embraer

Just curious: Is there a particular reason you chose Jetblue? They seem like a great company, but I really don't know much about them.

cantwin

Do they expect you to learn every weight and engine limitations for every model (135/140/145) during training?

eaglefly

Can't argue with that.

Congrats.

190 or 320 ?

Flyby1206

The company culture here is completely different than AMR. Very positive, upbeat, happy atmosphere where everyone is trying to pull in the same direction, as opposed to sometimes at AMR everyone is pulling against each other. Another big reason was JB has a BOS base, and I want to stay in the BOS area long term. If I lived in DFW or ORD I would probably have stayed with Eagle. I would still have come here if they didnt have the BOS base, seeing as JFK is still an easy (relative) commute for me. They are growing, profitable, good amount of aircraft on order, etc. I wouldnt recommend coming here if the thought of commuting to BOS or JFK wouldnt work.

True, there are definitely things left to be desired, but a step up in terms of pay/qol. It would be ignorant to think that JB will remain independent forever. I am sure there will eventually be a buyout/merger and who knows what that will mean.

Thanks! Overall very happy with the choice. I am JFK 320 at the moment, with a transfer to BOS coming between Dec-Mar timeframe.

ERJF15

Very true, but it maybe better than most of the legacy carriers.

3GreenKSNA

Any word on APA coming to a TA yet?

eaglefly

Still at it and tomorrow too. Negotiating committee to brief BOD at Tuesday's regularly scheduled BOD meeting.

embraer

Yeah, I have heard all those good things about Jetblue. Congrats on getting in with them. There is Nothing better than living in base.

I have been saying Jetblue would merge with somebody for a while now. Honestly, I see a AA/Jetblue merger in the near future. Especially now with AA getting A320s and potentially looking for ways to storm the Northeast market.

buddies8

more like they buy the a320 operation spin off the e190 and let republic buy them.
they dont have a union and only have ( if not mistaken) a 5 year individual employment contract with JB.

Flyby1206

The rumors run wild over here. I have heard every carrier from Spirit, VX, AA, US, DL, SWA are going to merge with us. Not much different than being at Eagle and hearing rumors of Skywest, Republic, etc going to buy the company!


True, no union and a flimsy Personal Employment Agreement that automatically renews every 5years. Anything could happen. It definitely isnt for the faint of heart, but I'm young and willing to roll the dice.