Ouch! And if you want some female companionship it sounds like you have to get a hotel room.

 

Any talk of new bases? Particularly in the middle of the country?

 

Nope- that's flyover country.

 

I guess it really is about perspective and personal experiences. I'm about to join the JetBlue team and I'm thrilled. This new facility looks absolutely amazing. Compared to the tent I stayed in during my last 6 month deployment overseas, I honestly can't think of one negative thing to say. As far as companionship, again perspective as all who deploy know well. It's not near anything? Again, perspective. I just used google maps.....I don't see the problem. Super impressed JetBlue! Oh, and we are only talking about 6 weeks right?

 

Thanks for your service, and welcome to JetBlue. Although it's fine to try and add perspective, let me share where most of us are coming from with our distaste for the change.

Compared to what was the norm for new-hires, it's definitely NOT an improvement. Previously, we used one of several extended-stay facilities on Semoran Blvd with individual kitchens in each unit, typically free breakfast daily and the occasional evening meal/manager's reception, walkable to several restaurants/bars etc. Wives/significants specifically invited to attend the new-hire party the night before as well as days 1-2 of orientation. This is going to be 6-weeks of total blue immersion unless you have wheels. Nothing at all in walking distance, kitchenettes in "common areas" so you can enjoy AO/GO highschool dropouts swiping your stuff from the fridge, wives/significant others no longer welcome to attend orientation and specifically forbidden from your quarters. I just hope recurrent and transition crews won't be staying there. The newhire FAs and AO/GO agents are all gonna think it's "fabulous" I'm sure.

 

Yes, but in keeping with the finest tradition of our typical Inflight hiring demographic you can be sure that after the first few weeks "Dick and Steve" will have shared the room before you. Happy Jetting!!

 

Exactly like aewanabe said. Those extended stay hotels were ideal for Long periods of time. Having a kitchen and transportation to buy groceries, managers specials to socialize with your peers and having your spouse down, were all things that made training enjoyable. I'm guessing they won't be doing the new hire bbq anymore since sonny's is off the reservation. I heard there is no shuttle provided to anywhere. Google maps may tells you things are near by, but not walking.

While it may be better deployment this seems like a big concession to our training model.

 

You'll understand when you get there.

The other guys summed it up pretty well. Still a great place to work. Welcome aboard!

 

I agree with gmasteriii. After life In the military on deployments to some sh****a$$ locations AND experience as a regional pilot, JetBlue's accommodations look very nice. Those who have "embraced the suck" before will enjoy their time during training. Those who have never experienced what I'm referring to will complain - it's all about perspective.

 

you guys were Both Hired as MAJOR airline pilots. You need to start thinking that way. The Jetblue Lodge is completely unacceptable as a hotel. Oh by the way no visitors allowed not even you're wife.