Jetblue's Problem

[Lake Alice]

This message board will not deter pilots from accepting employment with Jetblue however it will make them aware of the reality of working for Jetblue. The topic has been beaten like the proverbial dead horse but still very, very true.

 

[pilotyip]

This message board will not deter pilots from accepting employment with Jetblue however it will make them aware of the reality of working for Jetblue. The topic has been beaten like the proverbial dead horse but still very, very true.

In fact it might excite those pilots working at the bottom of the industry at places like KYIP that JB pilots might be quitting and making opening for them. As bad as you all think JB is, it is heaven compared to on-demand at KYIP. That is why four of our pilots have gone over to JB, none have come back.

 

[Lake Alice]

Jetblue like KYIP is just a stepping stone.

 

[pilotyip]

Jetblue like KYIP is just a stepping stone.

Friends of mine who have been there 10, 7 and 5 years don't think so

 

[BeachBummer]

Cue the fly because you love it and should be happy to have a job in 3..2..1...


yes yes yes... we should all fly for free because it's so fun and be independently wealthy on the side. Best marry a rich chick or plan on livin with mommy and daddy for awhile.

 

[skidbuggy]

Why hasn't there been a recruitment ban on the airline? For example, anyone who goes to work there gets blacklisted.

 

[Lake Alice]

Friends of mine who have been there 10, 7 and 5 years don't think so

Friends of mine who have been here 10, 7 and 5 years do think so. All my friends who were furloughed Delta have returned except 1. He is waiting on a class date. Most of my AA buds have gone back. Even 2 furloughed Continental friends are going back and they will do so taking a huge pay cut as their seniority did not accrue.
If you came here from a regional like Mesa, yes this is better. For most other people...stepping stone or temporary stop. Attrition speaks volumes. During periods or hiring SWA, Delta, Continental, United, Alaska, American or even Usair have not lost pilots at the comparative rate we have.
Those are facts.

 

[Lake Alice]

I actually know some of your friends. These pilots send out mass emails defending Jetblues disability policy. YOUR friends claim our disability policy need not change because pilots will have access to Medicare when their Cobra runs out.
Great guys they are.

 

[Lake Alice]

Why hasn't there been a recruitment ban on the airline? For example, anyone who goes to work there gets blacklisted.

The only pilots to be officially black listed have been scabs and we have several from the list working here.

 

[curtaindriver]

Why hasn't there been a recruitment ban on the airline? For example, anyone who goes to work there gets blacklisted.

Please tell me you are joking. First, I've never even heard of this.......and second, anybody on or off property saying things are so bad that this is warranted is showing their absolutely disconnected understanding of this industry.

Look, there a lot of truths people are saying on this site, but there are also things being said by individuals who have never had another airline job...........and they seem to love the role of "all knowledgeable", but they are not.

Point is, this place is far from perfect...........needs a lot of fixing and I believe only a CBA and the ability to negotiate, not collaborate will address these issues. But, there a lot of great things about this airline.......there have been constant improvements and the work environment is very good.


CD

 

[SBD]

Please tell me you are joking. First, I've never even heard of this.......and second, anybody on or off property saying things are so bad that this is warranted is showing their absolutely disconnected understanding of this industry.

Look, there a lot of truths people are saying on this site, but there are also things being said by individuals who have never had another airline job...........and they seem to love the role of "all knowledgeable", but they are not.

Point is, this place is far from perfect...........needs a lot of fixing and I believe only a CBA and the ability to negotiate, not collaborate will address these issues. But, there a lot of great things about this airline.......there have been constant improvements and the work environment is very good.


CD

What he said.

 

[fifty30retard]

What he said.

Work environment not bad? A smiley manager smiling happy smiles at you, and blowing sunshine up your ass, while shoving a ******************** compensation package down your throat does not make for a good work environment.

 

[pilotyip]

Work environment not bad? A smiley manager smiling happy smiles at you, and blowing sunshine up your ass, while shoving a ******************** compensation package down your throat does not make for a good work environment.

Yes suffering along on a pilots average compensation for working 16 days a month will gain great sympathy with the average American.

 

[Lake Alice]

Our pay and benefits aren't compared to average americans so we don't care what they think. We are only compared to our peers.

 

[fifty30retard]

Our pay and benefits aren't compared to average americans so we don't care what they think. We are only compared to our peers.

This. Best post of this flightinfo board.

Jetblue compares your retirement and benefits to Fortune 2000 companies and declares B6 retirement and benefits to be "industry leading". Pilots (JAOC) compare B6 retirement and benefits to other major airline pilots and declare they are for sh!t.

Make your own comparisons and decide for yourselves.