Frontier or JetBlue?

[jetalc]

I would say the dog is the best part of yours.

Uh....ok....

 

[Bluesuitah]

Love that durty watah!

 

[B6Driver]

What?

Uh....ok....

I know a good looking dog when I see one and the tie ain't bad either.
Just don't like the lead stripes and hat.
No hat police in our house.

 

[Kane]

Thanks for all the input. I guess my main concern with Frontier right now is the slow growth they have had over the years. Sure it is picking up right now but with only 1 domicile and SWA moving into their backyard it does concern me some. Not that I think SWA will run them out of DEN but I am sure it will hurt. Of course SWA and AWA have competed in PHX for a long time.

 

[StaySeated]

I am biased, but both jobs have their pros and cons. Jeff Potter came in to our ground school and did a down and dirty analysis of the "southwest" affect on some f9 frontier routes. It was very refreshing and a testament to the atmoshphere here at frontier. At my last two airlines, the ceos were also young but they felt the need to talk down to pilots and try and wow people with their huge brains. Not the case here, Potter is smart but he is also very affable and down to earth, and that seems to be the case across the board. He also mentioned what he considered to be a logical and sustainable annual growth rate. With that being said, I have friends at both airlines and they all love their jobs and the people they work with.

To continue with the F9 lovefest, today in class the director of training came in and was trying to figure out how many computers they could fit in the room. The classes scheduled for next year are going to be bigger than planned, possibly doubled. Can I get a "fuk yeah"!!!!

 

[Bob_Sacamano]

I don't know if this carries any weight, but I'm in newhire class at JB right now. We have a guy in our class who spent a year and a half at Frontier flying the Airbus, and he seems to think JB is a lot better place to be.
Good Luck,
Bob

 

[Big Duke Six]

Good luck with him. Tell him we all say "Buh-bye".

 

[crashpad]

Can I get a "fuk yeah"!!!!

Who is we got in ground school what be using such eliquent grammar?

 

[AnimalTale]

I don't know if this carries any weight, but I'm in newhire class at JB right now. We have a guy in our class who spent a year and a half at Frontier flying the Airbus, and he seems to think JB is a lot better place to be.
Good Luck,
Bob

I really do like Jetblue. JETBLUE IS doing very well and growing really fast

I dont think this carries any weight, but I have a couple of friends at Jetblue with staggered seniority, one senior (LGB) and one junior (JFK).Both guys are noncomplainers, honest and hard working diligent family men. They say Jetblue is fine but not as GREAT as it is being "sold" as.... In fact, they are kinda tired of the hype and they are a little concerned of the future. I told them they should be thankful that their airline is GROWING and that every airline pilot is worried about their future.

My advice:

1) PICK the airline that suits your need(commuting)
2) prepare for the worst case scenario
3) DONT listen to all the complainers


Goodluck-----------> Both airlines are GOOD for "NOW"

CYA

 

[crashpad]

...every airline pilot is worried about their future.
CYA

AnimalTale Translation:

"After the breakfast burrito kicks in, I praise french made oilly-waifer-absorbing seats as I'm prairiedogging it on short final."

 

[jetalc]

AnimalTale Translation:

"After the breakfast burrito kicks in, I praise french made oilly-waifer-absorbing seats as I'm prairiedogging it on short final."

Let me get this straight - you actually re-edited that post so it made more sense? You got me worried, there, Crashpad...
:beer:

 

[crashpad]

Haven't you ever seen a prairiedog pop his head in and out of a hole?

 

[jetalc]

To continue with the F9 lovefest, today in class the director of training came in and was trying to figure out how many computers they could fit in the room. The classes scheduled for next year are going to be bigger than planned, possibly doubled. Can I get a "fuk yeah"!!!!

Along those same lines, I just found out that instead of 52 remaining pilot hires, we are looking at 140 between December and September '06. Amen, brutha. Good time to get on at F9.

 

[F9Recruiter]

Originally Posted by StaySeated
To continue with the F9 lovefest, today in class the director of training came in and was trying to figure out how many computers they could fit in the room. The classes scheduled for next year are going to be bigger than planned, possibly doubled. Can I get a "fuk yeah"!!!!

StaySeated, I'm glad you came aboard and hope you are enjoying your class. All I can say for now is that you couldn't have started at a better time.

Regarding the B6 vs F9 thread, I have nothing negative to say about B6. I have met the Pilot recruiters and they are great. The cultures are similar. I would just recommend picking the company that best meets your needs.

I do have to tell you that the F9 pilot group is the best in the industry (ok, maybe I'm a bit biased). The fact that they are as involved in the hiring process as they are (voluntary I might add), is a testament to the commitment of these individuals. Frontier is fortunate to have a group of individuals who represent the values of the organization. To them, thank you for all you do.

 

[M3pilot]

Yes!!! couldn't agree more.

 

[Jetsi]

LOL Crashpad,

Now everytime I go get breakfast I will have that pleasant thought running around my little pea brain. But where I grew up we called them turtleheads HAHAHA.

StaySeated,

Fuk Yeah!!!!!!!!

Jetalc,

Now them are some numbers that both you and I can live with. Hallelujah!!!!!!

Going back to on-topic, if you are moving to Denver I think the choice would be a no brainer (but I am biased). I did the commute with the fracs for 4.5 years, and even with having a ticket it still sucked. Now having to do it and deal with whether the flight is full, etc., etc. You can take your days off and take away at least 1/4 of them because they will be wasted commuting.

There is much more to QOL than the all mighty dollar that you bring home from your paycheck.

Jetsi

 

[QRC]

Along those same lines, I just found out that instead of 52 remaining pilot hires, we are looking at 140 between December and September '06. Amen, brutha. Good time to get on at F9.

Hey all,

Is there going to be one more interview session after December 1, before we ring in the New Year??? And, why the increase in hiring numbers? Thanks.

 

[M3pilot]

I heard somewhere around the 20th of December. I would imagine calls have gone out for the 1st, but make sure you have your stuff in and that you have at least one letter of rec. I couldn't speak to the increase in hiring forecast, but maybe some of the folks that have been on a while could. What say you guys? How about you F9Recruiter?

Good luck!

M3

 

[StaySeated]

The increase in hiring numbers is due to an increase in monthly block hours, or so they said in ground school. 7 new cities to be announced, and I believe at least one of them is a very popular vacation destination located around 150 West. Just starting the rumor. Hope everyone has a great holiday. Fly safe.

 

[F/O]

The increase in hiring numbers is due to an increase in monthly block hours, or so they said in ground school. 7 new cities to be announced, and I believe at least one of them is a very popular vacation destination located around 150 West. Just starting the rumor. Hope everyone has a great holiday. Fly safe.

How's that....ETOPS?