NJA Cockpit Culture

[Dr Pepper]

Pretty silly that we can turn around in our seats to talk to the pax when they are standing next to us, but we can't read the paper.

On long flights, I tune in the AM stations on the NDB and listen to talk radio. It usually stimulates conversation. The moment I get tired, I play brickbreaker. It wakes me up.

 

[blueridge71]

Tear the crossword out of the USA Today and take it into the cockpit. I also have one of those aviator reference maps of the US that shows cities and points of interest along with VORs. That helps pass the time.

 

[fischman]

Int'l Ops over 6 hours? The "I spy with my little eye" game helps a ton.

There is usually plenty to keep us busy on board.

I spy with my little eye something big and blue. :laugh:

 

[paulsalem]

I spy with my little eye something big and blue.

The ads on FI?!

 

[FLYLOW22]

You must have a bigger tank than I do!

Genetics. imp:

 

[FLYLOW22]

I spy with my little eye something big and blue. :laugh:

SKY!!!

 

[theskyking]

I thought you were talking about something I have on day 7 away from the wife...

 

[pilotyip]

Does any one still have NDBs to tune in Rush on the AM stations?

 

[Buckeye]

I stare straight ahead or read the AFM or constantly recite limitaions and memory items. When that runs out I usually sway back and forth in my seat looking like Rain Man. imp:

 

[CA1900]

Does any one still have NDBs to tune in Rush on the AM stations?

Yeah, there are a number of Classic Rock stations listed in the back of the Ac-U-Kwik book.

 

[Semore Butts]

I usually talk about me!

It usually takes me several hours to tell the other guy all about me!

I can't think of anything I'd rather talk about!

Chicks and beer are nice too..

Most of the people I fly with generally go right to their rooms after we get to the hotel.

Whats up with that?

 

[fischman]

SKY!!!

DANG!!!

Okay. I spy with my little eye something white and metal.

 

[pilotyip]

It usually takes me several hours to tell the other guy all about me!

I can't think of anything I'd rather talk about!
Most of the people I fly with generally go right to their rooms after we get to the hotel.

Whats up with that?

Maybe it is because of the several hrs of talking about you?

 

[CRJ200pilot]

Does NJA require a College degree? or is it just preferred

 

[pilotyip]

no it does not, we have had pilots go there without degrees probably based upon business jet PIC.

 

[CRJ200pilot]

so you're telling me theres a chance? YEAAAAAA

 

[tk855]

so you're telling me theres a chance? YEAAAAAA

As of late, once Netjets receives your application they are inputting the data into a matrix that will rank you based on score. The higher you are ranked, the sooner you will receive an interview. Now, your score (which determines your ranking) is based off of a multitude of qualities. You earn points for pic time, jet time, time in a type of aircraft NJA flies, having a college degree, and so on. You can also have points deducted as well. Once all the points are totaled, your ranking is determined. Now keeping this in mind, if you score well in other areas that bring your total up, the college degree will have little bearing on your overall score. I do believe that the points earned for having a college degree are somewhat significant. You still have a chance without it, you just have a better chance with it.

I received this information from one of our pilots who personally spoke with Derinda about the process. She showed him how the system worked. The applicant this individual recommended was accidentally entered into the system as NOT having a college degree. Once the error was rectified, the applicants ranking improved significantly from what the pilot told me.

 

[billy2331]

Do any NJ pilots know if there is a higher ranking or more points for current 91/135 pilots. Now that FedEx, UPS and SW have stopped hiring and with the new contract many regional guys are thinking about NJ. As far as time goes (for the most part) the 121 guys will have a lot more then a 91/135 guy over the same time period. Just wondering if there's a slight advantange or it's an even shot. Thanks.

 

[CRJ200pilot]

excellent info, thank you

 

[FLYLOW22]

DANG!!!

Okay. I spy with my little eye something white and metal.

A plane!!!