CL247

No, not in the sense that a quarter share operation like NetJets is. They are a half share or full share gig. I don't have enough information to illuminate much further, but know that XOJet runs in a manner that is not fractional. They never liked being called that.

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Floyd R Turbo

Then maybe this thread should be moved?

CL247

I don't know. Over to you.

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pilotbum

I can tell you that the more often you update your application, the better your chances of getting called. As tedious as that is, it does make sense. Since the NBAA they have received literally thousands of resumes but those who submitted in say November of last year and since then not updated will be on the bottom of the list as search results in those kinds of systems are usually sorted by recent activity. Files that have not been updated are often viewed as no longer interested.

PilotFrog

That doesn't seem very good. Just because I have nothing to update doesn't mean I am not still interested. I got my APP in well before the NBAA meeting and never heard anything. I thought I was a pretty qualified applicant as well.

Sailaway

I think what pilotbum is saying is that activity in your file keeps it fresh and on top of the stack. If you got a fresh medical, send it in. Updating flying time shows you are current. It really isn't about being more qualified. It's about keeping you name in front of them.

pilotbum

Exactly. Files that were created last November but do not show any recent activity would most likely be viewed as dormant. Many people with files like that may have likely moved on and are no longer interested whereas files with recent activity would indicate you are still looking and interested. There is not much to update as their flight time breakdowns are in large increments but you may update your resume as often as you like. With a couple thousand applicants in their system I am sure there are several things they use to narrow down competative applicants. Even then, I am sure there are many who deserve a look that have not foudn their way in front of the recruiter's eyes.

TimSmith

CL247..
While I was there, they fired a high-up guy because they thought he was trying to go net-jets on them(trying to cut corners and pilot happiness).

I love the XOJet guys...ya'll really crack me up with your Mr. Santulli man-crush ya'll have going on over there. NetJets does not cut corners, that is why XOJet is no longer an approved vendor. Pilot happiness is the definition of NetJets these days. As is owner satisfaction. To check out more Santulli man-crush, go to www.ainonline.com and search for XOJets CEO's interview. He couldn't stop gushing about NetJets in his own interview. For the XOJet guys who think half and full shares are hot and different...ever think NetJets sold those types of shares? It is just one part of the market and we were in it decades before ya'll.

XOJet is a decent place to work, but their business model serves a very small slice in a niche market. I wish you guys well over there, but understand that RTS has survived competition before you and will survive competition after you. (RTS Richard T. Santulli founder of NetJets.) I suggest someone send a memo to your CEO to pay attention to his own business instead of focusing so much on his idle. Even good ideas are hard to make successful in the early years.

Rant over. Let the flaming begin. Just had to respond to some of the foolishness.

CL247

Timsmith,

No flame coming from me; I don't even have a pony in this fight and spent a total of 4 months in the 135 world. So, what I said was probably more off the cuff conjecture than solid fact. No worries here.

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Kdub

Just checking in. I'm updating regularly, every month since Jan. '08. No word, no response, nothing. BTW, I'd be pleased to work for either Net Jets, or XOJet. Good equipment, good schedule, good pay, Good QOL, Good security. Thats all I want, and would make the last 20 years of dues worth paying.

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