Originally Posted by
Combatcraig
Nope.
Due to a disproportionate amount of ex-MIL pilots leaving JB for the big 3 +SWA, JB is only going to do ViB once per year. Sounds like they're evaluating what their target demographic pilot will be. That will likely mean less prior mil pilots and more pilots that either will live in base or be less desirable at the bigs... Yay us...
This is not really accurate. We have been doing VIB for several years now. The last one had many that had interviewed or been to one in the past. They do 200+ during a VIB. 110ish AM session and same for PM session. You do not have to be a military pilot just one who has served in the military. Yes some are leaving for other airlines. Also it makes way more sense to do it in November and close to Veterans Day. Our VIB program is second to none in the airlines! Other company's not only airlines should give back to the Veterans like we do here at JetBlue. As a country we are failing by our Veterans in many ways including job placement. If you have never been to one or want to volunteer I encourage you to do so! It's quite a day!