Netjets - Does a Second Officer Have A Chance

[brnstrmr]

I bet 6 years ago the upgrade times looked a lot shorter than they look now. Just goes to show that sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.

 

[arewethereyet]

Its a good thing then you got all that Panel time when Astar goes away or just merges with another company. Lets see you made 100k and worked 14 days a month.... but now you're behind the power curve because you couldn't figure out career advancement.

I find it hard to believe that all astar panel guys at 6 years were just waiting for that fo job around the corner. No sir I believe you choose QOL and now that choice of staying on the panel has bitten you or will bite you in the arse.

What the hell's your problem friend? The guy asked a simple question looking for career information and you give him absolutely WORTHLESS answers. I understand this thing is somewhat for entertainment BUT when someone asks a serious qustion why not at least give him an answer that can be used.

What is your purpose as a human anyhow. Your about as worthless as they get as far as useful information goes.

HAP

 

[arewethereyet]

I am currently a Second Officer (FLight Engineer) on B727 at Astar Air Cargo. I have not touched flight controls in 6 years. I do not see current flight time as a "pilot" on the min requirements, but does anyone know if that is going to exclude me from getting an interview / hired? I need to know so I can go to plan B, C, or whatever plan I am going to go with.

Hang in there bud. There will be someone that's not a worthless piece of S..T that will give you a good answer and who actually is employed by the company in question.

I see you are new to forum. Diesel likes to cause havoc around here. He's compensating for something if you know what I mean.

HAP

 

[Diesel]

So your avatar is what supposed to be cute, kitchy and make me feel like you are adorable? Haaahaaa oh i get it i'm compensating for the size of my junk...oohh man jeeze i'm rolling on the floor laughing at your humor. Did you just read Beetle baley or something. harhhhahaaaa sigh

The guy could have answered his own question about currency because its been discussed ad nausium, then cross referenced it with the fact that there are thousands of furloughed pilots on the street who have touched an airplane in 6 years.... so i might be reaching but even if they did allow it he's got a long shot.

I allready answered him but he allready knew the answer when he posted.

 

[arewethereyet]

You are a brilliant one I'll give you that. Actually my avatar is just for you. I know you would like it so I put it there for your amusement.

P.S. - You are in fact a complete waste of my time and others. You have caused this thread to turn into a battle instead of informing the guy of the info. he was looking for.

You are one of the most w.r.t.l.s. folks I've had contact here.

Have a nice night.

HAP

 

[arewethereyet]

No, just a sh!tty job. But he does get to tell the bartender that he "flies" a 727.

Why is it in this day and age of our industry do you have to ask why it would take time to upgrade. Have you ever worked for Astar or are you just a Pax haulin puke who thinks he knows it all.

Why exactly would you call 100k a year and 14 off a month a bad gig??? I would love to know this.

So, I'll assume by your frame of mind that YOU would be that much of "TOOLBAG" that YOU ACTUALLY WOULD tell anyone "wow look at me I'm a pilot and I fly an airbus 320". To each his own I guess.

HAP

 

[Diesel]

hmmmm sounds like you might be an ex astar employee or currently work there and don't like people talking about freight hauling. Yes yes we know work at night boxes are fun I got it.

A pax haulin puke. Yup you've got the freightdog shirt and everything. Sounds like anger managment is in your future..... or at least laying off the coffee.

 

[DO-82 driver]

LOL......Hey Diesel, sorry to hear about your "compensating" problem......there are pills and devices to help you out.

That's too funny...I'm going to get some mileage out of this one.....

 

[Diesel]

I know Hap really got me on that one. You know what they say though those who make jokes about it are really trying to cover up for their own shortcomings.

I'm sure next he'll be talking about more revelent subjects like the 1940's and flying the sopwith camel.

 

[skiandsurf]

Why exactly would you call 100k a year and 14 off a month a bad gig??? I would love to know this.

So, I'll assume by your frame of mind that YOU would be that much of "TOOLBAG" that YOU ACTUALLY WOULD tell anyone "wow look at me I'm a pilot and I fly an airbus 320". To each his own I guess.

HAP

That guys that started this thread, iwasmehowhesgon, must think it is not too good, since he is looking for a new job.


And no, I do not fly the Airbus anymore. I am very happy flying the Citation X. I do miss the Airbus, but I dont miss the airline flying. Those terminals make me sick to my stomach.

 

[arewethereyet]

Have a nice day diesel. You aren't worth wasting any more time over.

HAP

 

[TurboJetCpt]

The answer to your question: It doesn't look good.

A pilot recently applied with a few thousand hours heavy jet PIC time, ex-Air Force, but had not flown in over a year due to a desk job. He also had an LOR from a Netjets pilot. He received an email stating, please reapply when you are current. He didn't even receive the application.

6 years on the panel is the equivalent to 6 years at a desk.

Just the facts.

Apply anyway...Good luck.

 

[gunfyter]

Yes I had the same issue. Went out and flew a 421 for 60 hrs and a CASA 212 another 200 hrs and got the job here.

They don't want much. I know someone who flew a 172 for 100 hrs to get "current" and he got the job.

Those planes my hands were on the controls the whole time. Now on TO the AP comes on at 1000 ft... and gets clicked off at 200 ft on landing. About 1 minute per flight is hand flying.

 

[learflyer]

The answer to your question: It doesn't look good.

A pilot recently applied with a few thousand hours heavy jet PIC time, ex-Air Force, but had not flown in over a year due to a desk job. He also had an LOR from a Netjets pilot. He received an email stating, please reapply when you are current. He didn't even receive the application.

6 years on the panel is the equivalent to 6 years at a desk.

Just the facts.

Apply anyway...Good luck.

So........is having a very current 135.297/293 (as of yesterday) in a hawker count as being current? Or do they want a certain amount of real world flying lately? Just busted my hump in a sim for the last two weeks.

 

[vindiesel]

As on observer, I would like to add how do we know there will be realistic upgrades at NetJets? 2500 pilots now, with their projected hiring how likely is it someone would go over and sit 6 years as an FO?
I went to work for flops under the impresion I would have upgraded within a year, then 9/11 hit, I left 2 years ago and still would not be a captain after 4 years based on seniority.
Just my 2 cents...