jetBlue Hiring
08-30-2015, 02:05 AM
#5461
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Joined APC: Aug 2015
Posts: 33
Originally Posted by ThreeStripe
Hi Everyone,
Can guys currently on property give me some insight to some rumors I have been hearing about interviews? I live in Atlanta and have turbine PIC time. I have heard that both of these are a strike against me at Blue, I believe due to some pilots leaving for Delta right out of JetBlue training. While I see management's point of view in not wanting to lose pilots to Delta right after spending the money to train them, they must realize that not everyone who lives in a Delta base wants to work for Delta. I am actually trying to move out of the south and am hoping for the Boston base. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Can guys currently on property give me some insight to some rumors I have been hearing about interviews? I live in Atlanta and have turbine PIC time. I have heard that both of these are a strike against me at Blue, I believe due to some pilots leaving for Delta right out of JetBlue training. While I see management's point of view in not wanting to lose pilots to Delta right after spending the money to train them, they must realize that not everyone who lives in a Delta base wants to work for Delta. I am actually trying to move out of the south and am hoping for the Boston base. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
On a side note, I read that each pilot signs an individual employment contract. Does that not contain a training payback clause?
08-30-2015, 02:40 AM
#5462
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2013
Position: 190 FO
Posts: 406
Originally Posted by Budget
I live in Northern NJ. 6000tt, 3000jetpic, I have an interview at the end of Sept. I see that United has a large # of A320s and they are in EWR, so JetBlue is still willing to interview me.
On a side note, I read that each pilot signs an individual employment contract. Does that not contain a training payback clause?
On a side note, I read that each pilot signs an individual employment contract. Does that not contain a training payback clause?
08-30-2015, 04:40 AM
#5465
New Hire
Joined APC: Aug 2015
Posts: 3
Originally Posted by BlueBlood
I am not sure about that. Even if I never do it, with VDA you still have the option to fly or not, and if you do, you get paid double. But the choice is yours.
I do agree about the delay in hiring though.
I do agree about the delay in hiring though.
YOU ARE SITTING RESERVE WITH NO PAY GUARANTEE!
08-30-2015, 04:43 AM
#5466
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Joined APC: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,236
Originally Posted by vastly underemp
Which part don't you understand? If you accept VDA and they don't call you then YOU DO NOT GET PAID! You must abide by the same preparedness rules as an active reserve ( 2 hour callout, adequate rest, no alcohol, etc). If you aren't going to accept the assignment then why sign up for it?????
YOU ARE SITTING RESERVE WITH NO PAY GUARANTEE!
YOU ARE SITTING RESERVE WITH NO PAY GUARANTEE!
08-30-2015, 04:59 AM
#5467
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Joined APC: Sep 2014
Position: fifi whisperer
Posts: 1,255
Originally Posted by vastly underemp
Which part don't you understand? If you accept VDA and they don't call you then YOU DO NOT GET PAID! You must abide by the same preparedness rules as an active reserve ( 2 hour callout, adequate rest, no alcohol, etc). If you aren't going to accept the assignment then why sign up for it?????
YOU ARE SITTING RESERVE WITH NO PAY GUARANTEE!
YOU ARE SITTING RESERVE WITH NO PAY GUARANTEE!
I don't disagree with all that you are saying. That said, people will always do what is best for them.
Also, per the FSM, VDA can be taken from your local Blue city vs. sitting in base. So, you can be sitting at home on VDA vs. sitting at a crashpad.
And my favorite part of the FSM on this? "If you are not feeling rested to pick up a VDA, do not answer the phone."
08-30-2015, 05:07 AM
#5468
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Joined APC: Dec 2008
Position: Left,Right, Left, Right,Right,Left, Right, Left
Posts: 3,150
Originally Posted by vastly underemp
Which part don't you understand? If you accept VDA and they don't call you then YOU DO NOT GET PAID! You must abide by the same preparedness rules as an active reserve ( 2 hour callout, adequate rest, no alcohol, etc). If you aren't going to accept the assignment then why sign up for it?????
YOU ARE SITTING RESERVE WITH NO PAY GUARANTEE!
YOU ARE SITTING RESERVE WITH NO PAY GUARANTEE!
I want a beer... Pop! Ooops I'm Beering on vda. Phone rings, sorry I'm not available. I decide. Very different from RSV, phone rings if it's leagal you go.
I signed up for it because I may want to do a single leg to SJU overnight and self DH home be gone from the house for 11hours and get 10 hrs credit at $209.89.
But when they call with an AWSOME 4 flying leg DH home for 15:50 duty and 5 hrs credit... They can go fish.
I get called a lot because I live in base and have weekends off. I don't even sign up for vda and I get called. 90% of the time I'm not available due to Daddy day care. But when it's too good to pass up, take the money.
Last edited by CaptCoolHand; 08-30-2015 at 05:31 AM.
08-30-2015, 05:22 AM
#5469
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Joined APC: Dec 2008
Position: Left,Right, Left, Right,Right,Left, Right, Left
Posts: 3,150
Originally Posted by rvr1800
Barney? Is that you? Please don't ruin this site with your BS.
Lmao! Was thinking the same! Vda is against the FLSA! Someone should sue.
08-30-2015, 05:42 AM
#5470
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Joined APC: Jul 2015
Posts: 917
Originally Posted by ThreeStripe
Hi Everyone,
Can guys currently on property give me some insight to some rumors I have been hearing about interviews? I live in Atlanta and have turbine PIC time. I have heard that both of these are a strike against me at Blue, I believe due to some pilots leaving for Delta right out of JetBlue training. While I see management's point of view in not wanting to lose pilots to Delta right after spending the money to train them, they must realize that not everyone who lives in a Delta base wants to work for Delta. I am actually trying to move out of the south and am hoping for the Boston base. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Can guys currently on property give me some insight to some rumors I have been hearing about interviews? I live in Atlanta and have turbine PIC time. I have heard that both of these are a strike against me at Blue, I believe due to some pilots leaving for Delta right out of JetBlue training. While I see management's point of view in not wanting to lose pilots to Delta right after spending the money to train them, they must realize that not everyone who lives in a Delta base wants to work for Delta. I am actually trying to move out of the south and am hoping for the Boston base. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
All I can say is, I live in a DL base and got an interview. I did get asked more than once why I didn't want to go work at DL as I live very close to one of their bases. It is all about how you present yourself, and there are people like myself who have no interest working at DL. I do think JB is looking at people who live near their base, there was a large number of people from Florida and other JB base cities at the interview. Don't give up and keep trying, it took me a very long time and meeting the right people for it to happen. Good Luck.
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