XOJet Update

[t-bone]

per diem???

No per diem. Meals are put on the company credit card. Keep it below $75/day. Crew meals (ie. from Rudy's, don't count towards the $75) but we try to be smart about this. If we're having lunch at PF Changs and have an afternoon flight, I think most of us will get something to go to eat on the plane rather than spend $40 for a turkey sandwich thru the caterer. If we don't have time to pick up food somewhere, then order thru the caterer. No problem.

As long as we behave like adults, the company will continue to treat us like adults. As soon as this meal policy gets abused consistently, I'm sure we'll find ourselves on per diem.

 

[flyipilot]

A few questions...What do you get in terms of insureance at XOJet? How much does it cost you a month?

How come XOJet is not listed on Airline Pilot Central?

and does anyone have any idea how many pilots you might hire in 08?

Thanks!

 

[kingairyahoo]

How come XOJet is not listed on Airline Pilot Central?

Thanks!

...since when is APC the definitive list??? :smash:

 

[kingairyahoo]

...double post :nuts:

 

[flyipilot]

...since when is APC the definitive list??? :smash:

True....but, since every other airline, charter,and aviation company of any importance out there is on there it sort of makes it that....well...just a great place to compare. Do not sit on the sidelines...come on in and join the party!

 

[AgreenFO]

Hi there , thank you for the info on XO, question. Is there any Intl flying, like more than can, mex and carib? upgrade time?

 

[doylehargraves]

Having to come up with your own food must really suck. Especially on a 13 hour day.

 

[RCA]

Having to come up with your own food must really suck. Especially on a 13 hour day.

Things only "really suck" when you work for a union.

 

[imacdog]

Things only "really suck" when you work for a union.

Is that what you thought when you interviewed with NetJets?

 

[Buddro]

Things only "really suck" when you work for a union.

Total clueless response, idiot. If only you had an idea of how 1108 is raising the bar across the industry. I'm sure you won't be complaining when you get a raise and other QOL improvements as a result of our union.

But as you said it "really sucks" working under a union contract.

 

[RCA]

A little defensive are we? I would never insult your mighty 1108, However when a union member uses the term "really sucks" to define gathering food for ones own nourishment, I'm reminded why being part of a union is not my cup of tea.

 

[Willy21]

I think what he was trying to say is that during a 13 hour day you might be busy and finding food is just another thing one must do. Seeing how there are few fbo's that have a food court, ie none, I could see how that would be a dissadvantage. Simma down.

 

[doylehargraves]

If RCA would do a little research he would find out that I'm NOT in a union. I work at Flexjet. And, yes, finding time to buy food while at work WOULD SUCK. It has nothing to do with a union.

 

[Buddro]

A little defensive are we? I would never insult your mighty 1108, However when a union member uses the term "really sucks" to define gathering food for ones own nourishment, I'm reminded why being part of a union is not my cup of tea.

In a Netjet's pilots eyes, having to get your own food would really suck. In your eyes, it may not be that bad. At Netjet's sometimes it's hard enough to gather up the catering we order, I couldn't even imagine having to get my own food. Sorry for the name calling, the post just caught me off guard.

 

[KeroseneDream]

If bringing your own food is not convenient, then order catering. No questions asked. Many days though we have time to eat or pick something up. I like having the option to grab a Panera panini and salad and a big fat Starbucks instead of a crew meal. But if time is an issue I order catering. Rudy's lemon bars are delicious, right T-Bone