Change is in the air at XOJET...

[hawkerflyer]

Looks like at least one is up and running.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/TMC620

 

[gunfyter]

Any update and can someone recap what this wats supposed to be all about? I lost track

 

[Dirty Squirrel]

Any update and can someone recap what this wats supposed to be all about? I lost track

Somehow, an XO Jet discussion was taken over by Travel Management's newly acquired Challenger,

 

[BushwickBill]

http://www.glassdoor.com/partner/job.htm?jobUrl=D79157BC3C4A0D2DC5954AE67DC36BAEA5A2F98BB619DA6C806BCE84A141F124F69152041ACE6B429469D95A63B187B5A6B3FB1E3EB9FBB45558CB455D073902692448F850554256C0A4E514912F40913BBE9228170A52F962E05275BCDCBCD6FAACA54613E00FF095CFF26744F64070&jl=1149666369&jt=Director%20of%20Operations&utm_source=jobfeed&utm_medium=email&utm_content=jf-ol-jobtitle&utm_campaign=jobfeed-ol

Posted today XO looking for a new DO. How many have there been in the last 2 years?

 

[ThePilotsFriend]

XO is going to OneSky.
Only the aircraft and contracts No pilots so do yourself a favor and get your resume out.

 

[t-bone]

XO is going to OneSky.
Only the aircraft and contracts No pilots so do yourself a favor and get your resume out.

That would perfectly explain why we have 17 new hires in initial type training right now, between both fleet types...

 

[hammer2]

That would perfectly explain why we have 17 new hires in initial type training right now, between both fleet types...

I've noticed that there are some on this site who represent Flight Options whose posts proves the low level of their character. This was an awful thing to say to pilots trying to make a living. I'm ashamed to be their co-worker.

I'm starting to believe KR may be as awful as he is because of the animals at the zoo. Somehow I can't help but think this may be a testament to TA's poor hiring practices.

 

[t-bone]

I've noticed that there are some on this site who represent Flight Options whose posts proves the low level of their character. This was an awful thing to say to pilots trying to make a living. I'm ashamed to be their co-worker.

I'm starting to believe KR may be as awful as he is because of the animals at the zoo. Somehow I can't help but think this may be a testament to TA's poor hiring practices.

Thank you. It really is a sign of low moral character to come on here and throw that stuff around so casually without anything to substantiate it.

 

[ghostrider64]

That would perfectly explain why we have 17 new hires in initial type training right now, between both fleet types...

Historically speaking, there is no correlation of training new hires, to whether or not furloughs will occur. During the last Continental furlough, new hires were told that they would not be doing IOE and the should seek employment elsewhere.

In other words, the training hand has no idea what the power hand is doing, or when.

 

[SDCFI]

I agree it's a ****************************** move. But remember how the Flexjet sale to DAC went. Rumors for what, two years or so? Then one day with no warning BOOM it happened. Definitely not something you want hanging over your head when your livelihood might be in jeopardy.

 

[t-bone]

Historically speaking, there is no correlation of training new hires, to whether or not furloughs will occur. During the last Continental furlough, new hires were told that they would not be doing IOE and the should seek employment elsewhere.

In other words, the training hand has no idea what the power hand is doing, or when.

At a company the size of Continental, I'd agree. But the same guys who would be negotiating this type of transaction are also the ones that would be involved in approving the training expenditure. But what do I know, I need a checklist to do my job...

 

[shanes123]

Agree. Unless it can be backed up with facts not a good move especially right before Holidays.

 

[ThePilotsFriend]

Guys nothing good about the news holiday season or not. But please don't be foolish and just keep your head in the sand as your body is exposed and devoured. My facts are not intended to give you the warm and fuzzy they are intended to give you a head start on a new job. What I told you is absolutely true and will happen, you can choose not to believe but this makes it no less of a truth. I am truly sorry for all of you and I give you this information to help you make needed choices for yourself and your family.

Good luck & God speed

 

[t-bone]

Thanks...

Guess we'll see what happens. What are you basing this on?

 

[outerfix]

XO is going to OneSky.
Only the aircraft and contracts No pilots so do yourself a favor and get your resume out.

It's not legal under McCaskill/Bond to only take the aircraft without the pilots. Do a google search on the subject and educate yourself so as not to unintentionally inflame.

 

[Pattern-Master]

Did any Flexjet pilots get fired when they were bought out by Onesky or is it DAC? I think everyone kept their job and they still operate seperately as Flexjet. Now management and office personel is a different story, they would definitely be on the chopping block.

 

[Praetorian]

It's not legal under McCaskill/Bond to only take the aircraft without the pilots. Do a google search on the subject and educate yourself so as not to unintentionally inflame.

Come on dude it's a "grey area". Uncle says so.

 

[gunfyter]

The expense of type ratings, training and experience...

Relatively tighter pilot market ... and increasing demand ...

I do not see a high probability pilots being dismissed.

 

[BlueNose]

Come on dude it's a "grey area". Uncle says so.

So how far do you let it go? The Aviation Week 'realignment' article says it all. http://m.aviationweek.com/nbaa2014/flexjet-flight-options-realign

One CEO, shared and migrating fleets and programs. Sound like a single carrier yet? Anyone? Bueller? Or do you just enjoy the ride (and dues), eat steak on the pilots' dime while you negotiate for the next three years, and let KR have his way until there are maybe 90 guys left flying charter for Sentient in old Beechjets and Legacies?

 

[learflyer]

XO is going to OneSky.
Only the aircraft and contracts No pilots so do yourself a favor and get your resume out.

Unless you're BS himself or someone else in the know tell us your source? I know its the internet and all but...