Leave the majors to Netjets?
12-15-2007, 09:11 AM
#12
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Netjets is certainly a great gig but one needs to realize that the 6 month upgrades of yore have gone out the window. It will take a new hire a solid 4-5 years to upgrade at this point, certainly something one would want to think about before leaving the left seat of a major/legacy.
From what I gather, NJA is going to start trying to recruit some younger blood anyways (too many crusty guys working there that forgot what the notion of retirement was all about).
From what I gather, NJA is going to start trying to recruit some younger blood anyways (too many crusty guys working there that forgot what the notion of retirement was all about).
12-15-2007, 02:40 PM
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Hi!
Since you're at UAL, that's another thing to consider.
Their bankruptcy plan was based on $50/barrel of oil for the next 5 years, and I don't think they have any real plan except to merge.
I didn't apply at UAL just because of the above reasons.
cliff
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Since you're at UAL, that's another thing to consider.
Their bankruptcy plan was based on $50/barrel of oil for the next 5 years, and I don't think they have any real plan except to merge.
I didn't apply at UAL just because of the above reasons.
cliff
YIP
12-15-2007, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Blueridger
Netjets is certainly a great gig but one needs to realize that the 6 month upgrades of yore have gone out the window. It will take a new hire a solid 4-5 years to upgrade at this point, certainly something one would want to think about before leaving the left seat of a major/legacy.
From what I gather, NJA is going to start trying to recruit some younger blood anyways (too many crusty guys working there that forgot what the notion of retirement was all about).
From what I gather, NJA is going to start trying to recruit some younger blood anyways (too many crusty guys working there that forgot what the notion of retirement was all about).
12-15-2007, 07:14 PM
#15
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Originally Posted by capt_zman
3 years at FDX. Is NJI hiring those with a G4 type?
12-17-2007, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by tone
Then maybe they should write congress, and try to get a mandatory retirement age implemented. I would suggest age 60, it's always worked...
12-18-2007, 01:43 PM
#18
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Originally Posted by UCLAbruins
Right now, if I was a F/O at a major (SW, FDX, UPS excluded) with less than 4 years seniority, Netjets would look like an attractive proposition to me. No commuting, free benefits, probably better or at least same pay. However, If I had more than 5 years invested in a major, C/A or F/O, I probably wouldn't go anywhere. To me 5+ years of seniority matter.
we all have different priorities, and circunstances.
we all have different priorities, and circunstances.
12-18-2007, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by capt_zman
3 years at FDX. Is NJI hiring those with a G4 type?
12-24-2007, 08:32 AM
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I'm an FO with almost 10 years seniority at a cargo major. I'm trying to get hired. I've weighed all the negatives and positives. Far too many positives.
I have 11,000 hours, 3,000 jet, and tons of turbine PIC, I hope I'm competetive from what I'm reading on these boards!!!
MR JT8D.
I have 11,000 hours, 3,000 jet, and tons of turbine PIC, I hope I'm competetive from what I'm reading on these boards!!!
MR JT8D.
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