Leaving B6

[Longhorn]

I dont know. The non compete clause has been here since day 1. There is a simple solution to it though. If you dont like it, dont apply. Wait it out for CAL, SWA, FedEx etc. I am not saying that to be rude, I promise you that. But if its an issue you have a problem with, just dont apply. I honestly dont know of anyone here that has an issue with it or thinks twice about it.

 

[johnsonrod]

I dont know. The non compete clause has been here since day 1. There is a simple solution to it though. If you dont like it, dont apply. Wait it out for CAL, SWA, FedEx etc. I am not saying that to be rude, I promise you that. But if its an issue you have a problem with, just dont apply. I honestly dont know of anyone here that has an issue with it or thinks twice about it.

I just think it is surprising because we all know that the airline business is very transitory - people come and go everyday. It may have been there since day one but I just wish I could understand the thinking behind it because it is very atypical.

You would think Jetblue would be more confident in retaining its pilots so that a non-compete wouldn't be an issue. Go figure. See what happens when you get lawyers involved in building an airline...

 

[NewmanF16]

I believe most other airlines make you resign your previous job before they will train you, so the non-compete clause is actually better for furloughees.

 

[Whiskerbizkit]

Just like some airlines make you sign a training contract. Plus, most came to B6 from RJ's and who wants to go back to them.

 

[Guam360]

No problem, I was at JB for 18 months, just resigned to go to Kalitta Air!!

I had no issues with JB or did they with me.

good luck on your decision.

 

[GogglesPisano]

No problem, I was at JB for 18 months, just resigned to go to Kalitta Air!!
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Are you serious? I'm curious about your reasoning here. No flame, just curious.

 

[Guam360]

Are you serious? I'm curious about your reasoning here. No flame, just curious.

maybe the thought of flying up and down the east coast for the next 20+ years. I almost puked in my mouth thinking about it. An occasional coast to coast, once in a while to SJU or the DR. that's it.......oh maybe another two to upgrade and the at least 18 months on reserve or more by then, OR upgrade at Kalitta in two years and no reserve, and get to layover in Amsterdam and HK and HNL and Guam! and etc....!!

 

[johnsonrod]

No problem, I was at JB for 18 months, just resigned to go to Kalitta Air!!

I had no issues with JB or did they with me.

good luck on your decision.

I guess they wouldn't have problems unless you had come from Kalitta Air originally (non-compete would kick in). Have fun on the 747!

 

[GogglesPisano]

maybe the thought of flying up and down the east coast for the next 20+ years. I almost puked in my mouth thinking about it. An occasional coast to coast, once in a while to SJU or the DR. that's it.......oh maybe another two to upgrade and the at least 18 months on reserve or more by then, OR upgrade at Kalitta in two years and no reserve, and get to layover in Amsterdam and HK and HNL and Guam! and etc....!!

Understood. I fly for a supplemental now, but not for much longer. Those exotic destinations are fun for a while, but the 18 day trips get old fast when you have a wife and kids.

Good luck.

 

[Roger Murdoch]

Maybe I missed it, but I don't think anyone brought up the point that B6 doesn't force a furloughed pilot to resign their seniority number when they come to B6. I don't know of too many airlines that do that.