Originally Posted by
O2pilot
Since Kirby arrived we are on a massive growth plan. He wants more RJs but we aren’t giving him them. I met him when I went to “charm school” which is what we call it when all the new Captains go to HQ to meet the honchos. Kirby wants to make United #1 again and I specifically asked him about buying JB. He said we already have more planes on order than JBs current fleet and all we really want is access to JFK, and it would be too expensive so we aren’t doing it.
Best way to a United job is to apply. There have been JB pilots in every new hire class, which looks like its going to be 70 a month, so get here early and get people behind you on the list quickly.
I’m sure you understand it’s kind of an inside joke because everyday someone is buying jetblue. But what he told you was very interesting. Now funny thing is we were told day after day that jetblue would grow organically from every ELT member, than one day the media told us we were trying to buy another airline. I’m not saying it’s going to happen but I sure as heck hope you don’t trust Kirby.