jetBlue March 8th/9th Interview Session

[My Man SMITH!]

Congrats to the new guys. It's getting awfully hot out here hanging by the pool. I think I need to jump in and cool off! Got the call yesterday. Looks like we will be hanging in here for awhile. 190 classes full through July, no BUS til Nov or next year.

In the meantime, everyone join me at the pool bar, first rounds on me! :beer: For those who have yet to hear, hang in there, the call is definately worth waiting for! Best of luck. It feels great being BLUE! (well, almost)

 

[projectguy]

training format?

Congrats to all in, and out, of the pool. What is the training format for the 190/320? Do I understand correctly, there are 5 in a class? Are they formal classes or self-study, 5 6 or 7 days a week, how many weeks ground before sims, that kind of stuff.

Send more input....feeling (a little) blue.

ST

 

[2wheelz]

Hey guys,

Hello from MCO - congrats to all that have heard good news and good luck to those still waiting - it won't be much longer. There are nothing but positive vibes down here at the training center. Everyone is very optimistic about future growth and continued hiring. Although there's been a momentary slow down, 320's as well as 190's are going to continue to be delivered. The application to fly to Aruba beginning Sep 15 has been filed. There are many new Blue Cities on the horizon. According to Dave Barger at our orientation, the mid-west US is going to get to know jb very soon. He also said that jb has over 700 city pairs that the 190 business model will likely succeed. They are very pleased with the April and May numbers - the 190 is likely to be very profitable. Apparently the next class begins June 7th, and is only two 190 pilots. But after that, they've said a new class should start about every 2 weeks with approx five 190 pilots each. The training dept is tentatively planning on a bus class as soon as Aug 31. It sounds like there is going to be a lot of flying to do and a need for many more pilots. Keep the faith, you'll be down here in no time! Good luck!

 

[2wheelz]

re: Projectguy question

PG,

Regarding your question on the training format, our program has been pretty intense. From beginning to end, training lasts about 38 days. It is a structured groundschool which is supplemented by a lot of "home study" on your issued laptop. I'm not sure how they've been doing it in the 190, but in the 320, we've completed a program referred to as CPaT which covers ac systems. It took about 30-40 hours to complete and is done after class on your own time. The sooner you get it done, the better, because it only gets busier. After 2 weeks of Basic Indoc, there are 5 days that cover systems and get you in the FTD trainer. Systems class is fast and furious. The moral of the story: get as much as you can from the CPaT because systems class seems more like recurrent than initial. Everyone has been doing fine on their PC's, though, so it seems like the program works. One plus: our instructors so far have been awesome. They've been very knowlegeable and willing to stay late and answer questions. As for schedule, it is mostly a six-on, one-off "footprint". We did have one three day break after Indoc and a two day break coming up Tuesday. For those not very proficient with windows, it will help to start "pointing and clicking" now - this company is VERY wired. It's awesome, and I am thrilled to be here. Good luck to all. See you on line!

 

[Kayman]

Late to report

Got the call a while back.

Took the 190 in July

Finally got My O.A.D. under control and should be able to stop the meds by start of training.

See you all there.

 

[Vastly Underemp]

Kayman, congrats on the call, but we're going to have to trade Holy Grail quotes for me to believe you'll be senior to me! Maybe we'll be in upgrade class together someday.....

Smitty, hang in there dude, the water's warmer in some spots than others......

Skirt, I'm getting awfully thirsty, but I can wait for August

 

[projectguy]

2wheelz

Thanks for the scoop, see you there.

projectguy

 

[pilotgolfer]

I'm starting to feel like the fat kid in gym class who got picked last all the time. Has anybody else gotten word...is there anybody else waiting??

 

[CalBuff]

Pilotgolfer, you are not alone. I too am feeling a bit left out. What's up?!!! March 8 interview and no word yet. . . . any day now I hope. . .

 

[PDXcheezhead]

Accuracy unverified.

Best of luck to all those still waiting. I gotta believe this is the week (week 12 I think).

1) Snoopy Mendoza --(Apr,26 / A320)
2) Got2GO ----------(May,10 / A320)
3) 2wheelz ---------(May,10 / A320)
4) LaGarbage Man ---(May,10 / A320)
5) Dave's kid ------(Jul,19 / 190)
6) captain dad -----(Letter)
7) CheeseheadinTX --(pool)
8) Vastly Underemp -(pool)
9) projectguy ------(pool)
10) FlyingSkirt ----(pool)
11) smoky22 --------(pool)
12) skypine69 ------(pool)
13) Flyiguy
14) pilotgolfer
15) xcrjdriver
16) CalBuff
17) Kayman ---------(pool)
18) Propblast ------(pool)
19) My Man Smith ---(pool)
20) PDXcheezhead ---(pool)

 

[Propblast]

Don't worry guys. The calls will come thru soon and you'll be doin' the breaststroke with the rest of us. ;-)

-PB

 

[pilotgolfer]

OK...Verna really does exist. I was starting to wonder. Add me to the list. The bad news is that I will probably have to tread water until October or November.

Scott

 

[PDXcheezhead]

Congrats!! Worth the wait - she's a nice Lady, ey?
Well the FIRST wait anyway...

d=)

 

[CalBuff]

Yep, got the call from Verna today as well. In the pool and looking at October or November class - so another long wait begins. . . . this one should be easier. Any others still waiting?

 

[LaGarbage Man]

Hey Guys:

Congratulations to all on the news. It looks like the list is almost complete. I have been in contact with my compadre FlyiGuy and he has informed me that he has accepted another opportunity out in the flying world and that we could remove him from the list. With that said we just need to hear the good word from xcrjdriver to finish it off for now. I know that you all will keep the thread up to date with your class dates and equipment types as that info comes in. Keep the thread alive as long as you can. It is a great place to share intel and also gives you a head start on getting to know something about your future class mates. Got2Go, 2wheelz and myself are just heading into Procedures trainers tommorow so the fire hose will once again be turned up to full force and will occupy most of what little gray matter I have left. I will try and pass any good intel along as we hear it down hear in MCO. Also thanks PDX for picking up the list duties. I apologize for not updating from down hear in FL.

Once again Congratulations and welcome to the Blue Crew.

LaGarbage Man