Spirit Hiring FOs
04-15-2026 | 01:54 PM
#81
Line Holder
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,753
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Honestly, I had no desire to leave or wanted to leave. Just like many of us at the time. Once the JB merger failed we didn't know what was going to happened. I applied to the big 3 out of fear and more like a back up. Even up until the interview I wasn't sure I wanted to leave, but at the end I was happy I made the move.
04-16-2026 | 07:14 PM
#83
On Guard
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 33
Likes: 2
I did. I got the email at nearly the exact time I was reading the speculation about impending liquidation. "Hire till you close the doors" I guess. I applied mostly to keep my options open in case they really did turn things around. I figured there were two options: best case they pull through and I'm on a seniority list that will eventually start growing again, and worst case I build my resume until they close their doors. It was always going to be a risky move, but now it's looking like all risk and no upside, so I don't think I'm going to schedule the interview. I really hope I'm wrong though and that they can turn it around for everyone there.
04-16-2026 | 07:17 PM
#84
Line Holder
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,877
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I did. I got the email at nearly the exact time I was reading the speculation about impending liquidation. "Hire till you close the doors" I guess. I applied mostly to keep my options open in case they really did turn things around. I figured there were two options: best case they pull through and I'm on a seniority list that will eventually start growing again, and worst case I build my resume until they close their doors. It was always going to be a risky move, but now it's looking like all risk and no upside, so I don't think I'm going to schedule the interview. I really hope I'm wrong though and that they can turn it around for everyone there.
04-16-2026 | 07:21 PM
#85
At the H-Line
Joined: Sep 2025
Posts: 71
Likes: 31
I did. I got the email at nearly the exact time I was reading the speculation about impending liquidation. "Hire till you close the doors" I guess. I applied mostly to keep my options open in case they really did turn things around. I figured there were two options: best case they pull through and I'm on a seniority list that will eventually start growing again, and worst case I build my resume until they close their doors. It was always going to be a risky move, but now it's looking like all risk and no upside, so I don't think I'm going to schedule the interview. I really hope I'm wrong though and that they can turn it around for everyone there.
04-17-2026 | 10:39 AM
#89
On Reserve
Joined: Feb 2025
Posts: 32
Likes: 21
Please don’t listen to the negativity. The same 5 people spewing the liquidation nonsense is exactly that, nonsense. We will start taking deliveries 2027. There is growth coming plus the attrition equals a great opportunity. If you live in FL or NYC you will have the best quality of life in the industry and make as much money as you want.
A lot of former employees that thought spirit was shutting down left to go to legacies. Now they are really struggling with the fact the Spirit is going to survive and they walked away from decades of seniority. Don’t listen to their nonsense.
A lot of former employees that thought spirit was shutting down left to go to legacies. Now they are really struggling with the fact the Spirit is going to survive and they walked away from decades of seniority. Don’t listen to their nonsense.
04-21-2026 | 07:16 AM
#90
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Joined: May 2015
Posts: 868
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From: 717a
https://youtu.be/0F7m3MTIQZg?si=lJmzKjn27Z7rDgVk
I’ve flown with at least a dozen former spirit pilots. All loved it there, but they saw the writing on the wall and bailed.
I’ve flown with at least a dozen former spirit pilots. All loved it there, but they saw the writing on the wall and bailed.
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