My chances at Spirit?
02-27-2019 | 11:09 AM
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Not military, no jobs fair visits, no internal recs. Just applied and got called. Let me know if you have any questions, I’d love to help in any way I can!
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02-27-2019 | 11:13 AM
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I agree. I'm not arrogant enough to think that I'd breeze through training because of my past experience. Hell, I don't have any glass cockpit experience. I know it would be extremely challenging.
My plan is to get some glass training whether it be a sim or actual aircraft before I go anywhere for training.
Basically I was asking if my flight hours would make me competitive in the hiring pool regardless of my currency.
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My plan is to get some glass training whether it be a sim or actual aircraft before I go anywhere for training.
Basically I was asking if my flight hours would make me competitive in the hiring pool regardless of my currency.
Thanks
You could always apply for the ground instructor gig. They might hire you for that. I'm pretty sure its a guaranteed job as a FO after two years. You're not flying but atleast you have a clear path to a job here. Couldn't be any worse than a regional.
02-27-2019 | 11:31 AM
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I think that job is designed for guys with 1500hrs to skip the regionals. With his time I doubt he would be at the regionals long. Plus, other airlines would be more interested in him at a regional than a non current ground instructor at Spirit
02-27-2019 | 12:30 PM
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I don’t think you have any chance. You’re not current nor proficient and you have no glass experience. I don’t see how a few laps around the pattern in anything you can rent will change your position. Unless you’re female or a minority I’d recommmedn a regional where they can’t say no, get current and profici, and then apply.
02-27-2019 | 01:08 PM
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True. But if he (for some reason) has his heart set on Spirit, it's a good option. If you live in FLL area it could be a good option. But if any major is good then a regional is a much better route.
02-27-2019 | 02:52 PM
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So let me understand your logic. If he wants to go to AA/United/Delta that he has a better chance of getting there if he was to go fly a CRJ/ERJ vs a A320? Or are you basing this on the guaranteed interview he'd get in 5 years by choosing a wholly owned.?
02-27-2019 | 03:15 PM
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You misunderstood. He has more of a chance at other majors if he’s at a regional over being a noncurrent ground instructor at soirit
03-08-2019 | 06:16 PM
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I don’t think you have any chance. You’re not current nor proficient and you have no glass experience. I don’t see how a few laps around the pattern in anything you can rent will change your position. Unless you’re female or a minority I’d recommmedn a regional where they can’t say no, get current and profici, and then apply.
My plan as of now is to get on as a Near-Direct Captain at one of the 3 regionals I've spoken to about it and "knock the rust off" before upgrading to CA on a regional jet. After that I should be competitive to be hired by a LCC.
I'm 50 years old, so I think that going to an LCC that I can upgrade to CA at after 5 or so years would net me more earnings versus a major as an FO for many years and a few as a CA until I hit 65.
Thanks to all of you for the advice and suggestions. Cheers.
03-08-2019 | 07:11 PM
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Problem is we now have a new hire pipeline and it's full! Funny how a new contract on DOS +2 has fixed many issues. Anyone tossing in an App today is going to wait sometime before a call. Fast upgrades are GONE! The training issues here are based on the fact we don't train. We have a very high failure rate but most pass on the 2nd try. The failure issues are based on no training and just checking the box system here. 4 sims and a check ride! Hang on!!! We don't have systems class, go read the broken english Airbus manuals!! Go get a direct entry Captain spot, don't come here!!
03-08-2019 | 07:41 PM
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With who, GoJet? They are one that I'm talking to.
That's my plan, then start putting out apps to the LCC's.
Funny how a new contract on DOS +2 has fixed many issues. Anyone tossing in an App today is going to wait sometime before a call. Fast upgrades are GONE! The training issues here are based on the fact we don't train. We have a very high failure rate but most pass on the 2nd try. The failure issues are based on no training and just checking the box system here. 4 sims and a check ride! Hang on!!! We don't have systems class, go read the broken english Airbus manuals!! Go get a direct entry Captain spot, don't come here!!
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