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rickair7777 02-13-2019 02:27 PM


Originally Posted by wacampbe (Post 2763401)
My end goal is to actually work for one of the US majors. But my question after that would be where to go with 0 hours to be able to get to a major airline, hopefully avoiding the underpaying regional airlines.

All majors are not created equal. You have an opportunity to take advantage of vast numbers of retirements at three of the best six airlines in the world.

Normally JB would be a fine choice. Right now it's a consolation prize. Not sure that I'd pay $100K to miss the opportunities at the legacies right now. Regionals pay much better than they used to. But your choice either way.

eryka 02-13-2019 05:34 PM


Originally Posted by usmc-sgt (Post 2763424)
Good to see their selection criteria is still top notch. You applied for and were selected to move forward in a program you know virtually nothing about, in an industry you know even less about?

Read my mind...

kettlechips 02-13-2019 09:33 PM


Originally Posted by wacampbe (Post 2763401)
My end goal is to actually work for one of the US majors. But my question after that would be where to go with 0 hours to be able to get to a major airline, hopefully avoiding the underpaying regional airlines.

I'm not sure I follow- what do you mean where to go with 0 hours? Once you have 1000 hours in the left seat at a 121, then airlines might look at your resume. Before that, you'll need to be exceptional.

WaveFinder 02-15-2019 06:15 AM


Originally Posted by wacampbe (Post 2762615)
Hello everyone I was recently selected to move forward with the JetBlue gateway select program. Does anyone know any pros & cons of this program? Also, does anyone know anything about the assessment you have to take 3 weeks within receiving the offer to move forward? Thanks for any replies. I know the program is 110K, which from my position with 0 hours isn't far from any other flight schools (like ATP) where I can go from 0 hours to flying commercial airliners.

I applied a few years ago and took the assessment but did not move forward. But as someone else has said, this program takes way too long and way too expensive. If you have the means to get 110K for this, why not go to a "mom and pop" operation or some other professional pilot program (ATP is not the only one out there) and with a little hustle you can get through your CFI in about 12 months and get your minimums in another 15 months??? That Jetblue program is about 4 years, with all the movement going on that is just not the best route.

MyPropeller 02-16-2019 11:35 AM


Originally Posted by WaveFinder (Post 2764664)
I applied a few years ago and took the assessment but did not move forward. But as someone else has said, this program takes way too long and way too expensive. If you have the means to get 110K for this, why not go to a "mom and pop" operation or some other professional pilot program (ATP is not the only one out there) and with a little hustle you can get through your CFI in about 12 months and get your minimums in another 15 months??? That Jetblue program is about 4 years, with all the movement going on that is just not the best route.

1500 hours in just over 2 years??? Is this common? It seems to me that working to support life while fitting in as many CFI hours as possible would put you to almost 24 months after I calculated it for my living situation. Rent, car, phone, utilities... and paying back the loan for the PPL/ME/Com/CFI/CFII all while working a job that pays 30ishK a year.

deftone 02-16-2019 07:13 PM


Originally Posted by usmc-sgt (Post 2763424)
Good to see their selection criteria is still top notch. You applied for and were selected to move forward in a program you know virtually nothing about, in an industry you know even less about?

Well those who are uneducated on aviation/121 life are the only ones who would pay $100k+ for such a program, so I guess JB have it all figured out!

To the OP, if you want something similar check out Republic Airlines Lift Academy, same deal but for less than half the price.

rickair7777 02-16-2019 11:21 PM


Originally Posted by deftone (Post 2765572)
Well those who are uneducated on aviation/121 life are the only ones who would pay $100k+ for such a program, so I guess JB have it all figured out!

To the OP, if you want something similar check out Republic Airlines Lift Academy, same deal but for less than half the price.

Guaranteed job at a regional? Whatever that's worth, a job at a good LCC would be worth twice as much.

wacampbe 02-18-2019 09:27 AM


Originally Posted by kettlechips (Post 2763794)
I'm not sure I follow- what do you mean where to go with 0 hours? Once you have 1000 hours in the left seat at a 121, then airlines might look at your resume. Before that, you'll need to be exceptional.

Right now I have 0 flight time.

wacampbe 02-18-2019 09:35 AM


Originally Posted by usmc-sgt (Post 2763424)
Good to see their selection criteria is still top notch. You applied for and were selected to move forward in a program you know virtually nothing about, in an industry you know even less about?

Would you like to come to NC and teach me how to fly then? Since you seem to be the guru of the airline industry and I just know oh so nothing about the big scary airplane industry because I applied there...sure lol. It's not my only option, the point of the thread is for me to figure out which route is the best...FYI :cool:

wacampbe 02-18-2019 09:36 AM


Originally Posted by WaveFinder (Post 2764664)
I applied a few years ago and took the assessment but did not move forward. But as someone else has said, this program takes way too long and way too expensive. If you have the means to get 110K for this, why not go to a "mom and pop" operation or some other professional pilot program (ATP is not the only one out there) and with a little hustle you can get through your CFI in about 12 months and get your minimums in another 15 months??? That Jetblue program is about 4 years, with all the movement going on that is just not the best route.

Thank you!! I've been checking out some other local flights schools as another choice, why be in debt if I don't need to be?


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