Horrible Corporate Job Open

[SpeedBird]

C'mon Gulfstream!

You're not gonna gain many converts when you use words like "tools" to describe the many fine folks at jetBlue. Everyone understands what you're trying to say...airlines exist because they are in business to make money (although one could argue that point!).

Yet with that understanding not all airlines are created equal. In the case of jetBlue, management has DEMONSTRATED that they value their employees as assets AND will do whatever they can to ensure that they will be treated fairly and humanely. As long as they can keep walking the walk then they desrve the benefit of the doubt. However, the only ones who can fairly judge JBLU management motives are the employees who work on the inside and receive a paycheck from the company. Everyone else is just an amateur observer.

 

[Midnight Mike]

FlyBoeingJets

I have always said that looking for a job, while working with your present employer is kind of like cheating on your wife, everything will be fine as long as you do not get caught.

I am looking for another job, but I cover my arse so as to not get caught.

 

[demo]

This is weird (or just coincidental maybe)... but I'm sitting here reading about the Florida GIV Captain who was just terminated, and look what popped up in my inbox while reading:

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 5:12 PM
To: NBAA Jobs Air Mail
Subject: [NBAA-jobs] Gulfstream Job


Small Central Florida company is seeking a qualified GIV Captain. Please fax resume, cover letter and statement of currency to 407 322 8867


Christopher Hall <[email protected]> ________________________________________

 

[100-1/2]

Why is JetBlue conducting a background check prior to offering a class date? Though you are not yet a dues-paying member, you are a prospective ALPA Member. I would get ahold of someone there to get the carrier to discontinue this practice which is likely an effort to screen applications and reduce file cabinet volumes @ HR. Get that Unemployment claim in ASAP, could take months to prove you lost the job through no fault of your own and start collecting checks. Depending on your benefit payout, your kids may qualify for state benefits and insurance. You have paid into these programs throughout your career(s) with taxes and they are a great help in these situations. JetBlue stock rose 7% today after Delta's fat lady sang-out on Song! Hopefully this background check is a reflection on just how close to a class date you are and you won't be on Unemployment long!

Good luck,
100-1/2

ps. - You should have been given a company manual from HR when you were Hired in the GIV. The manual is a binding contract in the event one does not exist for specialized positions such as pilots and often supercedes state laws such as the "At-Will" status. If they state they will give cause and/or disciplinary action prior to termination, they must adhere to that language or be in breach. A simple demand letter from a reputable attorney may cost you a couple of hundred bucks to get the lines of communication open with your former employer. In most cases and depending on your length of employment and DOCUMENTED performance, you will be entitled to AT LEAST 1 year's salary AND Benefits. A Jury of your peers will award much more on average if your former employer refuses to settle prior to trial.

 

[G4G5]

Found this on the corporate page. Hummmmmm?

Small Central Florida company is seeking a qualified GIV Captain. Please fax resume, cover letter and statement of currency to

407- 322- 8867

 

[flynryan15]

Planejobs.com

It is also on Planejobs.com

 

[STL717]

Found this on the corporate page. Hummmmmm?

Small Central Florida company is seeking a qualified GIV Captain. Please fax resume, cover letter and statement of currency to

407- 322- 8867

The phone number is for a Sanford, FL address

 

[FlyBoeingJets]

Why is JetBlue conducting a background check prior to offering a class date? Though you are not yet a dues-paying member, you are a prospective ALPA Member.

Good luck,
100-1/2

If he gets hired by JetBlue it may be a very LONG time until he becomes a member of ALPA. They aren't on the property at JB.

 

[100-1/2]

dohh!

In absence of ALPA, surely some form of collective bargaining unit exists that could halt future practices in this form. Though, I was unaware of ALPA's lack of presence and thinking faster than typing, I was generally speaking of any airline (none to my knowledge) violating the integrity/confidentiality of an applicant's pursuit for placement.

On a side-note, ALPA's recent performance probably has some wishing for an alternative within their firms.

Sorry, hard to keep up with all the Jones-es while running my own shop.

100-1/2

 

[kevdog]

I need to learn more about AT WILL EMPLOYMENT. This garbage about being terminated for job hunting is COMMUNISTIC.

Sounds more like corporate & capitalistic! It's a dog eat dog world out there.

 

[FlyBoeingJets]

Sounds more like corporate & capitalistic! It's a dog eat dog world out there.

You're right!! I was thinking of a Stalin era situation, but the communist model is a poor fit. This is why pure capitolism, without any social controls, is not a good idea (unless you have tons of capitol at risk).

 

[Intruder One]

you are a idiot............

 

[Nandu]

you are a idiot............

How's about "an" idiot...idiot.

 

[AlbieF15]

GOT IT GOT IT GOT IT!

Hot d@mn, this one turned out right.

Client will be in a Jetblue class in a few weeks. Couldn't be happier for him. Thanks to all...

 

[NTSing]

Excellent! Good work Albie...............

 

[skirt]

Albie,

Way to go! I look forward to meeting this guy. He sure was put through the ringer by his former employer.

Skirt