XOJet Update

[cherry20's]

I heard hiring to resume in September from someone who works there BTW.

 

[t-bone]

Yo T-Bone,

You had 17 planes in January. How many you guys have now? Are you still going to have over 50 by end of next year?

21 Xs on property now; 3-5 300s by the end of 08, starting in September; probably the same # of 10s in the same time frame...and 2-3 deliveries per month in 2009...sure, 50 airframes still sounds entirely reasonable. Now if we choose to slow our deliveries as a result of the slowing economy, or because Cessna can't seem to figure out how to install interiors properly...that's another question.

You still sound skeptical...are you?

 

[Whale Rider]

Disregard. :beer:

 

[Barney3]

T-Bone
Is there any info on 401K, stock options, etc? I haven't seen any responses to this.

Thanks for the great info!
Barney

PS: Please check your PMs. I had another question for you, but it was very specific and I didn't want to bother the thread with it.

 

[skyward80]

Hey guys!

I just wanted to bump this thread up the list a bit and ask for updates from anybody out there in the know. What's going on at XO? Anybody interview or get hired yet?

Thanks for the help!
Skyward80

 

[flyzimex]

Skyward, from what I understand there will be a round of interviews taking place next week. A couple of guys on this board have been called.

Best of luck to them!!

FZ

 

[cherry20's]

Interviewing 4 days next week. Mines on Friday!:beer:

 

[Capthuff]

Interviewing 4 days next week. Mines on Friday!:beer:

Fantastic

Best of success to you!!!

 

[captain dad]

I am curious. With the financing you guys got a couple months back...is XO going to set up a middle east division? Or do they already? If so, where are the bases going to be?

Good to hear you are progressing with hiring, orders and deliveries.

Fly safe.

 

[captain dad]

I am curious. With the financing you guys got a couple months back...is XO going to set up a middle east division? Or do they already? If so, where are the bases going to be?

Good to hear you are progressing with hiring, orders and deliveries.

Fly safe.

 

[Whale Rider]

We've just started operations out of Abu Dhabi. Don't think its called a Division.

 

[flyzimex]

We've just started operations out of Abu Dhabi. Don't think its called a Division.

Whale, a couple of Q's..

What airplanes are you using over there? X's from the US?

Are they flown by crew from the US operation?

Any more info regarding the planned Europe operation?

Thanks,

FZ

 

[captain dad]

We've just started operations out of Abu Dhabi. Don't think its called a Division.

What do you guys call it?
Has management told you anything about domestic vs. middle east expansion? Just curious what the middle east financers expect for their investment.
Is there a base there? If so did people get forced to move or are they hiring locals to fly? Are new hires expected to move to the middle east?

 

[cherry20's]

Fantastic

Best of success to you!!!

Thanks Huff! I'll let yall know how it goes.

 

[X-rated]

Whale, a couple of Q's..

What airplanes are you using over there? X's from the US?

Are they flown by crew from the US operation?

Any more info regarding the planned Europe operation?

Thanks,

FZ

Currently, we have two Citation X's based in Abu Dhabi on wet leases to our UAE partners. We do not yet have a certificate, so they are operated pt 91. The company sees this as good opportunity to ease into operations, and begin to build infrastructure while we work on securing an operating certificate.

Both airplanes are currently crewed by US based pilots. There are a few different scheduling options including Expat status, but I think most guys will opt for a month on month off schedule with a 25 percent pay override, and Business class international travel.

I haven't heard anything specific about a European expansion date yet.

What do you guys call it?
Has management told you anything about domestic vs. middle east expansion? Just curious what the middle east financers expect for their investment.
Is there a base there? If so did people get forced to move or are they hiring locals to fly? Are new hires expected to move to the middle east?

No one will be forced to do anything. Currently, most of our pilots want to fly at least one 30 day tour in the middle east, and there are plenty of us who want to participate long term. I suppose if we ever run out of volunteers, we would have to hire specifically for those positions.

 

[captain dad]

Thanks for the info.

Has anyone said how much flying will be done in the Mid east? I mean is it going to be a domestic company with a small contingent way out east or the other way around?

 

[X-rated]

Thanks for the info.

Has anyone said how much flying will be done in the Mid east? I mean is it going to be a domestic company with a small contingent way out east or the other way around?

I don't think it is an either or proposition. It's my understanding that the Middle East operation will be significant. Likewise, I don't see the domestic growth slowing dramatically in the near future.

My guess is that aircraft will be allocated where they are needed most. However, I really don't know.

 

[t-bone]

Based on a conference call last week, the long term plan for the UAE operation is to have 20 or so airplanes based over there. Initially it will be mostly the citation 10, and I'm not sure how that ratio will change as we introduce new types to the fleet.

As X-rated said, no one will be forced to go over. Our DO and CP have said they "want everyone who is interested to have an opportunity to go over" but if you're not interested, that's just fine too as we'll need guys to tend to the homefront operation.

 

[X-Wind]

Based on a conference call last week, the long term plan for the UAE operation is to have 20 or so airplanes based over there. Initially it will be mostly the citation 10, and I'm not sure how that ratio will change as we introduce new types to the fleet.

As X-rated said, no one will be forced to go over. Our DO and CP have said they "want everyone who is interested to have an opportunity to go over" but if you're not interested, that's just fine too as we'll need guys to tend to the homefront operation.

T bone,
I alway enjoy reading your insight, thanks for taking the time for us wannabes!

 

[BeeFCaKe]

Do you guys think 8/6 is going to be the best schedule offered by XO or that they might eventually go to 7/7??

 

[flyzimex]

Do you guys think 8/6 is going to be the best schedule offered by XO or that they might eventually go to 7/7??

This has been asked and answered a few times before. At the moment there is no talk due to the way they do their crewchanges. The future, who knows?

You do know they offer a 15/13 schedule as well, don't you? This I would personally opt for if I was there. A long time away from home for many, but after doing 5/5 (weeks) rotations in Sudan and the Sahara for three years it I think would be a breeze to fly around the US for two weeks and staying in hotels. Not saying they don't work hard, but if you have lived in a container in the Sahara for five weeks at a time you would know what I mean.
One also gets spoiled once you get a taste of these long periods of time off.

Just my .02 cents.

FZ

 

[cherry20's]

I'll be XOJETTING soon!

Interviewed on Friday and got the call Friday evening for a Sept. 8th class! Whoooohhoooo! See you guys soon. It was a pleasure to meet those of you I did. Thanks again t-bone for all the info and advice.

 

[greyskyracer]

congrats cherry. How long was your app in for? Did anyone walk it in.

 

[cherry20's]

Been in since Dec last year. Had an internal walk it in.

Everyone that interviewed with me had at least one contact at XO. They, I mean WE (been waiting to say that) will be hiring a lot next year so don't give up hope. It has got to be the best place I can imagine being at.

 

[learflyer]

That's exciting! Good luck to you.

 

[greyskyracer]

Been in since Dec last year. Had an internal walk it in.

Everyone that interviewed with me had at least one contact at XO. They, I mean WE (been waiting to say that) will be hiring a lot next year so don't give up hope. It has got to be the best place I can imagine being at.

Thank you enjoy your new position

 

[t-bone]

Welcome aboard! Now it's your responsibility to help maintain the culture here that we value so much. No tool boxes allowed!

I assume you're going into the 10...did they say? Be sure to let me know when you're in town for training, we'll grab a celebratory beverage.

 

[cherry20's]

They actually didn't say but I'm assuming the 10.

RM told me indoc on the 8th but my online app says indoc on the 1st? I need to figure that one out tomorrow I guess. Either way, I'll get ahold of you for some beers!

 

[Way2Broke]

Time to Start buying Cherry beers! Congrats man, your having one great year, babies, jobs, the things dreams are made of.

 

[phr8dawg]

Aw, you'll miss those days at .72 Mach
Then again, maybe not.
Congratulations