NetJets Hiring Process
#442
On Reserve
Joined APC: May 2019
Position: A320 FO
Posts: 10
You've got very competitive time but don't forget the job is very different, 200% focused on customer service and keeping the owners happy at Netjets, if you are interested make sure you show that during the interview process. Make sure you show them that you think like that. They want people who fly safe & legal but also who put strong emphasis on the end-user's comfort and wishes.
Why not Spirit, jetBlue, Southwest, United with your hours? You're a perfect candidate for those too.
Why not Spirit, jetBlue, Southwest, United with your hours? You're a perfect candidate for those too.
I am at the point where perpetual reserve, commuting and crashpads have exceedingly worn off the 'luster' of the airline pilot mantra. I want quality of life with my family. I live in TUL and a 7/7 schedule with no commuting stress is an intangible that weighs very high in my opinion.
#443
I am at the point where perpetual reserve, commuting and crashpads have exceedingly worn off the 'luster' of the airline pilot mantra. I want quality of life with my family. I live in TUL and a 7/7 schedule with no commuting stress is an intangible that weighs very high in my opinion.
Some people go to the steakhouse and order a salad. Everyone has their reasons.
#444
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2019
Position: Phenom driver
Posts: 147
I am 43 and what is most important to me is my family and time with them. I have 'been there and worn the t-shirt' on the big airplane thing. I also have around 3000+ hours of international time (real international; ocean crossing international) as well.
I am at the point where perpetual reserve, commuting and crashpads have exceedingly worn off the 'luster' of the airline pilot mantra. I want quality of life with my family. I live in TUL and a 7/7 schedule with no commuting stress is an intangible that weighs very high in my opinion.
I am at the point where perpetual reserve, commuting and crashpads have exceedingly worn off the 'luster' of the airline pilot mantra. I want quality of life with my family. I live in TUL and a 7/7 schedule with no commuting stress is an intangible that weighs very high in my opinion.
#445
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2014
Posts: 146
I am 43 and what is most important to me is my family and time with them. I have 'been there and worn the t-shirt' on the big airplane thing. I also have around 3000+ hours of international time (real international; ocean crossing international) as well.
I am at the point where perpetual reserve, commuting and crashpads have exceedingly worn off the 'luster' of the airline pilot mantra. I want quality of life with my family. I live in TUL and a 7/7 schedule with no commuting stress is an intangible that weighs very high in my opinion.
I am at the point where perpetual reserve, commuting and crashpads have exceedingly worn off the 'luster' of the airline pilot mantra. I want quality of life with my family. I live in TUL and a 7/7 schedule with no commuting stress is an intangible that weighs very high in my opinion.
Don't get me wrong, since graduating college I've saved as much as I can to retire as fast as I can.
#446
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2017
Position: Pilot
Posts: 516
I am 43 and what is most important to me is my family and time with them. I have 'been there and worn the t-shirt' on the big airplane thing. I also have around 3000+ hours of international time (real international; ocean crossing international) as well.
I am at the point where perpetual reserve, commuting and crashpads have exceedingly worn off the 'luster' of the airline pilot mantra. I want quality of life with my family. I live in TUL and a 7/7 schedule with no commuting stress is an intangible that weighs very high in my opinion.
I am at the point where perpetual reserve, commuting and crashpads have exceedingly worn off the 'luster' of the airline pilot mantra. I want quality of life with my family. I live in TUL and a 7/7 schedule with no commuting stress is an intangible that weighs very high in my opinion.
If you are willing to live in base (a junior base) with an airline you will get more time with your family. I bid the lowest work schedule with NJA (the CC52) and maxed out my vacations and PTO. With that, I still on average was away from home about 260 hours per month. Being junior at an airline I'm away from home about 190 hours per month (no vacation, no PTO).
I'm sure you are already aware if you aren't willing to live in base airline life can be rough on a family, so my comparison isn't reasonable for those that commute.
7-days away from my family was tough, it was beginning to not work for me. In addition, the "contracts" that were passed encouraged more work for more money and the pilot group was OK with this. Without getting into a big political debate, let's just say my ideals did not align with the majority of the pilot group.
There is a lot NetJets does correctly and there is a lot to be proud of. Overall it can be a very good job and enjoyable. However, after more than a decade I was tired of being gone so long with one stretch and I was frustrated my peers didn't see the need to change that, often thinking just the opposite (willing to work very hard for their money).
Best of luck with your career.
#447
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2007
Position: Airplanes
Posts: 1,378
I am 43 and what is most important to me is my family and time with them. I have 'been there and worn the t-shirt' on the big airplane thing. I also have around 3000+ hours of international time (real international; ocean crossing international) as well.
I am at the point where perpetual reserve, commuting and crashpads have exceedingly worn off the 'luster' of the airline pilot mantra. I want quality of life with my family. I live in TUL and a 7/7 schedule with no commuting stress is an intangible that weighs very high in my opinion.
I am at the point where perpetual reserve, commuting and crashpads have exceedingly worn off the 'luster' of the airline pilot mantra. I want quality of life with my family. I live in TUL and a 7/7 schedule with no commuting stress is an intangible that weighs very high in my opinion.
Keep in mind you'll also be furloughed from NJA during the next downturn.
#449
#450
Banned
Joined APC: Aug 2019
Posts: 29
I am 43 and what is most important to me is my family and time with them. I have 'been there and worn the t-shirt' on the big airplane thing. I also have around 3000+ hours of international time (real international; ocean crossing international) as well.
I am at the point where perpetual reserve, commuting and crashpads have exceedingly worn off the 'luster' of the airline pilot mantra. I want quality of life with my family. I live in TUL and a 7/7 schedule with no commuting stress is an intangible that weighs very high in my opinion.
I am at the point where perpetual reserve, commuting and crashpads have exceedingly worn off the 'luster' of the airline pilot mantra. I want quality of life with my family. I live in TUL and a 7/7 schedule with no commuting stress is an intangible that weighs very high in my opinion.
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