NJA N numbers

[Tref]

LOL... wow I had no idea I'd get such a negative response to that. Well the reason why I'm asking is because I interviewed at NJ last week, and they said they would be making phone calls on Monday to those who got hired. I'm looking to be based in LAX, and they said the aircraft they were looking to fill for LAX was the Excel, Soverign, and Hawker 800. SOOOO.... I was going to look up some EJA### numbers on flightaware.com so I can see what type of flying those aircraft have been doing. Mostly just out of curiosity sake, and if they gave me a choice, I could base it on what kinds of flying those aircraft do.

My... I can't believe everyone would be so suspicious of that question. Sorry to ruffle the feathers out there. I can just plug in randon N numbers I suppose and get to the same results, just a lot slower.

Well, I hope I get a good phone call tomorrow... my fingers are crossed. I hope to be flying with you all soon. (But not those paranoid ones who think I'm a terrorist because I asked a general question).

LJR

Gee, now that I know you're looking stuff up on flightaware.com, I think I might have to make some phone calls (CIA, MI5, Interpol.)

Good luck on the call!

 

[Guitar rocker]

Dr. Suess, I think if you had simply mentioned that you interviewed at NJA and wanted to know what the mission of certain aircraft are in the fleet and that you were looking for suggestions as to which one you should pick (given the choice), perhaps that would have been the better question. Watching what N numbers are doing on flighaware isnt as good as asking someone who flies any of those aircraft you asked about right here.

Anyway, good luck with the call.

 

[Cavpilot]

Dr. Seuss,
I'll make this simple...If you are a West Coast guy, take the Excel if offered. You will thank me later.

 

[RNObased]

I'm looking to be based in LAX, and they said the aircraft they were looking to fill for LAX was the Excel, Soverign, and Hawker 800. SOOOO....
LJR

The first thing you will learn at NJA is that it doesn't matter where you are based, because you will find yourself on a trans-con airline on your first day. Now when the company gets this, the world will be a better place.

 

[EdAtTheAirport]

ROFL! Everyone was so suspicious of this guy; he had a great reason for asking...but there's a bigger issue.

Isn't it a glaring security risk that Flightaware and the other tracker services display flight information? (Yeah Tref, you go right ahead and make those phone calls. Let us know what the CIA has to say to you). What about the information that can be obtained fron the FAA web site -- tail numbers, etc?

Good alertness guys (I guess), but the Gov't is only interested in confiscating your toe nail clippers and bottled water. No one has the brass to do what needs to be done for real security.

Seuss, hope you do well with NJ. They're a great bunch of guys. Welcome to the Fractionals.

 

[Tref]

(Yeah Tref, you go right ahead and make those phone calls. Let us know what the CIA has to say to you).

Wink's as good as a nod to a blind bat, no?

 

[drseuss05]

Well I did a search on previous threads that talk about the different aircraft at NJA. Given the choice between the three aircraft they said they were going to hire into, I would probably have picked the Excel, however I understand that the Excel pilot works extremely hard. Not that I'm against working hard, but hey, if you are salaried I guess I'd rather fly 400 hours a year rather than 800. So then I considered the Sovereign, since I heard it was a great airplane and a lot of fun to fly. But I would not look forward to 6+ hour transcon flights. I guess I was wondering how often the Sovereign really does those extremely long and slow transcon flights. So that was the negative to that airplane. And I really don't know much about the Hawker 800 other than it has a small baggage area. But I have no clue what type of flying to expect on that airplane. So I was simply just going to see what kind of flying each aircraft does by searching the lastest flights on the web.

Anyhow, it's really not all that big of a deal, and I'd consider myself lukcy to fly any 3 of those airplanes for NetJets. I just figured IF I did get a choice, I'd have to pick something. Seems like they all have some pro's and con's.

Well not sure what to think about the interview. DM said they'd be calling on Monday... and well today is Monday and I haven't heard anything??? Hopefully they are just a little behind and I'll hear something soon.

So let me rephrase my first question again. Given the Excel, Sovereign, or Hawker 800, which would you choose and why? I saw one vote for the Excel above, thanks Cavpilot! Hope everyone is doing well on this Monday! Cheers!

LJR

 

[Going2Baja]

I've asked this question before and I think the 800 looked like the best choice. But from what I've read lately - ALL fleets are flying their limits. If you don't want to work, pick a fleet that breaks a lot.

Current NJA pilots please chime in with your info.....

Baja.

BTW - Good luck on the call and let us know what they offer!

 

[RNObased]

I've asked this question before and I think the 800 looked like the best choice. But from what I've read lately - ALL fleets are flying their limits. If you don't want to work, pick a fleet that breaks a lot.

Current NJA pilots please chime in with your info.....

Baja.

BTW - Good luck on the call and let us know what they offer!

400xp/beechjunk probably flies the least out of any of the fleets. For several reasons. 1. It is always broke. 2. It has trouble covering other fleets trips, because of size, range etc. 3. During the summer it can't fly some trips because of poor hot numbers. 4. Did I mention that it breaks a lot...

However you will find yourself sitting at the airport on hot spare a lot, which is more painful then flying sometimes.

 

[Ultra Grump]

The Sovereign is turning into the new X. Becoming quite the workhorse.

 

[be-400xpdriver]

Take the 800. The cockpit is huge.

 

[notaNJApilot]

I'd take the XL. You get an extra $225/month for flying the XL and XLS.

And if anyone is considering the 800, be aware the 800XP and 800XPC are different aircraft. Just as the Ultra and Encore [now] are. No crossover pay for those fleets.

 

[Guitar rocker]

400xp/beechjunk probably flies the least out of any of the fleets. For several reasons. 1. It is always broke. 2. It has trouble covering other fleets trips, because of size, range etc. 3. During the summer it can't fly some trips because of poor hot numbers. 4. Did I mention that it breaks a lot...

However you will find yourself sitting at the airport on hot spare a lot, which is more painful then flying sometimes.

That and hold your breath when descending out of altitude. You might be in for a real treat.

 

[Guitar rocker]

I'd take the XL. You get an extra $225/month for flying the XL and XLS.

And if anyone is considering the 800, be aware the 800XP and 800XPC are different aircraft. Just as the Ultra and Encore [now] are. No crossover pay for those fleets.

Sovereign is a really nice airplane. But, I agree with this. You will get the extra pay on the excel/XLS and it too is a nice plane.

 

[drseuss05]

Well I finally got the phone call this morning. Linda called and since I wanted LAX, she offered me the XL or 800 for October 9th, or the XL and Sovereign for October 23rd. I ended up taking the XL on October 9th. I've heard it's a great airplane, and the extra cash will be nice. I think the variety of flying will probably be the greatest of the XL too, but I don't know. I just went with it. Seems like there are good and bad about every aircraft. So the XL seemed like the middle of the road.

I appreciate everyone suggestions and I'm extremely excited about starting. I feel like Oct 9th will never arrive! lol Look forward to working with you all out on the line shortly! Ciao!

LJR