Net Jets vs. XJT

[Scaramunga]

Here's yet another decision over Net Jets or a regional.

I am aware of most of the negatives of Net Jets. With that said, would most of you guys at Net Jets rather be at a regional (CoEx in this case) or stay at Net Jets?

Thanks!

 

[NJA Capt]

...would most of you guys at NetJets rather be at a regional

Not a chance.

 

[realityman]

Well, do you mean LEAVE NJA if we're already here, or pick NJA if I was just looking now.

If it's the first part, then I'll take NJA any day of the week! If, however, I was just choosing now, it would be a tough call for me. Guess it depends on what my ultimate goal in aviation is.

Right now I'm just having fun and actually looking forward to experiencing a unified group of pilots making big changes at a company with a lot of potential. It's exciting! But for someone just coming into the flight, it might not seem so appealing.

 

[On Your Six]

If you had better visibility into the upcoming NJA contract (and nobody does) then it would be an easier decision. NJA flying is very different from regional flying. Some NJA pilots I know absolutely love it while others wish they could jump to JetBlue or SWA.

I have heard good things about XJT. A large group of CAL flowback have left or will be leaving very soon (the remaining flowbacks). So, I hear there will be some movement. Also consider that XJT probably has the best route network of any regional (15+ cities in Mexico alone and everywhere from LAX, Boise, Ft. Walton Beach to Halifax - you get some good variety). I hear the EMB145XR is a blast to fly while E170s could be on the table in the next few months (a rumor). I have a good friend who is a Capt. at COEX and he loves both the ERJ and the route variety. If COEX were not poised for further growth, then the decision to go to NJA might be a bit easier.

Do you know which aircraft you would likely start on at NJA? Citation X wouldn't be bad. Good luck with your decision and let us know what you decide...