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[Ditch-LRDriver]

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Hey Jet Blue 320,

How strict is the 20,000lbs. mtow mins? What if you have over 1,000 hrs in turbo-jet aircraft, but some weigh less then 20,000 lbs?

 

[jointops]

The 20,000 # is non-negotiable. The computer won't look at any numbers unless they're in aircraft over that weight. Way too many applicants can meet those qualifications to set the requirement lower.

Happy landings

 

[jetblue320]

Re: Jet Blue

Hey Jet Blue 320,

How strict is the 20,000lbs. mtow mins? What if you have over 1,000 hrs in turbo-jet aircraft, but some weigh less then 20,000 lbs?

All of our minimums are strict. I don't want to sound harsh, but you either meet/exceed them or you don't. My guess is that they will not change any time soon either. Sorry for the inflexibility, but a line has to be drawn somewhere.

Another FYI, JBU just passed having over 7000 current applicants on file that meet or exceed the mins. I just saw the list of guys/gals for the Sept. 10th interviews and they were averaging 7000+ hours in jets well over 20K and overall, a pretty highly qualified group. Sorry if I am bursting bubbles.

And thx jointops...............

Good luck.

 

[Ditch-LRDriver]

Jet Blue mtow mins

Wow, over 7,000 apps. and to think I had a chance! Thanks for all the info from both of you, guess I'll have to put some weight on to meet the mtow mins!

 

[jetblue320]

Re: Jet Blue mtow mins

Wow, over 7,000 apps. and to think I had a chance! Thanks for all the info from both of you, guess I'll have to put some weight on to meet the mtow mins!

Please, don't think I am implying that you do not have a chance, because I am not. Keep plugging away at getting quality flight time and keep the feelers out for sure.

See ya

 

[G4G5]

I just had a good friend of mine get an interview call.

He is a 7000-8000 hour pilot with 5 types and an MBA. Currently flying corporate(his background), former Delta furloughed pilot, that applied approx 3 months ago.

Just a couple of quick questions that he was asking me. I've been out of it for a little while (new baby keeping me busy)

Is the gouge on the web good?
What is the time to upgrade running?
What about the future, based upon next years deliveries?
How many folks do they call per month and how many do they hire?
Are they still hiring for the A320 only?
Or are they starting to train on the EMB 190?

Thanks in advance.

 

[jointops]

Tell your buddy the gouge is indeed good for the interview. Get your buddy to do some searches on this site for info about the EMB, etc. He'll come much more informed about our company, the press releases, background posts related to the hiring process, etc. He'll go into the interview much more relaxed if he's got a good handle on these topics.

Upgrade now is running around 13-14 months.

We interview anywhere from 65-85 candidates.
Since we don't interview every month, that's how many get called for the upcoming interview. Not a monthly quota.
Speaking of quotas, we hire as many of those interviewees that pass the interview process. That way no one competes against the other candidates.
The numbers run about 70-80% of those that interview get passed into Phase II. Of those about 85% get the job offer.

Since the EMB won't be on the property until 2005, we're only hiring for the Bus.

Based off of our hiring for this year and the growth, I'm guessing we will hire almost 300 pilots next year. Dean hasn't yet discussed those numbers with us.
We'll be concentrating on upgrade training in Nov and Dec (meaning no initial classes for Nov and Dec), so we're putting through higher numbers of initial training in Sep and Oct. I think Dean said 2 classes of 18 each for each month to compensate for the holiday schedules.

Hope this helps and happy landings