I hear ya. The reality is that theyll be easily replaced by regional guys like me who dont have your perspective yet. Ive hated the unions that Ive been a part of in 2 airlines and Its so much better here than where I came from. For most guys who are new, this is the case. I do realize that my tune could change very quickly however. Good luck to all-it'll get interesting soon.

JB October 29 Interview date
 

Oh boy. Here we go!!

Not to difficult to be better then Mesa or Republic.

Thats because its supposed to be better. It sounds like you are new to JB, welcome, I hope you enjoy your time here and make it a better place. However, please remember you are now at a MAJOR and should be treated and compensated as such. You seem like a smart guy though, you will see the light soon enough!:rolleyes: Took me just under a year myself!

If that's the case, I am hoping that the Dec class cleaned out all of the Sep interviews. Since it was a big class that might be the case

Yup- a different perspective which always changes when the honeymoon is over. I would be careful however Sig, comparing JB to Delta/United/AA- we are not those airlines. A union will take years to effect change but it would provide certain protections. No easy answers for sure.

Thanks for the info. That sounds really good.

I contacted Sterling about the status of my background check. They are still waiting for a PRIA report from a corporate operation I flew for years ago. Would this prevent me from getting a call for the next class, or is this one of those situations that leads to a delayed passing of "phase 2" after being called for training?

Keep in mind that while your ALPA regional experience is real it's not necessarily applicable to Jetblues or a majors airlines situation. The nature of the relationship between a major airline and it's pilots group is substantially different than that of a regional pilots with its airline and the major airline it is contracted to fly for.

It might delay your call for a classdate. Try to get in touch with your previous employer to give them a poke. Whether you get a class now or later you probably won't get the official "Congrats you passed Phase II" until you are just about ready to get on the line and start flying.