Spirit Airlines current hiring
09-01-2016, 10:15 PM
#2351
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Joined APC: Apr 2012
Posts: 173
Originally Posted by XCRunner
Hey everyone, I had my phone interview earlier this week and got the invite to come down for a Sept 9th interview. I am currently a regional FO and see this as a solid diagonal move. Its not a true move up to something like a major but it is a much better step up from the regionals. I know the pay is nothing compared to what other LLCs and Majors are getting, but 1st year pay is still slight step up from my 2nd year pay. Spirits 2nd year pay is big step up, I would have to be a 5yr+ Ca to make the same amount. Quality of life seems like a pretty important thing for them. I sure hope this works out lol.
Any tips for the interview?
Anyone know what class date they are interviewing for?
Thanks,
Runner
Any tips for the interview?
Anyone know what class date they are interviewing for?
Thanks,
Runner
09-02-2016, 03:08 AM
#2352
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Joined APC: Jan 2010
Posts: 123
Originally Posted by XCRunner
Hey everyone, I had my phone interview earlier this week and got the invite to come down for a Sept 9th interview. I am currently a regional FO and see this as a solid diagonal move. Its not a true move up to something like a major but it is a much better step up from the regionals. I know the pay is nothing compared to what other LLCs and Majors are getting, but 1st year pay is still slight step up from my 2nd year pay. Spirits 2nd year pay is big step up, I would have to be a 5yr+ Ca to make the same amount. Quality of life seems like a pretty important thing for them. I sure hope this works out lol.
Any tips for the interview?
Anyone know what class date they are interviewing for?
Thanks,
Runner
Any tips for the interview?
Anyone know what class date they are interviewing for?
Thanks,
Runner
Don't forget. This is really important. Make sure and volunteer for the 2AM sim. This is the only way to make it through training within the footprint. It's also the only way that we, as pilots, will be able to keep the training in house. The rest is easy.
09-02-2016, 06:56 AM
#2354
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Posts: 55
Originally Posted by XCRunner
Not sure if serious or not but thanks either way guys.
Runner
Runner
We all make decisions that are good for our QOL and for our familes. If Spirit is a good fit, go down there, interview and enjoy the ride.
09-02-2016, 07:01 AM
#2355
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Joined APC: Jun 2016
Posts: 629
Interesting read on Spirit airlines.
According to some the "Southwest Effect" has been replaced by the "Spirit Effect".
Has "The Spirit Effect" Replaced " The Southwest Effect?" - Airchive
According to some the "Southwest Effect" has been replaced by the "Spirit Effect".
Has "The Spirit Effect" Replaced " The Southwest Effect?" - Airchive
09-02-2016, 07:02 AM
#2356
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Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: Brazilian Left Seat Driver
Posts: 197
Originally Posted by iceraide
Don't mind all the negative stuff on here. I don't work for Spirit but from what I've heard be yourself and you'll be fine. If you've been selected for an interview they want to hire you on. Check out https://www.aviationinterviews.com
We all make decisions that are good for our QOL and for our familes. If Spirit is a good fit, go down there, interview and enjoy the ride.
We all make decisions that are good for our QOL and for our familes. If Spirit is a good fit, go down there, interview and enjoy the ride.
Goos luck in the interview!
09-02-2016, 07:49 AM
#2357
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Joined APC: Feb 2007
Position: Airplanes
Posts: 1,378
Originally Posted by XCRunner
Not sure if serious or not but thanks either way guys.
Runner
Runner
Our first year sucks and second year isn't much better. But, we'll either get a decent contract here or you'll be in a better position to move on with the Airbus type.
09-02-2016, 09:41 AM
#2358
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Joined APC: Jul 2015
Posts: 503
I applied today and received the assessment link shortly after. Is this the norm? Also, I'm unable to make it to the September job fair. I'll go to the next one if I don't receive a call by then.
How likely am I to receive a call with 3000TT 700 TPIC Current 121
How likely am I to receive a call with 3000TT 700 TPIC Current 121
09-02-2016, 12:29 PM
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Posts: 4,603
The training is 3/4 bad. When you get to the instructors on the seniority list in the SIM for the last 1/4 it's much better. IMO we need at least one more sim. You see a V1 cut for the first time in the last sim and then take the type the next if I remember correctly.
Training is about 2 months including OE. First two weeks are 6 ten hour days of misery. After that your schedule is more staggered.No positive space home until after the type. You will get a single occupancy hotel for the duration.
They are now trying to coerce new hires into training in the middle of the night "to get done quicker". You DO NOT have to train at those time slots. The contract states it's volunteer only. IMO you shouldn't but it's up to you.
Training pay is a complete joke. $1700 gross until you get off OE. No health insurance for 90 days. *** right? If they stallyou out past 90 days (I think it's 90) and it's not your fault do to retrains you start getting guarantee at that point.
Training is about 2 months including OE. First two weeks are 6 ten hour days of misery. After that your schedule is more staggered.No positive space home until after the type. You will get a single occupancy hotel for the duration.
They are now trying to coerce new hires into training in the middle of the night "to get done quicker". You DO NOT have to train at those time slots. The contract states it's volunteer only. IMO you shouldn't but it's up to you.
Training pay is a complete joke. $1700 gross until you get off OE. No health insurance for 90 days. *** right? If they stallyou out past 90 days (I think it's 90) and it's not your fault do to retrains you start getting guarantee at that point.
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