Flex Scedule at NetJets

[cl604driver]

I have currently sent in the interview applicatioin for Netjets and hope to have a interview soon. I have 2 questions, if anyone can help.

1. Do you get asked what plane you would like to bid for? ( I really want to fly the Cit. X)

2. And what are the chances of getting the flex schedule? Every little penny would help, 33,000 the first year sounds better than 27,000.

Thanks

 

[sweptwingz]

If you want flight hours, bid the X or Ultra. If you want quality of life, bid the Hawker or Falcon. You can bid the flex when the quarterly bids open for all pilots (every 3 months).

 

[ghostrider64]

Be careful what you ask for....If you fly anything other than the Ultra or 400xp you wont see any PIC time in your future...

Also if you work the flex you will pay dearly for that extra $900 bucks....Most guys I know on it are coming off...8 day tours are not uncommon, as are 21 days of fun and excitiment on the road....The word Fatigue comes to mind...

Good luck

PS if you get the X congratulations...You will be able to hold the 7n7 from day one even though those of us that have been here 5+ full years can not....

 

[some_dude]

Why is that?

PS if you get the X congratulations...You will be able to hold the 7n7 from day one even though those of us that have been here 5+ full years can not....

 

[Grizz]

The number of 7&7 lines are determined by the number of available crews. A huge number of Captains on the X equates to almost any F/O that wants the 7&7 can get it. I've held the 7&7 since I bid it in indoc 26 months ago.

 

[Haul It]

They ask you want you want to fly in the interview. They aslo asked me if I would except the Ultra if offered? I assume that question was based on one of two things; 1) current positions they needed filled, 2) previous platform experience. When I got the call, they offered me the job in the Ultra. Those who I spoke with in my interview group where asked the same question. I can only assume that there was a push to fill these seats from this interview group, because of the number of new a/c coming on-line.

 

[cl604driver]

schedule

Hey Ghostrider, are you saying that getting the X for a new-hire is probably not going to happen. I really dont want to go from flying a Lear 60 to flying a Ultra.

 

[Nightmare67]

If you flying a Lear 60 now, they would love to put you in the X if there is a class. My advice is, since they are having a tough time getting folks to apply/take the job, is bargin with them.

If they offer you somthing you dont like, take it and call back in a few days saying you cant make that class date due to whatever and see whats available in the future.

Why would you want to come to NJA anyway??? Im a X FO, been here 27 months. Was on FO pay(27-28K) for 25 months. I wont see upgrade in the X for another 5 yrs or more.

Only thing keeping me here is 7&7 and to see what the contract turns into.

If you a PIC now or will see it in less than 4 years, stay where you are.

 

[Cpt Splash]

My question to all those looking into Netjets is, why Netjets as opposed to Citation Shares, Flexjet, Flight Options or Avanti? The pay at the others I believe is better and the schedules are roughly the same. Is it the size of the fleet? The possible 7N7? Just Curious.

 

[TurboJetCpt]

Well for QOL, I would highly recommend doing something ELSE with your life. Nutjets will be a HUGE disappointment to you. Try Mesaba...LOL !

 

[Outta Here]

From what I understand it is based off of your interview what aircraft you be selected for. I accepted the X. I was also wondering how long it should be befor I will be able to hold the 7n7.

 

[650 driver]

When I interveiwed with nets they asked what airplane I wanted and said it did not matter, they called with the offer on the Ultra and since I had a few thousand already in that series, I asked for the XL. They switched to the XL, with all the dates setup for initial and indoc. I declined the job offer.
Just could not sign a 2 year contract to go into debt.

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[cl604driver]

Is the flex schedule something i can request and get? Or is it not available to new hires?

 

[gunfyter]

Some have said... Every month you work the Flex adds another month before you can upgrade.

 

[Hawk Driver]

Be careful what you ask for....If you fly anything other than the Ultra or 400xp you wont see any PIC time in your future...

Huh? PIC time has nothing to do with what airplane you fly as an SIC. There is a two year seat lock that can be released by the company if they need you bad enough in another airplane.

HD

 

[Hawk Driver]

Is the flex schedule something i can request and get? Or is it not available to new hires?

The Company can, but is not required to, limit the number of participants in any or all programs to not less than 5% of the total pilot force in each aircraft program on the date of bid posting, unless the company can't match captains and first officers in each aircraft program on the date of the bid award.

That being said, I have spent a lot of time on the flex and my bid has never been denied. In the past the flex was a great thing because they only used me between 14-17 days a month. Now with the 91K implementation I would imagine that it will be 19 days or more every month until they get the kinks worked out. If you want it, you will get it.

HD

 

[puddlejumper]

When I interveiwed with nets they asked what airplane I wanted and said it did not matter, they called with the offer on the Ultra and since I had a few thousand already in that series, I asked for the XL. They switched to the XL, with all the dates setup for initial and indoc. I declined the job offer.
Just could not sign a 2 year contract to go into debt.

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Good for you 650 (and I really mean that). The industry needs more people like you to think about their own and every other professional pilot's future. Congratulations on setting a standard and not contributing to lowering the bar. It's a crime what huge company's like this can get away with.

-PJ

 

[650 driver]

Thanks Puddle

I am a corporate guy turned charter also, been in the business to long to work for $27k. Might as well get a job at Walmart or Lowes (stores)same wages and no travel.
I am working for the local mom and pop charter ops. The business is picking up,Companies are starting to return to travel on 135.
As the fractionals become a pain for them, they will want to start a department on their own or charter with the local ops and keep the money in the local economy.
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