AIRLINE PILOT CENTRAL

• Virgin America was purchased by Alaska Air Group on April 4, 2016 for $2.6 billion 
• A320 order: 2013: 1 A320; 2015: 5 A320; 2016: 5 A320; 2020: 10 A320NEO; 2021:10 A320NEO; 2022: 10 A320NEO
• Receiving 10 A321 NEOs beginning spring 2017 through summer 2018
• Projected fleet in 2022: 93 aircraft (10 A319/53 A320/30 A320neo)
• DAL now serves SFO, LAX, LGA, DCA, and LAS direct
• LAX-HNL starts in March 
• Reserve pilots get 13 days off/mo.
• Wi-Fi and eight first class seats on all aircraft
• All seats have power and USB outlets
• Began operations in 2007
• IATA code: VX; ICAO code: VRD
• ATC callsign: "Redwood"
• First ETOPS aircraft (of 6) will be delivered in early July, planned service SFO-HNL begins in Nov and SFO-OGG begins in Dec.
• This page last updated: April 13, 2016 (Pilots, Hiring)

Application window is Open.

Announced hiring 106 new FO's by spring 2016 and up upgrading at least 52.

30-35 Pilots in pool.

Actively interviewing for planned classes in the fall.

Virgin America jobs page.

Minimums:
2,500 TT (excludes Helo, Sim, and F/E Time)
Preferred: A320 type rating; recent flight experience of 1,000 hours total time as PIC, in turbine or jet aircraft.

Virgin America interview gouge.

List at ticket counter or gate. CASS participant.

Monthly guarantee: 70 hours
Reserve guarantee: 75 hours

Each hour above 80/mo paid at 125%

Deadheading pay is 50% of the block time for the flight

Most junior captain hired: July 2010 (SFO)

Vacation:
Year 1: 5 days
Year 2-4: 15 days
Year 5+: 20 days

401K:

7.5%, plus a non-matching company contribution of an additional 4.5% (Total of 12% max) 

401K Matching: Yes

A/B Fund:

none