jetBlue Hiring
08-16-2014, 09:05 AM
#2471
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Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: 320 F.O.
Posts: 1,386
Originally Posted by RamenNoodles
I've also been told the competitive minimum is 4500TT except for those with special treatment. I'm willing to bet 2,000 of those apps are not even going to get looked at.
08-16-2014, 04:00 PM
#2472
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Joined APC: Dec 2008
Posts: 660
Originally Posted by RyanP
Minus probably 15-20% that probably aren't even qualified with minimums, aren't competitive or have recency issues, plus 25-30% that have no turbine PIC yet, and another 15-20% or so that have no internal recs.. And the odds of getting hired go up a bit. At least I hope.. 
Bunch of FO's in my crashpad applied and they don't even have the minimums. So I think that 4000 number is probably quite a bit lower in reality.
Bunch of FO's in my crashpad applied and they don't even have the minimums. So I think that 4000 number is probably quite a bit lower in reality.
08-18-2014, 12:45 PM
#2474
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Joined APC: Dec 2006
Position: B6 A-320
Posts: 189
Hiring Update...
Application window was open for 10 days and there were close to 4000 applicants
We are likely to select 300 pilots out of this window for interviews, including Bluedarts
3700 met our minimums and over 2000 are exceptionally competitive
Average experience is higher than in past application windows
Competitive is over 5000 hours civilian or over 2000 hrs military fighter or 3500 military
transport/trainer
More than half of applicants have JetBlue referrals, and 85% have bachelor’s degree. To
be competitive, referrals and a bachelor’s degree are almost a must
Bluedarts must meet “satisfactory experience” criteria listed in the FOM 10.5, and over
3000 applicants meet that threshold
2013 – We hired 269 pilots
2014 - We have already hired close to 300 pilots so far this year, and are slated to hire
approximately 100 more (Aug-Dec). For a total of approximately 400
2015 – Initial hiring forecasts (which are subject to change) is 250-350 pilots
Upcoming class dates are 8/27, 9/10, 9/24, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3
We have approximately 100 pilots in the “pool” and all have passed phase 2. They
should all be in class by Dec (though hiring projections often change, so no guarantees)
Upcoming interview dates are 9/16, 9/30, 10/16, 10/28, 11/6, 11/13
Candidates interviewing this fall will be for classes in the first half of 2015
Time from interview to phase 2 completion is approximately 2 months, and we now send
notifications to the candidates when they pass phase 2
Time from interview to class is 3-6 months, but can be as fast as 30 days if necessary
Application window was open for 10 days and there were close to 4000 applicants
We are likely to select 300 pilots out of this window for interviews, including Bluedarts
3700 met our minimums and over 2000 are exceptionally competitive
Average experience is higher than in past application windows
Competitive is over 5000 hours civilian or over 2000 hrs military fighter or 3500 military
transport/trainer
More than half of applicants have JetBlue referrals, and 85% have bachelor’s degree. To
be competitive, referrals and a bachelor’s degree are almost a must
Bluedarts must meet “satisfactory experience” criteria listed in the FOM 10.5, and over
3000 applicants meet that threshold
2013 – We hired 269 pilots
2014 - We have already hired close to 300 pilots so far this year, and are slated to hire
approximately 100 more (Aug-Dec). For a total of approximately 400
2015 – Initial hiring forecasts (which are subject to change) is 250-350 pilots
Upcoming class dates are 8/27, 9/10, 9/24, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3
We have approximately 100 pilots in the “pool” and all have passed phase 2. They
should all be in class by Dec (though hiring projections often change, so no guarantees)
Upcoming interview dates are 9/16, 9/30, 10/16, 10/28, 11/6, 11/13
Candidates interviewing this fall will be for classes in the first half of 2015
Time from interview to phase 2 completion is approximately 2 months, and we now send
notifications to the candidates when they pass phase 2
Time from interview to class is 3-6 months, but can be as fast as 30 days if necessary
08-18-2014, 04:51 PM
#2478
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Joined APC: Oct 2012
Position: 190 captain and “Pro-pilot”
Posts: 2,918
Originally Posted by eman
Yea what a downer ! Lmao back to work....
Great update though, thanks Thumbs882!
Great update though, thanks Thumbs882!
I am missing one of those things that would make you very "competitive" and I have been here almost 3 years.
Network, update the apps and you have a good shot.
Good luck guys, it nice to see people who really want to work at blue.
08-18-2014, 06:25 PM
#2480
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Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: 320 F.O.
Posts: 1,386
Originally Posted by Thumbs882
Hiring Update...
Application window was open for 10 days and there were close to 4000 applicants
We are likely to select 300 pilots out of this window for interviews, including Bluedarts
3700 met our minimums and over 2000 are exceptionally competitive
Average experience is higher than in past application windows
Competitive is over 5000 hours civilian or over 2000 hrs military fighter or 3500 military
transport/trainer
More than half of applicants have JetBlue referrals, and 85% have bachelor’s degree. To
be competitive, referrals and a bachelor’s degree are almost a must
Bluedarts must meet “satisfactory experience” criteria listed in the FOM 10.5, and over
3000 applicants meet that threshold
2013 – We hired 269 pilots
2014 - We have already hired close to 300 pilots so far this year, and are slated to hire
approximately 100 more (Aug-Dec). For a total of approximately 400
2015 – Initial hiring forecasts (which are subject to change) is 250-350 pilots
Upcoming class dates are 8/27, 9/10, 9/24, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3
We have approximately 100 pilots in the “pool” and all have passed phase 2. They
should all be in class by Dec (though hiring projections often change, so no guarantees)
Upcoming interview dates are 9/16, 9/30, 10/16, 10/28, 11/6, 11/13
Candidates interviewing this fall will be for classes in the first half of 2015
Time from interview to phase 2 completion is approximately 2 months, and we now send
notifications to the candidates when they pass phase 2
Time from interview to class is 3-6 months, but can be as fast as 30 days if necessary
Application window was open for 10 days and there were close to 4000 applicants
We are likely to select 300 pilots out of this window for interviews, including Bluedarts
3700 met our minimums and over 2000 are exceptionally competitive
Average experience is higher than in past application windows
Competitive is over 5000 hours civilian or over 2000 hrs military fighter or 3500 military
transport/trainer
More than half of applicants have JetBlue referrals, and 85% have bachelor’s degree. To
be competitive, referrals and a bachelor’s degree are almost a must
Bluedarts must meet “satisfactory experience” criteria listed in the FOM 10.5, and over
3000 applicants meet that threshold
2013 – We hired 269 pilots
2014 - We have already hired close to 300 pilots so far this year, and are slated to hire
approximately 100 more (Aug-Dec). For a total of approximately 400
2015 – Initial hiring forecasts (which are subject to change) is 250-350 pilots
Upcoming class dates are 8/27, 9/10, 9/24, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3
We have approximately 100 pilots in the “pool” and all have passed phase 2. They
should all be in class by Dec (though hiring projections often change, so no guarantees)
Upcoming interview dates are 9/16, 9/30, 10/16, 10/28, 11/6, 11/13
Candidates interviewing this fall will be for classes in the first half of 2015
Time from interview to phase 2 completion is approximately 2 months, and we now send
notifications to the candidates when they pass phase 2
Time from interview to class is 3-6 months, but can be as fast as 30 days if necessary
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