NetJets Smoking Question

[Clarence]

I am considering applying to NetJets and hear nothing but positives. I did see on the company website that client smoking is allowed. Has anyone experienced this and if so, how much does it bother you? Thanks

 

[CA1900]

I am considering applying to NetJets and hear nothing but positives. I did see on the company website that client smoking is allowed. Has anyone experienced this and if so, how much does it bother you? Thanks

It irritates the hell out of me when it happens, but it's rare enough that it's not a big deal. Last time was a lady that chain-smoked for three hours, so I closed the curtain, turned off the cockpit recirc fan, and opened the air vent wide-open into my face. Took care of the issue, at least for my personal space.

We had to down the plane after we landed to get it shampooed and fumigated, though. (It isn't presentable to another owner if it smells like that.)

I wish they'd change the policy, but until/unless they do, you just deal with it as best you can. Sometimes I'll just use the mask, though that's not the most comfortable thing in the world.

 

[Guitar Guy]

I've been lucky and have had only one smoker onboard during my tenure here. The woman who smoked actually came up front and asked if we would mind if she had one cigarette. It's her plane so she was welcome to do that. Even though she only had one cigarette, you could definitely smell the odor after she left. We put in a call to have the plane professionally cleaned and it was, sort of.

 

[mavrck]

how does the company feel about pilots being smokers? Not in the airplane of course, but on the ground.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

You guys ever see drug use by the owners?

 

[jtf]

Not many smoking pilots, but I've flown with a few. I've only had one passenger light up in over 2 years. I've never seen any drug use onboard.

 

[On Your Six]

You guys ever see drug use by the owners?

San Diego State graduates are always searched before being allowed to enter the airplane.

 

[fischman]

I am considering applying to NetJets and hear nothing but positives. I did see on the company website that client smoking is allowed. Has anyone experienced this and if so, how much does it bother you? Thanks

It is their airplane. They can do whatever they want in the bounds of the law, including smoking.

If it bothers you THAT MUCH, this might not be the place for you. Having said that, I have had 3 smokers in 3.5 years here. It really isn't that bad.

Ask yourself this: can you stand hanging around a smoky bar for a couple of hours?

 

[fischman]

how does the company feel about pilots being smokers? Not in the airplane of course, but on the ground.

There is nothing in the FOM about smoking on the ground. Common sense must prevail, however. Be a courteous smoker in uniform. You are a representitive of the company.

 

[VGerect]

Ask yourself this: can you stand hanging around a smoky bar for a couple of hours?

That depends if there are naked women and beer...