Ben will never tell you/us anything that is not intended to ensure his plan succeeds. Not that he is lying, but I don't count on any expansion until I go gear down on final to the new destination.

 

Do you guys think that DTW will go away, or will it stay long term?

 

I think it will stay. I dont see it ever getting back to the size it used to be though.

 

When Americans start buying American produced autos. That's when DTW will come back.

I'm doing my part.
New DTW Focus. New Edge from DTW and right across the river in Canada. Dodge Ram from USA (VIN says so). Old Ranger from USA (VIN) says so.

Harley from USA. Boots from Texas. Heck, I do without before I buy Chinese. Seriously, I only buy foreign when there is absolutely NO other choice.

If the AFL-CIO really wants to bring back middle class jobs, they should renew the "buy American" campaign.

 

On the Spirit website as of 10/20

Mins:
4,000 hours total time in fixed wing aircraft.
1,000 hours in multi-engine aircraft (at least 50 hours flown within the last 12 months.)
Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
Current Airline Transport Pilot License.
Valid passport/documents with the ability to travel in and out of the USA and all cities/countries served by Spirit Airlines now and in the future


Prefered:
4,000 hours total time in fixed wing aircraft.
1,000 hours in multi-engine aircraft (at least 50 hours flown within the last 12 months.)
A320 Type Rating
Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience in 121 airlines or turbojet aircraft.
Experience in aircraft equipped with EFIS and/or FMS.
Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
Current Airline Transport Pilot License.

Anyone confirm if they are already looking without even calling everyone back yet? We still have alot who haven't even gotten the call, maybe they are expecting only a few to return.

 

If they want to interview in January or Febuary I would imagine they would post now to get a good group to choose from.

 

Sounds a lot better than the MINS back in 08, but thats another pickle.

We haven heard anything about another call, (very soon though), that should take us thru the rest of our pilots on the ST, and may fall into a mandatory recall.

My guess, this pre-selection of candidates is for the JAN11-FEB11 ,first new hire class since 08.

Rumor has it that BBB has announced the arrival of more ships this year and some more exotic destinations. We welcome all that with open arms and legs, BUT WE HAVE TO SEE IT (one of the most important rules under 121).

Cheers, staying positive and optimistic has it's rewards!

 

I just heard yesterday that interviews will begin in a few weeks for a Jan/Feb class. I expect the furloughed guys will hear something VERY soon.

 

Great! can't wait to be back.

JN

 

as you know they like Friday 4:59p announcements. Stay tuned....