What kind of time one needs to go to XO

[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.

 

[cessnaxdriver]

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

Thanks

Expect 50K first year FO and no per diem. Meals are covered on company credit card.

 

[cessnaxdriver]

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

I think we are going to interview for one more group in December and they are planning on X rated for this group. Hiring should pick up early next year. Classes are full thru December.

 

[On Your Six]

I think we are going to interview for one more group in December and they are planning on X rated for this group. Hiring should pick up early next year. Classes are full thru December.

When will we see the first Challenger 300s on the line? How many CL300s are expected through the end of 08?

 

[t-bone]

It was all in the press release, but I believe they start showing up 4th quarter 2008 and 3 or 4 to be delivered by the end of the year.

 

[AeroDMB]

Are there any rumors floating around regarding the NJA new TA and it's implications at XOJET? Will they follow suit?

 

[X-rated]

Are there any rumors floating around regarding the NJA new TA and it's implications at XOJET? Will they follow suit?

They have been working on a new long term pay package for quite a while. I have seen drafts, and it would have been industry leading prior to NJ's new TA. I think it is unlikely they will make changes just because NJ's package is better, but you never know.

Either way, congratulations to the NetJets pilot group. It is good for all of us each time the bar is raised.

 

[greygoose]

They have been working on a new long term pay package for quite a while. I have seen drafts, and it would have been industry leading prior to NJ's new TA. I think it is unlikely they will make changes just because NJ's package is better, but you never know.

Either way, congratulations to the NetJets pilot group. It is good for all of us each time the bar is raised.

Is there any talk on opening more domiciles/regions?

 

[coptercop]

Flight Time Required (From Company Website)

PIC

• 3500 Total Time
• 2000 PIC
• 1500 MEL
• 500 MEL PIC
• 300 Actual Instrument
• 1500 Turbine

SIC

• 2000 Total Time
• 500 PIC
• 500 MEL
• 150 Instrument
• 100 Turbine

 

[On Your Six]

Is it true that a bunch of Swift Citation X pilots jumped over to XOJet recently? Is Swift downsizing again?

 

[xdrvr]

Does that mean you all get plowed at the managers reception at the Embassy Suites after a duty day? I guess those Swift guys are having a positive effect over at XO!

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