bjtdrvr

That is an interesting question! Have we even had a class? I know that we now have a bonified part in the hiring process as there is now a new hire committee for the Union that was just announced. What I keep seeing are transfer opportunities that keep getting announced. Keep in mind as FO winds down that they are trying to force people over there. Until this arbitration is over I don't think there is much movement.

Mikec

The first new hire class of two finished training today. There is currently a class of two that finishes Tuesday and another class in training behind them, not sure how many is in that class.

Dutch1

Thank you Mikec! So 50% growth equals 6 pilots...good to know.😂

Mikec

Who said 6 pilots equals 50% growth?

bjtdrvr

The company claimed 50 percent growth so that is why they are hiring.

tothebigblue

Looking for Pay, QOL, Schedules, etc etc etc. for Flexjet
Not much out there except pay scale.
Do they homebase?
Good hotels or nah?
Life on the road?
Thanks all!

Starbucks

I'm interested as well. Info on this forum is from a few years ago. Thanks!

bjtdrvr

It is all subject to change shortly. It is all in the hands of the arbitrator. Then section 6 negotiations start.

Dutch1

Give me until tomorrow to answer these questions. I have company coming over for a BBQ.

Dutch1

Look at both the Options and Flexjet pages on this site. The bases are the same for both sides now I believe. As for pay, you need to remember this is a "merged" CBA based on the Options contract, not a new JCBA. Management fought very hard for this, and while it is true the arbitrator may change pay somewhat, we will not have across the board raises. You should expect new hire pay to match the Options rates on this site. If there is improvement on that, well and good. But don't expect it. The quality of hotels is not what it was when we were Bombardier. We stay at a lot of Country Inn and Suites, Comfort Inns and Holiday Inn Expresses. Gone are the days of Hilton properties. Life on the road consists of 3-6 legs per days. 11 hours of duty is a spa day. On a 6 day rotation expect 5 days of 12+ hour duty and your long layover will be less than 12 hours. Even the good old boys are complaining about the duty days. Hopefully there will be some positive changes from this arbitration, but this is today's reality.