6 weeks and no answer from XJT

[joeg252]

Actually did you consider you may have to much time for Xjet. Two of my buddy's just got hired and out of the whole pool only guys with under 800 TT got hired, just a thought.

 

[Jetjockey]

Scary, very scary.

 

[rbowen]

I waited well over two years in looking for a 121 job. After sending out close to 6000 resumes and cover letters I started getting calls from people. patience is something that one has to have in this business... good hunting....

 

[LJDRVR]

Scrolling through our seniority list, I can assure you it has nothing to do with your name. My advice to you would be don't bring your current attitude to an interview if you're invited. (The "You're-discriminating-against-me-because-of-my-ethnicity." and "I-have-1100-hours-and-shouldn't-have-to-wait-6-weeks." attitude)

Hey Freightdoggie! How about being on call 24/7 to mow my lawn. I'll pay you 60K a year, but you'll have to come over in 30 minutes, and mow my lawn for ten hours with no more than 14 hours of duty. (You can watch TV in my lounge between mowing assignments.) Oh, and by the way, my lawnmower is 30 years old and poorly maintained. No steel-toed boots or earplugs or protective eyeware. (Providing you with this safety equipment might impact my bottom line, and besides we all know: "It's just a 135 operation.") [That'll be my excuse for anything having to do with safety] Of course you'll be well paid to risk your life and certificate. Substandard benefits too. (You can use that big paycheck to take care of all those pesky details.)

Interested? Oh wait, I see you already have a position.

 

[movingviolation]

My mower time is all local, I've never actually taken off, mowed, and then parked it in my neighbor's shed. Anybody have any idea how I can get some cross country mowing time?

 

[FlyHigh]

I have been waiting for 6 weeks too, trying to be patient. Class dates are already through Feb. and xmas is upon us which is slowing the process! Be patient and I'll see you at the interview!

 

[Vik]

That kind of crap ended a long time ago with any larger operation like XJT. Maybe you'll find some racist a$$hole at some Part 135 op with 2 planes in the middle of BFE, but this racist crap does not exist at any Part 121 op.

The same goes for people that think they're not getting jobs because all the minorities and women are stealing them at 300hrs TT. It just ain't happening these days.

I applied for Express Jet 6 weeks ago and I have been reading gouges and people who applied weeks after me have already interviewed and are starting class. How long have you guys been waiting? Im starting to suspect it is because of my ethnic name and last name.

 

[superrav]

Hey, They are really backed up with interviews..so just be patience.

 

[Brasgaucho]

I totally agree with VIK.
I have an ethnic name and I still was able to pick and choose the airline of my choice.

Don’t make excuses for your lack of experience.

 

[RSRVWINDSURFR]

this racist crap does not exist at any Part 121 op.

Sure it does.....especially at the airline on your avitar...

 

[Vik]

I know enough people at UAL to know the real story on that. Did it *ever* happen ... yes. Lately (past 7-10 years) .. NO. So lets get over it and move on.

Sure it does.....especially at the airline on your avitar...

 

[bailout]

>>Actually did you consider you may have to much time for Xjet. Two of my buddy's just got hired and out of the whole pool only guys with under 800 TT got hired, just a thought.<<

Dont know about the 'too much time' theory, but I know someone personally who applied online and got hired with XJ with just over 600TT, 125MT and the whole process from applying to interview took two weeks, with a class date in three.

 

[Superpilot92]

From what I understand they are not doing anymore phone calls until the 2nd week in January. Then they will start again.