Placement in NJA aircraft?????

[slider419]

How does netjets decide what airplane you will be placed into? do you get to decide which one you want or do they just assign you one?? if anyone could answer this i would appriciate it.

 

[Ultra Grump]

That is the great mystery. If you can figure that out, you may have caught a glimpse of the "big picture."

 

[RP170]

I started in October. There were 12 of us. 4 Excel all based in CMH. 4 Ultra all based in PBI. 3 X based in TEB and 1 800XPC based in CMH. The aircraft we were placed in was determined by which base we chose. That will all change though with IBB.

 

[slider419]

do you know how they plan on doing it with the IBB in place?

 

[fischman]

It really depends on where they need the pilot that day. If there is a shortage in the 400xp on Wed, that's whay you get offered. With the passage of IBB, it won't matter from a pay perspective. They all pay the same.

 

[VVJM265]

Grump,
You know that no line pilot is allowed to see the "Big Picture." Even if you go management and come back to the line, you have to undergo a memory erasure!

Truth is, they stir the gizzards and roll the bones! :nuts:

 

[Ben Johnson]

slider,
some guys get a choice some not, all planes have pros and cons. in the end it all pays the same.

 

[atr42flyer]

do you have to have your ATP to get interviewed at NJ or is just the written ok?

 

[fischman]

do you have to have your ATP to get interviewed at NJ or is just the written ok?

You're going to want that ATP.

 

[lookin4better]

ATP is a must

 

[av8tor4239]

from what I understand it all depends on when your background check gets back to DM after your interview. The guys in my class that had their background checks completed first were offered a choice. I was not offered a choice as my background check was one of the last to come in.

 

[Semore Butts]

Hmmm???

Well they have this "Dart Board" seeeee.......


And they throw a dart at it.....seeeee...

And thats what you get!

I think it may also be available sim dates. You can opt to wait for a certain aircraft but that will certainly effect your seniority.

(Disclaimer: This information is my opinion and over 6 years old)

 

[DHPFLYN]

Is the X a good selection? I have heard you do work alot though.

 

[fischman]

Is the X a good selection? I have heard you do work alot though.

It depends. Do you like small cockpits and transcons?

 

[Guitar Guy]

do you have to have your ATP to get interviewed at NJ or is just the written ok?

Straight from the NetJets' website, you must have your ATP to be considered:

To qualify as a NetJets Aviation (Citation, Hawker, Falcon, Gulfstream 200, Boeing aircraft) pilot candidate you must have the following prerequisites:

• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (Multi-Engine Land)
• Current FAA First Class Medical certificate
• 2500 hours total pilot time
• 500 hours fixed wing multi-engine time
• 250 hours instrument time (actual or simulated in flight - excludes simulator time)

 

[FLYLOW22]

How DO they decide what fleet a newhire gets??

It's called Pilot Plinko!!

Your name is attached to a Plinko Chip. Your chip is placed at the top of the Plinko Board and at the bottom are all available fleets that are needeing staffing.

Your chip is released and BAM!!! You have an assignment.

 

[Guitar Guy]

It's actually a formula based upon your height, age, social security number and Planck's constant.

 

[VVJM265]

It's actually a formula based upon your height, age, social security number and Planck's constant.

And don't forget Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle!

 

[lookin4better]

Does one get to pick in class or is it ( the choice of aircraft) offered by DM when called for a job offer / class date?

 

[Jafo73]

Does one get to pick in class or is it ( the choice of aircraft) offered by DM when called for a job offer / class date?

When they call to offer you a job they tell you what aircraft are available/you qualified for and what the class dates are.

 

[jet600]

Recent interviews at Netjets

Alright.....any dudes that just interviewed this weekend at Netjets....lets hear the results...who has received calls so far.....?

 

[On Your Six]

Everyone has opinions about which fleets would be preferred. Many people just don't care - it's QOL and a paycheck that matters (fly to live vs. live to fly).

Clearly, the fleet you get can make a difference on your QOL because some fleets are far more active than others. The Citation X and XL/XLS fleets are the biggest and in most cases busiest for a reason - customers/owners love those airplanes (big demand). So, if you are placed on one of those two fleets, you will likely have somewhat busy tours. Plus, the Ctiation X has the range needed to do a lot of transcons - and you will probably get your share every tour. I hear other fleets are getting busier over time - both the Sovereign and G200 fleets are apparently getting busier. Meanwhile, the Ultra/Encore and Beechjet fleets don't fly as much and you will likely spend time at FBOs enjoying the TV if you are placed on those fleets. I have a friend on the Encore fleet and he flew maybe 200 hours last year (and he enjoyed the rest).

Personally, if I were hired and I had a choice, I'd strongly consider the Hawker 800XP-C. Great Pro Line 21 suite up front, nice ride from what I have heard and it doesn't do the constant transcons you would find on other fleets. Short to medium haul flights are the norm. Plus, not much baggage space on that airplane (which translates into fewer bags to load). Yeah, the Hawker 800XP-C would be one of my top choices with the G200 as a second choice (spacious up front)... Not many people hired onto the Falcon 2000 (otherwise that would be my top choice with the FA).

 

[DHPFLYN]

Are you able to get up and strech during the flight? Use the restroom? If say you are on the X doing transcon flights? I have looked up there and it did look pretty tight.

Also wondering if you are able to read? I assume not since the customer and just look up and see you.

 

[FLYLOW22]

Are you able to get up and strech during the flight? Use the restroom? If say you are on the X doing transcon flights? I have looked up there and it did look pretty tight.

Also wondering if you are able to read? I assume not since the customer and just look up and see you.

There is almost a choreographed dance that the pilots do on the X during a transcon.

Hours 1-2, fly.

Hours 2-5, take turns getting up to use the lav if nothing else than to walk somewhere while checking on the Owners as required by the FOM. Stretch legs, chat with Owners (if they want to), check on galley condition, return to seat. Wait 15 minutes since your flying partner went, then you go. Repeat as required/desired. Thank God for .92M.

Last hour, sit.

 

[Guitar Guy]

Also wondering if you are able to read? I assume not since the customer and just look up and see you.

That's a "no" to reading. It is verboten.

You just have to hope that your partner is talkative and interesting or that it's a short flight.

 

[DHPFLYN]

How often do you check on the client's? Or supposed to according to the FOM ?

 

[FLYLOW22]

How often do you check on the client's? Or supposed to according to the FOM ?

Verbally... every 15 minutes of a 9 hour flight to Rome. Isn't it AWESOME!!!!!

 

[CA1900]

Verbally... every 15 minutes of a 9 hour flight to Rome. Isn't it AWESOME!!!!!

I guess I violate the FOM every 15 to 30 minutes. I check on them, but I'm sure as hell not going to interrupt them that frequently. I look back, look for signs of life, and restart my stopwatch.

 

[fischman]

I guess I violate the FOM every 15 to 30 minutes. I check on them, but I'm sure as hell not going to interrupt them that frequently. I look back, look for signs of life, and restart my stopwatch.

I think that is the preferred method.

 

[DHPFLYN]

Are you actually getting up and serving them food or drinks? Or just making sure all is well and restocking the bar if need be? It seems like they would get annoyed if I am back there every 15 minutes.