NetJets X

[widespreadpanic]

Got the call. Start in April.
Here is the timeline if anyone is interested:
12/12/05 - Resume Sent
01/03/06 - App. Sent
01/20/06 - Email for interview
02/09/06 - Interview
02/23/06 - Call for X class

WP

 

[Nixon]

Congrats! Did you really have to wait 2 weeks to find out that you got the job, or just to find out when your class date and aircraft assignment was? Were you offered all five domiciles?

 

[Diesel]

congrats which domicile?

 

[widespreadpanic]

Thanks,

It took 2 weeks for the call. Apparently they are Really backed up.
I got my first choice of the five domiciles, PBI.
Nixon, feel free to use my info for your chart.

WP

 

[TORCH67]

Welcome aboard! Another person to row the Slave ship!

 

[Heavy Set]

Welcome aboard! Another person to row the Slave ship!

Yeah, but that's one fast slave ship. At least you'll get to see most of the country EVERY WEEK... I like the look of the X - it looks like the bat wing.

Any idea what others in your class got in terms of aircraft assignment? Did most get the X?

Have fun!

 

[Going2Baja]

Congrats!!!! Enjoy that fast steed!!!

Baja.

 

[AJL5236]

widespread.. what is your background, 135 121? what were you previously flying. Congrats on the job..

 

[widespreadpanic]

Thanks everyone. Looking forward to it.

AJL, I have had 121 and 135 exp.
Heavy, Not sure about everyone else. The X had the earliest start date, so I took that. The XL, 800XPC, and Sovereign(sp?) were also offered.

WP

 

[Heavy Set]

Thanks everyone. Looking forward to it.

AJL, I have had 121 and 135 exp.
Heavy, Not sure about everyone else. The X had the earliest start date, so I took that. The XL, 800XPC, and Sovereign(sp?) were also offered.

WP

Great job! Those are all great fleets from what I hear - although I have heard that the XPC doesn't work as hard as the X or XL. Either the X or the Sovereign would have been my picks if given the same choices.

 

[Diesel]

Yeah, but that's one fast slave ship. At least you'll get to see most of the country EVERY WEEK...

try EVERY DAY

 

[AirBear8]

Great job! Those are all great fleets from what I hear - although I have heard that the XPC doesn't work as hard as the X or XL. Either the X or the Sovereign would have been my picks if given the same choices.

Better have a strong back if you get the Sovereign, it can carry an obscene amount of baggage (I've heard up to 3 SUV's worth) and the owners know that

AirBear

 

[gutshotdraw]

Since when do the owners know, or more importantly care, how much baggage room the airplane is "supposed" to have? In addition to the usual dead bodies in steamer trunks, I've loaded bikes, surfboards, lamps, tables, chairs, oversized paintings, boxes of ceramic tile, you name it. We've even had to ship the overflow via DHL because some owners think it's a moving van, not an airplane. The bigger the airplane, the more stuff they bring.

 

[On Your Six]

Thanks everyone. Looking forward to it.

AJL, I have had 121 and 135 exp.
Heavy, Not sure about everyone else. The X had the earliest start date, so I took that. The XL, 800XPC, and Sovereign(sp?) were also offered.

WP

Good work! You can wave to all of the airliners below as you zoom by... I saw one of your X's zip past me a week ago and it must have been hanging out at 45,000 ft or so. That thing looks impressive on the ramp and in flight.

 

[Cavpilot]

Since when do the owners know, or more importantly care, how much baggage room the airplane is "supposed" to have?

I'll field this question.

In the Excel, most of the real owners know. I once had a pro golfer, who travels with his family, bring 2 SUVs worth of crap. As I was staring at the mountain of baggage in front of me and scratching my head how I was going to make it all fit, he came around and proceeded to tell me exactly how to load it, bag by bag. It all fit.

There are many Excel owners that have in there profile not fly in a Hawker 800xp. Why? Great airplane, lousy baggage space. The real owners get it. The Marquis folks...that's another story.

 

[DO-82 driver]

Marquis believe what the salemen tell them......that's the problem.

 

[TORCH67]

Ahhhh the "McMillionaires", fine bunch of folks!!

 

[psysicx]

What is a McMillionaire?

 

[yzf6]

a millionaire with less QOL

 

[widespreadpanic]

How much international does the X do?
What is the typical stage length? Lots of transcon turns?
Finally, How many X's are in the NJ fleet?

Thanks
WP

I know I could probably search and find some of these answers but I am too lazy right now?

 

[Diesel]

A lot of south america this time of year. Some europe but not much.

Typical stage length for me seems to be about 4 hours.

78?

 

[widespreadpanic]

Thanks Diesel

WP

 

[VVJM265]

Diesel, does the X ever get out to HI?

 

[RNObased]

Diesel, does the X ever get out to HI?

The X does go to hawaii, but you have to be on the A team and Diesel isn't on that team.....

 

[Diesel]

You got that right.

Yes it does go to hawaii. Who do you think drops the plane off in LAX so another crew can go there?

 

[Gator1999]

What up D?

Don't forget to help those guys by updating all the HAW Jepps!

---Front Row :beer:

 

[Guitar rocker]

The X does go to hawaii, but you have to be on the A team and Diesel isn't on that team.....

I think the A Team has gotten a bit smaller since the contract............but like you said, it's still there.

 

[Diesel]

Whatup front row-

I haven't heard from back row I should give him a shout.

Off to do jepps.......

 

[ghostrider64]

Congrats on the X, looks like you will be my replacement Off to the 200 for me.

Come on Diesel I got to Hawaii 4 times in 2 years and I'm no A Teamer. However I had show at legal on everyone of them LOL

 

[Gator1999]

Diesel,
Me and back row have comp rec next month. I think I saw your name on the list for earlier next month...oh well...I'll have one for you at Sirens!