Total guess but with pbs only a few months out I’d say hiring is or will slow for the smaller staffing requirement

I talked to my guys in training, I guess last year we had a hard time getting guys so for some reason they thought the same for this year and the class sizes are down. It only makes sense in Spirit world. New flash the contract was an issue during hiring. I guess we are fat on pilots as of now so the rest of the year is going to be slow. I know the reserve guys are only flying about 30% of the time. Me personally it's like not having a job!! :D

Makes sense, the grid is solid green and has been for awhile

Eh, only green for 2 months now on the FO side. That said we have 12? airplanes coming in the next 6 months so i imagine hiring will pick back up over winter or spring.

We've lowered October from 40 to 30 new hires. That could drop again. November will be 10 and as of now 0 for December. I've heard the number for January but can remember what it was so I won't post about it until I get confirmation again.

We are overstaffed and yes last years December classes were a nightmare trying to fill them. We had about half of the guys we wanted/needed. It also sounds like PBS might be influencing future numbers. No need to panic though, the sky isn't falling. Not until we furlough 125, park 7 planes and stop honoring the 4/5 day off language. Sorry, my PTSD just kicked in.

I was told 10 but who knows. It's starting to look like Spirit has the company staffed correctly for the moment. I'm sure that will all fall apart...:eek:

Anybody have a crystal ball for late 2019/early 2020 hiring ?

For guys trying to plan out a year to 1.5 years from now, to plan on deciding is Spirit as good as Envoy?

Sorry, my crystal ball says “Best go to the Regional”

Sorry man but dont expect the average looking girl to want to go to prom with you after you announced she is your 3rd option after the prom queen and cheerleader.

Mine says for you to go to Envoy. As far as Spirit, we will take delivery of airplanes from the current order.

Yup, heard a rumor today from a very senior guy that has been correct so far. Another 200 Airbus order announced shortly. Who knows...