What kind of time one needs to go to XO

[AeroDMB]

Didn't the total time mins use to be 1500tt? I meet everything else but 500 short of the total time...is it worth it to apply?

What other equipment do they own/manage and plan on hiring into?

How many do they plan on hiring?

What is the culture like? Dot comish? (in a positive way)

Can a new-hire choose the schedule 9/7 or 17/15 on day one? Are you able to switch between the two?

Thanks in advance.

 

[X-rated]

You are absolutely correct on that and well put. Just frustrated over bad info. When I was working on my PH.D, I had to teach undergrads and I used to I flunk them when they gave me bad info... Just people should give accurate info or none at all.

Easy CXdvr,

I don't think he gave any bad info. He just sugested that people go to flightaware to see where we go. He didn't say anything about how many crews were flying those trips. Flightinfo does give good information about what our typical trip looks like. He also said we do lots of transcon's. how can you not agree with that?

 

[X-rated]

Didn't the total time mins use to be 1500tt? I meet everything else but 500 short of the total time...is it worth it to apply?

What other equipment do they own/manage and plan on hiring into?

How many do they plan on hiring?

What is the culture like? Dot comish? (in a positive way)

Can a new-hire choose the schedule 9/7 or 17/15 on day one? Are you able to switch between the two?

Thanks in advance.

Put in an app. what's the worst that could happen?

For now, hiring into the X. CL30 next year sometime. From time to time there may be a few King Air 350 and Premier openings.

The plan is to hire about 600 in the next 5 years.

You choose your schedule. Change it when you wish.

I would say dotcomish in that the company is very employee friendly.

 

[Just Jay]

Thanks for the good info guys. It's good to hear people fairly happy where they are with so many s#*!ty outfits out there.

How are they on the interviews?

 

[cessnaxdriver]

X

Easy yourself.. I never disagreed about the transcon info. Thats were the X excels, just when someone ask or info, sending them to flightaware does not show all the info. A request was made for information so yes, he did give bad info. Although not intentionally its still bad. No worries

Cheers

Xdriver

Easy CXdvr,

I don't think he gave any bad info. He just sugested that people go to flightaware to see where we go. He didn't say anything about how many crews were flying those trips. Flightinfo does give good information about what our typical trip looks like. He also said we do lots of transcon's. how can you not agree with that?

 

[JJET44]

Do you guys have actual dispatchers that issue flt releases like the airlines or trip coordinators and the captains do everything?
I know that it's off the subject and kinda a wierd question to ask but I believe that you can tell a lot about a company by the type of ops they run.

 

[t-bone]

dispatchers

Do you guys have actual dispatchers that issue flt releases like the airlines or trip coordinators and the captains do everything?
I know that it's off the subject and kinda a wierd question to ask but I believe that you can tell a lot about a company by the type of ops they run.

I'm not really sure what it says about us that we haven't had dispatchers...just 3 years ago we only had 3 airplanes, the need just wasn't there. However, we actually are in the process of hiring into our now forming dispatch office. We've got the green light to hire 8 licensed dispatchers.

 

[dime line]

You are absolutely correct on that and well put. Just frustrated over bad info. When I was working on my PH.D, I had to teach undergrads and I used to I flunk them when they gave me bad info... Just people should give accurate info or none at all.

Dude there lies your problem, your too smart to be a pilot. You should get your money back.....LOL

 

[JJET44]

I'm not really sure what it says about us that we haven't had dispatchers...just 3 years ago we only had 3 airplanes, the need just wasn't there. However, we actually are in the process of hiring into our now forming dispatch office. We've got the green light to hire 8 licensed dispatchers.

Well at least your moving in the right direction!!

 

[cessnaxdriver]

Actually, it has allowed me to start a very successful engineering consulting business. Now I can fly make a little change and have some fun! Jealous?

Dude there lies your problem, your too smart to be a pilot. You should get your money back.....LOL

 

[learflyer]

He was being fesheeshus, or is it fecietious, or .....he was just kidding dude. Looks like I can fly to, huh?

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

Learflyer: Your spelling is atoshious!

Everyone knows it's spelled fasheetus!

XOJet is sounding better and better. I hope they call soon!

cliff
GRB

 

[NJA Capt]

Life is good on the road and its better than the 7 years I did at NetJets..

I'm interested why you left NJA after 7 years (recently?)? It is pretty rare to have turnover that high up the list. Was it specifically to fly for XO?

 

[On Your Six]

I'm interested why you left NJA after 7 years (recently?)? It is pretty rare to have turnover that high up the list. Was it specifically to fly for XO?

Perhaps he left before the latest contract was ratified... As I recall, it was a pretty rough environment at NJA during those few months before the latest agreement - many people were leaving.

Good thing is that XOJet continues to grow (from AIN Online):

"Cessna Aircraft announced today at the NBAA Convention that charter operator XOJET has placed a $600 million order for 30 Citation X business jets."

 

[cessnaxdriver]

On Your Six,

You are absolutely correct. NJA Capt, I left for better opportunities with P91 operator but due to family issues, I needed to relocate and XOJet offered both opportunity and advancement. I am grateful for the experience at Netjets but I have NO regrets about leaving.

Cheers,

Xdriver

Perhaps he left before the latest contract was ratified... As I recall, it was a pretty rough environment at NJA during those few months before the latest agreement - many people were leaving.

Good thing is that XOJet continues to grow (from AIN Online):

"Cessna Aircraft announced today at the NBAA Convention that charter operator XOJET has placed a $600 million order for 30 Citation X business jets."

 

[Jim]

Normally to go to XO, you have to have Command Screened, probably in your 12-16 year point in your career. You need to be qualified as an Aircraft Commander in the weapon system you will be operating, and be prepared to take over as Commanding Officer.

:beer:

 

[freighthumper]

Can you get into XO as a captain on the X? If so is there a min jet time req? Does XO do much or any intl flying?

 

[t-bone]

Can you get into XO as a captain on the X? If so is there a min jet time req? Does XO do much or any intl flying?

Yes you can if you have time in type. Minimums are posted on the company website. Yes we do, just did a trip to Dubai...I know, wrong airplane for that trip...

Don't not apply, though, just because you don't have the time in type and aren't interested in a co-pilot's salary. Talk to the DO or CP once you've made it past the interview, they're more than likely willing to work something out.

 

[johnsonrod]

Can someone refresh my memory? What is the starting salary for FOs? What is the likely 1st-year total with per diem, etc.?

Thanks

 

[Jonahproject]

Anybody heard from XO here of late? I take it they've been conducting interviews.