jetBlue March 8th/9th Interview Session

[pilotgolfer]

Do you know if Capt. Dad got the letter right away or did they take the full 12 weeks to deliver it?

It did not take the full 12 weeks. April 21st...6 weeks

 

[Flyiguy]

PropBlast, congrats to you! Hope all goes well.

LeGarbage Man, it's been a long time since we have heard from you. Training completed? Give me a call.

 

[pilotgolfer]

GarbageMan,

Can you give a brief overview of what the schedule is like for A320 training. I know there is a lot of computer based training, but how many days do you sit in class, do CPT, Sim, etc. Is it realistic to make it home for the weekend now and again? My wife's boyfriend really wants to know how long I'll be gone !!

Scott

 

[hyepilot]

It did not take the full 12 weeks. April 21st...6 weeks

Letter for what? A thanks but no thanks letter?

 

[WNFO]

Letter for what? A thanks but no thanks letter?

Yes, a thanks but no thanks letter.

 

[Chappy Sinclair]

PDXcheezhead -
See you guys in MCO!! I'm in for the Sep 13th class... YAHOOO!!!

 

[Propblast]

LaGarbage,

Go around flaps! That's funny. I'll drop you a line.

Flyiguy,

Thanks. Good luck with the new adventure!

-PB

 

[hondaflyer]

Hey March guys...May waitee here...wondering the longest that anyone's waited to get the call from Verna. We've been sitting in Phase II now for 9wks+.

argh,

hondaflyer

 

[pilotgolfer]

I waited 12 weeks to the day.

 

[hondaflyer]

I waited 12 weeks to the day.

dang...we should call you iron stomach....

 

[hyepilot]

I interviewed on 7/14 and this wait is killing me. Just give me something to look forward to. It's like dating a hot girl, but over the internet.

 

[Propblast]

Yeah, i think most of the folks from Mar. 8 & 9 waited about 12 weeks.

-PB

 

[Don Q]

Another 7/14 here. Patiently waiting...

 

[xcrjdriver]

take me out of the pool. got tired of swimming, so I'm off to feel the LUV start class August 2nd.
best of luck to the remaining poolies, and to everyone at jetblue.
for your reading pleasure:
interview at blue 3/9 phase 2 e-mail 3/15. verna FINALLY called 5/26.
interviewed at LUV 4/12 with no type. chief pilot called 5/17 with the GREAT news. went to higher power in june for the 737 type. type was june 25th. got the class date june 26th. used WIA money from the state of virginia. yes i am ex independence.
so my big question is why did it take jetblue 2 and half months to do my background check when LUV did it in a month?

 

[Fins Up]

GarbageMan,

Can you give a brief overview of what the schedule is like for A320 training. I know there is a lot of computer based training, but how many days do you sit in class, do CPT, Sim, etc. Is it realistic to make it home for the weekend now and again? My wife's boyfriend really wants to know how long I'll be gone !!

Scott

Hey fellas. Hope the wade in the pool isn't killing your spirits. I finished A320 training in June and am now on reserve. Thought I'd put in my two cents on the training since you were asking about it.

Honestly, it was a harder than I thought it would be. I'm no rocket surgeon, and I knew it wouldn't be a breeze, but it was still a faster pace than I expected. Looking back now (now that I have a fat 90 hours of right seat time) I'm not sure what was so difficult. Just be prepared to work your ass off for your entire time there. Actually the first week not too strenuous. It's a lot of indoc/crm/company stuff to start with.

Most of us set up our own 'paper simulators' in our hotel rooms. Sitting in front of those, as well as the mock-ups at the training center, is invaluable. REPETITION, REPETITION, REPETITION.

Don't let this e-mail worry you too much. It's hard work but so far I'm loving the job. If anyone has any specific questions, please feel free to ask.

Good luck and hang in there.

One more thing - be sure to take some time out to enjoy the fine atmosphere on the patio down the street at The Ale House. Excellent drink specials during the week.

 

[Fins Up]

GarbageMan,

Can you give a brief overview of what the schedule is like for A320 training. I know there is a lot of computer based training, but how many days do you sit in class, do CPT, Sim, etc. Is it realistic to make it home for the weekend now and again? My wife's boyfriend really wants to know how long I'll be gone !!

Scott

I guess I didn't answer your specific questions in my last post so here ya go.

1. There are a lot of CBT's covering all the systems. I can't tell you how many.
2. There are 2 FMST's (Flight Management System Trainers ??) to get familiar with the cockpit and computer.
3. There are 5 "P's" (Procedures trainers). These are done either in a stationary procedures traininer or in the sim, but the sim motion won't be turned on.
4. There are 6 "M's" (Maneuvers). These are where you learn about managing the airplane to do what you want it to do. All your emergency procedures are in these as well.
5. M-6 is your pre-checkride warmup. The last two flights are your checkride (SIC rating issued as now required by ICAO) and your LOFT. The checkride should be easier than the warmup and the LOFT is no big deal - just a short flight (probably NY to BOS and back).
6. There will be several opportunities to get home for a few days during training. Most of the folks in my class did that. You should get at least two three day weekends while your there. The schedules do vary though from class to class. A few of us stayed around to enjoy Cocoa Beach, Margaritaville, etc. (oh yeah, and to study too).

Hope this info helps. Fire away any other questions you have.

Fins Up

 

[PDXcheezhead]

Still 2 unaccounted for....

Accuracy STILL unverified.

Seems like all are accounted for except:

Skypine69 - last heard from after getting the good call
CheeseheadinTX - no info, I hope that doesn't mean 'letter'?
Where is the texas Cheese! d=)

captain dad -----(Letter)
Snoopy Mendoza --(Apr,26 / 320)

Got2GO ----------(May,10 / 320)
2wheelz ---------(May,10 / 320)
LaGarbage Man ---(May,10 / 320)

CalBuff ---------(Jul,06 / 190)
Kayman ----------(Jul,?? / 190)
Dave's kid ------(Jul,19 / 190)


My Man Smith ----(Aug,02 / 190)


Vastly Underemp -(Aug,30 / 320)
projectguy ------(Aug,30 / 320)
FlyingSkirt -----(Aug,30 / 320)
Runninman -------(Aug,30 / 320)
JA'd ------------(Aug,30 / 320)
PDXcheezhead ----(Aug,30 / 320)


smoky22 ---------(Sep,13 / 320)
Propblast -------(Sep,13 / 320)
pilotgolfer -----(Sep,13 / 320)
Chappy Sinclair -(Sep,13 / 320)

CheeseheadinTX --(????)
skypine69 -------(????)

xcrjdriver ------(Good Luck at SW)
Flyiguy ---------(another gig - good luck)

 

[Truckdriver]

I know CheeseheadinTX is in the pool. He works for the same company that I do and he was in the pool. I have not talked to him for a couple of weeks so I'm not sure if he has a date or not.

 

[hyepilot]

When is it going to be My turn? This is driving me nucking futs!

 

[skypine69]

Nah, I am here, just chillin. Might go to class is Nov or something like that...we shall see. got some stuff going on til then. besides, aint it hot in florida during the summer? see you all out there.