chase

Dear 250 Knot

Sounds like we applied about the same time..for me about 28 months ago. Hired in March and started in May. XO (like most “home based” 135ops) has a list of cities pilots can domicile out of based upon size of airport and #of flights year round. At any point the question could’ve been asked in the interview process “can I live here and work for XO”....I would be surprised if you didn’t receive a straight forward answer.

“WOuld you move to one of those cities if hired?” would be a pretty standard question or from XO recruiting giving some indication to them with a ..“, sure no problem, I can move” or “sorry, spouse/family situation prevents a move”.

I’m not aware of a blanket “NO” on any applicant based solely upon where they live at the time of the interview. XO would know that info before you come to the interview. If you are getting a TBNT letter before you come to the interview, the number of reasons for that can for many things unrelated to your current domicile.

We had guys living out of country who applied but were hired based upon their assurances they would be moving to an approved city.

Pilots can be selected who live near less traveled airports if the cities are approved by the CPO AND meet all the requirements the interview team is looking for. Living within 2 hrs of the airport I believe is the standard also.

Pilots who live near big cities have been unsuccessful at the interview.

Where you live doesn’t determine your chances of being hired UNLESS you say or indicate you aren’t willing to move to one of the approved DAB. That isn’t unusual for any employer who requires certain locations to be used. Nothing sinister. I can’t say for 100% certain but NJ and FJ probably have similar requirements.

As for the “rumor”, I’ve heard a few over the last 2 years but that one regarding a “a 3 color map” I haven’t heard of. Definitely classified as “wive’s tail”, “rumor”, “fable” but I will look around the next time I’m in FXE for the mystery map.

As far as “dodging a bullet” comment, I hope you landed in a job you like. Getting a TBNT letter is never easy.

The only reference to a bullet I would use is the speed of a bullet in terms of how fast the time has gone by in the 2 years and how much I have enjoyed it. Doesn’t mean there aren’t bumps over the last 2 yrs...definitely..areas for improvement but most pilots I run in to are pretty happy they chose XO. Any applicant should ask loads of questions of any recruiting team in order to make an informed decision. Again, hope your career is going well.

chase

shrsailplanes

Opinions disguised as facts can be dangerous to the unknowing. There is more than ample info on this site by persons who currently work at XO. You have applied (according to previous posts) and are interested. Recommend reading all the posts...don’t shortchange yourself and simply read the last 2-3 months worth..read ‘me all to see which way the trend line for the company is going and has been as well as this below to get an opinion that is completely random.

Go to Flightaware XOJET Flights and look for an XO flight that will be flying into a city near near you. Keep updating the arrival time and when it gets an hr out or confirmed with the FBO arrival time, head over and speak to a random crew and have a chat. Let the FBO folks know to let the CA know a potential applicant would like to speak with him/her if they had a few minutes in between the turn.

They may have 5 minutes they may have an hr or an overnight to chat but that would be one more data point to have when making your decision. Good luck

shrsailplanes

My comment was kinda sarcastic. I just thought it was funny for someone to post that the info they are providing is based purely on rumor and no facts to support it.

chase

You got me..taking the hook out as I write. 😲. Glad to see others use language subtleties in their writing skills!

200Flyer

hey chase, could you message me, I have some questions on XO if you wouldn’t mind. I had an interview right before Covid popped off and was canceled. For some reason it won’t let me PM you. Thanks.