Flexjet hiring ?
01-26-2018, 09:12 PM
#612
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Position: Airplanes
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Originally Posted by afterburn81
Hey guys. Yup I know that flexjet is crap and I’d have to be crazy to even be interested. So we can just assume I’m briefed.
Question though - I’m interested in a flying job that doesn’t consume me. Something where if I wanted to have a month where I got paid crap, I could take some time off. I supposed a way to drop flying here and there. Is there a way to work very little at times with Flexjet? Or are they severely understaffed where they will be taking your days off and giving you zero say in your schedule?
Thanks for the info
Question though - I’m interested in a flying job that doesn’t consume me. Something where if I wanted to have a month where I got paid crap, I could take some time off. I supposed a way to drop flying here and there. Is there a way to work very little at times with Flexjet? Or are they severely understaffed where they will be taking your days off and giving you zero say in your schedule?
Thanks for the info
01-29-2018, 01:09 PM
#613
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Originally Posted by Macjet
Why are you not looking at the airlines? I work for probably the third worst major in the country and my job is still twice as good as any fractional. I had less than 17 days off a month once in 2017, 18 days off 4 months, 19 days off 3 months, and 20+ days off 4 months. And every month I was paid over guarantee. If you want time off and pay come to 121 and don't screw around with coffee, ice, and papers.
I live in ATL. The big D doesn't want anything to do with us regional pukes. Next best option I'm thinking is to feel out the fractionals that home base you.
01-31-2018, 01:13 PM
#614
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info please
I had the phone interview today with FlexJet, and I am looking for some verification on what they said. I am not new to the aviation industry; I'm just looking for some non-hateful answers, I don't care if FlexJet is the "worst ever." Please feel free to PM me with any info you have.
Thanks
Pay 51k with 8/7, 62k with PBS schedule
Was told 98% of new hires are going to the Challenger and Legacy
Upgrade was 3-4 years, now its closer to 2 years
Hotels were all at least 3.5/4 stars
Rental car provided during training for every 2 crewmembers
They talked about a fuel savings/performance bonus
The contract is in negotiations
They were expecting 25 new aircraft in 2018
There was plenty of opportunities to work overtime
Again, thanks for your time
Thanks
Pay 51k with 8/7, 62k with PBS schedule
Was told 98% of new hires are going to the Challenger and Legacy
Upgrade was 3-4 years, now its closer to 2 years
Hotels were all at least 3.5/4 stars
Rental car provided during training for every 2 crewmembers
They talked about a fuel savings/performance bonus
The contract is in negotiations
They were expecting 25 new aircraft in 2018
There was plenty of opportunities to work overtime
Again, thanks for your time
01-31-2018, 07:28 PM
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Posts: 72
Originally Posted by oldnewguy
I had the phone interview today with FlexJet, and I am looking for some verification on what they said. I am not new to the aviation industry; I'm just looking for some non-hateful answers, I don't care if FlexJet is the "worst ever." Please feel free to PM me with any info you have.
Thanks
Pay 51k with 8/7, 62k with PBS schedule
yes true per contract but Expect 3 weekends per month and holidays on PBS
Was told 98% of new hires are going to the Challenger and Legacy
I find that hard to believe since we are short over 50 pilots in the Phenom and have between 10 to 15 aircraft uncrewed each day.
Upgrade was 3-4 years, now its closer to 2 years
Total BS we have 17 year SIC who are still waiting to upgrade there will be atleast 400 pilots ahead of you wating to upgrade. If there are 40 captain slots per year (which there never has been in my 18+ years here) open you are looking at 10 years minimum.
Hotels were all at least 3.5/4 stars
Depends on where, but quality is about 3 average now
Rental car provided during training for every 2 crew members
Yes true
They talked about a fuel savings/performance bonus
fuel bonus $2000 per year, performance bonus not existent on Phenom for red label you need to be captain to get bonus FO’s are not assigned aircraft so no bonus
The contract is in negotiations
yes for the next number of years2 or 3?
They were expecting 25 new aircraft in 2018
maybe but how many old aircraft are they going to retire so there might be just a net increase of 5 or 6 not enough to generate 40 new captain positions per year. 6
There was plenty of opportunities to work overtime
yes,but limited to 12 days every six months by contract.
Again, thanks for your time
Thanks
Pay 51k with 8/7, 62k with PBS schedule
yes true per contract but Expect 3 weekends per month and holidays on PBS
Was told 98% of new hires are going to the Challenger and Legacy
I find that hard to believe since we are short over 50 pilots in the Phenom and have between 10 to 15 aircraft uncrewed each day.
Upgrade was 3-4 years, now its closer to 2 years
Total BS we have 17 year SIC who are still waiting to upgrade there will be atleast 400 pilots ahead of you wating to upgrade. If there are 40 captain slots per year (which there never has been in my 18+ years here) open you are looking at 10 years minimum.
Hotels were all at least 3.5/4 stars
Depends on where, but quality is about 3 average now
Rental car provided during training for every 2 crew members
Yes true
They talked about a fuel savings/performance bonus
fuel bonus $2000 per year, performance bonus not existent on Phenom for red label you need to be captain to get bonus FO’s are not assigned aircraft so no bonus
The contract is in negotiations
yes for the next number of years2 or 3?
They were expecting 25 new aircraft in 2018
maybe but how many old aircraft are they going to retire so there might be just a net increase of 5 or 6 not enough to generate 40 new captain positions per year. 6
There was plenty of opportunities to work overtime
yes,but limited to 12 days every six months by contract.
Again, thanks for your time
I hope that helps
02-01-2018, 04:05 AM
#618
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Posts: 171
Originally Posted by WiskeyTango
“...there will be 400 pilots ahead of you waiting to upgrade...”
That’s a bit of an exaggeration. There are only about 575 pilots total.
That’s a bit of an exaggeration. There are only about 575 pilots total.
02-01-2018, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by afterburn81
I suppose the appeal here is that you are basically home based. The commuting game has really left a bad taste in my mouth. It's crazy that the airlines can't give up a seat for those who are legitimately going to work. Non-reving on your time off is one thing. But being unable to live in some large city or uproot your entire family if you get hired somewhere isn't always an option.
I live in ATL. The big D doesn't want anything to do with us regional pukes. Next best option I'm thinking is to feel out the fractionals that home base you.
I live in ATL. The big D doesn't want anything to do with us regional pukes. Next best option I'm thinking is to feel out the fractionals that home base you.
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