How's life at Sunny?
12-02-2018, 07:43 AM
#2
On Reserve
Joined APC: Sep 2018
Posts: 14
Nope. Not commutable friendly at all. I think it’s insane that some try and commute for this airline. Reserve days are only 10 off in a 30 day month and 11 in a 31 day month.
With that being said though, they are trying to push for new pilot bases. But most pilots are against this . No idea why because it’s the only way they are going to grow . A new contract is most likely around the corner with the troubles they are having hiring.
If you live in msp it’s a great gig though
With that being said though, they are trying to push for new pilot bases. But most pilots are against this . No idea why because it’s the only way they are going to grow . A new contract is most likely around the corner with the troubles they are having hiring.
If you live in msp it’s a great gig though
12-10-2018, 04:33 PM
#6
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2008
Position: B-737
Posts: 697
Originally Posted by 42jeff
Just talked to a recruiter there today. Guess they’re looking at bringing in 10 new aircraft next year also. Would be interested in hearing how new hires there are feeling about the place.
I think a net zero gain in aircraft as well as they are getting rid of the -700’s and retrofitting all the -800’s with 183 seats, an on board WiFi based entertainment system and power in seats.
Retaining is their problem. Pay and benefits at half of other LCC’s and majors will eat them alive. The disconnect on the pulse of the industry is scary.
12-10-2018, 08:16 PM
#7
On Reserve
Joined APC: Aug 2018
Posts: 18
Originally Posted by 42jeff
Just talked to a recruiter there today. Guess they’re looking at bringing in 10 new aircraft next year also. Would be interested in hearing how new hires there are feeling about the place.
Beech nailed it, word from the insiders is that there will be no growth upgrades in 2019. Which is vastly different from a few months ago.
-You may also want to ask the recruiter about the new hire fail rate over the last few months.
Last edited by Buyer Beware; 12-10-2018 at 08:49 PM.
12-11-2018, 05:59 AM
#8
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2017
Posts: 100
Originally Posted by Buyer Beware
Can confirm, a little comical from the recruiter. All recruiters can develop a touch of selective amnesia when it helps their metrics.
Beech nailed it, word from the insiders is that there will be no growth upgrades in 2019. Which is vastly different from a few months ago.
-You may also want to ask the recruiter about the new hire fail rate over the last few months.
Beech nailed it, word from the insiders is that there will be no growth upgrades in 2019. Which is vastly different from a few months ago.
-You may also want to ask the recruiter about the new hire fail rate over the last few months.
12-11-2018, 09:31 AM
#9
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Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: Ca. CRJ 200
Posts: 348
Originally Posted by 3rdGen
The training for me, was one of the easiest training. From day 1 to my IOE it was 2 months. You get what you put in, if you choose to slack off and not study, you are going to suffer, you are paid to study during training, nothing else should be on your mind during that point. It is not the instructors jobs to hold your hand and tell you step by step how you should fly. You need to know flows, procedures, limitations and knowledge of systems, if you can not do that, then you have no business flying a jet. Instructors will help you if you are having a difficult time. Really not that hard, study study study.
12-11-2018, 09:51 AM
#10
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2006
Position: 737 FO/Capt/FO
Posts: 427
Originally Posted by 42jeff
I read something somewhere about the training but not sure of the source. Was hotel paid for? Min guarantee during training?
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