WheesUp/Gama
03-19-2017, 04:07 PM
#92
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I have talked to others that, like myself, have had difficulty getting past, uh, some of the folks that do the hiring there. It has nothing to do with qualifications or anything like that. When I started reading some of the earlier comments about "the three" and noticed a lot of favoritism, etc, etc. I talked to a captain at Newark one time that confirmed that that seemed to be normal operating practice there.
I would love to fly there but it isn't to be.
I would love to fly there but it isn't to be.
03-19-2017, 04:23 PM
#93
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In response to your question on XOJET V's WUP, it is easy for me as I have 6000 hrs in King Airs alone. I like the plane, they have great maintenance, pay is good, benefits are great, schedule could be a tad better but I can fly for another 6-7 years so I would prefer to be in something I can fly in my sleep.
03-19-2017, 04:52 PM
#94
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Joined APC: Feb 2015
Position: Begging for a crew meal
Posts: 233
Originally Posted by mrski
I have talked to others that, like myself, have had difficulty getting past, uh, some of the folks that do the hiring there. It has nothing to do with qualifications or anything like that. When I started reading some of the earlier comments about "the three" and noticed a lot of favoritism, etc, etc. I talked to a captain at Newark one time that confirmed that that seemed to be normal operating practice there.
I would love to fly there but it isn't to be.
I would love to fly there but it isn't to be.
You're not neccessarily wrong on your gripes. I don't drink the Kool Aid here, but at least work here and gain some insight. You're complaining about the place before you even gain emplyment here.
03-19-2017, 05:00 PM
#95
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Joined APC: Feb 2015
Position: Begging for a crew meal
Posts: 233
Originally Posted by Aviatormar
What are your thoughts? Pros vs cons for each? If you had to choose, which and why?
FO Pay about the same I think.
Gama has free health insurance. That's a big bonus.
Gama has per diem. XO has a company card to spend on food I think?
Gama has KA and XL's XO has X's and 300's. I'd rather be in an XO plane if all else was equal. No one wants to do 6 legs in the NE in a KA in July.
Who knows. Up to the person. I give Gama the edge because of the health insurance. There are other issues, though. I don't work for XO, so I might be wrong on some of that info.
03-20-2017, 06:15 PM
#96
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Joined APC: Jun 2015
Position: Left
Posts: 1,807
Originally Posted by Starbucks
Gama 8&6 XO 8&6
FO Pay about the same I think.
Gama has free health insurance. That's a big bonus.
Gama has per diem. XO has a company card to spend on food I think?
Gama has KA and XL's XO has X's and 300's. I'd rather be in an XO plane if all else was equal. No one wants to do 6 legs in the NE in a KA in July.
Who knows. Up to the person. I give Gama the edge because of the health insurance. There are other issues, though. I don't work for XO, so I might be wrong on some of that info.
FO Pay about the same I think.
Gama has free health insurance. That's a big bonus.
Gama has per diem. XO has a company card to spend on food I think?
Gama has KA and XL's XO has X's and 300's. I'd rather be in an XO plane if all else was equal. No one wants to do 6 legs in the NE in a KA in July.
Who knows. Up to the person. I give Gama the edge because of the health insurance. There are other issues, though. I don't work for XO, so I might be wrong on some of that info.
03-21-2017, 06:45 AM
#97
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Joined APC: Nov 2008
Position: PIC
Posts: 103
Originally Posted by David Puddy
Time for Gama/WU to add some bigger airplanes. It has the big membership base to do it. How about some used Sovereigns, CL300s or rebuilt Citation X Elites ( X Elite) - plenty on the market these days. I took a look at a WU XL on the ramp a few days ago - looked a bit tired and worn. WU is a huge success in terms of membership and aircraft growth - time to add some new horses to the stable.........
03-21-2017, 06:50 PM
#98
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Joined APC: Sep 2013
Posts: 684
Originally Posted by mrski
I have talked to others that, like myself, have had difficulty getting past, uh, some of the folks that do the hiring there. It has nothing to do with qualifications or anything like that. When I started reading some of the earlier comments about "the three" and noticed a lot of favoritism, etc, etc. I talked to a captain at Newark one time that confirmed that that seemed to be normal operating practice there.
I would love to fly there but it isn't to be.
I would love to fly there but it isn't to be.
11-22-2017, 12:04 PM
#100
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Joined APC: Apr 2008
Position: Frieght Dog
Posts: 102
Originally Posted by Starbucks
Gama 8&6 XO 8&6
FO Pay about the same I think.
Gama has free health insurance. That's a big bonus.
Gama has per diem. XO has a company card to spend on food I think?
Gama has KA and XL's XO has X's and 300's. I'd rather be in an XO plane if all else was equal. No one wants to do 6 legs in the NE in a KA in July.
Who knows. Up to the person. I give Gama the edge because of the health insurance. There are other issues, though. I don't work for XO, so I might be wrong on some of that info.
FO Pay about the same I think.
Gama has free health insurance. That's a big bonus.
Gama has per diem. XO has a company card to spend on food I think?
Gama has KA and XL's XO has X's and 300's. I'd rather be in an XO plane if all else was equal. No one wants to do 6 legs in the NE in a KA in July.
Who knows. Up to the person. I give Gama the edge because of the health insurance. There are other issues, though. I don't work for XO, so I might be wrong on some of that info.
Plus, only 1 week vacay for the 1st 4 years seems a bit is too slim ( this is the biggest complaint I have heard from several I spoke with).
Anyone at Gama reading this: if you ware west coast based, do they mainly keep you on the WC? Also, is there any fatigue policy there if you they are running you super hard?
