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#2481

Freddie Flyer , 08-18-2014 08:12 PM

On Reserve

Quote:

Originally Posted by tunes

nice update....what i learned from this is i'm not getting a call.

Yeah, you and me both! Dang it!

#2482

24601 , 08-18-2014 08:58 PM

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thanks, helps to hear the odds

#2483

hilltopfly , 08-19-2014 12:27 PM

New Hire

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thumbs882

Hiring Update...
 Application window was open for 10 days and there were close to 4000 applicants
 We are likely to select 300 pilots out of this window for interviews, including Bluedarts
 3700 met our minimums and over 2000 are exceptionally competitive
 Average experience is higher than in past application windows
 Competitive is over 5000 hours civilian or over 2000 hrs military fighter or 3500 military
transport/trainer
 More than half of applicants have JetBlue referrals, and 85% have bachelor’s degree. To
be competitive, referrals and a bachelor’s degree are almost a must
 Bluedarts must meet “satisfactory experience” criteria listed in the FOM 10.5, and over
3000 applicants meet that threshold
 2013 – We hired 269 pilots
 2014 - We have already hired close to 300 pilots so far this year, and are slated to hire
approximately 100 more (Aug-Dec). For a total of approximately 400
 2015 – Initial hiring forecasts (which are subject to change) is 250-350 pilots
 Upcoming class dates are 8/27, 9/10, 9/24, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3
 We have approximately 100 pilots in the “pool” and all have passed phase 2. They
should all be in class by Dec (though hiring projections often change, so no guarantees)
 Upcoming interview dates are 9/16, 9/30, 10/16, 10/28, 11/6, 11/13
 Candidates interviewing this fall will be for classes in the first half of 2015
 Time from interview to phase 2 completion is approximately 2 months, and we now send
notifications to the candidates when they pass phase 2
 Time from interview to class is 3-6 months, but can be as fast as 30 days if necessary

Where did you get this from? Thanks

#2484

170Homie , 08-20-2014 01:43 PM

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Dayum!! So I'm guessing no pic, referrals, bachelors degree and an act from god, my ass is not getting called. There was a time at my crapped out regional that captains thought of JetBlue as a second, third or fourth choice. Just about every captain I know applied. Many of those dudes might not even get called with all their pic time. My oh my have times changed.

#2485

SmitteyB , 08-20-2014 02:42 PM

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I think it's because the regional environment is so gloomy right now people are trying to go ANYWHERE.

#2486

CaptCoolHand , 08-20-2014 05:03 PM

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While we have few retirements, we are growing rather steadily. 10-15 planes a year through 2021/22. Over 100 busses. There will be good movement. While we're not mother D, it doesn't suck here either. By 2025 well be on contract 2.0. Twice our current size. Things "should" be pretty good.

I'm cautiously optimistic.

#2487

Bluesville , 08-20-2014 05:15 PM

Line Holder

Hey guys, to those who applied recently... have you checked your profile and click on your application status is your application missing??
Mine is, I did apply last December and it shows my application as recieved on Dec 2013. But this last job-window doesnt BUT I did get an email from JB Talent saying they recieved my application. Am I the only one with this issue?
Thanks!

#2488

eman , 08-20-2014 05:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluesville

Hey guys, to those who applied recently... have you checked your profile and click on your application status is your application missing??

Mine is, I did apply last December and it shows my application as recieved on Dec 2013. But this last job-window doesnt BUT I did get an email from JB Talent saying they recieved my application. Am I the only one with this issue?

Thanks!

I logged in, clicked "view my account/application status" and it shows both Nov '13, Aug '14 as received, and I can still edit personal info and flight hours. Also, I received the confirmation email both apps.

Hope yours made it!

#2489

Bluesville , 08-20-2014 05:27 PM

Line Holder

Thanks eman!

Its odd because I did see it as received in early Aug but now its gone! And I can also edit/add documents to my profile also.
Time will tell... good luck y'all

#2490

pilotpayne , 08-20-2014 06:24 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptCoolHand

What he said.
I wouldn't count JetBlue out.
We might be getting a new CEO soon and with a little tweaking to the business model things could be really great.
Even better if you don't like it, ask yourself where is it better to wait for your first choice airline, the regionals or JetBlue.