JetBlue Jan 11/12 interview news?

[ATR-DRIVR]

ski,
That would be great! What date do you think it will be for? Oh, you bringing your subaru down?

 

[waterski]

According to a friend next class is on April 12th so this would be my guess. But I think they still have open spots on the 29th. And yes am driving the Scooby to MCO

 

[ATR-DRIVR]

Yeah, me too. Only about 7 hrs from ATL. Won't be a speedy 'ru though!!

 

[Fins Up]

I'd love to haul my motorcycle down to sunny Florida but it's a 23 hr drive for me. I don't know if it would be worth it.

For the guys already in class or have already been through, how much free time do you get while you're there? How far is the hotel from the JB facility? Is there a shuttle (preferably free)?

 

[Caveman]

Fins,

What kind of bike? I was thinking about haulin' mine down in the back of my pickup. I have a 1600 Vulcan Classic.

 

[srjorion]

For the guys already in class or have already been through, how much free time do you get while you're there? How far is the hotel from the JB? Is there a shuttle (preferably free)?

Here's our schedule for the 15 March class:

4 days on, 1 day off
6 days on, 2 days off
6 days on, 3 days off
6 days on, 2 days off,
6 days on, 1 day off
2 days on, done and off to IOE

In the second line above we might wind up getting 3 days off vs. 2. We were encouraged in the third line to simply relax during our 3 days of and not worry about JetBlue. On the other days I would expect to do some studying and maybe take a break for a few hours to do something fun. We will see how that goes when I actually get there.

The hotels are about 5 minutes from the training center with a free shuttle that runs on a regular basis. Expect that there will also be many classmates who will have cars that you can bum a ride with.

srj

 

[Jeff Helgeson]

Auto train - Lorten, VA (DC) to Orlando

I'd love to haul my motorcycle down to sunny Florida but it's a 23 hr drive for me. I don't know if it would be worth it.

For the guys already in class or have already been through, how much free time do you get while you're there? How far is the hotel from the JB facility? Is there a shuttle (preferably free)?

...consider the auto-train from DC to Orlando (Sanford) It varies by demand on price $219 - $600. I did it for $271 before the snowbirds were heading South.

Pack the car full of stuff, two meals and a movie, plus recliner-type airline seat. Your car travels in a covered freight car.

IFR the whole way!!!!

 

[Guam360]

the hotels are the ones near the airport, around the Marriot. I stayed at the fairfield Inn, some stayed at the one across from Chilis, I forget the name. the FREE shuttle runs through there all day, free time, at first you feel free because you are there, but when CPAT begins and the P-days, then you get busy and serious. CPAT, P-days, don't worry about these, you will understand when you get there.

If you need you bike to chill for a ride then maybe that is good for you....Good Luck all!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Fins Up]

Caveman,
I have a Katana 750.

Jeff,
Hadn't thought about the Auto-train. I did that same auto-train from VA to Sanford when I was enlisted and stationed at Orlando NAS. I don't know how far north it runs but I'll have to look into it.

 

[Jeff Helgeson]

auto train part 2

Caveman,
I have a Katana 750.

Jeff,
Hadn't thought about the Auto-train. I did that same auto-train from VA to Sanford when I was enlisted and stationed at Orlando NAS. I don't know how far north it runs but I'll have to look into it.

It leaves VA (exit 63 on I-95) Lorten at 1600 and arrives non-stop to Sanford, FL at 0800the next day. The Sanford stop is about a 30 -40 minute drive to MCO.

 

[Fins Up]

Thanks for the info but I don't think I'm doing to do it that way. I would have to drive from Maine to VA to catch the train. I'll proabably end up leaving it home.

 

[bluebound]

Seems like it's been longer than nine weeks. Still waiting.

 

[Vastly Underemp]

Hey Fins, my folks used to auto-train it from the Boston area, I just can't remember where from around here. You may want to look into it further before you abandon the idea. If you need a place to sleep the night before the train leaves I live about 25 miles SW of Boston

 

[Fins Up]

Hey Fins, my folks used to auto-train it from the Boston area, I just can't remember where from around here. You may want to look into it further before you abandon the idea. If you need a place to sleep the night before the train leaves I live about 25 miles SW of Boston

Thanks for the info. I didn't find that route on the map so I assumed it didn't go up that far. I'll definitely look into it again.

 

[murano]

Alright, finally got my FIRST copy of the FAA PRIA in the mail today. I'm ready for that call now Verna !

 

[ATR-DRIVR]

Well all, it's monday and hopefully this is the week!!!!

 

[Fins Up]

I'm In!!!!!!

I got the good news from Verna today (Wednesday). She called around 3:00pm eastern. I took an April 12th class date. There was still one openening for the 29th class. Call me crazy but I've got some things to take care of and still have to check off active duty from the Navy.

She said there are Airbus and 190 classes available for all upcoming class dates. She didn't ask me which one I want. Guess I should have mentioned that.

Hope lots more 'good news' calls go out today and everyone hears soon. Best of luck to all.

 

[LaGarbage Man]

Congrats Fins
So with Fins off to a class date who does that leave swimming in the Phase II pool from the Jan. interviews? I guess it is time to try and figure out possible class dates for the fortunate Phase II's from March. All appendages are crossed for a class date. (OUCH !!!) ok maybe not all appendages crossed.

 

[ATR-DRIVR]

Great news fins!! Glad to hear the calls are starting!! Hope to be MCO bound as well!

 

[Uppercrust]

I got the good news from Verna today (Wednesday). She called around 3:00pm eastern. I took an April 12th class date. There was still one openening for the 29th class. Call me crazy but I've got some things to take care of and still have to check off active duty from the Navy.

She said there are Airbus and 190 classes available for all upcoming class dates. She didn't ask me which one I want. Guess I should have mentioned that.

Hope lots more 'good news' calls go out today and everyone hears soon. Best of luck to all.

Congrats you deserve it!! That wait must of sucked but I am honestly happy for you. No flame here. I just kinda feel bad for you guys sometimes seeing how JB makes you wait forever.