JetBlue Feb. Interviews?

[Captzaahlie]

1st and 2nd of Feb

I should have been more clear.........What I meant to ask was after the Feb. 1st & 2nd dates , when might JetBlue interview again? Just so that we might have the chance to plan our schedules.......... The chief pilot at the open house in MCO suggested that if you are made a job offer after a Feb. interview that you might be in class already by March. This makes me think that there might be interviews given at the begining of each month. That's just purely speculation on my part, keeping in mind that a pool is sure to grow.......Thanks for the reply Caveman, April will be a long wait but it'll be well worth it if the call comes!Take care,Capt.Z
ps: sorry for any typos, getting use to a new treo........

 

[IronCityBlue]

waiting for 320 in the pool

I think there were 70 poolies holding out for the 320 prior to the Nov interviews. There is no longer a choice for AC so I would guess that the poolies and Nov interivewees would fill up these slots. If you interview in Feb, you most likely won't here for about 6 weeks at the earliest so that would put you at about mid march. There may be a select few that get a late march slot, but most of the Feb guys will probably fill classes from April to June. I hear that the classes will look about the same in April and May as they do for the first quarter.

Since this thread is primarily about making a best guess for planning purposes, I'd say there probably won't be much of a difference in the 320 or 190 pool. A new hire getting to choose or not, not too many people (IMHO) will bypass prescious seniority for the MUCH smaller pay difference now. Granted there are other factors, like our very small & senior southern/western bases that may be a deal breaker for a few folks, but overall I'd expect the deep 320 pool to dry up quick. I have a friend who waited a while for the bus, recently started, and is kicking himself every day now that the pay is so similar. If you're going to an airline anyway, its rediculous (again, IMHO) to bypass dozens (or scores, or hundreds?) of seniority numbers over gaining 4 bucks an hour for your first 2 years, then losing the economic and QOL leverage of seniority for the rest of your career, or however long one plans on staying.

 

[Makesheepnervus]

Has anyone been called since Friday?

I got my phone call on Monday the 8th. I was given a choice of interview days and times.

 

[Dogwood]

Since this thread is primarily about making a best guess for planning purposes, I'd say there probably won't be much of a difference in the 320 or 190 pool. A new hire getting to choose or not, not too many people (IMHO) will bypass prescious seniority for the MUCH smaller pay difference now. Granted there are other factors, like our very small & senior southern/western bases that may be a deal breaker for a few folks, but overall I'd expect the deep 320 pool to dry up quick. I have a friend who waited a while for the bus, recently started, and is kicking himself every day now that the pay is so similar. If you're going to an airline anyway, its rediculous (again, IMHO) to bypass dozens (or scores, or hundreds?) of seniority numbers over gaining 4 bucks an hour for your first 2 years, then losing the economic and QOL leverage of seniority for the rest of your career, or however long one plans on staying.

Agreed. Everyone should take what they are offered. Since the pay rates are about the same now, it's a no brainer if you want to work here. You always want what will give you the lowest sen #. The 190 guys can get off reserve pretty quick, upgrade somewhat fast, then stay on the 190 until they have be a senior reserve or line holder as a 320 Cap.

There are up sides to both A/C now. If you go with the 320 F/O, you do that for 2 years, then upgrade to the 190 Cap position for about 3 years, then back to the 320 Cap.

These numbers will vary over time but the seat progression will be the same.

I've been here 2 years, and with the small raise the 190 Caps got, I'm considering going to the 190 for a few years to avoid the 320 Cap reserve situation.

Just thought I'd pass those thoughts along.

Good luck to all the interviewees. 2007 will be interesting. Lots of things going on behind the scenes.

We have 9 or 10 190s being delivered and 12 320s in 2007. Might sell 2 older 320s, depending on how much traffic we have late next year.

8 new cities this year.

DW

 

[Charlie Brown]

8 new cities this year.

Cool....but how do you know this? Shoot me a PM if you want and tell me what they are

 

[O-Weone Ubabe]

For those of you trying to compare the QOL differences between the 190 and Bus I got a line in JFK on the 190 after 2 1/2 months! Your mileage may vary, objects in mirror are closer than they appear, and all the other standard disclaimers apply....

 

[FlyinCane]

Any word as to when there might be another MCO open house? I missed the one in December and would like to plan my schedule accordingly to get down there for the next one. Thanks in advance for the information.

 

[CaptainSpaz]

I second that, if I don't get called before I will be going back again!

 

[O-Weone Ubabe]

Any word as to when there might be another MCO open house? I missed the one in December and would like to plan my schedule accordingly to get down there for the next one. Thanks in advance for the information.

There will be another open house on February 17th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Orlando Support Center. This one is being held in conjuction with the Women in Aviation conference. More details will be coming out shortly.

 

[Gulf Flight]

I interviewed 2/1 and got the call today for the E-190 !! I start on 2/14 in MCO. My strongest suggestion to anyone who is serious about considering a career with JetBlue is to please attend the open house on Feb 17th in MCO.

I promise, you won't regret it!! What an experience! I had my app in since 4/2005 and if it wasn't for the open house, I might never have had the opportunity to interview.

Good Luck To All !!

Ciao,
GF

 

[IronCityBlue]

congrats!

I interviewed 2/1 and got the call today for the E-190 !! I start on 2/14 in MCO. My strongest suggestion to anyone who is serious about considering a career with JetBlue is to please attend the open house on Feb 17th in MCO.

I promise, you won't regret it!! What an experience! I had my app in since 4/2005 and if it wasn't for the open house, I might never have had the opportunity to interview.

Good Luck To All !!

Ciao,
GF

Congrats GF and welcome aboard

 

[Gulf Flight]

Congrats GF and welcome aboard

IronCityBlue,

Thanks, it's nice to finally get to where I've wanted to be since Day 1. I'm currently based in PIT on the E-170. Love the a/c and the city. I went to an area of the city that overlooks the downtown area and the view was spectacular!

I've lived in NYC for 25 years and after enjoying the view in PIT, NYC doesn't compare!!

Ciao,
GF

 

[CaptainSpaz]

Is there no longer a phase 2 waiting period?

 

[Gulf Flight]

Is there no longer a phase 2 waiting period?

Don't know exactly why I got a date so quickly. I imagine they needed the class on 2/14 to be filled. I was offered the E-190 and gladly accepted it.

If anyone out there is waiting for the A-320, then it's a personal choice. Seniority is everything. About 270 new hires for this year and I'm in one of the first classes for 2007.

My offer for employment was contingent upon successful completion of the full Phase 2 background check. I don't think they're trying to sidestep any established procedures. They're probably just trying to expedite the assignment of training classes. This, of course, is just my personal opinion from what I've seen and heard.

Good Luck to all !!

Ciao,
GF

 

[CaptainSpaz]

I think that's great for you! I am just surprised. my understanding is that phase two was not only for background checking but also to allow JB pilots to weigh in. Anyhow, nice work!SPaz

 

[Gulf Flight]

I think that's great for you! I am just surprised. my understanding is that phase two was not only for background checking but also to allow JB pilots to weigh in. Anyhow, nice work!SPaz

CaptainSpaz,

Thanks. Phase 2, from what I was made to understand, allows an opportunity for the Pilot Hiring Committee (PHC) to review the applications and make recommendations to the People Department.

The PHC consists of Line Captains who take apart applications, and look at Letters of Recommendations (LOR). I had an LOR from a JetBlue pilot; maybe that weighed in my favor when they decided to call me today.

Ciao,
GF

 

[CHQ-FO]

Congrats Gulf Flight - I can't take it anymore - when are they going to email us? I must check my inbox 10 times a day. Good luck all...hope to see you in Feb or March!!

 

[ralvater225]

Where are all emails? For FEB 2 & 3

Luckily I have short hair. It makes it more difficult to grab and pull out as I check for the email for the 100th time.

Besides Gulf, has anyone heard anything?

 

[motch]

GF..
CONGRATS! I remember you from the get together upstairs.... outstanding!
I too am waiting anxiously for the word! Hoping for the best!
The only thing I'll add is that while the PIT skyline is impressive due to the hills, the NYC skyline is still unbelievable! LOL
Have a great time in training.....

Always
Motch
(A NY'er)!

 

[Gulf Flight]

Just got off the phone with a friend in HR at JB. She said that they are still working on a couple of slots to fill for Feb 14th. She also confirmed the class size: 14 A-320 and 8 E-190.

The rest of the classes through April still have openings. The calls/emails are in the process of going out to the appliants. She said it should be no later than this Friday for all emails, whether or not you've been chosen to continue on to Phase 2.

Good Luck to All!

Ciao,
GF

P.S. Please give your hair and your fingernails a break, would ya? Stop pullin' and stop bitin' !!