Is Jet Blue Going to the ATL for Air Inc

[Falconjet]

database=objective?

Lifter:

Here are some opinions (worth what you paid):

1. You have plenty of time to be competitive at jetBlue. Its just a matter of time before you bubble up.

2. Computer bases are not objective, because they are programmed by humans and most humans have an agenda. They can easily manipulate the programming to spit out whatever type of pilot they are looking for at that particular time. I am NOT saying that this is a bad thing. Total flight time isn't even objective, because there are so many different ways that people log it. (mil vs civ, dual received, etc etc etc)

3. I would be careful in the interview that you will eventually get with the logbook discrepancy. It sounds a little like you are blaming the AF for not keeping accurate enough records for you so you could get a job after you retired.

4. You have an ATP so you must have had some aspirations of a commercial flying job post AF, however slight or far removed, so the impetus was on you to keep your logbook straight. Go in with only what you can prove with a log. You should be doing everything you can while you wait to re-create your log as best you can, and determine some way to handle any discrep a little more delicately than blaming it on the AF. Maybe Albie has some ideas on how to do that.

Don't mean to flame, just some observations from your insightful post.

Good Luck.

FJ

 

[Skank]

Mr Falconjet,
I often loosen my tie, and occasionally wear polka dot underwear, and on some rare occasions... well enough about me.
You seem to have joined this discussion in the middle. There are a few posters here who enjoy taking jabs at Jetblue at every opportunity, even when the thread is about something totally different. If you read a thread about Comair all of the sudden there is one of these clowns claiming that we don't pay for our airplanes, or we get paid in blue chips, or we don't have flags on our airplanes because we are unpatriotic, or whatever.
Since this gets old, I occasionally reply with some stupid remark. All paranoia aside (my doctor days I'm getting better) I usually can enjoy a good barb. There are quite a few of our critics here who are capable of some good discussion and some good humor. On the other hand, there are those who add nothing to the conversation but an odd insult here and there, usually with very little in the way of wit or intellect.
I don't claim to be anything other than a Jebtlue Pilot who likes his job. I respect the fact that others here like their jobs and are loyal to their employer. I don't have much use for anyone who can't understand that.

 

[General Lee]

Skank (buddy),

Easy now. Simmer down now, ya hear? This board is good for timely info about hiring etc, but also a "release" for tension---and I enjoy the "back and forth" rants. The Song vs Jetblue threads are all in good fun. Why? Because we can't do anything ourselves---that is up to management. Same with Airtran vs Delta, Comair vs Delta, everyone vs Delta, Skywest and their choice to fly for less vs Mesa, etc.....Enjoy Jetblue, I think it is a great company.


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[Skank]

Mon General (spoken with a French accent). I always enjoy a good Song discussion/infomercial with you, and you know that. I am speaking to comrade Lenin and some of his KGB associates. I know they are outside my house at night (not being paranoid). Again, well thought barbs are welcome. Mindless insults are welcome too, but I reserve the right to get all paranoid and schizophrenic.

Respectfully,
Skank

 

[General Lee]

I agree Skank, and I also really enjoy the barbs and fun on this board.

Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[Flying Freddie]

What barbs? What fun?

 

[RShebib]

Freddie......momma, pappa and baby tomato were walking down the street...baby tomato started to fall behind a bit when dad went back, smashed him on the cranium and said "catchup"........

 

[Lifter]

Logging flight time

You are correct, it was and is my fault for the incomplete log book flight time. My answer is simple, I don't count any of it. Back in 1991 (1st gulf war), I didn't know where my career was taking me. I had just changed from design engineer to Air Force pilot and didn't know the importance of accurate logging. If I did, I would have taken more care.

No excuses just stating fact about my situation, not blaming AF for my problem, its just additional hours that comparitively I'm short compared to like applicatants.

I do have the required minimum times for JB easily, I was just making the point if they want to have the computer spit out applicants with C-17, C-141 and/or T-1A military time, of the list it spits out, I will be on the short end of the list in hours since I don't count any of it.

 

[Falconjet]

Fair Enough

Hey Skank: just because you are paranoid doesn't mean that they are not all out to get you!

FJ

 

[colorado418]

Re: Come on now!

Colorado: Come on now, just because you guys don't have to pay for your jets is no reason to lose your sense of humor!

Its all in fun, and yes you can call it whatever you want. Lots of Coasties call the Falcon the lawn dart, and that probably wasn't meant to flatter those who flew it, but who knows.

That doesn't mean I won't ever go begging my old buds that work there for a blueBullet! I think its good to have a referral system out there right up front for people to use.

bestWishes,

FJ

Penguinjet,

I thought "butt Dart" was said in fun. You were the one that mentioned that Blue Dart sounded like something else some one gave you for a sh__ty little job. I was only trying to clarify.

No one gets my humor...

 

[FlyBoeingJets]

Re: Would love a blue Dart

Yes, I along with everyone else in the database would love a blue dart. Everyone waiting probably has a similar problem with their situation, as objective as the computer sort is, it does have some difficulties finding that perfect fit for the JB individual. The blue dart seems to eliminate a lot of those problems. The total time an individual has doesn’t (IMHO) correlate to finding the person that fits what they are looking for, someone to fit their company standards and values. Do I have a better solutions, NO, just been waiting with all the others in the database to have their name selected.
I feel better now.

I hope you get to interview at the Carrier of your choice, but don't limit yourself to just one. Life has a way of putting you somewhere else, for better or worse. I know because Jetblue didn't call me either. For what its worth I love where I'm at and, if the financials work out, will be very competitive over the long run.

 

[Falconjet]

PenquinJet

Colorado:

Thanks for the new name, I laughed pretty good at that, so your efforts are paying off.

Yes, I brought up the b word, or at least alluded to it. Thanks for helping to clear it up for me.

Now you guys have me paranoid, I'm watching my six.

PJ