorandum of understanding and comes at no cost. The are not even tentative orders let alone firm orders where money is put down. If he is going to fly in 2021 that memorandum needs to be converted to firm orders very quickly.

https://skift.com/2018/12/19/david-neeleman-taps-ex-allegiant-air-exec-

David Neeleman has a nose for talent and a track record of surrounding himself with like-minded, successful visionaries. Lukas was great for Allegiant.