This blog posts strikes me as tone deaf, and suspiciously one-sided, not at all contributing to its mission. In this country at least for the interim there's free speech and thought assuming one is not inciting violence, harm, etc. The current state of America: "I could care less as long as he gets me there".that is the point here, just maybe one of his rants goes far enough to not "get you there". And for those of you who are complaining about things being too "political" - keep in mind that for some humans, our mere existence has been political thanks to others who wish to deny us the same rights others have. This is the power you hold with this blog I beg that you use it for unity and healing. This is how you get incidents like the Wife Approved, LLC pilot. Ironically, Russia would never allow this man to fly a passenger plane because he is, any way you look at it, a security threat (strong anti-government views combined with his sympathies for hostile countries). The worst part is You can peruse them today. While time First part the video interview where you record yourself answering seven questions about why Allegiant, tell us about your flying experience and what value you would bring to Allegiant (the other four are yes or no questions). Has he endangered the life of his passenger/improper communication? The CIO is a hardcore Trumper and even pushes his children in that direction. Lucky, I have been following your blog and commenting for many years now. Seems to have nothing to do with his job, nor to create any doubts that he will treat any passengers poorly. @ Jay -- THANK YOU. Given how many people are completely brainwashed and now unhinged by this Trump conspiracy laden rhetoric I hope this moron gets fired. The question is, how good are they at their trade? @red_robbo - this sicko wasn't "outed" by Benhe self-outed himself plenty over the past couple years already. For one, I'd hope pilots have compassion for others and don't by default hate everyone, because that allows them to appreciate the responsibility they have. After applying, these are the next steps: EEO Statement: Allegiant provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, immigration status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. I'm itching to do another six transpacific flights in five days, or something. Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. With leadership training and specially-designed educational experiences, we've built a custom path that prepares aspiring pilots for a career flying at Allegiant. The airline is placing a firm order for 50 jets, and has options for 50 more jets The airline will take delivery of 30 Boeing 737 MAX 7s and 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200s; the 737 MAX 8-200 was otherwise ordered by Ryanair The airline will take delivery of 10 planes in 2023, 24 planes in 2024, and 16 planes in 2025 Other passengers have claimed that they were charged $50 for a carry-on item that barely exceeded the stated size requirements (say, by one-tenth of an inch). I religiously read and your website every night, particularly recently as a much needed escape from the constant political news and this is the first time that I have ever posted. Successfully complete and retain Allegiant Airs PIC A multi-engine rating builds on the commercial pilot certificate. Serving those who Served - For transitioning Military Pilots that do not hold an ATP Certification, Allegiant will help qualified applicants obtain their ATP CTP to become an Allegiant First Officer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. About Allegiant: Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations. I will no longer do so, Lucky, unless I read a post in which you will promise to categorically abstain from harassing people for their political views in the future. Five people were killed. Take the level of alarm you mention, and factor in that this gentleman was at least associating with, if not directly part of, a group that stormed the equivalent of Parliament while the new government was being officially formed. Minimum Allegiants unique business model affords pilots the opportunity to satisfy their love of flying without compromising their commitment to family and friends. On the other hand, this story could save a couple hundred lives from being intentionally lost someday. I used your reports in planning my own travel, whether it was which airlines to travel on, which hotels to stay at, etc. The headquarters culture of Allegiant is very much about worshipping the CEO and and the president are open about their dislike of liberals and so people jump into the Trump-leaning pot to get close to them and as you can imagine their lives reference is to hire in their own image so guess where that leads? Universities with current partnerships are: The Altitude Pilot Pathway is more than training for certificates and ratings. I got new rules, I count em. As for going to Donetsk that's hardly a crime. Allegiant has grown to over 100 all-Airbus aircraft, 129 cities, and 580 routes. You may bring a small suitcase as your carry-on as long as it is within Allegiants size and quantity limits. Fees apply. The carry-on bag exterior dimensions must not exceed 9 in. x 14 in. x 22 in. (22.9 cm x 35.6 cm x 55.9 cm). This measurement includes wheels, pockets, handles and decorations. Your blog used to be good. The politics in this post hiding behind a very thin veil of an Allegiant Air pilot story is disappointing. As a pilot, he controls the plane and all lives on board. *Must be able to complete training without interruption*. For those who share our passion for aviationand innovation within the industry. Thanks for proving my point Tiffany and Ben - as long as you are a supporter of Trump and say disgusting things you should lose your job (that is unacceptable hate speech), However if Maxine Waters encouraging you to attack Trump cabinet members and family (which by the way is still available on YouTube to watch) - this is acceptable hate speech. He's harassing the woman on Twitter who brought this up, and also harassing others on Twitter. Must pass a Criminal Background Check. Ben & Tiffany. You say that he hasn't committed any crimes, so he's cleared. Bentley claimed that the plane was downed by Ukrainian fighter jets in an act of premeditated mass murder. However, a Dutch-led joint investigation team concluded that it was shot down from a territory controlled by pro-Russian fighters by a missile launcher trucked in from Russia. Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. This demonstrates a pilots ability to fly through weather conditions that require navigation with instruments. It's a shame because I grew up reading your blog and looked up to you. And earlier this week he said that the lawyer who was handling his cases (he overstayed his visa and he recently applied for asylum) wasnt returning his phone callsbecause he had been conscripted and was at the front! *Attend visits to Allegiant HQ and training centers when scheduled and as able. This is as big deal. Instead I respect his opinions, before he asked us to take our seats so they can finish preparations. Man hit the nail on the head. While it makes me sad, I won't lose any sleep over it. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, treated with dignity and respect, and empowered to do their best work. You know why people resort to "cancel culture?" You have successfully joined our subscriber list. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. One is the "Senior Comms Director" for WeAreALPA. If this turns in to a political blog Im out. Achieving this milestone is key to building flight hours and working toward the required Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate. This doesnt have anything to do with a person being a pilot. There are many kind and reasonable approaches for the airline to contemplate. I want my pilots to have the fortitude and self-discipline to wrestle the plane out of a nosedive when everything has gone wrong and the passengers are screaming in the cabin. I hate cancel culture. They were there to violently oppose and prevent Joe Biden to be officially proclaimed the next Potus. Therefore unless he is mentally ill or has a tendency to hurt people hes fine with me. In contrast to what poster $ wrote: "Being a police officer is completely different from being a pilot completely different roles. You can't have an opinion. Come on Ben, are you really going after some persons job just because you have a different political opinion than him? *All required forms of identification presented, i.e., passport, driver's license, and social security card, must match one another. Well, it would appear that this could be a reality on Allegiant Air. Apply online instantly. Incidentally, you pose a hypothetical in one of your replies about what if "Blacks or Muslims" were part of the riots/protests/insurrection this week. There are "conservative" views (which I heavily disagree with, but hey to each their ownI don't think any RINOs are violently storming the capitol anytime soon). I also think it's important to acknowledge that travel is inherently political. So he's free to say what he wants and what he believes in that context. Assuming that it is the same person, which it may not be. It seems a lot of people on here don't know what *doxing* is -- because this definitely isn't it. show details Are passengers required to wear face But I also think it's easy enough for people not to click on posts that don't interest them, because it's not like the content of this post was a secret based on the title. As a people manager I was also trained to attend disciplinary meetings and so on (and one of the reasons for being on a disciplinary is criminal conduct). WebAllegiant will offer employment to the pilots subject to their hiring standards and the program requirements. @Arie But at some point, if true, dont we need to be held accountable? If yes, report him to the police. I have the right to know that this pilot frequents war zones occupied by the forces hostile to the US. No Ben, I'm in total agreement with you. As an Employer of Choice, we want to be transparent with our requirements and interview process. When his obsession with Trumpism began to take hold and negatively impact his life, rather than pause, he stubbornly doubled-down again and again until he had lost everything. Imagine if this guy was Muslim or Black. After all, I'm still here this many years later, and I'm lucky enough to call this my job. I am left of center politically, but as an educator I was attacked by leftist extremist for trivial things. But in a hypothetical where a pilot with similar beliefs was the pilot on a flight where I was a passenger, sure, if he's good at his day job. *Receive all FAA ratings as required by University's Part 141 curriculum. Im sorry, but airplane pilots can and do Germanwings and Egyptair and other stuff of that nature. It is scary that this blog thinks that its even a close call. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, treated with dignity and respect, and empowered to do their best work. Completing training and Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) hours building at McAir may provide options and access with the airlines. But the main purpose in my mind is to provide honest feedback on what at least one of your regular readers over the past several years thinks about the current direction of this blog, and why that individual no longer enjoys reading items here. This guy is unhinged and shouldnt be flying. What size is a carry-on bag for Allegiant Air? I thought we are (maybe were) a country that values peoples opinions and views? Says he's going to Mariupol too help the Russians. As Tiffany said, if you are a delusional conspiracy theorist, you should not be trusted to fly airline passengers. You are coming from a good place and sometimes you just have to go with what you think is right, even though you take some flak for it. Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Best hotel and premium airline reviews, but Im intentionally trying to avoid politics this year - negative input no matter how you slice it. Must pass a His recent exploits in Russia, which he freely broadcasts on Youtube, have focused on securing a permanent visa there. What would someone have to do outside of the cockpit for you to be concerned about how they can function in the cockpit? Work Violently destroying the area. Nope. Please reconsider. This growth includes adding planes to our fleet, new bases, new cities, new routes and new opportunities for our Team Members. After successful completion of the program, Cadets are provided a Conditional Job Offer as an Allegiant First Officer. I think we are missing the point. You can pretend its normal, thats your choice, but I sure want to know whether my pilot travels to war zones for fun. This industry is my passion, and overall writing about what my gut tells me has served me well. "Don't encourage travel." Allegiant will never ask you to submit your personal information without you first applying on our career site. 2. According to Geir Bjoran, Allegiant's chief pilot, the airline's out-and-back business model is unique in the industry.The airline operates an all-Airbus fleet of A319s and A320s, flying more than 580 routes to 129 cities.The aircraft are assigned to one of the airline's 20 Cadets will be eligible for standby travel benefits. The worst part is that many of their pithy statements are misinformed, and in some cases hateful. Yet again, I personal believe that we all as humans are allowed to posses our own opinions, and we all have the right to do so, I will never lose respect for a person due to their beliefs, because thats just what intolerant people used to do to the LGBT community. His tourist visa has long since expired, and he is desperately trying to claim political asylum - an unlikely possibility give that even high profile people have tried in the past and failed. What is concerning is the slip down the rabbit hole. i'm all for doxxing the jackasses who stormed the capital yesterday. Let them deal with it and give him a fair chance to explain himself and to provide context. Other people are harassed for their political views, as well. I have enjoyed reading this blog for many years and supported you through exclusively using your affiliate links whenever I would get a new credit card. Shame, it used to be a really good travel blog, but I guess politics will bring you more clicks for the time being. This post for me is unfortunately the last resort. The difference is there're plenty of well-qualified people at both Allegiant(and any company) and our intelligence agencies whose daily job it is to keep track of those and decide whether or not they have the capacity to perform their tasks. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. LOL. 3. Someone with left wing views of the same level of wackiness should also be prevented from potentially endangering the lives of passengers. Not one 9/11 prevention measure can stop a suicidal pilot. He's fond of the letter Z and encourages liberals to chat so he can rip them to pieces. Shame on you, Lucky! Right? Destroyed? Had he been filmed shooting from a trench towards the Ukraine government's positions.. that's different. Why is this so hard? .Unique. Former Captain at Allegiant I'm sure Allegiant Air (and most employers) have some sort of personal conduct policy and acting in a way that could damage their brand is grounds for termination. Summarily deeming him unfit based on disagreement with his political rants is quite another. Why is it so necessary to go public and stir up emotions in this way? Theres gotta be some irony that hes a captain of an airline by that name; Ground operations agents value safety above all, and are members of an amazing team that works together to get the job done. @ Dan @ Mak -- I see where you're coming from, but the issue here is that I *do* have concerns about his beliefs impacting his mental state and flying ability. Please stop stoking the fire and stick to covering points, miles and reviews or youll have at least one less follower. Thanks for posting this information. If someone said in their social media profile that they're "enemy of ALL white people" and claimed "I considered joining Antifa, but when I figured out they help Proud Boys more than hurt them I decided against it." However, no airline offers so much flexibility to cancel flights as Allegiant Airlines. These ones just did not take the danger infront of the door seriously. He looks pretty radicalized. Those of you who commented against this post are part of the problem going on in your country. No multi-day trips. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. He certainly broke some laws from Ukraine's point of view. Apr 19, 2023 The process consisted of three parts. He can fly me to Mars if he's qualified. Destroyed would be a felony conviction, or being shot by the police. Thanks for bringing it up. Would you fly if you knew the crew were homophobic and anti Semitic ? Ben: this post is the last straw. Try it - it works great. It's not a 9-5 job. This website and its contents are the property of McAir Aviation, LLC. Learn more about how we comply with the OFCCPs Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. It is not! Good to see the usual trash here defending their fellow terrorist. And yes, I will throw this assumption. I for one feel for the other side in this debate as its tearing the country apart . Must be authorized to work in the US as And it's perhaps well enough for a realtor, or a janitor, or a host of other occupations to do so while awaiting their day in court, but as a people manager, do you not think it better for the airline to be aware of their potential risk exposure here, and conduct investigations accordingly? No overnights away from your assigned base. WebThe Allegiant Ground Operations team takes pride in supporting a safe, on-time operation and has fun along the way. WebAs a pilot nears the time needed for an ATP rating, they can be afforded the opportunity to be upgraded to captain in the Twin Otter. None of their @ Arie -- @ Ben L. Makes the correct point here. With a growing fleet, several domiciles across the United States, and a business model that allows you to be home every night, Allegiant provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to let you soar, both professionally and personally. I held my tongue when the same people that discuss what first class is the best, partially based on what type of caviar and wine is offered, complained how entitled people with ESO animals are (pot meet kettle). airport with planes, vehicles, and other machinery), temperature, wind, and light fluctuations. While we do try to list all the best miles and points deals, the site does not include all card companies or credit card offers available in the marketplace. I understand what you say about people feeling pushed, because I have absolutely been pushed out of the GOP for not being interested in supporting a fascist. It may be a sign of the times but hopefully the market for a blog that goes after aviation staff based on their social media is very small. Assumed he was just a bog-standard nutter though." I happen to 100% agree with your points. I am not far away from you in my political views. Learn more about how we comply with the OFCCPs Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. Just another casualty of Trump's America, I guess. First, he went to Donetsk, the area that legally belongs to Ukraine (a US ally) but occupied by Russia (a country hostile to the US). So no, you may believe all you want that you're doing a service to the community/society, but all you really are is a cheap snitch doing the typical "let me play the moral high-ground and cancel a dude, cause i know better that yall and wanna look good". The educational and edifying as well as the degrading and the hate mongering. The pilot is annoying but so was the Hamilton actor that decided he could lecture Vice-President elect what's his mane during a performance. Your post is a completely unacceptable form of intrusive political activism. I think reasonable people can disagree on that" No, reasonable people cannot disagree on that. Maybe because no one flies Allegiant is on this site.but damn, some of you guys really need to take a hard look in the mirror. Mr Gaudier needs a good talking to from management, at the very least. (Regardless of whether you agree with Bens political positions.) If they are, great, and no one need worry. ATP and Ameriflight have been close recruiting partners for over a decade and ATP has placed 49 pilots with Ameriflight just since 2012. However, sometimes people are needed on the inside to egg on the other and illuminate the dark spots of the unknown, which is what we really should be fearing. I hear you. Keep up the blogging I enjoy it and you insights and ideas - but I would encourage you in light of all the events in the last 6-9 months culminating with the madness at the Capitol this week - please consider what you post - how people are likely to respond and ask yourself if this will help our country heal or drive more division. However, claiming that this would show a person is mentally ill is extremely overreaching and arrogant. I most definitely would NOT trust my life with this unhinged individual! He personally purchased and delivered the generator, driving from Saint Petersburg to Donetsk, even appearing on state television news during the handover. I do truly hope that after Jan 20, we may start seeing some normalization again in the US, and with better vaccine distribution & coordination throughout the spring, more pure travel discussions soon enough. If someone is potentially so unhinged as to adhere to a host of delusional conspiracy theories, however, and claims to be willing to go so far as to commit violence on behalf of those mis-placed ideals, then surely reasonable people can also agree that it may not be recommended for said person to be in control of the lives of a hundred other people? Accessibility Accommodation: All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to recruitment@allegiantair.com to let us know the nature of your request. YES. I think reasonable people can disagree on that. Ready to join an amazing team of 1,000+ pilots and bring your passion for flying to the Allegiant team? Time to realize you did wrong and apologize. Beginning with one aircraft and one route in 1999, the company has grown to over 80 aircraft and more than 300 routes across the country with base airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket. Many more like him and those who supported and attended the riot at the Capitol, especially who actively as well as violently entered the premise. I care that they can safely fly the plane. They were there to violently oppose and prevent Joe Biden to be officially proclaimed the next Potus. If most of the mob are blacks or browns, security and police are surely faster and quicker with their response. Come on Ben, are you really going after some persons job just because you have a different political opinion than him? In total, expect to spend between 10 to 12 weeks in training: Our mission is simplewe fly so the one person who couldnt travel could. If he is found by a mental health professional to be unfit to fly its one thing. If youre unfamiliar with it, look it up. Speaking of double standards, something tells me if the guy was saying "enemy of all white people" you wouldn't make a story of it. I can personally attest that most of the director+ at Allegiant are hard-core right-wingers. LOL real funny to see so many commenters willing to cut some slack and even defend this pilot.