Dukeuno

I will for sure let everyone know what it is like, and what the process is like.. I appreciate everyone's help on here.

Dukeuno

Ok had my phone interview the other day, and it was straight forward. Basically it was around 20 to 30 minutes. The recruiter on the phone was very nice and tried to make it laid back as possible. The first 10 or so questions were over my resume and asked if I had any violations and things like that. Then they did get into what I call "essay questions".
Here is what I remember:
1. Why NetJets and not a major with the hiring going on? Also why NetJets and not another fractional?
2. In your opinion describe a professional pilot?
3 I have been a Ca for over 8 years so he asked if I could go back to being an FO and what would the most challenging coming to NetJets from a 121 carrier?
4. Tell a time that you went up and beyond to help out a passenger
5. Do you have any other jobs in your background with customer service.
6. Tell a time that you had to adjust your personality in a crew setting and how you did this? ( this to me was the most difficult question)
7. Asked if willing to relocate if needed
8. Asked why I wanted to leave my current employer.
He also said if I need a minute to think the question through to let him know. He said he would be pausing time to time because he was taking notes the whole time. It was actually pretty laid back for a phone interview. I think they are trying to see if you could fit and if they would be able to stand to fly with you. He told me he would send his notes off to the others to review and that I should here something in the next few weeks about if they want to bring me in for a face to face interview. I hope this helps and Merry Christmas to everyone. Hope some get the call soon.

F16Driver

I'd be curious to know how you answered #1.

mainiac

Curious why they asked if you were willing to relocate.

That has always been one of the real draws to Frac flying, for people who live in remote places who don't want to non-rev commute to work.

Das Auto

Exactly. I moved for my first airline job so I could live in base. Hated where I lived, but still better than commuting. Now I'm fortunate enough to love where I live and have no intention of uprooting again.
People may come on here and talk about fractional v's 121 pay, but being happy is my top priority. Commuting and / or moving to some crap hole kinda gets in the way of that.

If I'm fortunate enough to get a phone interview and they ask me that question I'll be honest and say no way.
If that puts me out of the running then so be it.

Moonbeam

Thanks for updating us on the phone interview. I am also wondering if they plan on only offering new hires certain bases even though the contract states otherwise. With NetJets paying for healthcare, no crashpad and commuting expenses, and better retirement it would be a better job than the ULCC I am at. Especially not having the pain and wasted days of a commute to work. If all that goes away it might be not worth the effort to try and score an interview.

Packrat

I find it hard comprehend the relocation question. I didn't think they had any static pilot bases.

Dukeuno

Let me rephrase how it was asked. He asked what airport I lived next to, and I told him I was 30 min from DFW. He said then stated that I would probably never have to relocate due to fact that I lived there, but if it ever came down to it would I be willing to relocate. It was more of a hypothetical question. I do believe they use to have 250 airports you could call home based and now its down to 100 ( I could be wrong.)

BLott4

For new-hires they have told us they are going to use the crew base system, basically 100 airports. Most are the larger airports, a few are ones like TEB. The guys on property now are in an system called HBA's, slightly more choice. With contract negotiations going on now, I would be highly surprised if there was ever any less choice, but you never know until you see the TA. Also, not sure what they are telling interviewees, but expect something like a 10 year + upgrade time. Something to consider. I have been sitting right seat for since '05 and expect not to upgrade before late '15 or '16.

Moonbeam

Thanks for the updates on the 100 bases. Are most of the guys getting interviewed right now well connected?