Originally Posted by
ilsbird
Hi everyone ,
I would like to request some honest feedback and input from someone who has been and looking to retire at JetBlue to pm me. I have some questions that I’d like to get some sincere feedback on as Jetblue has been and will be my career airline and I hope to get on eventually one day. I did come close last year when the pandemic hit as I did a video interview and then the country shut down and my app fell through the cracks during pandemic . However Im still keen and focused to join but have some things I’d like to share with a current JetBlue pilot who would be kind enough to give me some tips and advice . Would appreciate anyone’s time . I am a current 121 pilot for a cargo operation . Thank you and Happy Holidays to all on here . Fly safe .
Most items in our contract are not quite as good as legacy airlines. One can still make a great living here, however.
The biggest issue right now, IMO, is lack of aircraft larger than the 320/321. That is the lowest paying aircraft at most of the legacy airlines. Again, you can make a good living as a 320 captain here. The issue is that the 320 is the most senior aircraft here, while it is arguably the most junior aircraft at a legacy. You will understand the issue when you are stuck around the middle bidding percentiles for years. I will barely break the top 100 in my domicile before I retire.. If I flew the same aircraft at,, say United, I could have easily broken the top 100 and retired in the top 10.
By no means am I saying, "don't come here", but you should be aware of the ramifications of an airline without widebodies for the Uber senior to fly.
Of course, much depends on your age, hometown, and any other income source..
GP