Question for NetJets Pilots
03-27-2006, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ASACapt
You are correct and nothing has changed. Sim on 29 Mar - 14 Apr. It was a nice 3 wk vacation between FOM and Sim. Glad to hear things are good with you.
03-27-2006, 08:26 AM
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Yeah, a/c training wasn't really worth a whole week of time. I haven't started ioe yet, so I don't know what kind of pace that will bring. They say that a/c training is just a familiarization ride, but at this level I don't think many of us need that! I felt comfortable right away, just another jet with different numbers and switches.
03-27-2006, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by eglplt
Yeah, a/c training wasn't really worth a whole week of time. I haven't started ioe yet, so I don't know what kind of pace that will bring. They say that a/c training is just a familiarization ride, but at this level I don't think many of us need that! I felt comfortable right away, just another jet with different numbers and switches.
03-27-2006, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ASACapt
Most of us came from the airlines and feel the a/c trng is a waste of company $$$. It will be nice to go right to the line.
PS....Welcome aboard ASA and egl
03-27-2006, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by NJA Capt
I've been trying to think of a subtle way to respond on this thread. From the multitude of airline guys I have flown with, they all agree that the job on this side is a lot harder than the 121 side. A plane is a plane, but the operational aspects are vastly different. Take your time.
PS....Welcome aboard ASA and egl
PS....Welcome aboard ASA and egl
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03-27-2006, 12:19 PM
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ASACapt,
I feel I'm in the old same boat you were in. I'm junior Capt at Express and commute from DFW-EWR. Netjets sounds great. I did corporate in a citation before Express, so I have an idea how it works. The concern for me is all the posts on the base situation. I would need DFW, like you have.
Your advise please
I feel I'm in the old same boat you were in. I'm junior Capt at Express and commute from DFW-EWR. Netjets sounds great. I did corporate in a citation before Express, so I have an idea how it works. The concern for me is all the posts on the base situation. I would need DFW, like you have.
Your advise please
03-27-2006, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by NJA Capt
I've been trying to think of a subtle way to respond on this thread. From the multitude of airline guys I have flown with, they all agree that the job on this side is a lot harder than the 121 side. A plane is a plane, but the operational aspects are vastly different. Take your time.
PS....Welcome aboard ASA and egl
PS....Welcome aboard ASA and egl
I agree with you as well NJA Capt. I know I will learn plenty during ioe, mostly taking care of the back 1/2 of the plane. The flying will fall into place is what I am trying to say. The flying part is like riding a bike, but taking care of the pax will be the learning part.
03-27-2006, 03:58 PM
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Only thing that can have an effect on the pucker factor are the occasional 3500x40 runways. ASE and TEX etc in some wx and winds. uncontrolled non radar fields in the islands. I think NJACapt was trying to say we aren't always going into comfy long runways with control towers and we often operate in what we consider a normality but that 121 guys consider crazy.
Reminds me of a trip a few weeks ago with a furloughed United guy, he was very antsy and was surprised at some of our trips he often said "this trip would be a emergency from blockout time at United"
Its amazing what you can get use to I guess.
But as you said a plane is a plane I agree, everything takes time to be comfortable with anything new.
Good luck
Reminds me of a trip a few weeks ago with a furloughed United guy, he was very antsy and was surprised at some of our trips he often said "this trip would be a emergency from blockout time at United"
Its amazing what you can get use to I guess.
But as you said a plane is a plane I agree, everything takes time to be comfortable with anything new.
Good luck
03-27-2006, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jmack
Only thing that can have an effect on the pucker factor are the occasional 3500x40 runways. ASE and TEX etc in some wx and winds. uncontrolled non radar fields in the islands. I think NJACapt was trying to say we aren't always going into comfy long runways with control towers and we often operate in what we consider a normality but that 121 guys consider crazy.
Reminds me of a trip a few weeks ago with a furloughed United guy, he was very antsy and was surprised at some of our trips he often said "this trip would be a emergency from blockout time at United"
Its amazing what you can get use to I guess.
But as you said a plane is a plane I agree, everything takes time to be comfortable with anything new.
Good luck
Reminds me of a trip a few weeks ago with a furloughed United guy, he was very antsy and was surprised at some of our trips he often said "this trip would be a emergency from blockout time at United"
Its amazing what you can get use to I guess.
But as you said a plane is a plane I agree, everything takes time to be comfortable with anything new.
Good luck
All of this sounds like a ton of fun. I love the challenge. That is what I love about military flying so much. It is always a challenge. I cant wait to get on-line
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