Coming from a corporate back ground, I completly agree with you. JB's idea of customer service is far more about team work and treating your co workers like a "customer" than what a corporate pilots customer service experience has been. This is also why corporate pilots tend to do very well in the interview at JB. Just convey your experiences in a humble manor and you will be golden.

 

You did these things at JB??

 

Negative. Former corporate 91 and 91K as well.

 

Lets assume you meet all the qualifications Jetblue wants to hire someone who buys into the teamwork aspect of the airline, their culture. Those employed by Jetblue for sometime understand what "culture" truly means but I do appreciate how the people department still puts emphasis on hiring people who are friendly and helpful. You are not throwing bags, stocking the aircraft or cleaning the cabin(you better not) but the pilots we do hire try to help out. For the 91 guys you will learn quick how much an FA or gate agent appreciate a friendly hello or a Starbucks coffee on a quick turn. These are the little things that make a difference when you have 5 or 6 crew members trying to all get along. Are there times you have to put your foot down as a captain, sure, but its often easier to set a good tone early.
No disrespect to Mil guys/gals but most haven't dealt with this so its a bit of a learning curve at the beginning. Similarly most are sharp and grasp the concept quick. The doing a little more concept comes a bit more naturally to a 91 guy.

This is essentially what they are trying to get out of you during the interview.

 

Anyone know what the aircraft/base breakdown was for the June class?

 

I have an application question maybe someone can help me out. I have several JetBlue friends giving me their email addresses for me to add into the application. I can't find the portion of the application where I can add these email addresses. All I can do is update my hours and contact info. Thanks in advance.

 

How senior is LGB? I'm assuming very, how long would it take a new hire to make it out west?

 

Don't get me wrong, I think experience is important, but that's on your resume, which gets you the interview. If you've managed to fly Part 91/135 corporate, military, part 121 or any other heavy duty flying job for several thousand hours without managing to get yourself killed, wind up on the news or get violated, you're probably okay. I've always thought our entry requirements were a little low. Basically, anyone that could get an ATP could apply, which is a bit out there.

I don't think a multi-day interview is the way to go, either. I know a lot of people WANT us to be Delta, but we're not, nor do I think we every will or should be.

 

Oh please say no, I don't want to wear one of those silly hats! Even though I really need to

 

3 LGB slots were available to the class that started last week.