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Old 11-18-2011, 06:30 AM
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Hey guys, I'm currently an FO (190) who is TPIC challenged (read zero TPIC time). I've heard that Jeblue has been known to hire from the right seat. Just wondering if any of you have seen this. I would imagine as they rack and stack folks from 'most competitive to least, I wouldn't be anywhere near the top. But I'm wondering if I'd have any chance at all getting the call. I did get my own ATP specifically so I could apply here. Upgrade here is looking very poor if at all where im at. Any words of encouragement or personal experience with this would be great. thanks!
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Old 11-18-2011, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Beechlover
Hey guys, I'm currently an FO (190) who is TPIC challenged (read zero TPIC time). I've heard that Jeblue has been known to hire from the right seat. Just wondering if any of you have seen this. I would imagine as they rack and stack folks from 'most competitive to least, I wouldn't be anywhere near the top. But I'm wondering if I'd have any chance at all getting the call. I did get my own ATP specifically so I could apply here. Upgrade here is looking very poor if at all where im at. Any words of encouragement or personal experience with this would be great. thanks!
Just apply and find out. Guaranteed they wont call if you never fill the app out.
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Old 11-18-2011, 08:01 AM
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Word around JBU is Nov 30 class is only 4 pilots. Don't know if it's true or not.
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Old 11-18-2011, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Beechlover
Hey guys, I'm currently an FO (190) who is TPIC challenged (read zero TPIC time). I've heard that Jeblue has been known to hire from the right seat. Just wondering if any of you have seen this. I would imagine as they rack and stack folks from 'most competitive to least, I wouldn't be anywhere near the top. But I'm wondering if I'd have any chance at all getting the call. I did get my own ATP specifically so I could apply here. Upgrade here is looking very poor if at all where im at. Any words of encouragement or personal experience with this would be great. thanks!
I know FOs have been hired from expressjet, though lately it seems to be mostly captains with a few years experience in the left seat. It seems the key thing is to get recommendations from pilots at JetBlue.
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Old 11-18-2011, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by ezekial1979
Word around JBU is Nov 30 class is only 4 pilots. Don't know if it's true or not.
The class starting Nov. 30th shows 8 A320 and 5 E190. As always, subject to change.
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Old 11-18-2011, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by chickenpilot3
Just apply and find out. Guaranteed they wont call if you never fill the app out.
Guess I didn't mention I do have an app in thanks.
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Old 11-18-2011, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by IrishNJ
I know FOs have been hired from expressjet, though lately it seems to be mostly captains with a few years experience in the left seat. It seems the key thing is to get recommendations from pilots at JetBlue.
Thanks Irish, good to hear they have hired FO's. yeah I'm working on getting an internal rec as I type this.
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Old 11-18-2011, 03:21 PM
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Old 11-19-2011, 06:22 AM
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Sad puppy will not get you love or a call... NO CALL FOR YOU!

sad puppy may get you pitty sex from an emotionally unstable flight attendant though.

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Old 11-19-2011, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ezekial1979
Word around JBU is Nov 30 class is only 4 pilots. Don't know if it's true or not.
I think it will be somewhat bigger, but maybe not. They are maxed out in the sim. They had a class start on Nov 2, Nov 9 and Nov 16, not to mention Nov 30. Still classes in Dec and Jan that we know of. Although not always huge numbers.
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