Updates on Ronald: Just the other day he reported his Russian wasnt good enough to allow acceptance into the Russian Army. If youre unfamiliar with it, look it up. He certainly broke some laws from Ukraine's point of view. We are excited for our bright future ahead. List how many people have been fired by employers for Portland damage to federal building or throwing explosive devices there. @ DenB -- Yep, that's exactly my point. Must pass a However, i'm nervous that this could become a slippery slope. Had he been filmed shooting from a trench towards the Ukraine government's positions.. that's different. ALGT - McAir Aviation | Accelerated Pilot Flight Training He should keep his job and be left alone. It's a security concern. Neither is acceptable, and I'd certainly take issue with anyone who is Tweeting either thing @ Jane doe -- That really doesn't make the point you think it does. First off, it's employment at will and a company can pretty much fire a person at any time for any reason. A multi-engine rating builds on the commercial pilot certificate. Allegiant has grown to over 100 all-Airbus aircraft, 129 cities, and 580 routes. Ben has a platform here and if he can draw attention to something that puts peoples lives in danger, then its the right use of this platform. Love all the arm chair psychiatrists on this blog who have determined this man is mentally unfit. It is well within the scope of this travel blog to discuss airline matters--this pilot works for an airline. One is the "Senior Comms Director" for WeAreALPA. I have read this thread twice and amazed how any conservative though is pushed back hard. If they are, great, and no one need worry. He was relatively well-off and nearing retirement with a secure job, home and wife before going down the rabbit hole of right-wing extremism. Ignorance is not bliss, people. Figure out the difference. The release of this footage (~2:50 here), and the abject disgust at the thought, is what caused that topic to trend, not some liberal tantrum response. He claims to be an enemy of ALL Democrats and most Republicans, which makes up most of the people in America, and calls others big talkers while he claims hes not. As an all-Airbus fleet, our commitment to training has never been more evident. Allegiant - First Officer - Lever Its a great time to be a pilot at Allegiant. No one is forcing them to read this - one can simply ignore itbut no they have to have their 2 cents worth. It is well within the scope of this travel blog to discuss airline matters--this pilot works for an airline. I can assure Lucky that the same people berating you would leave this site in a nanosecond if your articles were "dried pieces" of credit card offers, hotel programs and the like. And he did it on purpose. Many among their ranks have happily said theyd sooner be Russian than a Democrat; Wow.Sergey Baklykov is good friends with this guy.wonder how he feels about all this. 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 ATP hosted a recruiting event at our Mesa-Gateway Flight Training Center in Phoenix recently. To see someone that seems otherwise intelligent, so completely destroy their life for some political persecution fantasy, seems such a waste. His attempts to demonstrate some kind of allegiance to Putin to improve his chances of being granted asylum have been extreme, going as far as providing actual material support in the form of a newly purchased generator to Russian troops on the front. There is no reason peoples lives should be in his hands. Don't call someone out using your popular travel blog! (Regardless of whether you agree with Bens political positions.) *Must be able to complete training without interruption*. I dont want to get into a position where company's start firing people for attending a Trump rally, voicing concern for a conservative cause on facebook or arguing with liberals. Violently destroying the area. Speaking from personal experience, there have been times when I had to delay my travel plans. Your blog used to be good. @Lars K Its worth noting that he doesnt identify as a Proud Boy. Submit your application online. But since this guy is too far on the other side with his views, he must be destroyed? In this case, its unfair to completely judge this pilot for his beliefs, has he done any dangerous actions while flying? If we let people get away with saying things like this when we see things like this we are JUST as responsible when things go wrong. Disclaimer I do not vote for either major party presidential candidate. Truly sad that Ben decided to use his voice to take this man down. Therefore unless he is mentally ill or has a tendency to hurt people hes fine with me. This was not a simple peaceful excusion. Please stop stoking the fire and stick to covering points, miles and reviews or youll have at least one less follower. Allegiant will offer employment to the pilots subject to their hiring standards and the program requirements. Just need some earplugs is all. Probably. Sounds like a nut job and could be dangerous. pilotcareercenter.com is a dedicated 24 hour webservice designed for the world's present and future aircrews. This blog was fun while it lasted. The Accelerate Pilot Pathway is designed for Collegiate Aviators that are attending one of our Part 141 university partnership programs. I would imagine there are a lot of ATP pilots with extremist views. @ Jane Doe -- Until Trump, I was a lifetime Republican. Pilot - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a plane equipment (i.e. It is simply none of my business and I have to trust the airlines and authorities to do their jib in ensuring passenger safety. 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. Australian Nationals (eligible to hold an E-3 Visa ), Chilean Nationals (eligible to hold an H1B1 Visa and meet Visa criteria), Singaporean Nationals (eligible to hold an H1B1 Visa and meet Visa criteria). If this person were a police officer you're telling me you wouldn't be SHOCKED and calling for their badge?!?! Ameriflight provides feeder services for overnight express carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL. This guy should have been fired long ago. His alternate hedge against deportation from Russia has been to find himself a young Russian bride in Astrakhan, though he hasn't found much success there either. One is the "Senior Comms Director" for WeAreALPA. But if he is actually mentally unhinged or something, then yeah I don't want to get on his plane. Yeah.Im here for travel info. @ Abe -- I think we have different definitions of "isn't hurting anyone." No, I wouldn't be cool with an open and vocal Islamic extremist piloting my plane. All can be purchased online through the company website, Allegiant.com. i'm all for doxxing the jackasses who stormed the capital yesterday. Please keep doing what we love to see and give us all a break from the politics that is everywhere else we turn. Similarly, I value pilots being well paid, having a good contract that promises them good rest, etc., because I do think it impacts their mental state when they get in the cockpit. WebHow Do I Join? We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. So basically, as long as he's a Nazi only on nights & weekends, then it shouldn't impact his joband we have no right to ask him to be removed?? None of their @ Arie -- @ Ben L. Makes the correct point here. And I urge anyone reading this to ask you to stop doing that. "Don't get political!". Flight School Training at McAir combined with Certified Instructing** to build hours then Instructing is on one of the fastest paths to apply with the airlines. Thank you. I'm sure he isnt alone in his thinking amongst flight Ben, everything you said I agree with. Five people were killed. 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 find your travel reviews and trip reports to be excellent. 99.9% of people reading this wouldn't remember the guy's name if they were to fly Allegiant. The jet transition course includes the ground and simulator training necessary to prepare for airline operations in the multi-crew environment, covering the prerequisites necessary to prepare for successful transition to Allegiant: Upon graduating from the Altitude Pilot Pathway, cadets will the opportunity to begin their career at Allegiant. They were there to violently oppose and prevent Joe Biden to be officially proclaimed the next Potus. Both new pilots and pilots who currently fly for Ameriflight are eligible and encouraged to participate in the program. Whether that's age, sex, race, political views, etc. How different the product on this blog is now compared to 12 months ago. How can someone's dubious mental health not be relevant to their job performance? The information below describes the eligibility, training, experience, and testing requirements for Student Pilots, Recreational Pilots and Private Pilots. LOL real funny to see so many commenters willing to cut some slack and even defend this pilot. It's not cancel culture, which I can't stand. Allegiants unique business model affords pilots the opportunity to satisfy their love of flying without compromising their commitment to family and friends. I can't believe the amount of neo-nazis and socialists who wants to ban free speech. YES. About Ameriflight: Ameriflight was founded in 1968 and has grown from a small air charter and cargo service carrier to an international operator and the nations largest 135 cargo airline. 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. Were honored to have established this agreement with such a first-rate company as Allegiant, says Ameriflight Vice President of Flight Operations Mike Anderson. I'm sure he isnt alone in his thinking amongst flight crews around the world. I am left of center politically, but as an educator I was attacked by leftist extremist for trivial things. The conspiracist has lost his or her rational faculties. Of course you would. Allegiant does not partner with Google Hangout, WhatsApp, Trillian, or any other third-party messaging platforms to conduct interviews. For a downloadable press kit, including photos, visit: http://gofly.us/iiFa303wrtF. As an Employer of Choice, we want to be transparent with our Fill out the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible. And those vociferous responses from readers who are chastising you spend an inordinate amount of time and effort to read and then blast you for it. What about red flags? A carry-on piece must not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches (55.9 x 35.6 x 22.9 cm) and this can be purchased separately. Personally, I'm kinda in favour of pilots with calm, mature judgement. About Allegiant: Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations. Says he's going to Mariupol too help the Russians. Had he spread propaganda from a banned group (I'm not that clued up on US white power groups, but there are some banned here in the UK and sharing propaganda from them would definitely raise an alarm). like MADD magazine was for juvenile boys. Allegiant Air Pilot Hiring Requirements | All You Need to Could you imagine how differently things would have ended if the people storming the Capitol were Black or Muslim? This individual's perception of reality concerns my as a potential flyer, who entrusts his life in the hands of those flying planes 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. Universities with current partnerships are: The Altitude Pilot Pathway is more than training for certificates and ratings. Airline Pilot: Steps and Requirements Becoming a pilot will open many other opportunities, click to see additional pathways. I imagine if this guy were to fly a plane into a building, everyone would suddenly point out how obviously mentally unhinged this guy is, and how anyone could miss all the obvious signs of detachment from reality and misanthropy. Im a supporter of Vladimir Putin, future citizen of Russia, and I hate all Democrats and most Republicans. Does that sound like a flight youd want to be on? I think many of us used to give him a huge benefit of the doubt, but we have to now officially admit - the mans a giant a*hole and can be fully dismissed on virtually everything. Reasonable people can disagree on a whole host of issues, and that is wonderful. I'm human. But sadly, nothing can be done about this, because the left cried wolf too many times. With Allegiant, there are many opportunities to support junior Team Members through special assignments roles, such as: Allegiant flights are point-to-pointno layovers, no connecting flights, and no congested hubs. There are many different living styles and moral values out there. Someone with left wing views of the same level of wackiness should also be prevented from potentially endangering the lives of passengers. Minimum He was relatively well-off and nearing retirement with a secure job, home and wife before going down the rabbit hole of right-wing extremism. You know why people resort to "cancel culture?" It's also why I reached out to the airline. Waters didn't call for Trump cabinet members to be "attacked"; she said they should be pushed out of the public sphere, harangued, and told they weren't welcome in local businesses after it came out the administration was separating children from their parents in what she felt was an act of genocide. I'd do everything I can to stay away from his company. This blog posts strikes me as tone deaf, and suspiciously one-sided, not at all contributing to its mission. Sleep in your own bed at night (most of our trips are turns), Small Crew Bases, that promote strong workplace comradery, An amazing support system of Team Members dedicated to providing our customers with an exceptional travel experience, Virtual Interview with Regional Chief Pilots. While time Because he's "just a pilot"? But here we are, with half of the commenters asking how the inability to separate fact from conspiracy theories could affect job performance. Therefore, he should not be a pilot. Become a Pilot It's legit to ask whether someone with very very extreme views should be entrusted with an airplane. Requests for medical and religious exemptions for those who cannot be vaccinated will be considered with substantiating documentation. Mak, it's an attitude aligned with being comfortable storming the capital. He is only one. This has always been a great place for both. The Altitude Pilot Pathway is more than training for certificates and ratings. Must pass a Criminal Background Check. If no, why on earth would his political views have anything to do with his abilities to be a pilot? His last update before deleting his Youtube channel outlined vague plans of fleeing to Kazakhstan, and returning to Russia at a later date with a new tourist visa, though I doubt Russia will allow him to re-enter given he overstayed his last visa. He certainly broke some laws from Ukraine's point of view. The CEO is notorious for asking some employees to donate to Right wing politicians and then he reimburses them. Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. I worked in management at an airline (British Airways) and, as with most airlines I guess, I had to go through criminal record checks to ensure that I was neither a criminal nor, well, worse. It strikes me that many of the population in Russia would be supporters of Putin and negative towards both Republicans and Democrats - are they mentally ill and should not be pilots? You also can't claim that violation of other counties' laws don't count. I used your reports in planning my own travel, whether it was which airlines to travel on, which hotels to stay at, etc. WebSummary Visa Sponsorship Available Yes Minimum Requirements Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Did this pilot do that?? I most definitely would NOT trust my life with this unhinged individual! 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. WebSummary The Allegiant Accelerate Cadet is a collegiate student in their Senior year with an authorized University's aviation training program. Other people 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). Allegiant September 14, 2006 to February 28, 2021 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. And he did it on purpose. If an airline pilot had a social media profile that said "future citizen of Saudi Arabia, supporter of MBS," etc., would you be cool with that? Allegiant Airlines Military Discount Travel is a requirement of the role. This is 100% on-brand for Allegiant. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) Allegiant Air is now requiring passengers to wear face masks during all phases of travel. The company announced a stronger face mask policy Friday after the United States 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. So Ben, please, please, please take heed of the number of negative comments above from subscribers that you're potentially turning away, stick to what you're good at, and maintain your credibility as a good travel blogger. Future citizen of Russia I can personally attest that most of the director+ at Allegiant are hard-core right-wingers. However, no airline offers so much flexibility to cancel flights as Allegiant Airlines. Browse our site for in-depth AvNews, Pilot Job Postings, Flight If this turns in to a political blog Im out. There's no perfect solution and i'm curious how this plays out. This guy is unhinged and shouldnt be flying. Good job OMAAT! Now $50 is a lot of money for a carry-on item, but the airline industry in general has been raising the fee for carry-ons, so singling out Allegiant is unfair. Your post is a completely unacceptable form of intrusive political activism. I struggle to understand the point of this article. If "run of the mill conservatives" can't understand the differences between policy debates and outright violent extremist sedition, I, for one, don't feel the need to pretend they are debating in good faith. I would find it extremely concerning if anyone would Tweet something like that. Learn more about how we comply with the OFCCPs Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. Check out our new Military Pathways for Pilots and A&P Mechanics! It boggles my mind to see so many Americans brainwashed in their extreme illogical ideology as one would think you'd be more evolved.its truly tragic. Lucky, I have been following your blog and commenting for many years now. I let the swipe at the Georgia election go the other day only to be served an even bigger helping of politics today. All Rights Reserved. This isn't about his "politics" though. Because this is all it is - you intimidate a person for their political views by putting pressure on their employer. If someone said in their To the people making that point, I'd like to ask this, since people love to bring up Antifa. He's definitely not fit to be a pilot. *Attend Accelerate Professional Development Seminars (in-person or virtually). I think reasonable people can disagree on that. He seems vaguely aware that this act may be considered treasonous by US authorities, but claims no-fault as the US isn't directly in a state of war with Russia. This would apply equally to any extremists, whether they are Antifa, CCP, Neo Nazis or the Cult of Flying Spaghetti Monsters. Political views and comments have no place from the cockpit. If Ben has genuine concerns, he can raise them with the airline (as he has done), and/or the police, but then leave it there - he's done his duty. *Attend visits to Allegiant HQ and training centers when scheduled and as able. In contrast to what poster $ wrote: "Being a police officer is completely different from being a pilot completely different roles. May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24-hour situation. 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. Theres gotta be some irony that hes a captain of an airline by that name; Fly With This Extremist Allegiant Air Pilot This has nothing to do with my agreement or disagreement with this pilot's views (I disagree if it matters) or my political position (Democrat which, again, should not matter). Those continuing to pretend this is a "both sides" situation are not helping anything. Not in the slightest. Oh, and I'm sure some of the commenters on here who don't want the pilot fired are the same ones who wanted Kaepernick fired just for taking a knee. With leadership training and specially-designed educational experiences, we've built a custom path that prepares aspiring pilots for a career flying at Allegiant. If you meet the qualifications for the role you may be asked to participate in one or all of the following: Skill Assessment What happens when that conflicts with his piloting job? First of all, you can see online that an Allegiant Air pilot named Ron Gaudier contributed to the Trump campaign. " If an airline pilot had a social media profile that said future citizen of Saudi Arabia, supporter of MBS, etc., would you be cool with that?". Shame on you, Lucky! In many crew bases, seniority can be reached in just a few years along with enhanced opportunities to move into the left seat. If there is a valid concern that this pilot could be a threat for the safety and well being of his passengers report him to the FAA and they will decide if a hearing is What exactly gives Ben the right to put a random person under the microscope on this blog?

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