📄️ 3.1 Crew Bases
Below is a full list of our crew bases and any associated co-domicile. Please note that there is no requirement to fly only in to or out of your selected crew base, and your first flight may be from anywhere in the system.
📄️ 3.2 Crew Base Assignment
Generally, pilots will be given the crew base requested in their initial application. During rare instances or to ensure adequate coverage of crew bases, a base may be assigned to you based on seniority and availability. Pilots can submit a request to be assigned to a different crew base with the Vice President of Human Resources provided they have been in their current crew base for at least 60 days, and there are available positions in the new crew base. Since vAAirlines differentiate pilots based on the aircraft group they are in instead of their actual crew base your first point of contact, for all items outside of transferring crew bases, should be your Group Chief Pilot/Assistant Chief Pilot. You are not limited by any means to flying in to or out of your assigned crew base and may fly any route that your rank can hold by group.
📄️ 3.3 Ranking Structure
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📄️ 3.4 Promotions
vAAirlines has decided to take a varying approach from the norm when it comes to promotions in the airline to help promote the core value of measuring by experience and knowledge to help create a truly immersive experience for our members.
📄️ 3.5 Group Transfer Requirement Table
Below you will find each desired rank with the requirements listed for each one.
📄️ 3.6 Hour Transfers
vAAirlines has been created to measure a pilot’s experience by the number of flights in our aircraft as well as the knowledge associated with those flights and general aviation knowledge. We do recognize that you may have flown flights for other airlines or on various online networks before your time here and would be happy to recognize those hours with a verifiable link during the application process. Your previous flight time will not have any influence on your starting aircraft group here or any upgrade, but can be added to your profile as we hope you find a new home here with us here at vAAirlines!
📄️ 3.7 Check Pilot
vAAirlines offers a unique program that has not been seen before in any other virtual airline by maintaining our own Check Pilot program. Once a pilot has demonstrated a mastery of their aircraft by completing 100 accepted flights as a Captain in their group’s specific aircraft, they may apply to be a Group Check Pilot. A Group Check Pilot may also be nominated by the Group Chief Pilot to assist in the Flight Academy as a mentor or instructor for pilots in their group. This position requires a minimum 4-month commitment to the rank before being able to move on to another fleet group as there is required training that takes place unless the pilot waives any nomination to become a Flight Academy mentor or instructor. Waiving of the ability to be nominated to assist in the Flight Academy must be done by emailing the Chief Pilot for the specific group within 72 hours of passing the Check Pilot checkride. Regardless of whether or not a Check Pilot decides to participate in the Flight Academy a badge will still permanently be attached to their profile in the form of an award for each group where the Check Pilot rank was successfully completed.
📄️ 3.8 Aviator Appreciation Program
vAAirlines is proud to recognize the real-world aviation accomplishments by our members and utilizes that recognition in a unique way. After applying for vAAirlines you will be awarded an aircraft group (Group I or Group II) based on your entrance exam score. If you score a 90% or better on the entrance exam and are also a real-world certificated aviator, you can earn an automatic advancement to Group III First Officer after providing proof of your pilot certificate (FAA or international equivalent). Proof of your certificate should be emailed to either your Group Chief Pilot, Human Resources, or the CEO with any non-essential information from the certificate (address, birthdate, height, weight, etc.) covered/blacked out. You can either send a scan of your actual certificate or send the downloaded information from the FAA airmen registry for this proof. The Aviator Appreciation Program is extended to any real-world aviator holding any of the following certificates: Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP). While you cannot view the actual exam itself, you can view your score in the Pilot Portal by clicking on the “Rank Progression” tab.
📄️ 3.9 ATC Appreciation Program
vAAirlines is proud to recognize the real-world aviation accomplishments by our members and utilizes that recognition in a unique way. After applying for vAAirlines you will be awarded an aircraft group (Group I or Group II) based on your entrance exam score. If you score a 90% or better on the entrance exam and are also a real-world certificated Air Traffic Controller, you can earn a fast track towards Group III First Officer after providing proof of your certifications. Proof of your certifications should be emailed to either your Group Chief Pilot, Human Resources, or the CEO with any non-essential information from the certificate (address, birthdate, height, weight, etc.) covered/blacked out. After being approved, you will be moved to Group II Captain and immediately be able to test into a Group III Type Rating course of your choice. After successful completion of the associated written and practical checkrides, you will be moved to Group III First Officer.