Jetblue Question

[Polar742]

Originally Posted by lostplanetairman

I don't post much either, because it seems like no one wants to hear from old timers with 20,000 + hours. I'm just a Bus driver...

Personally, I'd love to hear your story. And why you're now a Bus driver.

Any story that involves someone with 20k and now is driving a bus is worth hearing.

Cheers and beers.

[juxtapilot]

Originally Posted by Polar742

Personally, I'd love to hear your story. And why you're now a Bus driver.

Any story that involves someone with 20k and now is driving a bus is worth hearing.

Cheers and beers.

I could be wrong, but I have a feeling it's a special bus with wings.

[Polar742]

Originally Posted by juxtapilot

I could be wrong, but I have a feeling it's a special bus with wings.

Like a Magic Bus like the Mystery Wagon?

Or like a "special bus"?

Or one of them French LeBus things?

[Qgar]

At the risk of MY being bashed, Lostplanetairman has a point. He certainly wouldn't be the first dude with years of experience to feel his comments weren't relevant or helpful. It's a shame that the small number of snotnoses who inhabit JC make it bad for the rest of you. I do believe that most of you are here to learn and are like sponges when it comes to posts from the "old-timers."

Just my .02.......

[juxtapilot]

Originally Posted by Polar742

Like a Magic Bus like the Mystery Wagon?

Or like a "special bus"?

Or one of them French LeBus things?

Could be a combination of all three...? I would like to know more about this Magic Mystery Wagon you speak of...

Originally Posted by Qgar

At the risk of MY being bashed, Lostplanetairman has a point. He certainly wouldn't be the first dude with years of experience to feel his comments weren't relevant or helpful. It's a shame that the small number of snotnoses who inhabit JC make it bad for the rest of you. I do believe that most of you are here to learn and are like sponges when it comes to posts from the "old-timers."

Just my .02.......

Are you kidding? No way I could bash you for saying that. It's the truth. Some people just need to sit back and listen a little more. As an industry newbie I hate that the "old timers" are driven away...

[Qgar]

Thank you, J.. but I just know the crapstorm is right around the corner!

[kellwolf]

Originally Posted by Polar742

One piece of advice if I may.

Never, ever, take a job because of a base you like, and the hope that ONE day you might be in that base. Think of it like taking a job for a quick upgrade.

Just a consideration.

True, and I appreciate it. We're probably moving back to Orlando anyway, so it's either gonna be based there or commute. If given the choice, I'd obviously wanna be based there, but honestly I'm also ranking SWA and jetBlue based on a) my own experiences and b) what I've heard from people that work there now.

I wanted to work at either Comair or CHQ because of the Orlando base, and Mesa was a tragic fall back for the same reason. Well, in retrospect, I guess it's a good thing I didn't go there for the base.

[n57flyguy]

Originally Posted by lostplanetairman

Thanks--I never got the impression that anyone wanted to hear my stories. When I first posted someone posted a thread doubting my creds. It was very insulting. Yeah, I know--get a thick skin, etc--but really I don't have time for BS. So, I've limited my postings to must do's--as in my wife says I have to post that FA slots are opening for application! Good luck to you.

I personally have learned the most from the more experienced pilots I have talked to. Granted the industry ball field has changed a little bit, but still has many parallels. And I realized that after talking to a retired Kalitta FE about all the company changes, shakeups, furloughs, insert here what the issue was. And he still knew what was going on today.

I would love to hear another perspective from an experienced pilot who has seen more.

[Fins Up]

Originally Posted by CRJDriver

Will there ever be an Embraer base out West? LGB/OAK maybe?

I think that there will be a 190 base out west eventually. I think some 190s running up and down the west coast would do well. I haven't heard anything to that effect - just my gut feeling.

[Cruise]

Originally Posted by lostplanetairman

Actually, it was my wife who was correct. She's the person on top of this. But she doesn't post here anymore since she was trashed by the bashers. But she wanted this posted since you were keen on applying.

That is both sad and unfortunate to hear. Ask her to come on back!

Originally Posted by lostplanetairman

I don't post much either, because it seems like no one wants to hear from old timers with 20,000 + hours. I'm just a Bus driver...

Wow.... Please, continue to share any and all experience you have with the community. Although there may be some who think they know everything...I suspect there are many more who are more than willing to listen and learn. I know one person, in particular, that loves to soak 'old timer' experience up!

[SmitteyB]

Originally Posted by Cruise

That is both sad and unfortunate to hear. Ask her to come on back!



Wow.... Please, continue to share any and all experience you have with the community. Although there may be some who think they know everything...I suspect there are many more who are more than willing to listen and learn. I know one person, in particular, that loves to soak 'old timer' experience up!

You both would be an asset to our community. Good day.