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02-24-2008, 08:37 PM
#31
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[quote=pilotbum;326685]Here's what I hear are the worst things about working at XOJET:
) Its 135, on demand charter... At least at XOjet the equipment is capable of .92, and is younger and more functional than I wish I was 
. So. How do I get the job again 
- Rotations can get long.
- Rotations are demanding.
- It's 135, on-demand charter.
- Rolling rest.
- You will spend a lot of time on an airliner going to and from work. Tickets are generally purchased from 24-12 hours in advance; so you're destined to be sitting in a middle seat between two stinky fatso's...
) Its 135, on demand charter... At least at XOjet the equipment is capable of .92, and is younger and more functional than I wish I was . So. How do I get the job again
02-24-2008, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by FalconFlyer
If thats all there complaining about I'm not to worried! My last trip at my company-
Paged at 2300 on Friday night after being on call all week. I go off call at 1200 on Sat keep in mind. One hour to be off the ground, we leave Dallas, ADS-ABQ-MCC of all places- BFF-YIP drop off freight, 91 home LIT-ADS. We got home around 1600 on Saturday after 13.5 hours of flying. I forgot to say that we MEL'ed the Yaw Damp and were hand flying the whole time. This is just another day in paradise at my job. I think I'm ready for the switch. I'm used to the 135 on demand world.
Paged at 2300 on Friday night after being on call all week. I go off call at 1200 on Sat keep in mind. One hour to be off the ground, we leave Dallas, ADS-ABQ-MCC of all places- BFF-YIP drop off freight, 91 home LIT-ADS. We got home around 1600 on Saturday after 13.5 hours of flying. I forgot to say that we MEL'ed the Yaw Damp and were hand flying the whole time. This is just another day in paradise at my job. I think I'm ready for the switch. I'm used to the 135 on demand world.
02-24-2008, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jetjockee
Pilotbum,
Sounds typical of 135, however, if you can see the potential, the long haul could be well worth it!
How do they treat their pilots on the road regarding expenses and quality of Hotel accommodations?
Sounds typical of 135, however, if you can see the potential, the long haul could be well worth it!
How do they treat their pilots on the road regarding expenses and quality of Hotel accommodations?
Expenses-Actual, company credit card & expense reports.
Hotels-Mostly Hilton & Marriott properties.
Rental Cars when needed, no questions.
02-24-2008, 10:00 PM
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[quote=Kdub;327032]
Is that cargo or air taxi 135? I can't believe passengers ride in junk like that? Are the airplanes registered as experimental? You must be a religious man...
Originally Posted by pilotbum
Here's what I hear are the worst things about working at XOJET:) Its 135, on demand charter... At least at XOjet the equipment is capable of .92, and is younger and more functional than I wish I was . So. How do I get the job again
- Rotations can get long.
- Rotations are demanding.
- It's 135, on-demand charter.
- Rolling rest.
- You will spend a lot of time on an airliner going to and from work. Tickets are generally purchased from 24-12 hours in advance; so you're destined to be sitting in a middle seat between two stinky fatso's...
) Its 135, on demand charter... At least at XOjet the equipment is capable of .92, and is younger and more functional than I wish I was . So. How do I get the job again 
02-27-2008, 05:21 PM
#37
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[quote=pilotbum;327063]
Is that cargo or air taxi 135? I can't believe passengers ride in junk like that? Are the airplanes registered as experimental? You must be a religious man...
...Would you believe, AIR AMBULANCE? It helps that they are strapped down. Sometimes I'm not sure who needs rescue...
Originally Posted by Kdub
Is that cargo or air taxi 135? I can't believe passengers ride in junk like that? Are the airplanes registered as experimental? You must be a religious man...
Last edited by Kdub; 02-27-2008 at 05:30 PM.
02-28-2008, 07:27 AM
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Those wondering about interviewing with XOJET I know that they are focusing their recruiting on their domiciles east of the western 10 states. Additionally, most of the people getting called are byproducts of internal referrals. Hope this helps...
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