Jet Blue Interviews week of 1/10/08

[GoZags]

I'm guessing they had the day off today. Hopefully tomorrow.

 

[lookin4better]

Those of you who attended jetBlue Open Houses in thye past, about how long after did you get the interview invite ?

 

[motch]

Took them 1 week to notify me that I was in Phase 2.
Took them another 8 weeks to notify me that I wasn't selected.. LOL!

 

[Joblu]

Took them 1 week to notify me that I was in Phase 2.
Took them another 8 weeks to notify me that I wasn't selected.. LOL!

Sorry to hear that. How did you manage that? Phase 2 is mostly PRIA and background stuff.

 

[inthewind]

Anyone heard anything further than phase 2 yet???

Got a call from USIS about my dd-214 and the problems tht she ws having verifying my Independence Air employment. I got ALPA to fax a letter stating that they had received dues from me for the period 04/2003 to 01/2005

 

[motch]

Joblu..
Wish I knew!
Especially since I'm still in the Guard with a clearance, have had another background check done and cleared.. and was flying for a 121 carrier at the time.
Funny thing is, I have a friend at Blue who got turned down in Phase 2 the first time, only to get on the second time!
Also been told by a few JB folks that there have been a few classes in the past that had empty seats as people had cancelled/no showed. Not sure if that's true.. but if it is, kind sad.

Life goes on and I'm somewhere now where I'm very happy and will do all I can to make sure this place continues to grow. Also going to use my background in safety to help out the pilot group too~

 

[real swift]

Got the call for class on February 6 today.

 

[On Your Six]

Got the call for class on February 6 today.

Congrats! What aircraft type is being offered? E190 or the Bus?

 

[real swift]

According to what I've seen both aircraft will be offered.

 

[WhyFlare]

Its been 2 weeks today. I heard people are getting the call for Feb 6.

 

[CaptainSpaz]

The wait can be a marathon, so try to relax. Took me three months to get the call. Especially if you have a sorted corporate 135 background, like I did.

From what I can see, the Feb 6th class will be a mix of 320/190. You will bid for aircraft on day one based on class seniority (age).

Good luck!

 

[82spukram]

Same here I got into phase two on 20th of April and got the call the third week of July and started class at the end of August......I waited until the 12th weeks from my interview date plus a day or two and then emailed VK to see what was going on.....turns out I worked for a couple of companies that went out of business so they had to wait it out to see if they would get a reply. Others I interviewed with were in class by early May to late June for the most part. Good luck and try to relax it is either quick or takes forever. Congrats on Phase two.

 

[lookin4better]

What kinda things are no-gos for phase 2?

Would alimony or bankruptcy be a deal ender for pilot employment at JB?

 

[inthewind]

Anyone in the know correct me if I'm wrong but I'm guessing that the five member board must meet on Fridays to vote on those that have cleared during the week. Therefore notifications will go out this afternoon or Monday for those that cleared this week. Of course I'm anxiously chewing nails since my current employer has already recieved the PRIA documents. And anyone that has ever flown Pt 135 knows that every 135 operator has two favorite words, "You're Fired!"

 

[Caveman]

What kinda things are no-gos for phase 2?

Would alimony or bankruptcy be a deal ender for pilot employment at JB?

Anything negative that you didn't disclose could cause you to get DQ during phase II. I suppose less than favorable comments from a former employer or a current JetBlue pilot would hurt your case as well. Basically phase II is a background check and assuming that goes well your package goes in front of the hiring committee for one last review. Over 95% of folks in phase II will get a job offer. It's probably higher than that, but I don't want to get your hopes up. :beer:
No, alimony or a BK shouldn't hurt you. Those are just life events. A pattern of BK might be an issue, but a divorce or failed business that resulted in a BK shouldn't be a problem. Keep in mind, they already knew about that stuff before you made it to phase II. If it was gonna be a problem it would have stopped you prior to phase II.

 

[learflyer]

Those of you who attended jetBlue Open Houses in thye past, about how long after did you get the interview invite ?

about two weeks for me.

 

[Lear70]

No, alimony or a BK shouldn't hurt you. Those are just life events. A pattern of BK might be an issue, but a divorce or failed business that resulted in a BK shouldn't be a problem. Keep in mind, they already knew about that stuff before you made it to phase II. If it was gonna be a problem it would have stopped you prior to phase II.

Why would they know about it?

Just a question out of curiosity, but I've never had any employer ask about bankruptcy / divorce / alimony issues, or anything outside of typical aviation required info before, nor have I ever heard of it being a show-stopper at anywhere other than the most picky of corporate jobs.

I've been to interview preps with Chase and others and interviewed more times than I can count, and none of them has ever said to bring it up and it's never disqualified me before...

From a personal standpoint, unless you've been held in criminal contempt for failure to pay your alimony or child support, it's really none of anyone's business if I've been divorced and have to pay alimony and I certainly wouldn't consider it a "disclosable event" for a background check. Same with BR... especially after 9/11 for a lot of guys who were caught unprepared for the fallout (furloughs, etc).

I understand the driving record / flying record / employment background disclosures, but the personal finance stuff? :erm:

Just thought it was an odd question and an odd answer.

 

[inthewind]

Well guys it looks like we're settling in for another long weekend.

 

[WhyFlare]

What makes u think the 5 member board meets on Friday? Just curious.

My friend got call last Tues for Feb 6.

He thinks it depends on how fast USIS does your check.

 

[Longhorn]

Actually, if you have ever missed a payment on a credit card or if your credit score is not between 720 and 850 then it could be a problem!!