Spirit Airlines current hiring
07-19-2018 | 10:07 AM
#4061
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This isn't accurate but close. There's an odd 'topless' fetish at Spirit that just can't be explained. Our FOM requires headsets below FL180 but the Airbus is a loud airplane below FL300. A majority will go 'topless' above FL180, turn up the speaker all the way, and miss half the radio calls. A few want to hear after retirement and will use them longer. If you want to continue to wear your headset you can easily hear the other guy or just ignore them. Your call. Standard GA plug in NK buses.
07-19-2018 | 10:17 AM
#4062
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From: Aircraft & Seat: old & hard
This isn't accurate but close. There's an odd 'topless' fetish at Spirit that just can't be explained. Our FOM requires headsets below FL180 but the Airbus is a loud airplane below FL300. A majority will go 'topless' above FL180, turn up the speaker all the way, and miss half the radio calls. A few want to hear after retirement and will use them longer. If you want to continue to wear your headset you can easily hear the other guy or just ignore them. Your call. Standard GA plug in NK buses.
07-19-2018 | 12:58 PM
#4063
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From: 60’s Tech, Right
07-19-2018 | 02:46 PM
#4064
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1-2 All planes have crappy telex with dual plug, no one uses headset above F180.
2-3-4 For August bid, most junior captain line holder February 14, Captain July 15, FO May 18.
Currently at 120 planes, my guess is you will upgrade when we hit 210 planes, based on upgrades at 55%, and a few people leaving. The fleet plan is 177 by 2021, so not even close to 3year. Right now the only thing we have is a forward looking statement from management (so no guarantees whatsoever) that they plan to grow at 15%, so 6 year upgrade. Retirements less than 10/year. Most people who leave are in bottom of seniority, so won’t help you upgrading.
2-3-4 For August bid, most junior captain line holder February 14, Captain July 15, FO May 18.
Currently at 120 planes, my guess is you will upgrade when we hit 210 planes, based on upgrades at 55%, and a few people leaving. The fleet plan is 177 by 2021, so not even close to 3year. Right now the only thing we have is a forward looking statement from management (so no guarantees whatsoever) that they plan to grow at 15%, so 6 year upgrade. Retirements less than 10/year. Most people who leave are in bottom of seniority, so won’t help you upgrading.
So you are saying that the vast majority of attrition is off the bottom of the FO list? CA’s not much attrition?
Im not counting on another order, so with that said attrition would be the only thing driving upgrades beyond 177...
07-19-2018 | 03:37 PM
#4065
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From: A320 captain
Got a few Q’s for you current NK guys. I tried using the search function but no luck. Thanks!
1. Do you use an intercom or just normal talking in the flight deck?
2. Airbus only have airbus headset plugs or will twin GA plugs work?Considering a new headset so 1 and 2 will help me get the right one.
3. Whats Jr ORD Capt lineholder? Curious of the difference between Jr capt and Jr capt lineholder in ORD. Iv been told 3-4 years for CA upgrade for this years new hires, that realistic? (Sorry for the crystal ball question, just want ur opinion)
4. New hires getting ORD out of training or shortly there after?
5.Is there still some decent movement from folks moving onto legacies or big 6? Or has the new contract slowed that down? Are retirements even a factor or is that negligible on movement right now?
1. Do you use an intercom or just normal talking in the flight deck?
2. Airbus only have airbus headset plugs or will twin GA plugs work?Considering a new headset so 1 and 2 will help me get the right one.
3. Whats Jr ORD Capt lineholder? Curious of the difference between Jr capt and Jr capt lineholder in ORD. Iv been told 3-4 years for CA upgrade for this years new hires, that realistic? (Sorry for the crystal ball question, just want ur opinion)
4. New hires getting ORD out of training or shortly there after?
5.Is there still some decent movement from folks moving onto legacies or big 6? Or has the new contract slowed that down? Are retirements even a factor or is that negligible on movement right now?
So get hired first, and good luck.
07-19-2018 | 05:11 PM
#4066
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From: A320 CA
very little attrition right now, and yes its mostly fos, at 177 the last pilot to upg to captain mathmatically was hired in late 2016 or early 2017...however another order is highly likely
07-20-2018 | 03:12 PM
#4068
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Training questions
How much is pay during training? I hear I can expect to get about $1500 a month for 3 months and also have no insurance until you hit the line.
Is there anything else provided ie meals etc. Put my app in today and hoping to hear something soon but this has me worried.
Any advice is appreciated.
Is there anything else provided ie meals etc. Put my app in today and hoping to hear something soon but this has me worried.
Any advice is appreciated.
07-20-2018 | 03:51 PM
#4069
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From: A320 CA
How much is pay during training? I hear I can expect to get about $1500 a month for 3 months and also have no insurance until you hit the line.
Is there anything else provided ie meals etc. Put my app in today and hoping to hear something soon but this has me worried.
Any advice is appreciated.
Is there anything else provided ie meals etc. Put my app in today and hoping to hear something soon but this has me worried.
Any advice is appreciated.
07-21-2018 | 06:32 AM
#4070
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How much is pay during training? I hear I can expect to get about $1500 a month for 3 months and also have no insurance until you hit the line.
Is there anything else provided ie meals etc. Put my app in today and hoping to hear something soon but this has me worried.
Any advice is appreciated.
Is there anything else provided ie meals etc. Put my app in today and hoping to hear something soon but this has me worried.
Any advice is appreciated.
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