Xojet
06-25-2014, 08:57 AM
#411
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Joined APC: Oct 2010
Position: Citation X
Posts: 159
FlyingBerc and Undrfly, The priorities right now i would say are Geographical location with NY/DC/BOS/ATL given heavy priority. This would probably be equally as important as the internal recommendation. There is no sim assessment in the interview process so someone vouching for you is huge.
There is no major hiring going on for west coast folks right now, however i wouldn't let that stop you from applying. Good luck!
There is no major hiring going on for west coast folks right now, however i wouldn't let that stop you from applying. Good luck!
06-25-2014, 03:29 PM
#412
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Posts: 57
Originally Posted by CEFO
FlyingBerc and Undrfly, The priorities right now i would say are Geographical location with NY/DC/BOS/ATL given heavy priority. This would probably be equally as important as the internal recommendation. There is no sim assessment in the interview process so someone vouching for you is huge.
There is no major hiring going on for west coast folks right now, however i wouldn't let that stop you from applying. Good luck!
There is no major hiring going on for west coast folks right now, however i wouldn't let that stop you from applying. Good luck!
06-29-2014, 06:04 AM
#413
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Joined APC: Aug 2013
Posts: 50
Originally Posted by flyingberk
Clear4approach, thank you for your input. That is all really good info. I have a follow-up question. You said that they are trying to hire people that live closer to big cities. I currently live in Bumf*ck myself, but would be happy to relocate. Will they not even look my way if I don't have the right address on my resume?
Spicoli, none of that was an attempt at trolling. I asked fairly specific questions, and the safety questions were asked because those are real issues I deal with now. Sorry it came off that way. I value your opinions just as much as other opinions on here because it gives one the full spectrum of what one might find at XO. From the worst experiences to the best.
Spicoli, none of that was an attempt at trolling. I asked fairly specific questions, and the safety questions were asked because those are real issues I deal with now. Sorry it came off that way. I value your opinions just as much as other opinions on here because it gives one the full spectrum of what one might find at XO. From the worst experiences to the best.
07-07-2014, 03:07 PM
#414
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Joined APC: Aug 2010
Position: SA227, left seat
Posts: 109
How does vacation and PTO work at XOJET? I know of some operators that don't allocate any additional vacation because of the extended period away from work that comes with the 8/6 and 15/13 type schedule.
07-07-2014, 06:35 PM
#415
weekends off? Nope...
Joined APC: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,940
Originally Posted by jcrews
How does vacation and PTO work at XOJET? I know of some operators that don't allocate any additional vacation because of the extended period away from work that comes with the 8/6 and 15/13 type schedule.
Company policy states that employees over 9 years get 3 weeks vacation, but that doesn't apply to the pilots, yet. There aren't enough guys with that kind of longevity to make any noise over it...for now.
07-21-2014, 05:52 PM
#416
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Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: CE-560XL
Posts: 127
Originally Posted by Smooth at FL450
1-5 years, 1 week vacation. 5+ years, 2 weeks. Bid on vacation once per year, awarded based on seniority. 1 week of vacation gets you 3 weeks off. Several guys bid back to back rotations and take 6 weeks off during the summer. Sick time accrues at 5 days per year.
Company policy states that employees over 9 years get 3 weeks vacation, but that doesn't apply to the pilots, yet. There aren't enough guys with that kind of longevity to make any noise over it...for now.
Company policy states that employees over 9 years get 3 weeks vacation, but that doesn't apply to the pilots, yet. There aren't enough guys with that kind of longevity to make any noise over it...for now.
I can't believe your union would accept 5 days per year accrual for sick leave. I hear they get 12 days sick leave per year accrual over at NetJets.
BTW, how much vacation would a pilot get at NJ after 5 years?
Flightbag
07-22-2014, 06:23 PM
#417
weekends off? Nope...
Joined APC: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,940
Originally Posted by flightbag
I can't believe your union would accept 5 days per year accrual for sick leave. I hear they get 12 days sick leave per year accrual over at NetJets.
BTW, how much vacation would a pilot get at NJ after 5 years?
Flightbag
BTW, how much vacation would a pilot get at NJ after 5 years?
Flightbag
08-31-2014, 08:36 PM
#418
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Joined APC: Jun 2014
Posts: 199
Just a couple silly questions for you guys that work there:
1.) Are the crews the same for the duration of the rotation or do they swap out during the rotation?
2.) As an FO do you get a SIC or PIC type? (im sure this is a dumb question sure to earn lots of comments)
3.) With the rolling rest situation it sounds as if having a beer with dinner is not going to happen...correct?
4.) If you are on the rolling rest (back at the hotel) are you tethered to the blackberry or could you say....go hiking or some such activity that puts you out of cell coverage areas. Kinda sucks just sitting in the hotel when there is cool stuff to do around. It does beat sitting in the pilots dungeon though.
As far as accommodations, the people I have spoken with say its usually a Hilton or Marriott property 90% of the time. If unavailable, they do a Holiday Inn or something..... this beats the hell out of a cargo board in the back of a 207 in Marshall Alaska or a guide tent on the tundra.
Thanks.
1.) Are the crews the same for the duration of the rotation or do they swap out during the rotation?
2.) As an FO do you get a SIC or PIC type? (im sure this is a dumb question sure to earn lots of comments)
3.) With the rolling rest situation it sounds as if having a beer with dinner is not going to happen...correct?
4.) If you are on the rolling rest (back at the hotel) are you tethered to the blackberry or could you say....go hiking or some such activity that puts you out of cell coverage areas. Kinda sucks just sitting in the hotel when there is cool stuff to do around. It does beat sitting in the pilots dungeon though.
As far as accommodations, the people I have spoken with say its usually a Hilton or Marriott property 90% of the time. If unavailable, they do a Holiday Inn or something..... this beats the hell out of a cargo board in the back of a 207 in Marshall Alaska or a guide tent on the tundra.
Thanks.
08-31-2014, 08:58 PM
#419
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Joined APC: Dec 2012
Posts: 181
I don't think XOJet does "rolling rest" anymore. Rolling rest is illegal. XOJet knows this.
Pilots who allow "rolling rest" are putting their certificates at risk.
Sorry I can't answer any other of your questions though.
Pilots who allow "rolling rest" are putting their certificates at risk.
Sorry I can't answer any other of your questions though.
Originally Posted by ak68W
Just a couple silly questions for you guys that work there:
1.) Are the crews the same for the duration of the rotation or do they swap out during the rotation?
2.) As an FO do you get a SIC or PIC type? (im sure this is a dumb question sure to earn lots of comments)
3.) With the rolling rest situation it sounds as if having a beer with dinner is not going to happen...correct?
4.) If you are on the rolling rest (back at the hotel) are you tethered to the blackberry or could you say....go hiking or some such activity that puts you out of cell coverage areas. Kinda sucks just sitting in the hotel when there is cool stuff to do around. It does beat sitting in the pilots dungeon though.
As far as accommodations, the people I have spoken with say its usually a Hilton or Marriott property 90% of the time. If unavailable, they do a Holiday Inn or something..... this beats the hell out of a cargo board in the back of a 207 in Marshall Alaska or a guide tent on the tundra.
Thanks.
1.) Are the crews the same for the duration of the rotation or do they swap out during the rotation?
2.) As an FO do you get a SIC or PIC type? (im sure this is a dumb question sure to earn lots of comments)
3.) With the rolling rest situation it sounds as if having a beer with dinner is not going to happen...correct?
4.) If you are on the rolling rest (back at the hotel) are you tethered to the blackberry or could you say....go hiking or some such activity that puts you out of cell coverage areas. Kinda sucks just sitting in the hotel when there is cool stuff to do around. It does beat sitting in the pilots dungeon though.
As far as accommodations, the people I have spoken with say its usually a Hilton or Marriott property 90% of the time. If unavailable, they do a Holiday Inn or something..... this beats the hell out of a cargo board in the back of a 207 in Marshall Alaska or a guide tent on the tundra.
Thanks.
09-01-2014, 04:18 AM
#420
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Joined APC: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,383
Originally Posted by ak68W
Just a couple silly questions for you guys that work there:
1.) Are the crews the same for the duration of the rotation or do they swap out during the rotation?
2.) As an FO do you get a SIC or PIC type? (im sure this is a dumb question sure to earn lots of comments)
3.) With the rolling rest situation it sounds as if having a beer with dinner is not going to happen...correct?
4.) If you are on the rolling rest (back at the hotel) are you tethered to the blackberry or could you say....go hiking or some such activity that puts you out of cell coverage areas. Kinda sucks just sitting in the hotel when there is cool stuff to do around. It does beat sitting in the pilots dungeon though.
As far as accommodations, the people I have spoken with say its usually a Hilton or Marriott property 90% of the time. If unavailable, they do a Holiday Inn or something..... this beats the hell out of a cargo board in the back of a 207 in Marshall Alaska or a guide tent on the tundra.
Thanks.
1.) Are the crews the same for the duration of the rotation or do they swap out during the rotation?
2.) As an FO do you get a SIC or PIC type? (im sure this is a dumb question sure to earn lots of comments)
3.) With the rolling rest situation it sounds as if having a beer with dinner is not going to happen...correct?
4.) If you are on the rolling rest (back at the hotel) are you tethered to the blackberry or could you say....go hiking or some such activity that puts you out of cell coverage areas. Kinda sucks just sitting in the hotel when there is cool stuff to do around. It does beat sitting in the pilots dungeon though.
As far as accommodations, the people I have spoken with say its usually a Hilton or Marriott property 90% of the time. If unavailable, they do a Holiday Inn or something..... this beats the hell out of a cargo board in the back of a 207 in Marshall Alaska or a guide tent on the tundra.
Thanks.
2.) As an FO do you get a SIC or PIC type? (im sure this is a dumb question sure to earn lots of comments) PIC type.
3.) With the rolling rest situation it sounds as if having a beer with dinner is not going to happen...correct? Rolling rest has been a sore subject. Hasn't happened to me but once in three years. Turned it down. The only time I will have a beer is after a flying day where I KNOW I have at least 10 hours rest.
4.) If you are on the rolling rest (back at the hotel) are you tethered to the blackberry or could you say....go hiking or some such activity that puts you out of cell coverage areas. Kinda sucks just sitting in the hotel when there is cool stuff to do around. It does beat sitting in the pilots dungeon though. Just bring your BB (iPhone now) with you. We have two hour callouts. Again. Rare.
As far as accommodations, the people I have spoken with say its usually a Hilton or Marriott property 90% of the time. If unavailable, they do a Holiday Inn or something..... this beats the hell out of a cargo board in the back of a 207 in Marshall Alaska or a guide tent on the tundra. True. We have a RON committee that is doing a good job trying to keep us in places like that. Again. If we are in a small town we have to stay where we have to stay.
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