B6 Hiring/Classes

[Baronman]

So I see that JetBlue is hiring and has their app window open...Are they hiring anticipating summer flying?

Are there currently classes running and any scheduled?

Thanks-

 

[Smarta$$]

Yes, yes.

 

[$$$4nothin]

So I see that JetBlue is hiring and has their app window open...Are they hiring anticipating summer flying?

Are there currently classes running and any scheduled?

Thanks-

If you have done so little research as to not know the answer to these questions; please do not apply to JB.

 

[Flyer1015]

Wow, way to answer his questions. Last I recall, B6 had pilots in a pool for over a year and then called them with class dates. Some had been swimming a LONG time and finally got classes. Then B6 continued having class dates without any hiring window open, so excuse you for people not knowing what exactly is going on with B6. And, most JetBlue threads are dozens of pages long, most of them b**** sessions of pro-union versus non-union, and about 6 of the same people going back and forth over and over. So please excuse the original author of this thread for starting a new thread to get a straight, no BS answer.

 

[GuinessGuy]

To bring it back to topic for someone who is genuinely interested, yes. Net gain of 14 acft for 2013, 7 190's, 4 321's and 3 320's.

 

[Davi8r]

Where's the app?

 

[Splert]

The Rob was in OSC this past week and said "net" hires for 2013 were planned to be 100 - 150.

To date about 40 have been hired.

 

[SVA_402]

Does anyone know if there is a seat lock for new-hires or can you bid over to another airplane as soon as you can hold it? I'm aware there are various seat locks but I wasn't sure about for new-hires.

 

[MikeSF340]

Does anyone know if there is a seat lock for new-hires or can you bid over to another airplane as soon as you can hold it? I'm aware there are various seat locks but I wasn't sure about for new-hires.

2 year seat lock

 

[Rouge Warrior]

Interviews and classes?
Does it help to have internals to at least get to an interview? And do they still do two seperate interviews sessions?

 

[Splert]

2 year seat lock

Equipment or seat.

 

[WateryGrave]

Equipment or seat.

Equipment.

 

[wt219200]

What are the class sizes usually?

 

[ASA_Aviator]

What are the class sizes usually?

They seem to vary depending on need. 5 to 20

 

[Splert]

Equipment.

'xactly

 

[Fins Up]

If you have done so little research as to not know the answer to these questions; please do not apply to JB.

Don't be a d!ck.

 

[ASA_Aviator]

Don't be a d!ck.

That should be the number one rule in this industry. Too many people get away with it.

 

[Baronman]

I could have asked more direct questions...I know the application window was open. Something more along the lines of, what class dates are currently scheduled? How often does jetBlue run classes when they're hiring full-tilt?

Thanks though....I hope to get there someday.

 

[n757st]

I could have asked more direct questions...I know the application window was open. Something more along the lines of, what class dates are currently scheduled? How often does jetBlue run classes when they're hiring full-tilt?

Thanks though....I hope to get there someday.

Not sure about classes, but at 'full tilt' this company does 2 classes a month with 25 a class. We have had classes that are bigger, but then things start to clog a bit in the sims. I've seen 65 done in a month, it was doable but not ideal.

 

[Baronman]

Not sure about classes, but at 'full tilt' this company does 2 classes a month with 25 a class. We have had classes that are bigger, but then things start to clog a bit in the sims. I've seen 65 done in a month, it was doable but not ideal.

Thanks-

 

[$$$4nothin]

Don't be a d!ck.

I wasn't trying to be a d!ck. However if a guy hasn't done the research to at least know if an airline is hiring do you think he has done the neccesary research to know about serious issues. Do you really think he completely understands the medical bennefits (or lack there of), union/non-union issues, or other extremely important topics that will affect him for years and possibly decades. A lack of knowledge typically causes nothing but pain. I am trying to help this guy out. He potentially will be working for JB for 30 years so if being a d!ck helps this guy realize he needs to read through countless pages of crap to get as much info as possible I will be a d!ck. Just trying to help this guy out at the source of his problem.

 

[Splert]

I wasn't trying to be a d!ck. However if a guy hasn't done the research to at least know if an airline is hiring do you think he has done the neccesary research to know about serious issues. Do you really think he completely understands the medical bennefits (or lack there of), union/non-union issues, or other extremely important topics that will affect him for years and possibly decades. A lack of knowledge typically causes nothing but pain. I am trying to help this guy out. He potentially will be working for JB for 30 years so if being a d!ck helps this guy realize he needs to read through countless pages of crap to get as much info as possible I will be a d!ck. Just trying to help this guy out at the source of his problem.

And that is exactly how a 'Richard' goes about 'trying' to help.

 

[$$$4nothin]

And that is exactly how a 'Richard' goes about 'trying' to help.

I guess I just find it hard to really help someone who won't help themself. Guess that makes me a d1ck then.

 

[Splert]

Yes it does.

 

[flyboyike]

I wasn't trying to be a d!ck. However if a guy hasn't done the research to at least know if an airline is hiring do you think he has done the neccesary research to know about serious issues. Do you really think he completely understands the medical bennefits (or lack there of), union/non-union issues, or other extremely important topics that will affect him for years and possibly decades. A lack of knowledge typically causes nothing but pain. I am trying to help this guy out. He potentially will be working for JB for 30 years so if being a d!ck helps this guy realize he needs to read through countless pages of crap to get as much info as possible I will be a d!ck. Just trying to help this guy out at the source of his problem.

In my experience, people who haven't done their research probably won't do it regardless of the amount or type of prompting.

 

[ASA_Aviator]

In my experience, people who haven't done their research probably won't do it regardless of the amount or type of prompting.

Right, but maybe he saw coming on here and asking people "in the know" directly was doing research... Instead, he gets a few Richards who say, "What? You don't already know? You're lazy, and screwed. Move on!"

 

[Baronman]

Next time I'll send a certified telegram to JB headquarters No big deal guys, thanks for the info.

 

[clickclickboom]

Actually someone thats really done their research wont even apply here and will wait for a true career airline interview

To put it another way would you come to work at an airline knowing that you are pissing away 2 million in earning potential?

 

[MikeSF340]

Actually someone thats really done their research wont even apply here and will wait for a true career airline interview

To put it another way would you come to work at an airline knowing that you are pissing away 2 million in earning potential?

Really? So they should stay at their crappy regional airline and "hope" they get hired? That's putting a lot of faith in your ability to get that dream job everyone is waiting for. If you don't get that job you're probably giving up about 5 million in earnings. Same old people bitching about JetBlue. DO NOT LISTEN TO THEM. Listen to the people who give you the facts and compare them to where you are now. If you're gonna make more money, have more retirement, be based closer to home, have the potential for a better career at JetBlue then come on over. When I took the job it certainly wasn't a slam dunk decision, but I weighed my options at the time. I live in base and work about 8 days a month on reserve. I could have followed the haters advice and stayed at my regional making the same money and working 19 days a month. JetBlue needs A LOT of improvement! Our insurance, retirement, and work rules lag behind the legacy carriers. But if you're at a regional or shi@@y corporate job it's a no brainer.

 

[Baronman]

Really? So they should stay at their crappy regional airline and "hope" they get hired? .

I don't think anyone would put too much weight into the post you were answering. I know long term JB would increase my QOL. The consensus among those I know who work there is that it's a good place to be. Maybe it wouldn't be if I had my heart set on another carrier, but I don't.