Flex Jet 604 Offer

[NCherches]

I just got offered a 604 slot with FlexJet. What are there tours like and how are the guys on the 604? Do they always have a Flight Attendant on the 604?

Just trying to decide if the 604 with Flex would be better than a 91 gig I have lined up? I have been flying light jets for about 3 yrs.

Also... is Flex using EFBs or paper? Do dispatchers do everything as far as W&B etc?

Thanks guys.

 

[johnsonrod]

I just got offered a 604 slot with FlexJet. What are there tours like and how are the guys on the 604? Do they always have a Flight Attendant on the 604?

Just trying to decide if the 604 with Flex would be better than a 91 gig I have lined up? I have been flying light jets for about 3 yrs.

Also... is Flex using EFBs or paper? Do dispatchers do everything as far as W&B etc?

Thanks guys.

My opinion - take the 604. You get a stew, you get international trips in addition to normal domestic trips and you get great experience on a top-line aircraft. Take it.

Is the 605 conversion included or will that be crewed by separate pilots?

 

[justmeinmsp]

I just got offered a 604 slot with FlexJet. What are there tours like and how are the guys on the 604? Do they always have a Flight Attendant on the 604?

Just trying to decide if the 604 with Flex would be better than a 91 gig I have lined up? I have been flying light jets for about 3 yrs.

Also... is Flex using EFBs or paper? Do dispatchers do everything as far as W&B etc?

Thanks guys.

I can't speak about the tours, cause I don't know.
They almost always have a FA
Paper but will probably see EFB in a year or two
You do your own WB dispatch does the rest.

 

[walshsfly]

International and domestic trips, always have a FA, no EFB's yet, You get a release and the CA does the W&B. 604 FO is the most kush job with the company. All you'll do it the walk around, and get the clearance. FA takes care of the back and the CA takes care of the rest.

Ok so maybe more to it than that but as a 300 FO I have to clean the back where as in the 604 thats what the FA is for.

 

[C604Pilot]

The "CountryClub" is what you make of it. Of course there are 2 guys that might be difficult, but the other 30 are entertaining and humorous. FA's are great, but they will have a bad day or 2. Some are younger and others are older. Most roll with the punches and every one has a good time.

If you are a so called "slam-clicker" then the604 is not for you. We hang out as a crew, eat, drink and play almost like extended family.

The 604's is a great A/C. Very few MX issues, short and long legs,warm or cold crew meals, plus if your 91 gig doesn't ,Heat and AC are available.

All paper on 604, paperless option on 605's but no word as to when they will be paperless.

As said before, the 604 is the best job inside of Flex.

604

 

[On Your Six]

No question. Take the 604 slot if offered. Great airplane and the FA will do a lot of the work you would do otherwise.

 

[puddlejumper]

I just got offered a 604 slot with FlexJet. What are there tours like and how are the guys on the 604? Do they always have a Flight Attendant on the 604?

Just trying to decide if the 604 with Flex would be better than a 91 gig I have lined up? I have been flying light jets for about 3 yrs.

Also... is Flex using EFBs or paper? Do dispatchers do everything as far as W&B etc?

Thanks guys.

Congratulations Nick. The Challenger experience will definitely open up countless corporate opportunities if you decide to not make a career of Flexjet. Seems to me you should accept! Good luck.

PJ

 

[bailey3083]

International and domestic trips, always have a FA, no EFB's yet, You get a release and the CA does the W&B. 604 FO is the most kush job with the company. All you'll do it the walk around, and get the clearance. FA takes care of the back and the CA takes care of the rest.

Ok so maybe more to it than that but as a 300 FO I have to clean the back where as in the 604 thats what the FA is for.

Stop your bitching as the 300 is just as kushy as the 604. Just wait until you get to the Lears. LOL

Bailey

 

[On Your Six]

Stop your bitching as the 300 is just as kushy as the 604. Just wait until you get to the Lears. LOL

Bailey

I'd still prefer having a stew in the 604 to fix me a coffee mid-flight. Plus, more fun on the layovers to have more people.

 

[bailey3083]

I'd still prefer having a stew in the 604 to fix me a coffee mid-flight. Plus, more fun on the layovers to have more people.

You will be coming back to the Lears when you upgrade and get to play Ground Handler, FA, Capt, Dispatcher.

Bailey