F9 or jetBlue

[sluggo]

I've been at F9 for about 3 years... Been thinking about trying to get an interview with JB. I've had enough of Denver and don't want to commute. Pay isn't an issue, quality of life is.

What are your thoughts on that? Good move or Bad move, Hang out at F9 til something happens (possible merger or buyout) ... I just don't see F9 making it. Slug

 

[F/O]

With 3 years in how close to upgrade are you?

 

[sluggo]

With 3 years in how close to upgrade are you?

Given the current orders... Never. I'm personally not interested in being a capt. I don't need the money, its a quality of life issue.

 

[J32driver]

Sluggo... what part of the country do you live in? Quality of life is the only thing to hang onto anymore it seems, and if you can get a job where you can drive to work I believe life changes immensely.

I've been at JetBlue for 2 years now. I truly enjoy the company (Bus FO). But we certainly have our fair share of concern and gripes over here as well. Find as many JetBlue dudes as you can and talk to them in person. Make sure to find at least 2 or 3 bus FO's and 2 or 3 190 FO's to get the full picture for yourself.

Good luck.

 

[johnsonrod]

Given the current orders... Never. I'm personally not interested in being a capt. I don't need the money, its a quality of life issue.

If you are not interested in being a captain, definitely apply to SWA. You may have to get use to those 30 minute turns but you won't feel the pressure of PIC duties.

IMHO, JB ain't gonna make it either in the long term. The LCC price war and $100 oil will see to that. Better to go to a legacy like Delta or Netjets. Fedex/UPS would also be a good option.

 

[say again]

Better to go to a legacy like Delta or Netjets. .

Since when did Netjets become a legacy?? I've really been out of the loop lately.:beer:

 

[StopNTSing]

To each their own, I guess, but something about leaving a Denver-based airline to sign on with a NYC-based airline when "quality of life" is the main consideration....just doesn't make any sense to this kid.

 

[johnboy99]

JohnsonRod must have been turned down by jetBlue at some point. By the way dip$hit, Fedex will not hire for at least another year and same with UPS. But I guess you already knew that Since you know everything about everybody. Netjets is a legacy carrier is a new one. Enjoy your life as a commuter puke

 

[USMC319]

I've been at F9 for about 3 years... Been thinking about trying to get an interview with JB. I've had enough of Denver and don't want to commute. Pay isn't an issue, quality of life is. Slug

Go to Jetblue or anywhere else that will make you happy...that sounds like a pretty tall order though.

 

[labbats]

I know you didn't mention them, but I'd suggest EOS. Talked to a couple of their pilots and both were very happy. JFK based

 

[F/O]

You didn't mention it, but honestly I think you'd have to currently be living within driving distance of JFK at the moment for JB to work out any better. Otherwise you are still commuting. And you'd be taking a big paycut to start as a 190 f/o.

How much better would it get for you if you moved to DEN? Is that possible?

 

[Heavy Set]

How about FLL as a base? I have a few JB guys living near me in Boca, and they seem to love it. They say they do a lot of turns up and down the East Coast. Most are home every night.

 

[oldxfr8dog]

How about FLL as a base? I have a few JB guys living near me in Boca, and they seem to love it. They say they do a lot of turns up and down the East Coast. Most are home every night.

If they're doing turns out of FLL, they are ultra senior. Unlike the 1800 or so pilots below them, they are making good money and not working too many days a month.
If you're not in the top 200, JB isn't so hot, unless you're willing to live in NYC and that wll be tough on JB f/o wages.

 

[sayagain?]

If you are not interested in being a captain, definitely apply to SWA. You may have to get use to those 30 minute turns but you won't feel the pressure of PIC duties.

IMHO, JB ain't gonna make it either in the long term. The LCC price war and $100 oil will see to that. Better to go to a legacy like Delta or Netjets. Fedex/UPS would also be a good option.

Hey thanks for the information. Glad you know what you're talking about, oh wise one.

 

[johnsonrod]

JohnsonRod must have been turned down by jetBlue at some point. By the way dip$hit, Fedex will not hire for at least another year and same with UPS. But I guess you already knew that Since you know everything about everybody. Netjets is a legacy carrier is a new one. Enjoy your life as a commuter puke

Yo Johnboy,

Looks like you were a CRJ driver (or still are) - I guess you know a lot about puke then. Everyone knows Fedex and UPS won't be hiring for awhile - I was saying he could aim for those carriers over the longrun. Of course Netjets isn't a legacy - but it offers legacy-like stability now and much better pay than it used to after its new TA. I know a few people who have left your glorious JB for Netjets recently because it offers a better package.

But you are too proud at JB to understand that - wow, you are so lucky to be at JB!!!! You should feel so great about yourself. Slow growth, longer upgrade times now, mediocre pay, mediocre benefits relative to some of the other carriers, a Wal-Mart mentality about everything (the list goes on and on). It's not even close to being the "best" job out there - not even close. Mediocre would be an adequate description for JB. And don't forget you get the benefit of constantly flying in and out of fun and easy-going JFK. Wow, how relaxing - I am so envious... Great, go ahead and feel good about your situation.

Don't worry, JB won't even be on my radar when I look to leave the "wonderful" regional I am at right now. Like you, I too will leave the regionals but I will be far more selective.

Merry Christmas