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Old 09-18-2019 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by gurugee
the in person interview was in dallas TX.
Tecnical - brief the ILS08 to burbank and circle to land .( remember to brief in case of an go around , once you land where you would plan to turn off the RWY and possible taxi )
Equal distance point on a runway / what u do If a tire blows out prior to V1 .read taf/ metar
Valid time of those . Know all the meanings such as A02 / PRESFR on the remarks section . CRM on an emergency . hold - what kind of entry / what speeds / what to say at the entry of a hold . Fuel planing to when to exit the hold .
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Old 09-18-2019 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by BobbyLeeSwagger
Can we get an emotional-based take on JSX? Just for some balance?


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Old 09-18-2019 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Diesel8
When I had a phone interview earlier in the year the only base was Burbank. That was a deal breaker for me since I would have to commute, get a crash pad, etc. Quality of life, expenses, and the pay cut that I would take to do it was not worth it, versus what I am doing now. So at that point I really was not interested and could not justify something that would be worse.

With the OAK & CCR bases it's a different story and worth consideration. When are the start and end times out of those bases? Commuting in the Bay Area can be a hassle though I have some fast/fun vehicles!
So much has changed since then, a new pilot agreement that included substantial pay raises, QOL enhancements, $30k bonus and being able to pick your base.
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Old 09-18-2019 | 10:48 PM
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If you get selected for an interview, just know that 50% of the interview is you attending that mixer in the evening, having no more than 2 drinks, and being sociable. The tech/hr/chief pilot sessions are pretty straight forward as they’re just making sure you fit with the company culture. Think of the JSX culture as a mix between Southwest and Virgin America (RIP).
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Old 09-19-2019 | 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Diesel8
When I had a phone interview earlier in the year the only base was Burbank. That was a deal breaker for me since I would have to commute, get a crash pad, etc. Quality of life, expenses, and the pay cut that I would take to do it was not worth it, versus what I am doing now. So at that point I really was not interested and could not justify something that would be worse.

With the OAK & CCR bases it's a different story and worth consideration. When are the start and end times out of those bases? Commuting in the Bay Area can be a hassle though I have some fast/fun vehicles!
The start and end times can vary. Just because you are based there doesn’t mean you start and end there daily. Generally, as previously mentioned, you can expect to be away from base about half of your 8 day rotation. However, when you are in base, it can range from a 0530 show time to an 1800 show time. Could be one turn out and back or four legs total. From what I’ve seen, the average duty days are from 6-8 hours. With less or more generally being thrown in their randomly. I’ve had days where I flew one leg and was done, and others where I have flown six. These of course are the exception and not the rule.
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Old 09-19-2019 | 06:59 AM
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And also keep in mind that it may all change significantly once NavBlue comes online and we start bidding schedules by base. It's supposed to be much more transparent since you should be able to see the exact lines you will be flying instead of just bidding days off, but I'm curious to see what those lines look like and how similar they will be to the current schedules reference number of legs, number of overnights, and such.
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Old 09-19-2019 | 08:23 AM
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Quick question for those of us who do not live in California and don’t wish to run afoul of the Franchise Tax folks:

What percentage of the flying is actually IN (or more technically OVER) California?
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Old 09-19-2019 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Diesel8
When I had a phone interview earlier in the year the only base was Burbank. That was a deal breaker for me since I would have to commute, get a crash pad, etc.
Funny because I LOST a pilot to them because he lived 15 minutes from BUR. I couldn't argue with his reasoning...quick upgrade and no commute. QOL can be everything.
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Old 09-19-2019 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Excargodog
Quick question for those of us who do not live in California and don’t wish to run afoul of the Franchise Tax folks:

What percentage of the flying is actually IN (or more technically OVER) California?
WINNER!WINNER! QUESTION OF THE DAY PPL!

As of now, more than 51% of your flying is within California on JSX. THEREFORE YOU PAY CALIFORNIA STATE TAX WHETHER YOU LIVE THERE OR NOT. This will eventually change as X extends its flying outside of CA.

INC DOES NOT HAVE THIS ISSUE. We pay taxes based on your home address.
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Old 09-19-2019 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by IslandHop
WINNER!WINNER! QUESTION OF THE DAY PPL!

As of now, more than 51% of your flying is within California on JSX. THEREFORE YOU PAY CALIFORNIA STATE TAX WHETHER YOU LIVE THERE OR NOT. This will eventually change as X extends its flying outside of CA.

INC DOES NOT HAVE THIS ISSUE. We pay taxes based on your home address.
Check your pay stubs. Mine recently changed. No more CA tax
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