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Thanks, Nota. Is your name out of date? Or do you have NJ friends?

I was surprised when the board opened a domicile section for pilots to arrange swaps and there were so few posting. Typical of management, they seem to over-wrap their "gifts". There are some serious strings attached to the domicile moves....:( That would tend to dampen the enthusiasm, wouldn't it? Still, it's more than the pilots did have and I'm pleased for those that can work within the confines of the system. My congrats to those getting to switch. Here's my recommendation for a t-shirt when it's time to work on the next CBA ....;) .....NJW

FRACTIONAL FAMILIES FOR FLEXIBILITY
 
Thanks for all the help with your answers. I just accepted a class for 10/23 in the Excel out of DAL. Can't wait to start.
 
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Congratulations Skyking! DAL is a popular choice; the stars must have aligned properly. Or perhaps the dart hit that spot on the board? If there's a system in place it isn't obvious and I'm sure all potential applicants would like to have the answers to the secret code. Good luck with training, may the transition go smoothly and the wait to join the line not be excessive. NJW
 
Do you bid for your domicile out of training or do they assign one? How junior is CMH and what is the typical upgrade time?

Thanks
 
Domicile assignments are given when you're hired. If there's a rhyme or reason to the process I haven't discerned it. :rolleyes: Upgrade will be 3-5 yrs according to my source and he was using numbers to explain the estimate.
 
NJ newbie

Hey everyone- been away from these boards for some time now. But I just wanted to throw in my $.02. Got hired at NJ 3 months ago and did aircraft training this past Saturday in the Excel. Most fun I had flying since I can remember. I came from ACA (Independence Air (3 years), then Shuttle/Chautauqua (1.5 yrs EMB170)). I can say, without a doubt- anyone who is SIC at the regionals needs to come here. Or anyone who wants a decent career without all the airline uncertanty. I love it so far. They treat you like professionals- imagine that.

Anyway- good luck to everyone trying to get on- it's a whole new world.
 
Congratulations and Welcome! (again, if I've said it already on the NJ board :))

Isn't it amazing the difference between last year and now? Those pilots considering NJ will benefit from your post. I'm very pleased for all concerned that the NJ pilots were successful. I hope the positive impacts are felt across the industry....and into the regionals!
NJW
 
Got the call 2 weeks after receiveing the email- interview was 2 weeks after that. Seems to be a little "2 week" pattern going on with everything- receiving the app, getting the email- interview, etc. They are quick to offer classes once accepted though- all the waiting is prior to the interview- then while waiting on IOE and aircraft training- but that's all paid, so enjoy! ;o)

Take care, good luck.
 
Yeah, now that I think about it, I did mail my app and it was recieved per the post office on sept 4th, then 3 weeks later I got the email. SO maybe they are on a 3week pattern now, (ha) time will tell.
 
Yeah- 3 weeks, 2 weeks- you know how these things go. ;o)

I chose CMH. I was in the process of selling a house in northern VA and I had no reason to be anywhere particular, so I took my money and ran to a low cost of living. (And cheap, rolling, beautiful golf courses.)

At the time it was CMH, LAX only. But that changes weekly it seems. I heard they took a few PBI recently. Also, they will not waste your time if you don't have a base on your app. that they are not hiring for. They do, however, have the courtesy to notify you that your number has come up for the interview and they are not hiring into your selected base. (Gives you a chance to wait it out or take what they got. They will put you back in the que for when your base opens up though.

Later
 
I'm pleased for all those involved that NJA extends candidates the courtesy of helping them understand the Domicile Debacle. Truly, it's the least they can do, one would think. Perhaps they've been told, "You snooze you lose" by pilots who got tired of cooling their heels waiting for their first choice to open up? It seems rather simple to me. If you want a motivated, loyal employee, treat them in a manner guaranteed to elicit that response from the beginning of your interaction together. Good Luck to all those in the holding pattern!
NJW
 
Good luck to all of those waiting on their first choice in domicile. I waited nine months to get into DAL and it paid off. If you choose to wait I will let you know that it is worth it. It wasn't fun watching people that put their app in after me getting hired. DAL is where I live and that was my only choice and I am very happy I waited. Derinda and Linda went above and beyond responding to every e-mail I sent when most H.R. departments would send you an auto e-mail saying don't call us we will call you. They are a class act team of women. Again best of luck to anybody and if you have any questions pm me.
 
Raskal said:
If they'd only get rid of the dang domicile policy...:smash:
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I know a lot of people agree with you on that. As I understand, Derinda knows that this is a huge obstacle for a lot of pilots who would otherwise be interested in coming here.

If nothing else, I wish they'd open a lot more of their so-called domiciles. All the company has to do is look at where current pilots are living and they might see several popular cities to offer new-hires like DEN, PHX, etc.
 
I notice those suggestions are not on the coast, and it does seem that more cities in the middle of the country would be an advantage. Chicago is another high-traffic city for NJ planes, isn't it? I'm sure we could easily come up with a list that makes as much sense as their chosen 5....:rolleyes:

Kudos to Derinda and Linda! Which one gets the green flag? Which the checkered? I nominate Willy 21 as poster pilot for hanging in there and coming out a winner in the Domicile Derby....:) Good Luck to the next group!
 
Somone mentioned in another NJ thread that while waiting for IOE, you're on reserve. Can someone shed some light on this? I live in SLC and am trying to figure out how to make a transition to NJ work for my family.
 
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Raskal said:
If they'd only get rid of the dang domicile policy...:smash:
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Well if everyone would just stop applying for a job here at NJA, the "dang domiclile policy" would go away. So blame no one but yourselves.

Continue.
 
That's a bit harsh, I think. While I do agree that those who are not applying because of the Domicile Debacle should make their reason clear, I recognize that other pilots have been able to make one of the 5 work for them. I don't begrudge those pilots the job. Some of them aren't even having to commute. I personally hope that those applicants are the minority and that the experiment will come to an end....

"not with a bang, but a whimper." (T.S. Eliot)
 
Wait for domicile?

Anyone know what the wait for DAL, PBI, & CMH is? I got the app accepted E-mail July 28 and haven't heard anything since.
 
I had my interview for DAL two weeks ago and waited since February. I don't know what the wait is now, especially since you have two other options in there as well.

Derinda and Russell were always quick to answer any email questions I had during my wait. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot off an email and ask them how it looks.

Good luck.
 
Does having a type in an aircraft that Netjets flies.. help your chances on getting an interview? Thanks for the info.
 
aveasey said:
Do they hire directly into the BBJ. If so does having a 737 Type and experience improve your chances?
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Short answer: No, unless you are hired into management.

Getting onto the BBJ is all seniority based, and right now there are ~20-30 pilots on it. We only have 2 aircraft right now, and the pilots who crew them are in the sub 100s on the seniority list (out of 2500).
 

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