Hawaiian Airlines Asst. DX posting is up

PlaneFan82 said:
Many people consider this b cause you get heavy international experience. You don't go to HAL for the money, you go for the lifestyle (beach life) and experience. If you stay, the money is good. I can think of worse places to live ( DAY, MEM). Don't knock it less you've tried it.
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DAY is definitely not a bad place to live, especially if you like beer!


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CS0290 said:
DAY is definitely not a bad place to live, especially if you like beer!


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I don't like beer, but I love the Air Force Museum and the Air Force Marathon. I am not feeling the love for Skyline Chili. That stuff seems to break all sorts of rules. But when comparing the two, who wouldn't jump at the chance to live in Hawaii?
 
Avgirl said:
I don't like beer, but I love the Air Force Museum and the Air Force Marathon. I am not feeling the love for Skyline Chili. That stuff seems to break all sorts of rules. But when comparing the two, who wouldn't jump at the chance to live in Hawaii?
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Very true. I live in CVG now and have grown to like Skyline.


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everything you need to know about HAL.

-Starting pay for assistants $35k/year
-Rotating shifts/days off. (8hrs, 12 days off a month.
-you will have 2-3 phone/skype interviews before being invited to HNL.
-the company is required to post the position for "non-licensed" dispatchers but the reality is the hiring manger will NOT hire anyone without experience.
-they are currently looking to fill one position.
-current union contract expired in 2013 and not even close to getting a new one.
-assistants dont "dispatch". They mostly do wx packets, and other office duties. You would NOT gain any international/ETOPS experience untill you upgrade to a dispatcher. Avg wait to upgrade 1-3 years.
-island/beach living does come with a HIGH COST OF LIVING. Avg rent for a 1bed apt. $1000-$1200 without utilites.
-its possible to commute from another island but intersialnd flights can be full at certain times of the day.
 
Avgirl said:
But when comparing the two, who wouldn't jump at the chance to live in Hawaii?
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Obviously Hawaii has nicer winters, but if you're the type of person who likes four seasons and an affordable cost of living, Dayton might come out ahead. You can buy a home in Dayton for about 10-15% of what you would pay in Oahu. Now, I wouldn't mind living in Hawaii for 2-3 years - but long-term, especially if you have a family, the mainland (even Ohio) would probably come out ahead for me. Everyone has a different life situation and preferences, of course.
 
manniax said:
Obviously Hawaii has nicer winters, but if you're the type of person who likes four seasons and an affordable cost of living, Dayton might come out ahead. You can buy a home in Dayton for about 10-15% of what you would pay in Oahu. Now, I wouldn't mind living in Hawaii for 2-3 years - but long-term, especially if you have a family, the mainland (even Ohio) would probably come out ahead for me. Everyone has a different life situation and preferences, of course.
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It's definitely short term living, I am certain that like living in another country, I would miss a lot of things on the mainland. Maybe my more flexible budget? ;) Most of all, my friends and family. I am a bit jealous of my friends that have lived in so many random places, even briefly. I am going to keep an open mind regarding locations for my first dispatch job. I can find a way to be happy anywhere. :) I won't rule out Ohio. Shoveling snow is a fantastic workout we don't get in Atlanta much.
 
V1 said:
everything you need to know about HAL.

-Starting pay for assistants $35k/year
-Rotating shifts/days off. (8hrs, 12 days off a month.
-you will have 2-3 phone/skype interviews before being invited to HNL.
-the company is required to post the position for "non-licensed" dispatchers but the reality is the hiring manger will NOT hire anyone without experience.
-they are currently looking to fill one position.
-current union contract expired in 2013 and not even close to getting a new one.
-assistants dont "dispatch". They mostly do wx packets, and other office duties. You would NOT gain any international/ETOPS experience untill you upgrade to a dispatcher. Avg wait to upgrade 1-3 years.
-island/beach living does come with a HIGH COST OF LIVING. Avg rent for a 1bed apt. $1000-$1200 without utilites.
-its possible to commute from another island but intersialnd flights can be full at certain times of the day.
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Don't forget to add lack of relocation assistance other than confirmed ticket on a flight from a city which they operate. Also, if selected for an interview one has to find their own way there. At least, that's how it was when I interviewed a few years back, maybe it's changed. As Planefan82 suggested, I would have taken it if selected for the experience (both career and lifestyle:biggrin:)
 
When I live in Northern Kentucky, I developed a love for Skyline (I like it three-way). I also LOVE beer.
womanpilot73 said:
Who doesn't like beer?!? :D
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V1 said:
everything you need to know about HAL.

-Starting pay for assistants $35k/year
-Rotating shifts/days off. (8hrs, 12 days off a month.
-you will have 2-3 phone/skype interviews before being invited to HNL.
-the company is required to post the position for "non-licensed" dispatchers but the reality is the hiring manger will NOT hire anyone without experience.
-they are currently looking to fill one position.
-current union contract expired in 2013 and not even close to getting a new one.
-assistants dont "dispatch". They mostly do wx packets, and other office duties. You would NOT gain any international/ETOPS experience untill you upgrade to a dispatcher. Avg wait to upgrade 1-3 years.
-island/beach living does come with a HIGH COST OF LIVING. Avg rent for a 1bed apt. $1000-$1200 without utilites.
-its possible to commute from another island but intersialnd flights can be full at certain times of the day.
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Pretty spot on. If you search hard enough you might be able to find a good deal on places cheaper than $1000-$1200 depending on your living style. Also HAL does have a high turnover for dispatchers. I have been here for 7 months and have seen new names on the dispatch release fairly often. With that said, I do like it in Hawaii but I do miss living on the mainland a lot (East coast guy). If you don't have any friends or family here, it can get to you after awhile. If your a social butterfly, you won't have problem making friends as long as you like the outdoors.
 
Avgirl said:
I am going to keep an open mind regarding locations for my first dispatch job. I can find a way to be happy anywhere. :) I won't rule out Ohio. Shoveling snow is a fantastic workout we don't get in Atlanta much.
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I think this attitude is very important when finding your first dispatch job. Mine was in New England (talk about snow!) and I had never been there before, but I really liked it after spending some time there. Good luck with the job search!
 
Mach82 said:
Don't forget to add lack of relocation assistance other than confirmed ticket on a flight from a city which they operate. Also, if selected for an interview one has to find their own way there. At least, that's how it was when I interviewed a few years back, maybe it's changed.
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I think they do get you there for the interview now and have a small amount of relocation assistance but I'm not positive. Had a chance to interview there once several years back, and after learning more about them since then - I'm glad I didn't pursue that course of action.
 
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