JetBlue class dates

[mejorgy]

Ive been here 4 plus years and I can do simple math. I can tell you that you are looking at a long time without seeing an airbus left seat if ever. With E-190 deliveries being cut those seats will also be taken up. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I assume you knew this before you came here?

Have to agree with you Sligo... The math doesn`t lie! Starting 5th year and am seriously considering 190 FO out of Boston. Heck!!!! IF and When guys like you and I upgrade it will most likley be on the 190. Might as well learn the plane now and finally enjoy a weekend off!

Of course I have to be a BUZZ KILL!!!! What are the chances of any of us still wearing blue shirts in 3 to 5 years? The math concerning M/A doesn`t lie!!!

 

[Turbojet23]

It's doubtful that any hew hire within the last year will ever see the left seat of an airbus at J.B.

Will 30+ years to offer JBU I somehow doubt that an a320 capt slot will never happen. Most will jump to a330s when they come on property anyhow.

 

[johnsonrod]

Will 30+ years to offer JBU I somehow doubt that an a320 capt slot will never happen. Most will jump to a330s when they come on property anyhow.

Maybe Cape Air will offer some 402 Captain slots to keep you guys happy...

 

[Flyby1206]

Maybe Cape Air will offer some 402 Captain slots to keep you guys happy...

MOCHA HAGoTDI!

 

[Ski-N-Fly]

In case anyone is wondering, here are the remaining firm Airbus orders with the first of the remaining aircraft being accepted 4Q 2011 (orders subject to change of course):

A320: 22
A321: 30
A320 NEO: 40 (starting in 2017)

Total Airbus firm orders remaining: 92

As of late, the company is capping the 190's at approximately 75 total. I don't have firm numbers on how many more 190's remain, but I believe it's in the ballpark of about 15 to 20 more. If that is the case, then we have firm orders for OVER 100 (possibly 107 to 112) more aircraft coming onto the property.

We currently have approximately 175 aircraft with somewhere around 2200 pilots (approximately 12 pilots per aircraft). If these numbers hold true, then we can expect to hire OVER 1200 more pilots. Again, these numbers are approximate (except for the airbus firm orders which are accurate), and this will undoubtedly take at least a decade to transpire. Also, history shows that the time frame for aircraft orders will also change.

In the airlines business, anything can happen, so take it for what it's worth.

 

[BeachBummer]

Ski,

The way I understand it they are capping the total # of 190's at 75. Last checked the ops we had 43. leaving 32 more. We will take more than that to complete the order of 100 we originally got and dump the rest to someone like Azul. There will be no options exercized on the 190 unless they get them for free. Everything about this plane has cost more than expected. Currently aircraft going to heavy check are costing nearly double estimated cost.

 

[Ski-N-Fly]

Thanks for clarifying, Beach. 32 more 190's + 92 more 320's/321's = much more pilot hiring.

 

[crash312]

Thanks for clarifying, Beach. 32 more 190's + 92 more 320's/321's = much more pilot hiring.

You forgot the minus sign.

 

[xjhawk]

thats a lot of new planes, where is the growth planned? Chicago? More out west?

 

[gnx99]

Where is training? Not that it matters - just curious. I've seen both NY and MCO mentioned.

 

[RiddleEagle18]

MCO. Filler Filler...

 

[ERfly]

Have any calls gone out for the Sept. 21st class? Do we know how many are left in the pool, prior to the 8/25 interviews?

 

[skyguy40]

Does anyone know just how many pilots there tend to hire from the interview group? It seems from my search, there are 50 to 60 guys at a time interviewing at a time. Is there only a handful of guys that get hired from that or is most everyone?
Thanks guys.

 

[pilot772]

Does anyone know just how many pilots there tend to hire from the interview group? It seems from my search, there are 50 to 60 guys at a time interviewing at a time. Is there only a handful of guys that get hired from that or is most everyone?
Thanks guys.

Overheard in a crew room from someone that does the hiring. 38 of the 50 that interviewed in the last group made it to phase 2

 

[n757st]

Does anyone know just how many pilots there tend to hire from the interview group? It seems from my search, there are 50 to 60 guys at a time interviewing at a time. Is there only a handful of guys that get hired from that or is most everyone?
Thanks guys.

There is no quota. If they deem everyone a good fit, they hire them all. If no one is a good fit, they hire no one. The interview is very fair, they even email you the gouge. Generally about 2/3 are successful in stage 1.

 

[RiddleEagle18]

The appication window is open now. Good Luck.

 

[skyguy40]

Great. Thanks guys.

 

[pilot22]

There is no quota. If they deem everyone a good fit, they hire them all. If no one is a good fit, they hire no one. The interview is very fair, they even email you the gouge. Generally about 2/3 are successful in stage 1.

I just interviewed recently and was not sent a gouge. Just paperwork to fill out

 

[pilot22]

Overheard in a crew room from someone that does the hiring. 38 of the 50 that interviewed in the last group made it to phase 2

What sort of things prevent one from going to phase 2?

 

[ERfly]

I just interviewed recently and was not sent a gouge. Just paperwork to fill out

It was contained in the interview letter they sent you, about how the actual process would work on the interview day. It talked about the TMAT stories and how they needed to be specific.

 

[pilot22]

It was contained in the interview letter they sent you, about how the actual process would work on the interview day. It talked about the TMAT stories and how they needed to be specific.

Yes I do recall that. They weren't specific
Questions but yes I would agree the interview
Process does seem pretty fair with regard to what
To expect.

 

[SBD]

Start class on Sept 7th and interviewed on Aug 3rd. The interview is a very relaxing environment. In my time slot I believe we had about 9 candidates. All but 1 moved on to phase 2. I really couldn't tell you how the rest of the day went as far as who made it. Good luck.

 

[skywiz]

How early to apply?

The appication window is open now. Good Luck.

Does anyone know how early you can apply? I won't be eligible to leave my current job until next spring/summer. Is now too early?

 

[Limeyflyer]

Does anyone know how early you can apply? I won't be eligible to leave my current job until next spring/summer. Is now too early?

It never hurts to apply asap. Good luck guys.

 

[Limeyflyer]

Yes I do recall that. They weren't specific
Questions but yes I would agree the interview
Process does seem pretty fair with regard to what
To expect.

You didn't really expect the company interviewing you to give you their questions did you?

Look at the gouge on APC, and read Blue Streak , and know about JetBlue, their cores values, and why you want to work here. BE YOURSELF. They are looking for pilots that they can be in the cockpit with who are not D-bags. Getting to the interview is 80% of the hiring process, the job is yours to lose.
Good luck to everyone, you will be impressed by what you see here, I know I am.

 

[1678]

Thanks for clarifying, Beach. 32 more 190's + 92 more 320's/321's = much more pilot hiring.

But as usual, they never let you know how many leases they will return or how many of the older 320's they plan to sell...:smash:

 

[BentOver]

100 before the end of the year. 250 next year is what they are telling everyone.

Just re-reading some past stuff....Is this pretty accurate in anyones' opinion? That's a really good pace of hiring !! Something to finally be excited about!!

 

[Flyby1206]

Just re-reading some past stuff....Is this pretty accurate in anyones' opinion? That's a really good pace of hiring !! Something to finally be excited about!!

That matches up with everything I have heard. 250-300 per year for the forseeable future.

 

[BentOver]

That matches up with everything I have heard. 250-300 per year for the forseeable future.

That is very good news.. My dumb a$$ just ordered "Blue Streak" from Amazon..(it was only $.01 plus 3.99 shipping)

I ordered it not becasue I'm a cocky bastard who thinks he'll get hired immediately. But because sometime over the next year or so I am really hoping to get an interview given I think I'm pretty competative and the numbers are looking healthy for this to hopefully happen..maybe

There,now lemme rub that brown off my nose:laugh:

 

[RiddleEagle18]

wasn't there a class today? What was the breakdown?