Next open house for JetBlue?

[NoJoy]

When is the next open house for JetBlue and where would I find out this info-besides here? Is there an upcoming job fair that JB will be at? I am not sure they are going to show up at the next airinc job fair(Sept)-
Thanx.

 

[Lebowski]

I think the next open house at MCO is Sep. 19th...will find out for sure for you if someone else doesn't beat me to it.

 

[NoJoy]

Thankyou-where would I find info on the address and the time the open house starts?

 

[Dave's kid]

Here is the info on the next open house.

Wednesday September 19, 2007
10 am to 2 pm

Orlando Support Campus
8265 Hangar Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32827

There will be a shuttle to/from the airport. Parking is also available.

Dress is business casual or your uniform.

 

[NoJoy]

Thanx Dave's kid-Is there a # I can call to sign up for this open house and other info like where to meet the van?

 

[Dave's kid]

There is no number to call, just show up with an updated resume.

The shuttle runs every 20 mins from 9am to 1pm and picks up Terminal A, lower level, at spaces 26/27. No need to call.

 

[NoJoy]

Sounds good.

 

[BuckMurdock1]

Dress is business casual or your uniform.

Is this really true or is it 'unofficially' extpected that we show up in suit w/ blue tie???

 

[Dave's kid]

It is business casual, no trick.

 

[sligo1]

No suit neccesary. Went to March open house, golf shirt and khaki pants. May 2 interview, Sept 12 class good luck its a great time

 

[NoJoy]

Dave's kid do you work for Blue? How did you find out about the open house? Thanks for taking the time to post this info-

 

[Dave's kid]

Yes, I work for JetBlue. I just looked on our pilot recruitment site and it had all the information.

No problem on the info, I'm glad it helps.

 

[LUV2FLYLOUIE]

Just as a heads up! Take more than one resume. I went in April and went through 4. Just my 2 cents.

 

[isalvi]

Take everything treat it like an interview.

 

[IronCityBlue]

Take everything treat it like an interview.

I'd second that, with the one caveat of don't worry about wearing a suit. Most people wear business casual. That's perfectly fine and not some kind of trick. If you wear a suit you won't be discriminated against, but you won't have any kind of advantage and besides, there's no good reason to. Wear business casual, bring resumes and enjoy the tour.

 

[slackass]

I agree. No hidden agenda. Just be yourself. They screen for the atributes, hire for the attitude.

 

[Grassstrippilot]

Is this really true or is it 'unofficially' extpected that we show up in suit w/ blue tie???

If you really want to stick out, wear a bright yellow shirt. You'll see every shade of blue when you go there. But definatley keep it casual.

Definately bring all of your stuff. I don't think that they have interviewed at the last few open houses, but when I did it, by the time I was done I had been interviewed, drug tested, finger printed, and signed back ground release forms. So it can happen. Job offer 8 days later and in class two weeks later. That was earlier this Spring. Definately a great experience and worth the effort for going down to MCO for the open house. Good luck!

Oh, and definatley bring at least 3-4 copies of your resume.

 

[learflyer]

Good for you! I went to the last one, and didn't get called. Maybe because i'm a sim instructor now? we have to take checkrides too, and are as current as everyone else. They seemed to like me when I was there. Oh well, i'll try again on the 19th. Heck, I live down the street from the facility.

 

[Loosediamondfl]

who is better Jetblue or Southwest? If you had to pick????

 

[Dave's kid]

I had the chance to go to either one and chose JetBlue. I don't regret the decision.

 

[sligo1]

It all depends on where you want to be and who offers you the job first. Right now SWA is at a halt for interviewing and hiring, with a pilot pool of over 500. I interviewed at SWA got the letter a year ago, interviewed at JB and hired for a Sept class. I'm going blue and not looking back, but its totally a personal decision.

 

[DLconnection]

What sort of agenda can a person expect when going to one of these open houses. Do you walk in the door sign in and take a tour? How long is the tour and what does it consist of? From there do you stand in line to talk with a recruiter? I am not sure what to expect at all. I hear that it is upbeat and laid back, but I am not sure what to expect and how long they last.

 

[IronCityBlue]

DL,

I think its mainly a tour and a meet and greet. Occasionally on sight mini interviews are done, but I don't think that's going on right now. Its advertised as 10 til 2. I would think if you can't get there right away that's OK, and if you have to leave a little early that's OK too. There is definately a tour of the training center, and you would be correct that its overall upbeat and laid back. You will get to talk to recruiters and probably sit for a Q & A session and stuff like that. Hope that answers your question.

 

[learflyer]

just to add to irons comments.....they will split you up in groups. each group of about three or four (depending on how many show) will rotate throughout the day with a tour, talking to recruiters, and meet n greet. I'd show early, because I couldn't get there until around 12:30, and I missed the tour.

 

[maremare505]

Wednesday September 19, 2007
10 am to 2 pm

Orlando Support Campus
8265 Hangar Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32827

There will be a shuttle to/from the airport. Parking is also available.

Dress is business casual and bring enough of copies of your CV. Sometimes you end up meeting with more interviewers than originally anticipated.

Good luck.

 

[On Your Six]

It all depends on where you want to be and who offers you the job first. Right now SWA is at a halt for interviewing and hiring, with a pilot pool of over 500. I interviewed at SWA got the letter a year ago, interviewed at JB and hired for a Sept class. I'm going blue and not looking back, but its totally a personal decision.

Are you saying that you are in the SWA hiring pool? If that's the case I would keep that as an option even though you will be starting at JB. I know a few former JB pilots who are now at SWA and DAL and I would keep that in my back pocket... I don't know many people who left SWA for JB but I know quite a few who have done the opposite. Something to think about...

 

[Frap]

Unless things have changed, "getting the letter" means "Thanks, but no thanks. Try again in a year."