jetBlue Hiring
11-12-2021, 05:01 PM
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Update on hiring:
11/10 class had 36 with 2 seniority list instructors. Not certain of the drop but looks like a mix. That puts the number at 294 hired so far this year, with 4,271 seniority list pilots. There are supposed to be 50 in the next class dec 1st, and close to 50 the class after that, so just under 400 will have been hired this year. I’m guessing with the remaining retirements and attrition there will be around 4,350 on the seniority list end of year. Last I heard was 600+ hires next year.
11/10 class had 36 with 2 seniority list instructors. Not certain of the drop but looks like a mix. That puts the number at 294 hired so far this year, with 4,271 seniority list pilots. There are supposed to be 50 in the next class dec 1st, and close to 50 the class after that, so just under 400 will have been hired this year. I’m guessing with the remaining retirements and attrition there will be around 4,350 on the seniority list end of year. Last I heard was 600+ hires next year.
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11-12-2021, 05:51 PM
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Joined APC: Jul 2017
Position: A320 FO
Posts: 86
Update on hiring:
11/10 class had 36 with 2 seniority list instructors. Not certain of the drop but looks like a mix. That puts the number at 294 hired so far this year, with 4,271 seniority list pilots. There are supposed to be 50 in the next class dec 1st, and close to 50 the class after that, so just under 400 will have been hired this year. I’m guessing with the remaining retirements and attrition there will be around 4,350 on the seniority list end of year. Last I heard was 600+ hires next year.
11/10 class had 36 with 2 seniority list instructors. Not certain of the drop but looks like a mix. That puts the number at 294 hired so far this year, with 4,271 seniority list pilots. There are supposed to be 50 in the next class dec 1st, and close to 50 the class after that, so just under 400 will have been hired this year. I’m guessing with the remaining retirements and attrition there will be around 4,350 on the seniority list end of year. Last I heard was 600+ hires next year.
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11-13-2021, 01:41 AM
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I just got an invite to complete the virtual interview. I am in training right now away from base and don't have my uniform or any professional dress clothes with me. Only training-type clothes, polos, and khakis. Would it be unwise to complete the interview in a polo or should I email them to request more time to get home and then complete it so I am appropriately dressed? It says I have 7 days to complete but I won't be home for at least 12 days.
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1: are you near a Walmart/target/kohls/goodwill? Buy a cheap button up and call it good.
2: JetBlue isn’t that kind of airline. If you look professional you’re good. I’d say no to graphic tees, but what you described is fine. Not one person would hold that against you.
11-13-2021, 08:58 AM
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2 options:
1: are you near a Walmart/target/kohls/goodwill? Buy a cheap button up and call it good.
2: JetBlue isn’t that kind of airline. If you look professional you’re good. I’d say no to graphic tees, but what you described is fine. Not one person would hold that against you.
1: are you near a Walmart/target/kohls/goodwill? Buy a cheap button up and call it good.
2: JetBlue isn’t that kind of airline. If you look professional you’re good. I’d say no to graphic tees, but what you described is fine. Not one person would hold that against you.
11-13-2021, 09:25 AM
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2 options:
1: are you near a Walmart/target/kohls/goodwill? Buy a cheap button up and call it good.
2: JetBlue isn’t that kind of airline. If you look professional you’re good. I’d say no to graphic tees, but what you described is fine. Not one person would hold that against you.
1: are you near a Walmart/target/kohls/goodwill? Buy a cheap button up and call it good.
2: JetBlue isn’t that kind of airline. If you look professional you’re good. I’d say no to graphic tees, but what you described is fine. Not one person would hold that against you.
If you don’t get passed the video interview you don’t want to always wonder if it was because you wore a polo. It’s too big of a job to risk it.
Also, you want to get in the pool and a class ASAP. If you feel ready for the interview, get an Uber to Kohl’s or Target and buy a shirt and tie. Hell, buy a decent blazer and return it the next day (I’ve done this before).
11-13-2021, 01:03 PM
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I’d go with option number one.
If you don’t get passed the video interview you don’t want to always wonder if it was because you wore a polo. It’s too big of a job to risk it.
Also, you want to get in the pool and a class ASAP. If you feel ready for the interview, get an Uber to Kohl’s or Target and buy a shirt and tie. Hell, buy a decent blazer and return it the next day (I’ve done this before).
If you don’t get passed the video interview you don’t want to always wonder if it was because you wore a polo. It’s too big of a job to risk it.
Also, you want to get in the pool and a class ASAP. If you feel ready for the interview, get an Uber to Kohl’s or Target and buy a shirt and tie. Hell, buy a decent blazer and return it the next day (I’ve done this before).
over. Don’t pass up the interview (could cost you a furlough later in life. Get a jacket from kohls etc and return it the next day.
11-14-2021, 02:24 AM
New Hire
Joined APC: Oct 2017
Posts: 6
I did mine overseas in a polo shirt and a contractor beard, no haircut. Got the F2F request two weeks later.. YMMV. I emailed recruiting, or the company that sets up the computer question screening, they said "it will be fine in a polo and beard". I did it and it worked out fine..
11-14-2021, 11:21 AM
New Hire
Joined APC: Sep 2021
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Letters of Rec
Hey all, maybe I’m overthinking this but figured no harm in checking. Are you all using letters of Recommendation from people in the aviation field only? Or does it not matter as long as it’s a letter of Rec. Thanks for the help!
11-14-2021, 11:31 AM
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Position: A320 FO
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I had three external LORs. I didn’t know anyone at JetBlue well enough to feel comfortable asking for a LOR… and I still got the job. LORs are not make it or break it here. They’re only looked at after the interview and will probably only be taken into account by the Pilot Hiring Committee if they’re on the fence about you. Good luck!
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