Another X Pilot hired at NJA

[hopalong]

Thanks everyone.... I'm looking forward to working for NJA. Yeah, the .92 may wear off, however I like having a schedule and the vacation time is sweet... Flying over the weather all the time might compensate for those
long days...(we'll see, my tune might change) Griz, we'll have to break bread
and have some cervesas together.

 

[acaTerry]

Doggone, I thought this thread said Another X pilot Fired at NJA....so much for interesting reading. Anyway, welcome aboard, sorry to hear you got the X.

 

[been-there]

By the way, the XL pays $225 a month more than any other fleet. $300 a month when you upgrade.

 

[Guitar Guy]

By the way, the XL pays $225 a month more than any other fleet. $300 a month when you upgrade.

That's not true at this time. I've been drawing the extra $300/month in the U-boat/E-boat fleet for several months. Of course, it's going to be going bye-bye later this year, but the Ultra/Encore is also paying the crossover premium at this time.

 

[On Your Six]

Congrats on the X. I've heard both fleets work very hard because they are the most popular fleet types. So, if you are going to work hard anyway, you might as well fly fast - even if your trip lengths tend to be longer... I know guys on the XL fleet and they seem tired all the time too - you'll be tired regardless... You can always fly slower aircraft later.

 

[ozpilot]

OZ - What big can's you have!!

Baja.

Ha Ha Going2Baja! Thank photoshop for those How long till you can apply again? I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

"He's going to enjoy doing .92 M between service centers..."

Does anyone know what NJs dispatch rate is for the 750? Is the X the worst of the fleet?
This is apples to oranges but most 91 departments that I have talked to who operate a X have had very few problems with their ac. Especially, serial #100+. We have had very few problems with our X. But NJs puts more time on their Xs in two months then we do in a yr.
Just my 2 cents.

Dispatch reliability of the X is poor, often as low as 50%. In fairness to the plane, thats what happens when you take a Ferrari and run it like a New York taxicab ...

 

[Captainzero1]

Hopalong, what happened at shares?

 

[hopalong]

Hey Captainzero, I interviewed w/ CS and didn't get the job. Just a heads
up for anyone looking to interview w/ Shares, NEVER admit you have any
applications of employment anywhere else. I was told I didn't get the job because I admitted that I had an application in w/ NJA.??? I think both CS
and NJA are the best fractionals out there for different reasons. I think everything works out for a reason.

 

[realityman]

I've been in the X for 8 of my 9.5 years at NJA. Great plane!! Yeah, it has it's problems, but we run them pretty dang hard! And yes, you will be working harder than any fleet except maybe the XL's.

Still, I enjoy passing EVERYONE out there (until I have to get in line in New York's airspace or SOCAL). Since there isn't parity of pay in types until you've been here 9 or 10 years, the X is as good a choice as any.

The cockpit is a bit small for some of the longer legs we fly, but we have a good group of Flight Managers to work with, and the pilots are also mostly a great group!

Welcome aboard!!

PS- I'm one of the IOE guys in the X, so perhaps we'll meet soon.

 

[hopalong]

Thanks realityman! I feel good about the X, especially after your post.
I've been on the ultra for the past 5 yrs., would you agree the transition
will be somewhat smooth?

Also, I've been searching threads about the company credit card vs. the
amex hilton platinum. What do you all think? I'm leaning towards the company
credit card because it seems like you get airline miles vs. more hotel points
that have bad transfer rates. I don't know which to do.