Netjets Santa Claus?

[JBL]

"Well you haven't heard?

"In the Airbus", stories? Yep, he's the one. Thinks JetBlue owes him a job because he flew one at the N-TITANIC."

WOW.. No idea who you are, and I assure you I don't think I'm entitled to anything other than waking up tomorrow...even that is open for debate. True, I found it frustrating that JB wouldn't consider an Airbus type and time in type more important, but that's life. As for the entire company laughing when I quit, I'm amazed that many people actually care what I do each day.

Yes, I did talk a lot about my USAirways days to those I flew with. Not to gloat, but to impress upon my co-workers that there IS a better lifestyle out there for the taking. If you'll remember, I was very active on the NJ message board before I left. I was trying to convince those who had never experienced better that they are worth more than they know. Pull up my posts, call Slim or the other Capt's I flew with...they'll tell you. The pilots at NJ are top notch. I've played in all levels of aviation and I can assure you that the NJ guys earn MORE than they make every day.

I can't understand the animosity towards me by you, Mr Hawkered. If you're who I think you are, then nobody likes you anyway and you have done more to hurt yourself than anyone else could do. If you have a beef with me, lay it out. My name is known to you obviously, reciprocate in kind and let's clear the air. I've already received several U2U's about you and your attacks on me. I have a life outside of aviation..if you don't believe me, check my posting history. I haven't been here in a long time. I'm not gonna try and track you down...if you have a beef with me, U2U me and let's clear the air.

To the NJ pilots out there...I was thrilled that you overwhelmingly rejected the TA. You guys deserve much better. Do NOT lose sight of your value and settle for anything less than what you deserve.

To Hawkered, what would you do if your wife said to you "NetJets or us"? That's exactly what I got. Unlike you, airplanes are NOT more important to me than my wife and kids. Yes I went back to an airline tied to a failing major, but I don't regret that decision one bit. If I end up working for Home Depot selling lumber and still have my family, I still win. I do not hide the fact I found NetJets an utter disappointment from a scheduling/lifestyle standpoint. That company has the right idea, but the wrong approach and is capable of so much more.

Good luck Hawkered. If you wanna step up, U2U me and we'll straighten this out.

 

[Starman]

Just gotta ask, what is "U2U"?

 

[Hawkered]

Hey Dude,

I'll let it go now. You said it yourself, there's more to life than flying airplanes and you and I both agree on that one.

Also, you started with the trash talk about the company that supports my livelihood. Man, it took a few posts to make you mad, but you finally admitted you weren't up to the task.

Couldn't you have at least waited for five more months? How is that going to look on your resume?

I do congratulate you on choosing your family over your career. I had no idea that things were that tense at home. I also chose family first, which is why I'm at Netjets.

As for personal assumptions about who I am..really, who cares. You came on a public message board which is viewed by other industry hopefuls and investors alike. I have every right to defend the livelihoods of more than 5,000 people that make up the Netjets family!

 

[Hawkered]

I have no idea what U2U is either, but if its anything about an Irish Band, I'll drink to that!

 

[gunfyter]

its user to user... personal message.

 

[Hawkered]

Thx Gunfyter...have really respected your views on SU too!

 

[Hawkered]

And JBL. I don't think you've got the right guy. I'm not conducting polls here, but I've got quite a few friends I work with and no, I'm not some A-teamer either.

 

[JBL]

I admit I posted flame bait. Not intentional, but when I go back and read it...yep...there it is. NJ just gets me hot under the collar quickly, and not because of the $$...long stories over beers sometimes, not here and not now. I meant what I said about the NJ pilots...good bunch that deserve so much more. No beef with you guys AT ALL...just the higher ups. Good luck, sorry for the bait, I'm gone...

P.S.- NJ has not hurt my resume. I can fully explain my reasons for leaving, left on good terms, and fulfilled my financial obligation. We just weren't meant to be.

 

[Hawkered]

JBL,

Dude it's nothing personal at my end either. There were some things that got around when you were working here. I believe you told some people that we were the group the airlines would never hire?

Anyway, I just get sick of hearing about how great it was at XYZ freight carrier or other mostly defunct 121 operations, and how cool their union was at beating up on management. Perhaps I am the odd one out here, but if it was me, I'd never have anything to do with a former employer group that had missed one of my paychecks. I sure as hell wouldn't be spoutin' off about how great it was.

Fractional Ownership is the way of the future in the same way that the Pan Am Clipper is an icon of the past. Airlines cramming people into sardine cans and throwing giveaway parties in the media will do more to make us stronger everyday!

JBL, good luck to you man! I'm sure you made the right decision and your timing may be perfect if JetBlue does expand your way.

 

[stork]

Well I wish I could leave here as well but I can't move... been here 5 years and it has taken a toll on the family and finances...

Back to the original topic who actaully saw the "BAD SANTA" and when??? I think that is fukkin funny as hell.....

 

[beechjetpilot1]

Maybe, Maybe Not

"Fractional Ownership is the way of the future in the same way that the Pan Am Clipper is an icon of the past. Airlines cramming people into sardine cans and throwing giveaway parties in the media will do more to make us stronger everyday!"


Fractional Ownership may or may not be the way of the future. Where I work, the block time cards (jet pass/marqui jet and the like) are really the way of the future. Most new passengers are opting to buy a block of hours rather than a share....so I think we in the fractional industry are going to slowly morph into large scale block charter companies over the next several years....that is just my 2 cents

 

[Hawkered]

I'm not sure if you knew this Beechjet, but Netjets holds the controlling interest in Marquis Jet Partners. I think they have a pretty good handle on it.