jetBlue March 8th/9th Interview Session

[Kayman]

Your probably right. I'm figuring they'll need March interview guys to fill the May and June classes as most of the January guys are all used up on board. I have heard of a couple guys being called with less than two weeks notice. Always the option to postpone and take a later date for the two weeks. One I know of got a call on a Friday to start the next Wednessday.

 

[My Man SMITH!]

Come on guys, we can't have this thread fall 5 deep. I take it things have been pretty quiet for everyone. Maybe there has been some rehashing of the upcoming classes due to all the doom and gloom being painted on the company. Regardless, all it takes is a phone call and I would gladly put my two week notice in! 5 weeks and counting! Keeping the faith.

 

[Fins Up]

Fins up,
when does your class start? How many in class, Bus/190??

thanks.

welcome onboard!

Sorry for so long a delay. I started class on April 12th. There are 24 folks sitting in my class. Three are 190 guys and the rest are Bus. I chose the Bus. This state-of-the-art jet thing is definitely new to me, but I can't wait to fly one around - or even a sim. We'll get to those in a couple weeks.

Life is good here so far. "Damn" glad to be here. Long days, but it'll be worth it.

Class started again. Guess I should pay attention.

 

[LaGarbage Man]

Sorry I took so long to update the list, I was out of town for the Easter break. So now we are up to 16. I had to go single space as it is starting to get pretty long. Break out the reading glasses. Now that the break is over I can get back to some serious phone bending. You know those folks who bend spoons by staring at them? Well thats me, only I choose to stare at the phone. All together now. RING DAMM YOU !!!

1) smoky22
2) Snoopy Mendoza
3) skypine69
4) LaGarbage Man
5) Vastly Underemp
6) My Man Smith
7) CheeseheadinTX
8) PDXcheezhead
9) captain dad
10) pilotgolfer
11) Dave's kid
12) Propblast
13) Flyiguy
14) CalBuff
15) Kayman
16) Got2GO

P.S. I saw you logged on Fins. Get back to studying.

 

[Fins Up]

.... P.S. I saw you logged on Fins. Get back to studying.

I'm multi-tasking.

 

[LaGarbage Man]

I look forward to multi-tasking from MCO as well. Keep up the good work.

 

[captain dad]

Give me news or give me a sleeping pill

Hey fins, find out when they are going to start calling people for the may classes. It can't hurt to ask and it might help me get some sleep.

What have they told you about the outlook for the rest of the year and years to come? Are they still planning on 500 pilots a year for the next 5 years? Have they mentioned slowing down? Throw us a bone. It's lonely in the dark.

Just for giggles...I saw a Virgin America A320 in Greenville waiting to be painted today. N622VA all white with red engines.

 

[Fins Up]

Relax before you give yourself an ulcer

Hey fins, find out when they are going to start calling people for the may classes. It can't hurt to ask and it might help me get some sleep.

What have they told you about the outlook for the rest of the year and years to come? Are they still planning on 500 pilots a year for the next 5 years? Have they mentioned slowing down? Throw us a bone. It's lonely in the dark.

Just for giggles...I saw a Virgin America A320 in Greenville waiting to be painted today. N622VA all white with red engines.

I'll see what I can do. However, let me remind you of one thing: You're only starting week six of phase II. I know it sucks and I certainly feel your pain. I didn't get my call until around week nine and a bunch didn't get a call until even later. That is, after all, what they told us at the interview to expect. Here are two dirty words for you - be patient. The odds are definitely in your favor.

As far as hiring numbers, I know the plan is still to hire 500+ this year. I don't know about the years to come. They have not mentioned slowing down. We're opening up new bases right and left so I take that as a positive sign

Lastly, Virgin America can suckit! That's actually a joke. I believe we live in what is known as capitalism (or something like that). While I can't say I would enjoy more competition, that's the way the world turns. All we can do is do our best to make our airline the best, convince customers that it is, and try to be profitable. Now I have to get down off my soapbox and do some studying.

Hang in there folks. You're almost there (or 'here' really).

Fins

 

[My Man SMITH!]

Good luck with your studying Fins! I think that's pretty impressive to find time to read these threads while in ground school. I guess everyone needs a break once in awhile. Can't wait to do the same! I hear the sidestick isn't that hard to get used to.

 

[Kayman]

whats with the grey?

Did you know that while staring at your phone you can actually feel your facial hair growing

Whats the Blue policy on facial hair?

 

[pilotgolfer]

Hello everybody who is waiting patiently. I think Verna is going to start making calls Monday morning. I am basing that guess on no information whatsoever.

Scott

 

[captain dad]

I just received a FEDEX letter from jetBlue. Does anyone want to know what it says? It is a form letter that basically says too bad try again.

Yes, some people do get turned down in phase two. I just increased all of your chances.


I looked into my background and I know I don't have any skeletons. I am a good guy, a far pilot, and I have no idea why I was turned down.


I am not mad but I am sad. I'll get over it and I will try again. God knows I love abuse...I'm a Pilot!

 

[Kayman]

Sincere condolences

Captain Dad, Sorry to hear that man. After waiting this long with the optimisitic hope we're all trying to have, it's Kind of a gut shot! Hopefully you have a job now that will keep you going paying the bills.

I thought the acceptance to phase II email stated that if anything disqualifying came up you would have an opportunity to address it. I had heard that a couple other guys had gotten the same letter with no explanation and was hoping it wasn't true.

As for improving our chances, technically that's correct, but the reality letters like yours are going out makes the ulcer start to bleed!!

 

[LaGarbage Man]

While I know in the back of my mind that the letter is always a possibilty,I have been guilty of the "Happy Thought's" syndrome. I agree with Kayman about the "Gut Shot" that we feel when reality comes a knockin at the door. Truthfully I had hoped only to update the list with equipment types and class dates. Captain Dad my sincere condolences as well as best of luck in whatever opportunities fly in your direction.


1) smoky222
2) Snoopy Mendoza
3) skypine69
4) LaGarbage Man
5) Vastly Underemp
6) My Man Smith
7) CheeseheadinTX
8) PDXcheezhead
9) captain dad (Letter)
0) pilotgolfer
11) Dave's kid
12) Propblast
13) Flyiguy
14) CalBuff
15) Kayman
16) Got2GO

 

[My Man SMITH!]

capt dad, sorry to hear the unfortunate news. I hate to read downers on these threads but I guess we're all subject to that reality. Stay positive and optimistic and good things will happen. Keep your head up.