JetSuite Inc/JSX
03-05-2020, 03:18 AM
#531
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Joined APC: Mar 2016
Position: Aerial Survey
Posts: 31
Friend of my who works there (JSX) said the latest bid period is going to minimum day schedule. 14 days per month with the introduction of day trips. Due to pilot concerns they plan to add some 16 day lines but stay away from anything above that to avoid paying any extra incentive pay. I guess he was working consistently 19 days a month and now going to 14 will cost him $2800.00 per month. As much as this sucks for the pilots this is how a company becomes profitable. I guess the good thing is if you only work 14 days a month you have plenty of time to work part time someone else or do contract flying.
What base is he operating out of?
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03-05-2020, 07:08 AM
#532
Line Holder
Joined APC: Mar 2018
Posts: 45
Friend of my who works there (JSX) said the latest bid period is going to minimum day schedule. 14 days per month with the introduction of day trips. Due to pilot concerns they plan to add some 16 day lines but stay away from anything above that to avoid paying any extra incentive pay. I guess he was working consistently 19 days a month and now going to 14 will cost him $2800.00 per month. As much as this sucks for the pilots this is how a company becomes profitable. I guess the good thing is if you only work 14 days a month you have plenty of time to work part time someone else or do contract flying.
03-05-2020, 08:54 PM
#534
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Joined APC: Dec 2019
Posts: 27
Yeah, the intent (as explained to us) with the 14-day line bids being offered was absolutely not to reduce flying for anyone wanting to work. Seemed that the offering of standardized bids made line creation easier for our lone planner, and with NavBlue functionality it was "notably easier" to add flights to willing pilots in order to keep the previous 7/7, 8/6, 4/3 cadence which seems to be popular -VS- having to custom pare down larger lines that would have resembled typical random regional lines (no 7/7, 8/6, etc). I came away with the feeling like the company was trying their best to keep QoL fair and a priority across a rapidly expanding pilot corps in anticipation for a huge increase in ops.
IMO, all new system transitions (especially with complex issues such as scheduling) have significant early implementation obstacles. Best to wait and see how things iron out after a month or two before assuming the sky is falling. Most working here stan the company because they have a focus on pilot QoL, benefits, and customer experience. I give them the benefit of the doubt ~
IMO, all new system transitions (especially with complex issues such as scheduling) have significant early implementation obstacles. Best to wait and see how things iron out after a month or two before assuming the sky is falling. Most working here stan the company because they have a focus on pilot QoL, benefits, and customer experience. I give them the benefit of the doubt ~
03-12-2020, 06:43 AM
#538
On Reserve
Joined APC: Jun 2017
Posts: 12
03-12-2020, 11:02 AM
#539
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2011
Position: Corporate Jet Captain
Posts: 127
03-12-2020, 11:04 AM
#540
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Joined APC: Mar 2011
Position: Corporate Jet Captain
Posts: 127
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