Whats it like at Flex?

[superfreight208]

Hi, got an email from the HR lady, asking which gateway I would want? Can you commute, whats the schedule like, whats the pay like, whats the pilot group like (young, Old, retired folks). Stuff like that.

I currently work in 121 3rd year fo, looking to come to fracs.

Thanks.

 

[Skytaxi]

Commute on your on dime. Need to be available in your gateway the first day of work. We have folks living in Houston, SAT that drive the night before and stay at hotels on their own dime to be at the DFW gateway. You bid days on and days off. Work 16 days in 28. Can try to bid down to 14 or bid up to 19. Mixed crowd of young guys and retired airline guys. Great bunch of pilots to fly with! Company is doing GREAT. Making money. A lot of new things happening: duty rules/rest rule changes, pay raise May1st, new bid system coming soon. Excellent 401K.

Jump in. The water is fine

 

[learflyer]

Last year, I talked to Karen and she said she was not interested because I lived in Orlando, and FLL was too far away. Have they hired guys lately that have to commute?

 

[Photoflight]

I know they hired some guys last fall that are driving in.

All things considered I think flex is a good place to work. Good planes, good crews, lots of positive things happening.

Is it the absolutely best place in the world? Thats up to every individual i guess.

We definatly have some things the pilot group wants to take care of.

 

[learflyer]

Maybe i'll give it another shot then if folks are driving in.

 

[Club ORD FO]

flex is fine. Obviously not the best pay, benefits, or QOL in the industry but you wont hate the job.

We do have a good fleet of planes, thats for sure. A dozen Globals would be nice though.

 

[netjetwife]

... Company is doing GREAT. Making money. A lot of new things happening: duty rules/rest rule changes, pay raise May1st, new bid system coming soon. Excellent 401K. Jump in. The water is fine

Congratulations on the improvements and the upcoming pay raise! I'm glad to hear things are going well for the Flex pilots and families. I think that your pay raise will help the Options pilots at the bargaining table. Keep your fingers crossed.

A RISING TIDE SHOULD LIFT ALL BOATS

 

[doh]

The best thing about Flex? My wife is so happy I'm here, she NEVER HAS TO POST ON FI, EVER! Just thought I would say that , apropos of nothing...TIC.

 

[netjetwife]

Wow! The Flex pilots must have a contract as good as the NJ pilots do. And benefits equal to theirs? Similar work rules, too, huh? Naturally, to inspire such enthusiasm it must surely be guaranteed in writing as well? I didn't realize you had it so good, Doh... But then, you do essentially the same job so you should have a compensation package in line with the industry standard. Enjoy the good deal you work hard to earn. NJW

 

[Joe Jet Pilot]

The best thing about Flex? My wife is so happy I'm here, she NEVER HAS TO POST ON FI, EVER! Just thought I would say that , apropos of nothing...TIC.

TOOL..... I hope NJW kicks with her boots right in the NUTS!!!!!
Of course you dont know what nuts are....

You must be ********************finger and babbo's butt buddy!

DOHnuts comes to mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tool!!!!!

 

[netjetwife]

Yikes! Joe... when someone screams like that on the message board...and is thrilled about the situation at Flex.... it sounds like he's been kicked already....in the head... Posting while drinking perhaps? :erm:

 

[Flex-ible]

Back to Flexjet and the commuting question....the longest drive I heard for anyone getting hired was 2.5 hours - and he had to get a crashpad to be nearer to DFW the night before rotations start. The first interview question remains, which of our four domiciles do you plan to relocate to?

If you want the job, I would suggest you answer A,B,C or D!

(Exceptions made for retired airline guys with lifetime pass privileges.)

 

[DirtyBeech]

A good place to work that could be great. Our management team is fighting tooth and nail to keep us solidly in the good category. It beats the heck out of hauling freight and most regional flying, but come in with your eyes open.

Issues that need to be addressed include schedules, rest rules, first and last day rules, domiciles, insurance, pay (Challenger guys in particular), catering, hotels, and probably a few that I've forgotten. We're not NJ's, and you're reminded of it pretty much every day.

Still, it's what you make of it. The planes are great. Most of the crews are great. I stress the "most of the crews" part. We go to some cool places, do challenging and rewarding flying, and generally have some really great owners. Come prepared to work, and please come and help us make it a better place.

 

[PA31Ho]

What is your max duty day?
Your overtime, is that per flight hour or per duty hour?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Club ORD FO]

max scheduled is 14, extendable for "reasons beyond the control of the company"

overtime pay is for each minute beyond 12 hours of duty, payable at your daily rate/12. So 1st year overtime pay is about $23 per hr I think

 

[doh]

The best thing about Flex? My wife is so happy I'm here, she NEVER HAS TO POST ON FI, EVER! Just thought I would say that , apropos of nothing...TIC.

Hmmm, it looks like I might have forgotten to sign out on a public computer! That was not posted by me. This is the first time I have visited this thread. NJW, my apologies. You are always welcome to your opinion.

 

[netjetwife]

I was rather surprised by the out of character post. I guess you were even more surprised, huh... Thanks for the explanation and gracious apology Doh! Good luck to all the Flex pilots working to make things better there. Best Regards, NJW

 

[can99]

Pay rates for Flex is pretty easy to find, this link looks fairly accurate(domiciles is wrong as ONT is no more for new hires):
http://airlinepilotcentral.com/airlines/fractional/flexjet.html