I never thought of it like this and am not familiar with airlines cancellation pay policies, but I did a little contract flying before my current job and I was paid by the hour with no 'cancellation pay' protection. It was entirely different from anything that I had ever done before and I agree - it is a huge safety issue! I never had a mechanical issue - but I launched into and around weather that I had second thoughts about one time because the *customer* launched (though they didn't have to fly through the same weather system I did); but to the point - I had that exact same thought which you highlight Ultralight. If I cancel this hop I lose 4 hours of pay. Do that a few times a week I've lost a significant portion of my pay check for that week (no 95% of guarantee either :().

Glad you're happy, you stay where you are then then.

Your options certainly are not "limited" either. There are over 20 regional airlines in the U.S and A, all of them hiring right now.

I would encourage anyone looking into applying for their first regional job to do their homework, research the contract, and use recourses such as this web site to narrow down the ones that are worth applying to.

Like I said earlier, I find it intriguing that so many people stand up to defend their precocious regional. Its not like I said your girlfriend was fat, just pointing out what I consider to be an unacceptable practice.

Rationalize all you want. Good luck, and I hope you don't get grounded by a snow storm or something. Christmas is coming up, you need the money!

No, because I don't like your avatar picture. Its boring.

For those looking for a job, TSA has leg-by-leg cancellation pay. Including open time pickups. The jets are less shiny, though...

But arent' they waiting for brand new shiney ones? LOL
When are they supposed to show up?

Wow! Someone is bitter. ... And to answer your question; no I'm not a flight attendant. I've flown for a few carriers around the world. I agree, that the regionals do suck when it comes to pay work rules ect. But it's a regional! Most of us are here waiting for the mainline carriers to open up. I left a pretty lucrative international contract to be closer to ailing family members. I'm grateful to have the opportunity to stay current and work for a company who has such a great pilot group. But, that's just my $0.02

Don't listen to the nay-sayers. You are doing what is best for you and your family, no one can fault you for that.

RDU is a great base with great folks. Just like the rest of the airline, most of the CA's are ex Comair. You will fly with great folks.

If you feel comfortable, could you post your interview expirence? I've been getting PM'ed for current interview gouge, but I don't have anything currently to provide.

Sweet . Our open time has vanished into thin air lol and been given to reserve pilots under the table this month .:o guess we are fat still yet hiring :confused:

I can't remember, but does GoJet have a training contract?

No...... They ask that you stay 1 year as a curtesy.

Roughly the 5th of never.

Ummmm, it`s courtesy. Typical Go Jet pilot, too lazy to check spelling amongst other things.

Unless you did mean curtesy, which is;

a tenure by which a husband, after his wife's death, held certain kinds of property that she had inherited

Euxsce me sir, but you frogot to palce a prioed at the end of yuor lsat snectene.

http://youtu.be/PD5HfM3DZt8

Watch this, and drink two beers. Everything will be ok. Deep breaths.

Oh wow. You much be awesome to fly with.

At least he said Gojet lol :p

When is the next class date for GoJet? From the past messages i'm guessing there's one in October and one in November. Any idea on the exact dates of these classes and if they have already been filled? Thanks!

The next class is Oct 14 and I believe is full already, but November should have some open seats. Have you interviewed yet or got one schedule?

Got one scheduled next week. Did you interview recently? If so do you have a gouge?.....you can pm me if you'd like. Thanks.

It's good to see more upgrades next month

Anyone else in the Nov 11th class?

The most junior captain after the remaining upgrades ha 2 years seniority I believe.

For accuracy, The most junior captain is an 11/2012 hire. The most junior pilot in the 11/2013 upgrade class was hired 01/2012. This should indicate that the natural upgrade time is currently sitting at just under 2 years.

I have been searching online and can't find anything about job fairs, but I keep hearing rumors they will be in Sacramento.

Can anyone speak to this?

yes they will but you have to have a scheduled interview to interview

They will also be in Dallas at the aerocrew solutions job fair Nov 15,

Dallas / Fort Worth Job Fair Nov 15 2013 ? Aero Crew Solutions

We have reviewed your application on Airline Apps and would like to invite you to interview with us! If you are interested, we will be in the following cities:


October 1st and 2nd Phoenix, AZ

October 8th Orlando, FL

October 10th Daytona Beach, FL

October 11th West Palm Beach, FL

October 13th Raleigh, NC

October 15th Dallas, TX

October 15th Washington, DC (IAD)

October 17th Denver, CO

October 19th Las Vegas, NV

October 22nd Sacramento, CA

October 29th and 30th **** St Louis (headquarters)****


Please let us know if any of these locations work for you. Once we get a response back, we will give you the location and the necessary paperwork that you will need to fill out and bring with you to the interview. GoJet Airlines does not pay airfare for you to fly to any of these places except ** St Louis.** This is for a First Officer position only. We are not hiring street Captains at this time.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,
-GoJet Pilot Recruiter and the GoJet Recruiting Team


They are only "visiting" these cities this month. Didn't say anything specific about a job fair......but possible!;) And as WMU05 stated, you have to be offered an invite to interview first before you get to choose which city and what date.

If you can catch the recruiters at the hotel bar, you're pretty much guaranteed the job. Skip the trip to St.louis. It wouldn't hurt to pick up the tab either. What they usually do is qualify you at the job fair, and then conduct interviews in St.Louis or if your lucky enough to live in a city where their associated flight schools are located,(NAA or Aerosim) you will have a much more pleasurable experience. Good Luck.

Pick up the bar tab to get a job? All I can say is wow...

Shouldn't THEY pay YOUR tab? I guess if you go work here, get used to paying to play...

We who live in Louisiana are very familiar with this concept. :p

That's just how things work. If you wanna job you've gotta pay the uncle.

Or maybe it was a simple suggestion from the above poster and in no way reflects the pilot selection process.

Catching them in a social setting would probably be a good idea though. As it is with most any company.

As if it was not hard enough to be taken seriously in my Gojet uniform. Pick up the tab????? At this place?????

This. Go have a beer, like I am. And FYI I never paid for anyone's beer.

Did new hire class start today ? How many ?

Bernoulli when you gonna buy me a drink?

20. Already down to 19.

What happened to number 20?

Go-Jet new hire info
 

Probably misrepresented themselves on their paperwork.

I'm just saying, if your the one searching for the job and pursuing them, yea buy the drinks. It's not like they were head hunters recruiting you to join their team. Btw, just an idea of what you can expect from training pay as a new hire.. $600 every two weeks for two months. Plan accordingly.

If the beers don't work you can take them up to your room and give them an old fashioned.