Old 04-09-2016, 10:37 AM
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ZipZap
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Default Selected into JetBlue's ab initio program

I got past the first step of JetBlue's ab initio "Gateway Select" pilot training programming.

I knew the program got a lot of hate here ("I would never fly with someone who came from this program.") when it was first announced, so thought you all would be interested to put a virtual face to it!

I went to a good 4 year college, and currently work in a well compensated technology-oriented field. But I have always loved aviation, and frequently wonder if I should have focused on that instead.

In college, I took the Navy's ASTB (aviation standardized test) and did very well (think 95th+ percentile good), was accepted into OCS with a pilot slot, but was ultimately told I could not attend due to some unfortunate medical issues. I thought the aviation "bug" in me was put out then, but when I heard about Jetway Select I could not avoid applying to it.

So what does this wise board think? Good idea? Bad idea? Is this the worst thing to happen to piloting in America?

The full email is below.

Hello,

Thank you very much for your interest in the Gateway Select Training Program, and for submitting your application! We are very excited to share that after reviewing your application and essay, you are moving forward to the next phase of this process, the Gateway Select Assessment.

What to expect:

Next, you will receive a separate email go to a PayPal site to pay the assessment fee - $200, which covers the cost of the assessment as well as the testing facility fees.
After confirmation of payment, you will be invited to self-schedule your test.
The assessment will take up to 3 hours to complete, so all sessions will be scheduled in 3 hour blocks.
The assessment can be taken at over 500 testing facilities across the U.S., and 95% of the U.S. population is within 50 miles of a testing center.
If you schedule to test, and fail to show on time, we will not be able to refund your assessment fee. If your availability changes, you can reschedule your test time with more than 24 hours’ notice.
Next Steps in the Hiring Process

1. Gateway Select Assessment

4/6/16-4/28/16: Candidates who have paid their assessment fee will be invited to schedule their test
4/18/16-4/29/16: Testing dates – all tests MUST be completed by 4/29/16 to be further considered for the 2016 cohort of Gateway Select
2. Onsite Interview

5/16/16: Invite most competitive candidates to onsite interviews
Onsite interview dates:
Orlando: Week of 5/30-6/3
New York City: Week of 6/6-6/10
Note: A First-Class Medical Certificate is required to be shown during your onsite interview. For information on what is required to obtain this, please go to: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org...ide/standards/
Thank you for your time and interest in becoming a Gateway Select Trainee!

Best,

JetBlue Gateway Select Pilot Training Program
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