I live 2:05 from CLE am I SOL for a CS position?

[chickenwolf]

I know I can get to Hopkins from Columbus Ohio in 2 hours or less, but Mapquest and google say it's 2 hours and 5 minutes from my home address. Am I really a non candidate? Surely there are people from Columbus who commute for Citation shares. Thanks

 

[Art Vandalay]

I do not work for CS, but know people who live in the Columbus area that do. Why not use CVG as your domicile? That is within 2 hours.

Take Care,

Art V.

 

[chickenwolf]

Yeah I did consider that, unfortunately CVG is 2:07 minutes from my address which is essentially in central Columbus just North off OSU. Thanks for the post though.

 

[7on7Off]

Google and Mapquest are the primary means of determining travel time.

That being said, I do know of a few people who were in a situation similar to yours and were able to find some other internet mapping program which said it was under 2 hours.


Good luck

 

[DO-82 driver]

For what its worth, I happened to speak to 2 CS folks last week in APF. I asked about them about the proximity to their bases and how it worked.

Both kind of laughed and said they both live further then what their company requires but that there were some "creative" ways to get around it.

I didn't both asking any further and the 4 of us went out to Spankies for lunch.

Good luck!!!!!

 

[100fly]

What I would do is find a friend that does live within 2 hours and "move in with them" lets say. Then you can put down their address as your permanent address or whatever. So what if your CS related mail is going to your friends house. At least you can work for the company that you want to work for. Lets get serious, 5 minutes isn't a big deal so just make it work.

Good luck.

 

[johnsonrod]

Not sure if Netjets has the same stipulation. I don't believe so. I know people who fly SWA to their specific domicile, so, that CS rule must not apply at NJA (unless someone at NJA contradicts me). Columbus is a popular Netjets domicile - perhaps you should apply there too. I would.

Good luck.

 

[bailout]

Yeah, find another way, like yahoo maps, or etc. NJA doesnt care where you live as long as you report to your domicle at the beginning of your tour.

 

[1234abcd]

2 hours for CS

Yes they are crazy about the 2 hour rule.

Try NetJets, as long as you are their on time all is ok.

There appears to be no change on the horizon and they fire guys for lying about it.

Go figure.

 

[100fly]

They actually fire guys for this? Wow.

So what if you live 1:55 away from base this year, but next year they close a road that is on your route from your home to the airport and now it takes you 2:01 to get to the airport. Do you have to move?

 

[7on7Off]

They actually fire guys for this? Wow.

Why not? When you get hired you promise (part of the employment paperwork) that you LIVE/RESIDE (not the same as crashpads/in-laws, etc) within 2 hours. They find out you lied, why should they keep you employed?

So what if you live 1:55 away from base this year, but next year they close a road that is on your route from your home to the airport and now it takes you 2:01 to get to the airport. Do you have to move?

Once your address is confirmed they never look again, why should they they already confirmed it.
Now if what you suggested happened and you decided to buy your neighbors house, you would need to make sure that its 2 hours. But who really moves next door or across the street?

The system does have its flaws, but where else can you say during your interview where you are going to be based? Also, you can move to as many different bases as you wish, as long as you meet the 2 hour window. I know lots of people who summer in NY and winter in FL.

 

[learflyer]

Had a buddy that lived in Jax. Drove to mco for his domicile. Never knew how he pulled it off! (you know who you are)!

 

[On Your Six]

They actually fire guys for this? Wow.

So what if you live 1:55 away from base this year, but next year they close a road that is on your route from your home to the airport and now it takes you 2:01 to get to the airport. Do you have to move?

Yes, and Netjets does not have this restriction in terms of where your house is located. You just have to be at your domicile at a certain time. Big difference and yet another consideration.

 

[IP076]

That's ok...I just checked for grins since I've been thinking about CS...my place is 2 hours and 1 minute from PHX...DAMN!!!

 

[IP076]

That's ok...I just checked for grins since I've been thinking about CS...my place is 2 hours and 1 minute from PHX...DAMN!!!

 

[100fly]

Now, does it have to be 2 hours to the terminal, FBO, or airport boundary?

 

[chickenwolf]

I found a a driving time of 1:57 on MSN maps! I did'nt know they had a map site until now. Hopefully that will be adquate. As far as Netjets goes I think that window is closed for me because of longer upgrade times and less pay for the first 2-3 years in the right seat. Otherwise NJ's would be a good idea, I just don't want to wait 5 years to make good money. Not a flame at all I have a lot of respect for them and QOL may be better there. It's all relative in this dynamic industry anyway.

 

[OHGOON]

Try checking the drive time to a different FBO at your base/field of choice.

Know of someone who is more than two hours away from my base if he uses the terminal as the end point but is just below the 2 hour mark when he plugs in some of the FBOs at the field.

End result hired.

Crappy commute though when you get that inevitable 6 am departure of choice. :smash:

Good luck