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havoste 06-06-2023 02:01 PM


Originally Posted by Cactus310 (Post 3646906)
7 years? Or 7 months?

I think what was meant by 7 years is time to a line since DOH as a LAS captain. 3 years to upgrade then 4 years on reserve. Hence why many LAS FOs bypass and so it is senior for 'senior FOs'

Flightsoffusion 06-06-2023 05:04 PM


Originally Posted by Mando314 (Post 3647163)
Definitely a quicker line in LAS than most bases since most hired go for the eastern bases. Also it’s pretty easy to commute to/from LAS. There’s always tons of flights and not too much competition. Plus from SAN you’ll have jumpseat priority as long as you book it first up to 3 days prior. I’m pretty sure there’s 5 flights/day on spirit too.

That's valuable info. Thank you for that. Just looking at random days, looks like 2-3 flight depending on the day. Quite doable.
A different note, will they suggest hotels to stay at when we interview since we're booking our own accommodations?

symbian simian 06-06-2023 08:26 PM


Originally Posted by symbian simian (Post 3646905)
It is 7 years to hold a line in LAS, so it is very senior for senior FOs...... But yes, all the junior FOs get LAS out of the gate.

Obviously not my best written post.....What I intended to say, but didn't:
It takes 7 years to hold a line as a captain, so there is a lot of people bypassing the upgrade, so we have a lot of very senior FOs in LAS. On the bottom end, pretty much everyone gets to spend a month in LAS as an FO, before going to the base of their choice. So it is both a very senior, and a very junior base for FOs.

#Havoste

Mando314 06-08-2023 08:48 PM


Originally Posted by Flightsoffusion (Post 3647238)
That's valuable info. Thank you for that. Just looking at random days, looks like 2-3 flight depending on the day. Quite doable.
A different note, will they suggest hotels to stay at when we interview since we're booking our own accommodations?

I didn't interview in FLL so I don't know if they will suggest hotels or not. But the facility is on the west side of the FLL airport so i'm sure you can call the Sheltair FBO to see if they have a recommendation.

Flightsoffusion 06-09-2023 05:42 AM


Originally Posted by Mando314 (Post 3648026)
I didn't interview in FLL so I don't know if they will suggest hotels or not. But the facility is on the west side of the FLL airport so i'm sure you can call the Sheltair FBO to see if they have a recommendation.

Thank you Mando..

yourbeloved 06-09-2023 05:51 AM


Originally Posted by Flightsoffusion (Post 3647238)
That's valuable info. Thank you for that. Just looking at random days, looks like 2-3 flight depending on the day. Quite doable.
A different note, will they suggest hotels to stay at when we interview since we're booking our own accommodations?

They will book the flight for you and you usually will be able to head home the same day. They seem to work with your schedule. At least that is how it was for me.

Flightsoffusion 06-09-2023 03:48 PM


Originally Posted by yourbeloved (Post 3648079)
They will book the flight for you and you usually will be able to head home the same day. They seem to work with your schedule. At least that is how it was for me.

Thanks YB, I'm coming from SAN for the afternoon interview. Will probable spend a night maybe two.

MisterNarwhal 06-13-2023 11:38 AM


Originally Posted by Flightsoffusion (Post 3647238)
That's valuable info. Thank you for that. Just looking at random days, looks like 2-3 flight depending on the day. Quite doable.
A different note, will they suggest hotels to stay at when we interview since we're booking our own accommodations?

Yes, they do recommend a few hotels. It should be in the email with a general overview of what to expect/bring on interview day.

Flightsoffusion 06-13-2023 11:41 AM


Originally Posted by MisterNarwhal (Post 3650157)
Yes, they do recommend a few hotels. It should be in the email with a general overview of what to expect/bring on interview day.

Received it. Thank you.

abnperry 06-16-2023 01:02 PM

Curious to why LAS is easy to get right out the gate? Any reason to why LAS is undesirable to new hires?


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