Flexjet Class

[Hung Start]

The first thing you need to remember is everything is paid per day, current first year daily rate is $278.00 per day.
We are currently using a PBS bid system that figures company need, seniority, and a host of other factors.
The basic bid is 16 days. You can bid up 3 or down 2. You can bid tours of 4 days to 6 days. You can bid weekend starts, weekend off and a bunch of other factors. They are trying the 7 and 7 schedule on a small percentage of people who request it. I also hear that they are planning on scrapping the PBS system, in favor of hard lines, but that is just hearsay, your mileage may vary.
Now, don't ask me how well the system works, I don't think ANYBODY, including the schedulers have an idea. Not many people are really impressed with the system, seems the one day you absolutely, positivlely need off, is the sure bet winner to be in the middle of a tour. But, having said that, a call to your scheduler has a very good effect. They do seem to try to help when possible.
Just remember, you get paid for as much or little as you work, bid 14 and you get less, bid 18 you make more.
Also, you will need to work hard to NOT come home with your tax free per diem. It is about $42.00 per day, and even doing a couple of days hotel reserve, where you don't get the crew meals, it is hard to spend it all.
Good gig, great people to work with, hope you enjoy.

Hung

 

[Talako]

STBY,
Look at http://rcoco.com/sdoc
Plenty good stuff for pdf. downloads.
Good Luck at FJ.

 

[Standby]

Hey guys,

Thanks for all the constructive advice and suggestions, I really appreciate it. Also, thanks to Talako for the website reference, it appears to be a good one.

 

[LavMan]

Hey guys,

I'll be starting CL-300 class next month at Flex, and I was trying to get a jump on studying. I have a copy of all the limitations, but I was curious if any of the flex guys know where I could get a copy of the emergency procedures and Flows. If anyone could provide some help, I would appreciate it. Thanks

From the time you applied, to an interview, to a class date, how long did that take at Flex? Thanks.

 

[Standby]

From the time you applied, to an interview, to a class date, how long did that take at Flex? Thanks.

Lavman,

It took about a month after I submitted my resume for the phone interview. During the phone interview I was asked to come to Dallas in two weeks. I was then offered a class date one month prior to class. They do appear to have more resumes now, than back when I applied, so the wait may be longer. I'm not sure which domicile you're trying for, but it does seem that they are looking for guys who want to live in the northeast domicile. Overall, it appears to be a good company, with a great group of pilots. Hope that helps.

 

[LavMan]

Thanks, it did. Good luck with everything.

 

[JokerFuel]

Welcome aboard. There are alot of great people here and you are guaranteed to have fun with this group. Like most everyone else has said, you will have plenty of time to prepare during training, especially if you are staying in the old Braniff complex. I would suggest brining a car, because the hotel is fairly isolated.
Again welcome and congratulations.

 

[Standby]

Joker fuel,

Thanks for welcome


Another question for the flex guys. I recently recieved my training schedule, and I appear to have about 4 consecutive days off in the middle of training. Question is, is there any chance of traveling home for a few days, or do they expect you to stay in Dallas? Thanks again guys.

 

[Club ORD FO]

you can go home if you want, but that schedule might change so dont make any plans until you clear it with the instructors.

 

[OUjetdrvr]

Hey Jokerfuel,

Do you , by chance, live in OK?