From 91/135 Straight To A Major?

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01-20-2020 | 12:49 PM

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2GoodEngines

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Originally Posted by Mister

Been in property for a few months. No prior 121. No military time, no degree

When hired had:
4200 total
1200 PIC
1000 TPIC
4000 turbine multi
All Lear and older Gulfstreams 135 operator.

Congrats to you as well! Love the Lear! It was my first type.

01-20-2020 | 01:21 PM

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If you do the check airman or chief pilot thing....drop it when you show up to your airline gig. You're just an FO and better act like one when you're new

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01-20-2020 | 02:38 PM

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If you do the check airman or chief pilot thing....drop it when you show up to your airline gig. You're just an FO and better act like one when you're new

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I'll pick up their dry cleaning if that's what it takes (for a while ;-) )

01-21-2020 | 09:25 AM

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Spirit and Frontier are going to need to hire thousands of pilots in a growing industry with a shrinking labor pool against other carriers that pay more money, treat their employees better, and offer better career progression and seniority. Frankly, there isn't a better time to get hired here.

01-21-2020 | 01:55 PM

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I’d like to think that’s how it will play out.

01-21-2020 | 03:52 PM

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The buzz around Spirit right now is undeniable. Have read very few negative "this place sucks" posts, which is rare on these boards. I would love to get on board there right now. With 17 years left for a 121 career, I can't think of a better fit. Anyone know when the next Meet The Chiefs is? :-)

01-22-2020 | 03:52 AM

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ask AA guys If their company treats them better then spirit treats us. At least since the contract.

01-22-2020 | 05:31 AM

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And frankly LCC's may prefer at this point to hire competent pilots who don't fit the traditional legacy mold... in hopes of hanging onto them.

01-22-2020 | 06:10 AM

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ask AA guys If their company treats them better then spirit treats us. At least since the contract.

Well, picking the one off example and worst legacy out there probably isn’t the strongest play to debunk his overarching point.

01-22-2020 | 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Yourrid

I'm starting class at NK next month and have zero 121 time.

3500 Total
2500 Multi
2000 PIC
1400 Turbine PIC

All 91/135 in King Airs, Beechjets, and Lears. I've never held any management positions, but I know they definitely help your odds. Go to a Meet The Chiefs event and be friendly, toss in a few internal letters of rec if you can, and wait 1-3 months. You'll get the call...

I'm pleased to see the mostly encouraging responses to this thread, because it means I'm still in the running, but it clearly still takes some luck or internal recs to get some people over the line. Spirit is my top choice. I've got 6000+ TT, most of it jet or turboprop PIC, and 10 years as Chief Pilot. But crickets so far. I'm also having technical problems with the app website, but hopefully I can get that squared away and get a call soon.