Flexjet is Hiring!

[skydan5]

I am thinking about applying to Flex, however I feel like NetJets would be a much better place. Based on what I have read here.

Both companies are good. It comes down to personal preference. Netjets has more airplanes and pilots, but bigger isn’t necessarily better. I am partial to Flexjet because I worked for the parent company Bombardier in the past in the aircraft sales dept. and I live in the DFW Gateway. I also love our product line

Last fiscal year, Flexjet had a record year and we’re poised to do well this fiscal year. Flexjet (Business Jet Solutions) was bought from AMR Combs over a decade ago. One of Bombardier’s intentions was to use Flexjet as a marketing tool (flying billboard) to sell jets. These days, aside from the marketing intentions, Flex is a booming business as is Netjets. I encourage you to do your own research and form your own opinions about both companies. Look at press releases, financials, growth, etc.

I can say that Flexjet wants to be quality, not quantity.

Would other Flexjetters like to chime in?

 

[doylehargraves]

I wish their intentions had included the Global Express.

I'm not a Flex hater or lover(which I think is the case for all pilots), but when I was airlining home yesterday I sat next to a NJA pilot. He asked me about schedules etc.. He had worked there for just over a year, and was telling me that NJA is only better for 2 reasons: a little more pay, and free insurance. Those were his words not mine. I really don't think you can go wrong with either company however, it does make you wonder how long Netjets can continue its growth, I mean, there aren't an infinite number of rich people in the country that want to do this. Upgrade time at NJA is a complete mystery as well. At Flex, you're looking at 2.5 years right now. If you ask a NJA pilot that same question, you'll get a 5 minute answer on attrition, sales, aircraft sales, aircraft growth etc.......

Bottom line is, go with your gut.

 

[SDCFI]

Flex is looking at the Global, in fact I hear the sales people are pushing it pretty hard. Problem is there isn't enough demand to support it on a fractional scale. I've heard they need around 5 aircraft to make it work, and right now there just aren't enough potential owners out there. I have a few friends at NJA, so I hope they do well, but I'm also wary of their rapid growth. I'm hearing people hired today may be looking at a 5 year upgrade, but of course when they do they'll be making close to 100k on the 7/7, plus another 8k or so per diem. Whatever floats your boat, none of us have a magic 8 ball so who knows where we'll be in 20 or 30 years.

 

[LAZYB]

Where have you heard that? I have a hard time believing that one. Also, as far as Skydan, I don't see HR doing that either. Remember Dan, if you refer someone, you have had to know them more than a year and have flown with them.

Yeah sure, strictly enforced...

Thinking of a name...

 

[modecontrol]

?

is there a training contract?

 

[EdAtTheAirport]

I think the discussion of NJ vs FJ is as it should be. Our guys think we're the better place to work; their guys think they are. That's Perfect! I think we have the best bunch of guys/gals to fly with, then again, I haven't run into a NJ pilot who I didn't like, either. (Same goes for Flops and CS).

If there is a difference between us, I can say that regular 7-day rotations at NJ would kill me. In addition, since we're a smaller group, we actually get to know almost all of our crewmates. I spoke to a NJ pilot who said that they never fly with the same guy twice - probably an exaggeration, but I get the point.

So like someone else said, it's whatever floats your boat. You should like working for either one of us.

And yes, I believe we both have training contracts.

 

[softail99]

What does it itake?

I sent in my resume with Over 10,000 hours with 3 type ratings. Heard nothing back. Just what the hell do you need to get an interview there? They can't need people that bad if they wont look at my stuff. No accidents, incidents and plenty of qualifications. Maybe they don't like gray hair. Yep! that's got to be it!

 

[CL300Pilot]

I don't know how you have sent in your information, but try just faxing you resume to Karen. You do not need to send a cover letter, just the resume.

Good Luck.

 

[Club ORD FO]

Maybe they don't like gray hair. Yep! that's got to be it!

A year ago, in my new hire class of 8, there were 2 guys in their 50's.

and as far as traingin contracts go, there is one, although I don't know how enforced it is. Of the 8, only 3 of us are left. I think they are more concerened about people getting a type and then bailing the next day.

 

[Smellycat]

Flex time.

Will they waive their multi engine time requirement / turbine time? I dont have enough, but I can pile it here and pile it there pretty well.

 

[skydan5]

Quoted...."Will they waive their multi engine time requirement / turbine time? I dont have enough, but I can pile it here and pile it there pretty well."

No, they will not waive any of the minimum times. It is written in the owner's contract. The only exception to the minimums is the ATP. The written will suffice because you can get the ATP when you are typed.

 

[skydan5]

Referral vs. Recommendation

CL300Pilot.....call Karen and ask her. She'll tell you the same thing I said in my other reply.

One other thing....referring and recommending are two different topics. I refer pilots who are qualified and interested in working for Flexjet. I recommend people who I have a personal relationship with and who I can vouch for. There is a difference! I am entitled to a bonus for those I recommend. However, I do not expect a bonus for those who I help on FlightInfo.

Just wanted to clear that up!

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

How about Karen's e-mail address?

CE

 

[skydan5]

How about Karen's e-mail address?

CE

Karen's fax and email address is on the attached link. There is other info you might find of interest on that link. The salary grid will be increasing...stay tuned for that.

http://airlinepilotcentral.com/airlines/fractional/flexjet.html

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

Excellent, thanks

CE