Planning the first few years
 

Gents,

I have posted on here recently inquiring about information as a new hire for JetBlue and I genuinely appreciate everyone’s help. There have been other forum discussions regarding individuals pay, compensation packages, W2’s, etc. and I do agree with those that find that discussion tacky and a bit much, so before I get torn apart, that is not what this post is about.

As someone who is considering a career change or entering the 121 world for the first time or even to help others considering JetBlue, I believe it is important to get a consensus on compensation expectation for the first few years; especially for those with families. With the information that I have gathered so far, below what I have calculated out. For anyone new on property (4-5 years or less), can you please verify the accuracy.

Training = 6-8 weeks approx. $1200/month
Training pay upon completion of training = 80hrs/month at $88/hr

Year 1 Gross = $85,000 - $102,000 gross depending on length of reserve. Can one count on $5000-$5500 NET per month?

Year 2 Gross = E190 between $115,000 - $140,000 (Average 95 -120 credit/month)
A320 between $125,000 - $160,000 (dependent on reserve times)

Year 3 Gross = A320 between $165,000 - $190,000 (Average 85-110 credit/month)

401(k) – 15% until 2021, then 16% - direct contribution.

Profit sharing – minimal

Current Reserve Times, obviously changes monthly, but a good average would be appreciated.

BOS 190 = ?
BOS 320 = ?
JFK 190 = ?
JFK 320 = ?
MCO 190 = ?
MCO 320 = ?
FLL 190 = ?
FLL 320 = ?

Again, I am NOT looking for anyone to share their personal information or post their earnings, but a verification or correction of the accuracy of the information above and anything else that would be important for a new hire to know would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

Those are pretty high credit times per month. I’d plan on 75-85 credit per month unless you are willing to pick up extra vda rsa etc

I definitely plan on picking up as much extra as needed each month as I will be living in base.

It really all depends whether or not you’ll live in base. That’ll afford you the ability to be close to domicile when they call VDA/RSAs when the weather hits. The premium system will be changing soon, so we’ll see how things change. There’s always a big difference in your monthly credit during the summer months and the slow months....unless you’re maybe a 190 CA, then it’s a free for all it seems.

Those credit hours are pipe dreams for new hires. Even 2-3. It’s possible, but ALV is like 83 hours. I’d work with that assumption.
First year net/month closer to $6k.

Thank you. Even year 2 on the 190, a 90-110/hr month is not likely?

Unless you live and die by the FLICA. plan on 75-85credit.

It’s possible. But likely not sustainable.

I don’t fly the 190 so I can’t say.
That said, it’s foolish to assume you’d credit that for any financial planning. The ability to pick up additional flying could change at any time due to staffing levels, marketing/fleet mix, or the drawing down of 190 flying. It’s dynamic and out of our control. It’s likely one could in summer, living in base.

Living in base, that range would be easy if you want to work. By year 2 or 3 you should be able to hold 1&2 days...which usually allows you to credit more on the 190 with the combination of how the weather/irops effects the 190 trips.

Thank you. I will be in base and dont mind flying extra to meet that credit criteria. I’ve been hearing $130-$150K is an average range on the 190 for year 2, any truth to this?