Flexjet crew domiciles

[1900dr]

Are the pilot domiciles correct as posted on airlinepilotcentral.com? Did ONT close as a pilot domicile and replaced with DEN? Wish they had west coast domicile.

 

[CL300Pilot]

You are correct. Bases are DFW, DEN, FLL and EWR. You could ask and see if ONT is still available, but it was such a disaster for the company that they are not looking to hire into that base. But again, if you live in the ONT area, it does not hurt to ask.

Are the pilot domiciles correct as posted on airlinepilotcentral.com? Did ONT close as a pilot domicile and replaced with DEN? Wish they had west coast domicile.

 

[johnsonrod]

It's bizzare that Flexjet would not open more pilot domiciles (especially on the West Coast now that ONT has closed) given the popularity of Netjet's latest TA. Most people like flexibility and want many domicile options - right? If other fractionals can offer many domicile choices why can't Flexjet? I presume the domicile issue is basically a bargaining chip for negotiations at the moment...

What happens to all of the current Flexjet pilots who were based in ONT? Do they now get displaced to Denver or one of the others or can they remain in ONT?

 

[Heavy Set]

IMHO, Flexjet is waaay behind the curve. It offers fantastic aircraft (I love that CL300) but its domicile policy, schedules and health care offerings blow... Get with the program Flexjet!!!!!

Fixing just a few things would really give Netjets a run for its money because Flexjet is already a great product/service.

 

[bailey3083]

Does not help that we have a former regional manager about to be in charge. If he had his way we would only have DFW as a base and do not be surprised if new hires are being told that only DFW is available as a base.

 

[doylehargraves]

It amazes me that they close Ontario WITHOUT TELLING ANYONE. No one here seems to care either. That is how flexjet works. It's also funny that they tell us they wont compare to netjets because its not the same "model" as us yet, citation shares is virtually the same size as us and have 10 times the bases.

 

[Ref]

I wonder what you will find to complain about if we do get a union.

 

[Ultra Grump]

I wonder what you will find to complain about if we do get a union.

Crew food.

 

[johnsonrod]

It amazes me that they close Ontario WITHOUT TELLING ANYONE. No one here seems to care either. That is how flexjet works. It's also funny that they tell us they wont compare to netjets because its not the same "model" as us yet, citation shares is virtually the same size as us and have 10 times the bases.

I am a little slow. Let me get this straight, the ONT based pilots are no longer based at ONT and have to move to another base? Or, will those people previously based at ONT continue to live there if they so choose? It just seems so random. Why shut down the only West Coast base when a lot of pilots probably want to live on the West Coast...

Sounds like Flexjet management is BEGGING for a union...

 

[XBI]

Sounds like Flexjet management is BEGGING for a union...

Sure looks like it !!

There are so many good oportunities for common sense gateways, where maintenance takes place, and where aircraft are routinely parked for instance: SUS, GSO, MCO, ORD. Why the Flex management can't see the benefits is beyond me.

 

[bailey3083]

I am a little slow. Let me get this straight, the ONT based pilots are no longer based at ONT and have to move to another base? Or, will those people previously based at ONT continue to live there if they so choose? It just seems so random. Why shut down the only West Coast base when a lot of pilots probably want to live on the West Coast...

Sounds like Flexjet management is BEGGING for a union...

If you are SoCal based then you are Home based now. If we unionize then it will give the Anti Union people something to complain about while the rest of the pilot group is very happy.

 

[netjetwife]

I wonder what you will find to complain about if we do get a union.

Don't pilots within the same industry deserve a similar compensation package for performing like duties?
Flex pilots have a very legitimate concern and I wholeheartedly support those who are calling for parity.

If the present method isn't working give it the boot! Best of luck to those willing to take a stand.
NJW

 

[Dingo221]

Nice Legs, Next jet wife>
I have been around a few years, First Travel Air,
Ha it sounded like a nice place to work for.
A few years after, like 2 years after. We had ( Travel Air ) to show some profits. so no more nice hotels, rental cars ....
Then oh well the merger with Flight options.
Darn that was fun.
Ok now now HIG is here, is it Embraer on the back ground or ?
I just hope nobody wants to come here to work. It would help us on the short time.
Be ggod and ask me questions if you are real

 

[netjetwife]

Thanks for the compliment, D221. My condolences on the aviation roller coaster ride which sounds as though it has had too many lows. Certainly, you and your fellow pilots are long overdue for better times. The pilotgroup has already sacrificed more than their fair share to help build the company and one has to ask what management gave up during those years? Very little, if anything, I bet!

I agree that pilots in the job market are well advised to avoid Flt Ops at this time. It makes more sense to wait until the pilots get their contract so they will know exactly what they're signing on for. The way things currently stand, Options managers have a long way to go before flying there is an attractive choice. The current situation doesn't match the name. Settling the contract dispute fairly is the first order of business and will show prospective pilots how professionally ran (or not) the company is.

Enough already! The new year needs to bring a new attitude with it from the other side of the bargaining table. Stalling just hurts the company and angers the pilots. Management has to wise up and do the right thing so that everyone can work together. Good Luck! Hang in there!
Netjetwife

PS D221, I don't understand your last comment: "... ask me questions if you are real" Who are you referring to?

 

[T Heavy]

If you are SoCal based then you are Home based now. If we unionize then it will give the Anti Union people something to complain about while the rest of the pilot group is very happy.

When was someone going to tell me that I am now home based? We are not home based ONT is simply not taking anymore crew in right now. Don't know why I am still getting flown out of LAX or ONT and with the posibility of any of the two dozen airports we cover in the greater souther cal area.

 

[ACT700]

Nice Legs, Next jet wife>
I have been around a few years, First Travel Air,
Ha it sounded like a nice place to work for.
A few years after, like 2 years after. We had ( Travel Air ) to show some profits. so no more nice hotels, rental cars ....
Then oh well the merger with Flight options.
Darn that was fun.
Ok now now HIG is here, is it Embraer on the back ground or ?
I just hope nobody wants to come here to work. It would help us on the short time.
Be ggod and ask me questions if you are real

Hey Dingo, how do you know the other one is as good looking as the one in the pic??
Nice leg, though.

 

[netjetwife]

ACT700, to show that both legs are the same I've posted a different avatar for you....
But my advice to all underpaid pilots remains the same.

You have to be willing to kick up some dust if you want things to change...NJW

 

[ACT700]

You've made a believer out of me now...

 

[netjetwife]

In contracts...or pirate boots?

 

[Ultra Grump]

Hmmm...