Typical NJI tour

[need2fly]

What does a typical 7 day tour with NJI look like? Is there such as thing as "typical"? I have a good understanding of what the NJA tour looks like, I was just hoping to get a feel for the differences.

I am guessing it is a mix of domestic and internatioal operations.

TIA

 

[wolfpackpilot]

Day One:


I wake up around 9:30am; make sure the pool and lawn care services are outside working. Then I check my stocks (on my new Mac Book, which I highly recommend) while sipping a hot cup of freshly ground Sumatra coffee, which Lolita prepares for us every morning. After a workout in my gym or a round of golf at the club, (I live on the 18th fairway and usually just walk out on the course) I have a quick salad and check my stocks again. Some time around 1pm or so I check my emails and see what trips I’ve been offered. I always get at least 5 international and 5 domestic trips to choose from (if there aren’t any trips I like, I just call in and have one custom built for me). After checking the weather and local what-to-do websites for the potential trips I let my company handler know what I’ve decided and what flight I want to be booked on.

Karl, our Butler/Cook/Driver (I cant afford 3 people on my paltry salary) usually has my bags packed quickly after returning home from picking up the children at private school. The family usually has a quick swim in the pool, weather permitting of course (unless its winter, then we use the indoor pool) before dinner.

At 6:30pm, Karl runs me over to the airport to catch my flight to ATL. I usually airline to Europe and always catch the last flight.

End of Day One. Care to hear about Day Two?

 

[RCA]

Not my question. But if day two consists of you sitting by the pool in a diamond studded speedo, then no.

If you want to tell us about your flying schedule I'm all ears.

 

[Fireondeck]

Yes, I have one question. Is that first class or coach to Europe?

 

[On Your Six]

Schedule varies by fleet type - G450 would be different than G550.

I would suggest you look at www.flightaware.com - click on aircraft type and then type GLF4 or GLF5 into the small box at the top and you can then look for various flight numbers ending in QS. Click on those flight numbers. It is also possible to see where those aircraft have been over the past week or so (look at the bottom and press on "more flights"). Obviously you will find a broad mix of short-haul and longer-haul flights. As an example, I saw a QS GV flying nonstop from St. Augustine, FL to Oblia, Italy last week.

If you want real variety, NJI would provide that.

 

[YankeeEcho]

What does a typical 7 day tour with NJI look like? Is there such as thing as "typical"? I have a good understanding of what the NJA tour looks like, I was just hoping to get a feel for the differences.

I am guessing it is a mix of domestic and internatioal operations.

TIA

Typically airline to plane on first day - and home on day 7; fly 3-5 days inbetween. GIV crews seem to average flying 4-5 days and GV crews 3-4 days. Some see overseas every tour - others see domestic most of the time. No rule. My last 8 day tour I was home in bed all but one night - flew three days - VERY UNtypical! Any international flight you fly business or first class.

 

[sbav8r]

Once you arrive at a destination how long do typically stay there? Is it minimum rest then right back to the states empty, or do you ussually spend a day or two there waiting to bring more pax back?

 

[YankeeEcho]

Once you arrive at a destination how long do typically stay there? Is it minimum rest then right back to the states empty, or do you ussually spend a day or two there waiting to bring more pax back?

Once in a while min rest - but that's the exception. Always stay at destination until plane is needed somewhere else. I HAVE ferried across the Atlantic but it is not the usual routine. Usually short ferry/pax leg/short ferrry/pax leg etc.

 

[wolfpackpilot]

But if day two consists of you sitting by the pool in a diamond studded speedo, then no.

I only stay at "clothing optional" establishments.

:nuts:

Wolf...

ps, can you pm me where I can get one of those speedo's? Its not for me of course, its for uh... a friend.

 

[DO-82 driver]

God!!!! I hoipe Deisil doesn't follow your example of "clothing only".

There's a few week of nightmares!!!!

 

[johnsonrod]

What are some of the nicer and not-so-nice international layovers you guys have experienced? Any real nice hotspots in Europe, Asia, Caribbean, etc.? Name your best and least-favorite non-domestic layovers and why.

 

[anchorman]

Wolfpack.. They didn't issue you a diamond speedo in indoc? I got an extra one I can send your way. I see you're scheduled for upgrade class. Maybe you can get yours then. Welcome back!

Man, I'm getting sick of this Hawaii stuff.... sitting here for 3 days gets a little boring.?

 

[willNOTfly4free]

How long does one have to be employed by NJA before switching over to NJI? I've heard it is two years.

Is it pretty competitive to get hired at NJI?

 

[wolfpackpilot]

Man, I'm getting sick of this Hawaii stuff.... sitting here for 3 days gets a little boring.?

Wazzup Brotha!

Kona - Water Falls or Volcano Fields (look for the lava tube)

Maui - volcano or the Hana Highway

Oahu - find a bar! or go to the North Shore, have dinner in Haleiwa and then watch the sun set.

I'd live in Hawaii tomorrow if we could. At one time I starting looking into Hawaiian and Aloha for employment. Of all the places I've been, Hawaii ranks on my top 3 list for sure. The views overlooking the fields of Maui as you drive up the road to Mt Haleakala is just amazing. I'd like to buy a house over there with 2 partners and use it as a vacation rental. Pull 2 weeks off the schedule for yourself. Prices are cheaper than the Bay Area!

Wolf

 

[wolfpackpilot]

And don't forget to load up on Sushi!

 

[learflyer]

And don't forget to load up on Sushi!

sushi? nay nay. Chicken wings n beer please.

 

[Diesel]

I bought my speedo. Now I find out they are optional. Damn

 

[ozpilot]

Speedos are an Australian invention. Not something I'm proud of.

 

[Diesel]

Well its an island of criminals.

When you're in jail you've gotta make due.

 

[wolfpackpilot]

Well its an island of criminals.

British Criminals too.... the worst kind! Friggin Soccer Hooligans.

 

[gutshotdraw]

Wolfpack.. They didn't issue you a diamond speedo in indoc? I got an extra one I can send your way. I see you're scheduled for upgrade class. Maybe you can get yours then. Welcome back!

Man, I'm getting sick of this Hawaii stuff.... sitting here for 3 days gets a little boring.?

You're killin' me brudda. Ready to stab myself to death after a month in the swamp. Half my brain got sucked out of my eyeballs by the HUD and the Planeview just stole the other half. In other words, I'm ready for F/A duties at a major airline....

Pack, I knew you'd skate before I got to abuse you in the V. Congrats on the imminent upgrade.

 

[Diesel]

Just go across the street to Churchills and ask Jimmy for a V indoc brain melt.

BTW it was good meeting you in sav gutshot.

 

[wolfpackpilot]

Pack, I knew you'd skate before I got to abuse you in the V. Congrats on the imminent upgrade.

Thanks.... I think.

 

[gutshotdraw]

Just go across the street to Churchills and ask Jimmy for a V indoc brain melt.

BTW it was good meeting you in sav gutshot.

You too Diesel. Hoist one at Fenway for me.

 

[RTRHD]

Day One:


(on my new Mac Book, which I highly recommend)

OK Wolf I got one. How do you make the comp websight big enough to read without +3 glasses. Two finger scrolling got to like that.