Anyone Aug 17 JetBlue class?

[Powda5]

Curious if anyone's been called and placed in that class yet or if it's been filled. Also Aug 31?

 

[MercuryPilot]

I have two friends called for those (E190) classes. My understanding is 4 spots for the 17th and 6 for the 31st. My buddy who took the 31st was told he was filling the last spot for that date and that the 17th had already been filled.

Side note: They were given their choice of aircraft. I don't know what the alternate dates for the 320 classes might have been.

Good luck!

MP

 

[jester33]

I am in the Aug 17 A320 class. I have zero knowledge as to how full the class is. Congrats to all that will be joining us.

Jester

 

[mrtoy2]

When did they call you guys for class? I'm still waiting for a response. Interviewed June 17th.

 

[Hair-on-Fire]

Same boat for me. Today is 7 weeks from the interview and no news!

 

[mrtoy2]

uhg... well, at least it's not just me... This wait is killing me! Every time the phone rings my hopes are dashed by it being my sister or someone else...

 

[On Your Six]

I have two friends called for those (E190) classes. My understanding is 4 spots for the 17th and 6 for the 31st. My buddy who took the 31st was told he was filling the last spot for that date and that the 17th had already been filled.

Side note: They were given their choice of aircraft. I don't know what the alternate dates for the 320 classes might have been.

Good luck!

MP

So, your friends actually chose the E190 classes despite the lower pay rates. Interesting. That airplane is going to be a winner - I have met a few E170 pilots and they love the airplane...

 

[jaxgus]

Do A Little Math

So, your friends actually chose the E190 classes despite the lower pay rates. Interesting. That airplane is going to be a winner - I have met a few E170 pilots and they love the airplane...

On the initial assesment the E190 pay rates are lower, especially if you look at them at face value. Please, before making a comment like "your friends actually chose the E190," consider the upgrade time and the actual pay scale at JetBlue. I appreciate your positive comments stating the airplane is going to be a winner, I tend to agree with you. Having been on the aircraft, I think the real winners will be our customers when they learn how comfortable it is. From a pilot's perspective, it looks like a really cool airplane to fly; lot's of need gadgets up front.

First, JetBlue planning a maximum upgrade rate of 10 months. Leadership did some serious math because of concers raised by our pilot population regarding the "unborn" JetBlue pilot when the rates were initially released. The math drove the maximum 10 month upgrade rate with the intent of keeping total compensation between an A320 and E190 new hire nearly equal at the expiration of their equipment lock, 2 years. Actually, the E190 new hire earns more at approximately the 11 month point based on accelerated upgrade rates. Remember, this also dramatically impacts total compensation in the form of 401(k) and profit sharing contributions.

Second, pay rates listed on airlinepilotpay.com are not necessarily indicative of the amounts earned by JetBlue pilots. JetBlue actually budgets on the "blended rate," which is a combination of base and premium pay. It is very difficult to publish a pay table based on the "blended rate" since this depends on how many hours a pilot CHOSES to fly. For budgetary purposes, JetBlue assumes 83 hours per month and the blended rate is higher than the base salary. As an example, the base A320 first year pay is $50.96 per hour, but the blended rate at 83 hours per month equals, $54.95 per hour.

The pay rates are low (required public disclaimer on this message board), but we need to prove this aircraft is going to generate more revenue then its costs. I personally believe there will be an upward adjustment to the rates once the public proves JetBlue's E190 plan is a money maker. Regardless, an E190 new hire makes more money over the course of 2 years than an A320 new hire assuming they have the same DOH.

jaxgus

 

[XBOEINGDRVR]

No word yet on my end either....

 

[Powda5]

Well, it's good to know I'm not alone in waiting for the call! (I thought I was being left behind!) The info I have is that if a person's 5-year check appeared simple, those folks went first because of the need to fill classes rather quickly. I know that my current company has not returned the PRIA check paperwork, yet, so I'm pretty sure that's my hold up. June 17, also.