salmiaboy

I'm using Emeral Coast as well. Thanks.

atrdriver

Down by the river.

stanherman

I see everyone dropping the $300 for the interview prep, is it really worth it? I feel like it will take you out of your personality and leave you with pre-programmed answers.

I've mostly prepared a lot of TMAAT answers, and why I want to work here.

BeatNavy

I didn't do any interview prep other than reading the JetBlue Wikipedia article, browsing some financial docs, reading the forum, and looking at willflyforfood interview profiles for some tmaat questions and learning the SAR format. I don't think it is a waste of money to pay for interview prep, especially if you aren't confident in your stories and ability to interview, or aren't able to internalize key info from the Internet and financials. I've talked to several people who blew the interview the first time, paid for the prep the second time, and got it. That costs a lot of seniority to wait 6 months for a retry if you are so lucky. That said, I wouldn't have paid for prep for a JB interview. Maybe for a delta or similar interview with multiple tests that have a direct bearing on your success. JetBlue evaluates how you answer questions in a prescribed manner, as well as your likelihood to bail, and your personality. I don't need a $400 consultant to tell me that.

BunkerF16

Is paying $300 worth improving your chances at securing a job where you could make millions of dollars?

I used AlbieF15 (forgot his company's name) and it was the best $ I ever spent. I'm comfortable in public speaking rolls, have more than enough self confidence, and can polish a turd of a story into sterling like nobody's business.

Having said that, I'd spend the money and do it all over again without a second of hesitation.

Expatflyer

I know BOS & JFK are the junior bases and I understand the 190 is the most likely award within these bases but curious, for someone hired today how long (roughly) to hold FLL, MCO and LGB as a reserve FO?

Thanks and best of luck to all!

Flyby1206

There is a 2 year equipment lock on whatever you get Day 1. MCO has an E190 and A320 base, but FLL/LGB are A320 only. So if you get E190 on Day 1 then you'll have to wait at least 2 years til moving to FLL/LGB/MCO 320.

That being said, the most recent system bid had MCO E190 FO go to a guy who has been here just over 1 year.

FLL/LGB A320 tends to range between 1-2yrs until a newhire could hold that spot. You might as well pretend MCO 320 doesn't even exist, it's pretty senior.

I would recommend taking the E190 if there is a choice in Day 1. Your seniority will TYPICALLY skyrocket much faster than your A320 classmates.

avi8orco

I'm 2 years in on the 190 in MCO and I actually can't hold reserve...it's too senior and I have a line. The target credit for the month is usually at or around 75 hrs in MCO, therefore most will bid reserve as you will get paid the same anyway and most likely not work near as much.

Expatflyer

That's some great info Flyby1206 & avi8orco, many thanks. The fact that reserve goes senior is a new concept for me ha ha, but very interesting stuff.

One more question. Is it fair to assume most new hires are assigned the 190? Or are there classes where it's mostly 320? Oh, and how many years for a 320 LGB FO?

Many thanks.

avi8orco

Not necessarily...lately the new hire classes have been heavier 190 side to fill the seats of guys 2 years in bailing out to be bus drivers. However there are some bus spots in there too and sometimes a class heavier on the bus will come along. Just depends on needs at the time and training's ability to take on whatever. LGB can be a crap shoot. It was way senior for the longest time but a new hire class had 2 spots available for the taking in LGB before.