Netjets Question...

[CA1900]

I, on the other hand, usually just stay in the right seat for the tour. I build my nest, plug in my headset, and don't really want to move everything every other leg. I have thousands of left-seat hours too, and it doesn't really matter to me either way. But it's still nice to have the option.

 

[RCA]

I'm with you guys. Really does'nt make a difference, however, it is nice to have the option.
One last ? If your an SIC in the falcon you can fly from the left seat on empty legs?
I guess this makes my decesion to apply and leave CS a little more complicated.

 

[lookin4better]

no flame intended here.....but why would it matter to fly from the left seat on empty legs?

There is only one designated PIC for the flight at NJ ( part 1 definition that counts for most airlines..UPS Fedex, SWA....if that is your goal---) so it couldnt be logged as that type of PIC time.

 

[RCA]

I wouldn't ask to wear the 4 stripes while in the left seat, I just enjoy the change of pace.

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

ALL pilots at NJA are type-rated and wear four stripes.

cliff
CDI

 

[CA1900]

Hi!

ALL pilots at NJA are type-rated and wear four stripes.

I better call the uniform company -- they've been mistakenly sending 3-stripe stuff to us for years now!


You're correct about the type rating, though.

 

[FurloughedAgain]

Which begs the question. If they DID log it as PIC and for some reason that eludes me at the moment take that logged time to SWA or FedEx and tell them that it's PIC turbine... how would FedEx or SWA ever know that they were being less-than-100%-honest?

 

[CRJFlyer]

They must have issued me 3 stripes on accident then!!!!

we are typed as PIC's but as far as the company/union go we are paid SIC rates and have SIC authority until our seniority can hold PIC...Now if I found a part-time gig in a X I can fly as a PIC...

As far as bringing in PIC time to FedEx or SWA, I'd be willing to bet they have an idea that if we've been at NJA for 2 years and have 1000+ PIC hours in a X...they'd get a funny feeling something isn't right. They have to know the size f NJA and that upgrades are not 1 or 2 years... NJA also keeps duty/flght records for many years and keeps track of PIC/SIC hours, landings IMC etc...Every flight you do as a SIC, from either the left or right seat, will be logged as SIC in the companies eyes. Also in the eyes of those carriers that require you to "sign for the a/c.." ie:..SWA

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

Thanx 4 the correction.

I thought that it was a sort of industry standard: If you get a type, you wear 4, and if you get a FO training you wear 3 until you upgrade.

Personally, I like to fly. If it's a good company, with a decent compensation package, I don't care what seat I'm in, how many stripes I have, or if I fly Capt or FO. I'd rather fly FO somewhere great, than be a Capt at a not so great place.

NJA sounds like a very good place to be.

cliff
CID

 

[CRJFlyer]

I agree with that....A 4 striper flying for a shi^^y 135..(kinda like the one I just left) gets little respect if you will, versus even a 3 striper at a place like NJA. Same goes for a regional Captain in my eyes... I'd much rather be an FO at NJA ,than making less $$ as a Captain at a regional...Not that they don't get my respect, but you get my drift.. Personally it's all about the mighty $$$... But I do realize we as FO's got a pretty descent x-mas gift from NJA.. (not that we didn't deserve it though!) we all deserve more than we're making, especially at the regional level.

just my .02