XOJet Update

[Lear70]

Man, I was hoping T-Bone would throw the REST of us a bone on when hiring will start picking back up in earnest again. We knew it wouldn't be until late fall, but any news of anything earlier would be very nice!

Please? LOL

 

[Jeeves]

Keeping the old thread alive...a few questions if anyone can help a mil/121 guy looking for some fresh air:
Any Reserve/Guard folks there?

If yes, how does the company deal with mil leave requests?

How does the 7/7 or 8/6 schedule work with your mil schedule?

Does management frown on mil during the hire process / interview?

Any help is appreciated--thanks.

 

[t-bone]

Man, I was hoping T-Bone would throw the REST of us a bone on when hiring will start picking back up in earnest again. We knew it wouldn't be until late fall, but any news of anything earlier would be very nice!

Please? LOL

Sorry man, all I can tell you is that we've got a handful of guys starting IOE this rotation. All of our king air drivers just finished 10 school (we got rid of the king airs) so we've got about 10 guys and gals to get worked into the system. That may be why we haven't had interviews in a few weeks.

Wish I had better info for you!

 

[boeing72]

I have applied about 6 months ago and updated 2 times since without a word yet. Any one get a call or e-mail from XO-Jet?

 

[cherry20's]

Got an email a couple of weeks ago and I am expecting a call in the next couple of days hopefully. Been waiting 6 1/2 months and updating every week or two. I'll post something when Randy calls me and let you know what I find out.

 

[lookin4better]

Hey Cherry , do you have some inside help that aided in getting an email?

 

[cherry20's]

Yeah, I have a recomendation on the inside. I think that is the only reason I got a call

 

[X-Wind]

Great News cherry20's,

Good Luck!

 

[Lampshade]

Cherry20's what are your stats?

 

[cherry20's]

Cherry20's what are your stats?

6'1", Brown hair, Blue eyes, can run the 40 yard dash in about 2 days. Just kidding

4000 TT
1600 JPIC
Check Airman/Sim and Plane
2800 hours part 135 on demand flying

I really think they only called me was because of a recommendation. I did talk to another guy on here who didn't know anyone and he got the same call that I got. I think he was a G4 Capt and had around 8000 TT. Hope this helps lampshade.

 

[lookin4better]

Is there longevity pay at XOJET ? ie yearly bumps?

I remember also hearing about bonuses....any info on them?

 

[t-bone]

Is there longevity pay at XOJET ? ie yearly bumps?

I remember also hearing about bonuses....any info on them?

Yes, there is, but it's a complicated system to explain. Basically, the payscale is designed to reward longevity as well as company performance. Longevity pay is through advancement from Level 1 pay to Level 2, 3, 4...and so on. When company perfomance goals are met, the entire pilot group advances from one Tier of pay 'levels' to the next Tier. This policy started in January, so we're still on the first Tier, which has a starting PIC pay of $90K. The payscale tops out at $145K at Level (year) 14 pay on the highest Tier we have.

I know there are easier systems out there, but considering this is our first official policy, I think it's a good start.

 

[lookin4better]

Thanks for all your info T-bone

 

[Neubyfly]

T-Bone:

Any hiring updates? Also, do you have any info on the BOS and PWM bases? I would be VERY interested in those.

MN

 

[scangadah]

T-Bone:

Any hiring updates? Also, do you have any info on the BOS and PWM bases? I would be VERY interested in those.

MN

Leave T-Bone alone, He is in the sim during the day and I would bet having a well deserved frosty beverage at night.

You can live there and go to work from there. No Problem. In fact, you can live just about anyplace you want. Where you live will dictate the schedule/rotation you are on.

Hope this helps

 

[docsalvage]

XOjet

I happened to go by Simuflite/Bombardier last week.
Three more XOjet names in 300 school.

 

[Way2Broke]

I applied about a week ago. PHX or DEN would be my top picks, but I would be willing to move anywhere. T-bone how many planes and crews are they planning on expanding into each year? What is the planned international growth all about? I was recently layed off due to a fleet reduction, would going back into piston equipment until I got the call hurt me or would you take a lower paying turbine job? Thanks for all the help, you seem to be one of the best sources of information on XOJet on Flight Info.

 

[Way2Broke]

6'1", Brown hair, Blue eyes, can run the 40 yard dash in about 2 days. Just kidding

That's funny stuff right there.

 

[cherry20's]

I thought so too! Haha. I got your resume as well W2B

 

[godspeed8]

Anybody hear anything from XOJet lately? How's the hiring going? Just curious if that's still on hold. My resume is probably a ways from the top, but I'm still updating and crossing my fingers

 

[TheSulaco]

Anybody hear anything from XOJet lately? How's the hiring going? Just curious if that's still on hold. My resume is probably a ways from the top, but I'm still updating and crossing my fingers

Just got through hiring for the rest of the year. More to come next year.

 

[atr42flyer]

as an airline guy i am trying to find out the next possible move for myself, and i was curious because i am 135 retarded do you guys have dispatchers? i read somewhere that all the flight planning, catering, hotels, fueling, etc. is all on the pic. is that true?

 

[t-bone]

as an airline guy i am trying to find out the next possible move for myself, and i was curious because i am 135 retarded do you guys have dispatchers? i read somewhere that all the flight planning, catering, hotels, fueling, etc. is all on the pic. is that true?

Rest assured, our job has gotten much easier over the past few years. We use Honeywell/GDC flight planning service, and while we still have the option to get online or pick up the phone to file our flight plans, we are moving towards a Dispatch group that pushes the plans to us. Catering and hotels have never been the crews' responsibility, we have a team in San Carlos that is dedicated to pax/crew needs. Fuel research used to be on the crew, but that has now been taken over by our Fuel Team, who does all the research and negotiating for best fuel prices and methods of payment. This information is in our paperwork, so that we can make educated decisions on where and how much to buy. We have EFB's on all of our airplanes, so the hours spent updating papercharts has been cut down to updating enroute charts...a single subscription.

We are continusously trying to improve our procedures, so we may try something for awhile, and if it doesn't work, we'll admit that and go back to what we were doing before.

Anything else?

 

[t-bone]

as an airline guy i am trying to find out the next possible move for myself, and i was curious because i am 135 retarded do you guys have dispatchers? i read somewhere that all the flight planning, catering, hotels, fueling, etc. is all on the pic. is that true?

Rest assured, our job has gotten much easier over the past few years. We use Honeywell/GDC flight planning service, and while we still have the option to get online or pick up the phone to file our flight plans, we are moving towards a Dispatch group that will push the plans to us. Catering and hotels have never been the crews' responsibility, we have a team in San Carlos that is dedicated to pax/crew needs. Fuel research used to be on the crew, but that has now been taken over by our Fuel Team, who does all the research and negotiating for best fuel prices and methods of payment. This information is in our paperwork, so that we can make educated decisions on where and how much to buy. We have EFB's on all of our airplanes, so the hours spent updating papercharts has been cut down to updating enroute charts...a single subscription.

We are continusously trying to improve our procedures, so we may try something for awhile, and if it doesn't work, we'll admit that and go back to what we were doing before.

Anything else?

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

T-bone: Thanx 4 the info!

It is very, very difficult to find out much information about XOJet, because there are so few pilots at the company. There are a lot of potential employees who are interested, so your contributions are greatly appreciated.

cliff
GRB

 

[Lear70]

I bet the stack of applications at XOJet is well over 10,000.

Not including the recent furloughs at many carriers...



Thanks for the info, T-Bone, sounds like a great operation that just keeps getting better...

 

[H2OK9]

but then again,,,t-bone has no other experience to base his answers on.....some 135 carriers, the pilots do have to take care of the many tasks involved, but for the most part, 135 operators have dispatch very similar to the airlines.

 

[t-bone]

but then again,,,t-bone has no other experience to base his answers on

I don't? So all those hours flying around in the king airs with flightplan.com flightplans sitting next to me or having to call the FSS or use DUATS was just a bad dream? Trying to stay warm inside the same king air while trying to get some rest because my company wouldn't get me a day room didn't really happen? Fending for myself for crew meals was just a figment of my imagination? Wow, thanks for bringing me back to reality. What else did I miss while I was out?

 

[H2OK9]

easy francis! I'm just busting your chops.

 

[Lear70]

Hell, H2O, guess you must be living the "cushy life".

I'm in the 135 world again, and I take care of everything on my own... still... just like 12+ years ago...

I don't know of very many 135 ops that take care of everything for you. Unless it's gas, where they have someone who gets the cheapest price as their ONLY job, or hotels, where someone else is picking the cheapest, crap hotel to save the company money.

Other than that, pretty much, 135 you're on your own.