1. You have to have an ATP to apply if that is what you mean. They pay for the training for the Citation X or Challenger 300. There is a one year pay back for the training.

2. No reserve. Schedules are either 8/6, 15/13 or a "flex schedule (fewest options and goes very senior).

3. No domiciles, "home basing". If you live near an airport with regular mainline/regional air service, XO flies you to and from on your start day (either Tues or Wed) and end day. Many 135 companies do that, not unique for XO but for a commuter like myself for 13 yrs, it is a nice stress reducer.

4. Upgrades in the X is around 1 yr, possibly less. The Challenger is little longer 18 months or so. XO keeps a ratio of about 60/40 CAs and FOs.

5. No flow thru to any operation but a large number of XO folks have gotten hired at SWA. I know the reputation of XO pilots who have been hired by SWA in the eyes of the hiring department is high.....no guarantees but the culture is similar (being former SWA I can say that with confidence).

Hope that helps