Passed PIC checkride at Netjets!!

[beytzim]

You know, there are some people that don't take advice when its given. Further, they choose to ignore the advice and instead insult the person.

I have 91, 121, and 135 time. I may not have 15,000 hours or 10 type ratings, but I can still try to give advice in the most humble way.

Here's the point: 121 guys have a more difficult time at Netjets because of:
1. New regs to learn
2. Learning how to operate at uncontrolled fields and a plethora of scenarios that the 121 world never touches.
3. Flying new aircraft that are advanced and powereful (the X etc.)
4. There is a lot more involved in the crew decision making process compared to the 121 world.

I am NOT insulting the 121 world at all. Netjets just plays with a different set of rules that SOME 121 guys have trouble acclimating to. I'm sure the same thing happens when ex-135 guys go to 121 airlines.

Anyway, just happy to be a Captain in the best bizjet company in the world!

beytzim

(And oh by the way, I flew CV-600/640s in a scheduled 121 airline)

 

[Gumby]

PIC ride at EJA...

I'm not sure if I can say that my 121 training was slack, but I'm sure it was comparable to EJA, or for that matter one of my many other jobs....and can I make a comment.. I LOVE the UPS CAPT's delivery guy....the best!!!

 

[infoman]

Beytizm,
Congrats on the ride.
The simple fact that you studied and had the right attitude is why you passed your ride. The company is not in the habit of passing anyone because of prior experience. I do not want to slam you or anyone else, but the way to pass a ride at NJA ,or any company is to study, listen, and a positive attitude.
Best of luck.

 

[sparticusflt]

I will say this about NJA, we have an execellent training program. However, I would advise the new hires here not to jump the gun just to be captain. Checkride is one thing, the line is another. Get to know the company before you jump into the seat. Hell the flying here is the easy part.

 

[warehouse]

beytzim,
Congrats on the upgrade. If you would, send me a private email with the dates you finished your type ride, a.c. in flight training, and your date of hire. I have been with the company awhile now, +4 months, and am awaiting captain pay in fact due to your upgrade. I think I may have slipped through the cracks for the up in pay. Thanks a lot and continued success.

 

[machspeed]

I got my pay increase at 4months to the day. Almost at 5months it should come soon. I am waiting to know the online experience before i upgrade. Thanx betizim i think my pay raise came when you upgraded. The captains job is alot more then flying the aircraft. Catering, paper work, sheduling etc.... Fo job is easy.

having a good time
machspeed

 

[bartpearl]

I will say this about NJA, we have an execellent training program. However, I would advise the new hires here not to jump the gun just to be captain. Checkride is one thing, the line is another. Get to know the company before you jump into the seat. Hell the flying here is the easy part.

I second, third, and fourth that advice. Passing a PIC checkride only means you can fly the airplane in a sterile training environment to ATP standards. Whereas our environment is SIMILAR, to corporate, and SIMILAR to charter, it is UNIQUE in many ways.

Before walking out into a minefield, it's a good idea to have a map of where the mines are. The only way I know to get that at NJA is to experience life on the road.