And stating that trying to violently overthrow democracy should probably have some pretty serious consequences is not "cancel culture" or even "hate speech", and that's frankly a ridiculous comparison. 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. Finally, for all the people who claim that the poor guy is needlessly vilified for political reasons, drop your defensive posturing. Billions of people on the communist sides, 10s of Thousands of them being airline pilots among many other high responsible duties. This dialogue - which for the most part is civil - does contain a number of inflammatory posts - which if read enough times or in a bad mood could push someone over the edge. This is the power you hold with this blog I beg that you use it for unity and healing. I reached out to Allegiant Air to get the companys side of the story. Ignorance is not bliss, people. September 14, 2006 to February 28, 2021 Don't call someone out using your popular travel blog! Thanks for using your platform to call these people out! It may change your view of Bens comments on this particular subject. See him here > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7dZgfLV4-A&t=9267s. His recent exploits in Russia, which he freely broadcasts on Youtube, have focused on securing a permanent visa there. Or let's talk about Muslims, another group that many here in the US like to fear. 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. You also can't claim that violation of other counties' laws don't count. "Don't encourage travel." And great thoughts too Tiffany. This blog has unfortunately changed from the reason why I originally started visiting this site 4 to 5 times a day. Hurting people and staffs. My bigger concern is that airline pilots have a lot of peoples lives in their hands, and pilot mental health is an important topic that cant be underestimated (look at Germanwings, Malaysia Airlines, etc. Slow clap Ben! About Allegiant: Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations. 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. The symbiotic relationship is designed to offer a defined career path under which pilots can advance to a part 121 certificated air carrier of the exceptional quality of Allegiant. Destroyed? As you apply to the pathway, you will need to gather documents and complete forms, including a medical examination. And he did it on purpose. What happens when that conflicts with his piloting job? The threats of leaving are almost as old as this blog - try to be more creative in your threats. 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. Your really hurtling and airline that has done nothing wrong. 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. With leadership training and specially-designed educational experiences, weve built a custom path that prepares aspiring pilots for a career flying at Allegiant. Is it that I should try a quick Twitter or Facebook search once the captain of any flight I am on is introduced? First of all, you can see online that an Allegiant Air pilot named Ron Gaudier contributed to the Trump campaign. Come on Ben, are you really going after some persons job just because you have a different political opinion than him? Again, thanks for the feedback, I'll keep it in mind going forward, and here's to hoping the world heals a bit and returns to normal(ish) in the coming months. I definitely would not be comfortable flying on his plane, but Im not sure it quite warrants prosecution by the authorities either (and the latter feels much more totalitarian). From America's favorite small cities to world-class destinations, Allegiant makes leisure travel affordable and convenient. Did they not show the gallows, nor the violent crowds demanding to know where Pence was, so that he could be hanged, on Fox? I don't call them out because I don't agree with them. Flight deals and/or travel reviews? If you're unsure, don't worry, we're here to help! Ben: this post is the last straw. 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. He is only one. WebAllegiant passengers and team members may wear masks if they choose, but masks are not required. You can read the anger and hate in several of these posts. IHG Rewards Premier Business Credit Card Review: Worth Will Americans New York To Doha Route Survive? 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 required. You say that he hasn't committed any crimes, so he's cleared. Today its not the gays its the Trump supporters. You must also be active personnel. The dude in the bear suit, put him on blast. To me that's hard to do if you don't really care about anyone else. Why Its Cheaper To Buy Allegiant Tickets At Airport, Huge: Allegiant Air Orders Up To 100 Boeing 737 MAXs, Allegiant Allways Rewards, A New Loyalty Program, Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners, Theres the issue of how someone is behaving online, and whether or not it violates a companys social media policy; he does use his full name online, but he doesnt directly identify as an Allegiant pilot in his social media postings, so does a company tolerate this kind of speech? The agreement will also create incentives for Ameriflight employees and further assist Ameriflight in recruiting new pilots. There's no perfect solution and i'm curious how this plays out. I hate cancel culture. And yes, I will throw this assumption. 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. I think it is good that you flagged this concern to allegiant so they could proper evaluate him and as Tiffany said maybe have some conversations with him about what his posts could mean to people reading them or just have a conversation if he is caught up or mad or frustrated or whatever. Thanks for bringing it up. Thank you for sharing this story, @Ben. All companies that are in the public eye need to make sure that their brand is as positive as possible. look in the mirror and ask yourself that question! 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. Oh great Ben. He's fond of the letter Z and encourages liberals to chat so he can rip them to pieces. I agree with more than half the posters here - we come to this website to GET AWAY from all the politics! Of course you would. Disclaimer I do not vote for either major party presidential candidate. He certainly broke some laws from Ukraine's point of view. Learn more about how we comply with the OFCCPs Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. Imagine if this guy was Muslim or Black. I am not far away from you in my political views. Did this pilot do that?? Pay Transparency: We do not discriminate or retaliate against applicants or employees who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants or employees. Nothing at all. @ Lars K -- Absolutely understand and respect where you're coming from. But when you have a guy who hates a majority of passengers and idolizes a conspiracy theorist who wants to return to the US in a tank to liberate the people of America, I have concerns. Enough already move on.. he lost and hes leaving stop turning this into a liberal blog. I agree. This is Ben's space and he can post what he likes but if it's politics (left or right), I'm taillights. And the rest of you f*cks deserve the country you will get.. As someone else said, its undoubtedly a difficult time for a travel blog right now, but everyone on here wants OMAAT to thrive and to emerge successfully from the pandemic. As an Employer of Choice, we want to be transparent with our requirements and interview process. As a Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII), CFIs will use their experience to train cadets for their instrument rating. And I do have a huge problem about outing someone this way, about this mob lynching people they disagree with online. @ Kyle -- If he wants to "live a different fantasy online" maybe he shouldn't use his full name when doing so? If they are, great, and no one need worry. The death toll would be unimaginable @Steve - truly an amazing "both sides" comparison between a pilot (with 100+ people under his care, and a possible weapon in the form of a plane), and Ben, with his travel blog. Lack of traveling is not bringing out the best in you and I will echo what others have said above. Thank you. He sound crazy enough to pull another GermanWings. 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? Those are how Jan 6 happens. I struggle to understand the point of this article. The fact that he isn't being deceitful with his identity, could mean he is less of a threat. I dont see as how his personal beliefs affect his flying ability. Its a great time to be a pilot at Allegiant. Allegiant Flight Ops Recruiting Team ORD Meet & Greet December 7 & 8 Learn more. Universities with current partnerships are: The Altitude Pilot Pathway is more than training for certificates and ratings. 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". It must be able to fit under the seat in front of you and be no larger than 7" x 15" x 16". It's a delicate situation for Allegiant. 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. He can fly me to Mars if he's qualified. Achieving this milestone is key to building flight hours and working toward the required Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate. What if one of his planes is full of people attending a BLM protest or something similar and he decides to back up his words with actions, like he claims to do in those blogs. @Lars K The Accelerate Pilot Pathway is designed for Collegiate Aviators that are attending one of our Part 141 university partnership programs. Courses such as Team Management, Leading and Motivating, and Managing Diversity are examples of Altitude coursework from Harvard ManageMentor, sponsored by Harvard Business Publishing. He's a free person just like you. Seriously, what is wrong with you Americans? No one is forcing them to read this - one can simply ignore itbut no they have to have their 2 cents worth. If the shoe were on the other foot and the guy was a communist Antifa member and avid CCP supporter, there would be no issue. Supporter of DPR LNR Piloting airliners leaves little room for volatile conspiracies or mental instabilities. 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. If I were doing this for others, or if negative feedback impacted me much, I'd probably be miserable. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: Allegiant requires new team members to complete a record in Allegiants Vaccination Tracking Tool within 48 hours of receiving the notification via company email immediately after being hired. 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. The fact that some people believe if POC climbed the Capitol they would have been killed is absolutely ridiculous, it's not even worth discussing. These ones just did not take the danger infront of the door seriously. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEJMXxCugGo. Would you fly if you knew the crew were homophobic and anti Semitic ? WebSummary Visa Sponsorship Available Yes Minimum Requirements Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. 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. Its really something to see so many supposed adults live their lives in a state of permanent tantrum. If someone said in their To the people making that point, I'd like to ask this, since people love to bring up Antifa. 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. WebServed for at least one year as an instructor/check pilot or as a PIC or SIC in an airplane of the same group. If youre unfamiliar with it, look it up. This guy is another MAGA right wing domestic terrorist. For those of us who read the comments, it'd be appreciated. The concern is as David notes -- is Allegiant absolutely, unequivocally, certain that their pilot is of sound mind? 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. 2. It's not about politics, because reasonable people can absolutely disagree on a variety of issues that can be political in nature. 99.9% of people reading this wouldn't remember the guy's name if they were to fly Allegiant. We are excited for our bright future ahead. To support that, we have two state-of-the-art training facilities one in Las Vegas, Nevada; and the other in Sanford, Florida. Heres what a spokesperson had to say: This matter has recently come to our attention. For those who share our passion for aviation and innovation within the industry, Allegiant develops pilots to be true leaders by giving you opportunities to be an active part of our operation. We expect the best results from our team, so each of these facilities includes both flight simulators and training classrooms. The short answer is yes, Allegiant Airlines is safe. It never had a fatal accident, and it is, arguably, as safe as any other airline operating in the United States. If youre willing to find out why then please keep reading. Allegiant provides nonstop, scheduled service from over 110 U.S. cities. If your sensitive bowels react to at the sight of such titles, I can't imagine why in the world you will actually, not only click on it, but also read the entire piece (as it clear that those complainers did). Its worth noting that he doesnt identify as a Proud Boy. It's also why I reached out to the airline. Five people were killed. I hear you. 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 And Ben I shall continue to be a loyal reader given your well written reviews and articles - keep up the great work! @Lucky you have to realize that people can be otherwise completely level headed except when it comes to politics. The estimated total pay for a Airline Pilot at Allegiant Air is $100,012 per year. Those continuing to pretend this is a "both sides" situation are not helping anything. The estimated base pay is $84,688 per year. Mak, it's an attitude aligned with being comfortable storming the capital. Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. *Must be able to complete training without interruption*. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. I think we are missing the point. The CIO is a hardcore Trumper and even pushes his children in that direction. Canceled by Antifa! It's legit to ask whether someone with very very extreme views should be entrusted with an airplane. And I urge anyone reading this to ask you to stop doing that. Sniffing out someone's political views through their social media and then applying pressure to their employer is overreaching and totalitarian in nature. This blog posts strikes me as tone deaf, and suspiciously one-sided, not at all contributing to its mission. To see someone that seems otherwise intelligent, so completely destroy their life for some political persecution fantasy, seems such a waste. No sympathy for her. It also means our aircraft and crew end every day back at their base. With ultra low-cost fares, nonstop, all-jet service, and premier travel partners, Allegiant provides a complete travel experience with great value. For me it was a failed coup attempt as some official responsibles in the security branch are actually supporting this mob and Trump's hate speech. What size is a carry-on bag for Allegiant Air? But sadly, nothing can be done about this, because the left cried wolf too many times. Don't tell any one, but George Soros paid for my Mattress Run to become a Globalist Elite. As an FO myself I would not like to fly with this guy. Its a great time to be a pilot at Allegiant. Summarily deeming him unfit based on disagreement with his political rants is quite another. For those who share our passion for aviationand innovation within the industry. That would certainly be a much better outcome than many of the alternatives. As an all-Airbus fleet, our commitment to training has never been more evident. 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. Rons Twitter profile describes him as follows: Supporter of MAGA Given how many people are completely brainwashed and now unhinged by this Trump conspiracy laden rhetoric I hope this moron gets fired. DALLAS, TX Ameriflight and Allegiant Air have entered into a pilot recruitment flow-through agreement to assist and advance pilot career needs. 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. There is no reason peoples lives should be in his hands.

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