Is it true that a 7 year Flex guy went to Net Jets?

[nipper]

Is this true? I can't believe it!!! I'm not sure how to react to this!

 

[Midnight Flyer]

What a dumba$$.

But wait, even more dumba$$e$ on here will soon start defending him.

 

[dime line]

If there is a "No" vote at FLOPS, you will have quite a few 5-7 year pilots going to NJ

 

[CE750Driver]

Dont know about the Flex guy, but in the last 6 months I did IOE on a 19 year USAIR guy, he was in his late 40's, and I know in the last class a 12 year Comair guy came over.

 

[CL604DRVR]

What a dumba$$.

But wait, even more dumba$$e$ on here will soon start defending him.

OK I'll take that bait. I just left for NetJets after 18 months at Flex. One can only take so many empty promises and in some cases outright lies. If this individual has a family with several dependents the cost of their insurance will skyrocket on Jan 1 06.

There are quite a few senior people a Flex that are considering a move. 7 years is a lot of seniority to give up, but seniority buys you very little at Flex.... you still have the same crappy schedules as everyone else, you still get the new crappy insurance and the new crappy crew meals that are the same except for the packaging (oh and the contents has changed too) furthermore you can't bid into other aircraft, you have crappy commuting rules if you commute (if you don't you must live in Dallas or one the three most expensive housing markets in the US right now EWR, LAX, FLL) and with the staffing levels as they are and the PBS you are all but guaranteed to work Thanksgiving Christmas and New Years as well as most other holidays.

Here are a few other things that you get with 7 years seniority at Flex.... You do get to work 221 days a year. You do get to have your schedule changed and be called once during your rest and you do get to get a verbal pat on the head each week via voice mail from Uncle Dave telling you what a great job you are doing, how you're the best in class, and how the owners love you and appreciate the great job you are doing.

Now before anyone says it I will. I AM NOT A BITTER FORMER EMPLOYEE. I liked working there and I enjoyed the crews that I flew with and were it not for the opportunity a NetJets I would still be there. For me it was an easy business decision. Building seniority at a company that is not growing and not providing the best opportunities in the industry is like putting money under your mattress or burying it in mason jars in the back yard instead of taking a principled investment plan.

If in fact this seven-year crossover does exist, I expect that he took a look at the contract and a look at his current life and then like a smart captain he realized that the weather was down and he was getting low on fuel (read only so many years in a career) and he headed for the alternate. That's what I did.

It's just my opinion, but don't mind me I am only the dumba$$ defending the guy



John

 

[FraxJockey]

I believe we had a few 5-6yr. captains go to EJI not Netjets. And that was pre-TA.

 

[nipper]

I believe we had a few 5-6yr. captains go to EJI not Netjets. And that was pre-TA.

Yes, but I wasn't addressing that one.

 

[p3hawk]

I put in my Package as well.

Im a flops guy as well, If the company doesnt want to show any love, then I'll find some one who will.

 

[208starcheck]

CL604DRVR that was an excellent educated post stating your opinion. No one can rightfully call you a "dumba$$" for stating your opinion and how a different job fits your situation better. I know a couple guys will attack you, but it's the same couple guys that are just pissed off, had to much to drink, and making the late night post.


Don't drink and post.
Don't drink and dial (unless she puts-out)

 

[kman]

had a 4 or 5 year flex guy in my interview.

 

[Heavy Set]

had a 4 or 5 year flex guy in my interview.

I know a Flex Lear 60 guy who is interviewing with NJA.

 

[ce750drvr]

What a dumba$$.

But wait, even more dumba$$e$ on here will soon start defending him.

You're the dumbass. You must be a real pleasure to fly with. Oh wait, that's right, you know what is better for him and his family than he does. What was I thinking??

 

[flighter]

I read in the WSJ where Flex is the only fractional that made money. Why would you want to leave that, that is bargaining power right there.

 

[gunfyter]

I have been told Flex does not make a profit. The buy backs are eaten on Bombardier's books. Yeah I was told this by a competing salesman. Take for what its worth.

 

[Midnight Flyer]

You're the dumbass. You must be a real pleasure to fly with. Oh wait, that's right, you know what is better for him and his family than he does. What was I thinking??

Oh go climb back into your citation jerky. I don't need to talk to you!

Merry Christmas anyway.