Please hire better quality
#13
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Joined APC: Oct 2017
Posts: 28
He's not wrong. I have had new F/Os answer their cell phones while doing before T/O Checklists, Text while taxiing into Gate, give me attitude when I try and help them with energy management. Attitude is the biggest problem I see
#14
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Joined APC: May 2017
Posts: 163
You get what you pay for simple as that. In this hiring environment the most qualified generally don't even think about going to Spirit. With the new CBA you may get a few more who feel stuck at regionals or bad corporate gigs. In general you will get the leftovers or the folks that can't get on at the top tier because of failures, no degree, etc. You want the best, pay the best, its that simple. Until you are willing to hold the line for a great contract then don't expect great applicants.
#15
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Joined APC: Nov 2012
Position: 737 FO
Posts: 880
That’s an issue everywhere. It’s largely a generational thing - and that’s coming from a millennial. However, there’s plenty of older pilots I’ve seen at all legacies do the same exact thing.
#17
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Joined APC: Dec 2014
Posts: 109
The joke around our airline is we dont need to fire our worst/problem children pilots. Spirit will take care of it. Our best guys/gals keep getting rejected and they keep hiring the worst. I’m not sure Spirit’s HR is doing it on purpose or they are just that talented.
#18
Our Instructors are great. I really man that. Our program could prob use a lil editing but our LCA & Sim guys do a great job
#19
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Joined APC: Jul 2014
Posts: 35
This is so true. I went to three job fairs, four years of A320 experience overseas, Master's degree, at the time I applied last three years of 121 time. Yet, Spirit said no. Someone suggested that this was because they're afraid I'd jump to a major. Well, if that is indeed the thinking process at Spirit hiring department, what they are doing is effectively building an inferior airline: if you're a Delta material, you're too good for us. If we see a clear United reject, welcome aboard. I may be oversimplifying but it certainly feels that way. Left a bitter taste in my mouth. Glad you guys finally got a decent contract.
#20
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Joined APC: Feb 2007
Position: Airplanes
Posts: 1,378
This is so true. I went to three job fairs, four years of A320 experience overseas, Master's degree, at the time I applied last three years of 121 time. Yet, Spirit said no. Someone suggested that this was because they're afraid I'd jump to a major. Well, if that is indeed the thinking process at Spirit hiring department, what they are doing is effectively building an inferior airline: if you're a Delta material, you're too good for us. If we see a clear United reject, welcome aboard. I may be oversimplifying but it certainly feels that way. Left a bitter taste in my mouth. Glad you guys finally got a decent contract.
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