The "XJet Black Hole" Effect!

Doug Taylor · November 27th, 2004, 18:25

Seems to be a direct correalation between being a regular on Jetcareers and eventually getting hired by ExpressJet!

But then they disappear!

Ain't it weird?

bap327 · November 27th, 2004, 19:14

If that's the worst thing that will happen...sign me up

T-minus 350 hours and counting!!!

Baronman · November 27th, 2004, 19:22

Are you calling Houston a black hole?!
(Location of XJET training center)

Can anyone suggest any good spots in Houston to eat, hang out etc?? I'm headed down there in 2 weeks, I imagine I'll be spending 99% of my time in the center and in my hotel studying but I've heard there are lot's of good, affordable places to eat around.

I'm exited!

JEP · November 27th, 2004, 19:33

[ QUOTE ]
Seems to be a direct correalation between being a regular on Jetcareers and eventually getting hired by ExpressJet!

[/ QUOTE ]

I was just wondering the same thing. I hadn't seen Chicaga around in some time. As much as I like JC, I got to say that if my choices are getting hired by Xjet and regularity on JC, I am choosing the first option.

No offense Doug

FlyChicaga · November 28th, 2004, 10:24

I'm still around. Just been pretty busy so I kinda "scan" some threads, completely read others... haven't been replying much. Trying to slowly "ween" myself off message boards (not working all that well!).

Haven't left JC though! But, won't be around for a week since I'm off to Paris today! A bientot!

aloft · November 28th, 2004, 17:59

[ QUOTE ]
But, won't be around for a week since I'm off to Paris today! A bientot!

[/ QUOTE ]

Odd, I don't remember seeing Paris on the XJET route map....(Paris, Texas maybe

)

How are you getting a whole week off as a newhire? Luck of the bid awards? Have a good time!

WIPilot · November 28th, 2004, 18:18

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
But, won't be around for a week since I'm off to Paris today! A bientot!

[/ QUOTE ]

Odd, I don't remember seeing Paris on the XJET route map....(Paris, Texas maybe

)

How are you getting a whole week off as a newhire? Luck of the bid awards? Have a good time!

[/ QUOTE ]

Or he could just take a little detour and head on over(+ a fuel stop or two probably

)...and he'd even get a longer vacation maybe even a few years! what a deal!

I_Money · November 28th, 2004, 18:42

Climb to altitude, and shut down one engine - that is how you extend your range.

Doug Taylor · November 28th, 2004, 18:43

He probably made the vacation cut off of sorts. I got hired, went thru initial and IOE then right to a week vacation. Weird how things work sometime.

ex208driver · November 28th, 2004, 19:01

If you bid right you can end up like that. With one week off, I bet he got a couple of days at the end of this month plus a couple of days at the beginning of next month. You can get creative with the days off scenario.

kellwolf · November 28th, 2004, 22:53

I got screwed on vacation as an XJT new hire. Due to the time I get off probabtion, I don't get vacation until 2006. I'm hoping NOT to be throwing bags or checking people in by then.

As far as "blackhole," there's no internet at the hotel. Well, dial-up, but you better have a local number. Oh, and if you want to call that local number they'll need a credit card "just in case."

Food: Well, if you've got access to a car, the sky's the limit. Russ is the man to talk to about food in IAH. If you're stuck at the hotel, tough luck. Good Eats (hotel restaurant) will go straight through you, but there is Kettle across the street that's fairly cheap. There's a Taco Bell and Jack in the Box about 10 minute walk from there. Or, you can take the hotel shuttle to the mall, RUN across the street, and there is a brand new Hooters (with nice scenery), Chilis, and a couple of other restaurants. As far as food at the center, Brisket Bob's is good if you're not from Memphis, Kansas City or other BBQ capitals of the world. Rosa's Mexican is okay if you can take spicy food. Hartz Chicken.....well, after our class got sick twice on it, we stayed away from it. CiCi's Pizza is generally good, and if you're lucky you'll get Chic-fil-A.

SteveC · November 28th, 2004, 22:58

mmmmmmm..............Hooters.

jtrain609 · November 28th, 2004, 23:01

One of my friend's girlfriend works at Hooters. He's recently become the most popular person I know. I mean how do you beat "MY GIRLFRIEND WORKS AT HOOTERS!"

SteveC · November 28th, 2004, 23:04

How do you beat that? Well, if "girlfriend" were "girlfriends" (plural)......

WIPilot · November 28th, 2004, 23:07

or playboy

FL270 · November 29th, 2004, 11:33

[ QUOTE ]
Food: Well, if you've got access to a car, the sky's the limit. Russ is the man to talk to about food in IAH. If you're stuck at the hotel, tough luck.

[/ QUOTE ]Bring your car! This is a great town, but hell without wheels.

Pappadeaux has great seafood, and a location inside Terminal E. Venturing out a little bit, Pappasitos and Mama Ninfa's are great stops for Mexican food. Goode Co has a few locations around town and is generally recognized as a barbecue institution around here. Marble Slab Creamery is a national chain, but started in Houston and is a great ice cream stop. If you stop by the grocery, get a pint of Blue Bell ice cream ... the best on the planet. Despite the name, New York Pizzeria is a local place with good thin-crust pizzas with a wide variety of toppings. On a budget, Chacho's is great for Mexican food ... more than you can possibly eat for less than $10. My fast food faves are Chick-Fil-A, Jack in the Box, and Taco Cabana. Also try Taqueria Arandas for affordable Mexican. There are zillions of hole-in-the-wall Mexican places around ... if you're feeling adventurous, try your luck.

mrivc211 · December 2nd, 2004, 13:33

[ QUOTE ]
If you bid right you can end up like that. With one week off, I bet he got a couple of days at the end of this month plus a couple of days at the beginning of next month. You can get creative with the days off scenario.

[/ QUOTE ]

I had two days off from Nov 29,30 + Dec 1,2,3. So I'm kickin myself in the rear for not going anywhere. 5 freakin days off!

At least I was awarded vacation for May 23-29th! I'm gonna coordinate the master vacation plan and head to Europe for two weeks!

Alchemy · December 9th, 2004, 17:51

I'm not gone! But hey, there's no internet access provided by the company for us at IAH unless we have our own laptops (and unfortunately, I don't). The computers in the training center can only access continental company websites.

The only reason I'm able to type this is because I ventured out into downtown houston, found a public library, got a card and logged on.

I'm almost done! I'm finished with all six full motion sim sessions and have my PC tonight at 8PM-3AM. Then I have a LOFT session on friday (CRM and CAT II ILS training) and my FAM flight (first time I actually get to touch an ERJ, woohoo) sometime next week in Midland.

The training is tough, but the instructors are top notch, seasoned guys with tons of extremely colorful stories. I passed my systems written with a 98, the oral was a breeze, but the FTD's and sim sessions were very challenging. Luckily I managed to get through without having to retrain any sessions (although I was sure my instructor was going to make me after some of the screw-ups I pulled).

At any rate, things are good at XJT and I should be back to my old posting habits in a few weeks. I might even look into buying a laptop, but after that recent report about their "side-effects" I'm not sure. As long as you keep it on a desk......

Kristie · December 9th, 2004, 19:17

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
If you bid right you can end up like that. With one week off, I bet he got a couple of days at the end of this month plus a couple of days at the beginning of next month. You can get creative with the days off scenario.

[/ QUOTE ]

I had two days off from Nov 29,30 + Dec 1,2,3. So I'm kickin myself in the rear for not going anywhere. 5 freakin days off!

At least I was awarded vacation for May 23-29th! I'm gonna coordinate the master vacation plan and head to Europe for two weeks!

[/ QUOTE ]let us know when/where - we'll go with ya!! We're europeolicious!

Kristie · December 9th, 2004, 19:20

[ QUOTE ]
I'm not gone! But hey, there's no internet access provided by the company for us at IAH unless we have our own laptops (and unfortunately, I don't). The computers in the training center can only access continental company websites.

The only reason I'm able to type this is because I ventured out into downtown houston, found a public library, got a card and logged on.

[/ QUOTE ]

Doug, I think you need to all the JC XJet'ers together and get XJet on the bandwagon (a forum for them maybe?) and get them some access from home base!!

TheShortOne · December 9th, 2004, 22:37

too bad you aren't going to head to europe a few weeks earlier, John H and I would have met up with you. We're heading over there April 27-May13

November 27th, 2004, 18:25	#1
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 39,273 Blog Entries: 1	The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! Seems to be a direct correalation between being a regular on Jetcareers and eventually getting hired by ExpressJet! But then they disappear! Ain't it weird?

November 27th, 2004, 19:14	#2
bap327 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: BOSTON Posts: 443	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! If that's the worst thing that will happen...sign me up T-minus 350 hours and counting!!!

November 27th, 2004, 19:22	#3
Baronman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NEWARK Posts: 988	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! Are you calling Houston a black hole?! (Location of XJET training center) Can anyone suggest any good spots in Houston to eat, hang out etc?? I'm headed down there in 2 weeks, I imagine I'll be spending 99% of my time in the center and in my hotel studying but I've heard there are lot's of good, affordable places to eat around. I'm exited!

November 27th, 2004, 19:33	#4
JEP Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Eden Prairie, MN (KFCM) (KMSP) Posts: 10,395 Blog Entries: 1	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! [ QUOTE ] Seems to be a direct correalation between being a regular on Jetcareers and eventually getting hired by ExpressJet! [/ QUOTE ] I was just wondering the same thing. I hadn't seen Chicaga around in some time. As much as I like JC, I got to say that if my choices are getting hired by Xjet and regularity on JC, I am choosing the first option. No offense Doug

November 28th, 2004, 10:24	#5
FlyChicaga Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,743	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! I'm still around. Just been pretty busy so I kinda "scan" some threads, completely read others... haven't been replying much. Trying to slowly "ween" myself off message boards (not working all that well!). Haven't left JC though! But, won't be around for a week since I'm off to Paris today! A bientot!

November 28th, 2004, 17:59	#6
aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop Posts: 6,654	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! [ QUOTE ] But, won't be around for a week since I'm off to Paris today! A bientot! [/ QUOTE ] Odd, I don't remember seeing Paris on the XJET route map....(Paris, Texas maybe ) How are you getting a whole week off as a newhire? Luck of the bid awards? Have a good time!

November 28th, 2004, 18:18	#7
WIPilot Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MSP Posts: 113	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] But, won't be around for a week since I'm off to Paris today! A bientot! [/ QUOTE ] Odd, I don't remember seeing Paris on the XJET route map....(Paris, Texas maybe ) How are you getting a whole week off as a newhire? Luck of the bid awards? Have a good time! [/ QUOTE ] Or he could just take a little detour and head on over(+ a fuel stop or two probably )...and he'd even get a longer vacation maybe even a few years! what a deal!

November 28th, 2004, 18:42	#8
I_Money Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal Posts: 5,639	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! Climb to altitude, and shut down one engine - that is how you extend your range.

November 28th, 2004, 18:43	#9
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 39,273 Blog Entries: 1	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! He probably made the vacation cut off of sorts. I got hired, went thru initial and IOE then right to a week vacation. Weird how things work sometime.

November 28th, 2004, 19:01	#10
ex208driver Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Houston TX Posts: 27	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! If you bid right you can end up like that. With one week off, I bet he got a couple of days at the end of this month plus a couple of days at the beginning of next month. You can get creative with the days off scenario.

November 28th, 2004, 22:53	#11
kellwolf Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 13,058	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! I got screwed on vacation as an XJT new hire. Due to the time I get off probabtion, I don't get vacation until 2006. I'm hoping NOT to be throwing bags or checking people in by then. As far as "blackhole," there's no internet at the hotel. Well, dial-up, but you better have a local number. Oh, and if you want to call that local number they'll need a credit card "just in case." Food: Well, if you've got access to a car, the sky's the limit. Russ is the man to talk to about food in IAH. If you're stuck at the hotel, tough luck. Good Eats (hotel restaurant) will go straight through you, but there is Kettle across the street that's fairly cheap. There's a Taco Bell and Jack in the Box about 10 minute walk from there. Or, you can take the hotel shuttle to the mall, RUN across the street, and there is a brand new Hooters (with nice scenery), Chilis, and a couple of other restaurants. As far as food at the center, Brisket Bob's is good if you're not from Memphis, Kansas City or other BBQ capitals of the world. Rosa's Mexican is okay if you can take spicy food. Hartz Chicken.....well, after our class got sick twice on it, we stayed away from it. CiCi's Pizza is generally good, and if you're lucky you'll get Chic-fil-A.

November 28th, 2004, 22:58	#12
SteveC Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: GRR Posts: 8,257	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! mmmmmmm..............Hooters.

November 28th, 2004, 23:01	#13
jtrain609 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 12,008	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! One of my friend's girlfriend works at Hooters. He's recently become the most popular person I know. I mean how do you beat "MY GIRLFRIEND WORKS AT HOOTERS!"

November 28th, 2004, 23:04	#14
SteveC Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: GRR Posts: 8,257	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! How do you beat that? Well, if "girlfriend" were "girlfriends" (plural)......

November 28th, 2004, 23:07	#15
WIPilot Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MSP Posts: 113	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! or playboy

November 29th, 2004, 11:33	#16
FL270 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,101	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! [ QUOTE ] Food: Well, if you've got access to a car, the sky's the limit. Russ is the man to talk to about food in IAH. If you're stuck at the hotel, tough luck. [/ QUOTE ]Bring your car! This is a great town, but hell without wheels. Pappadeaux has great seafood, and a location inside Terminal E. Venturing out a little bit, Pappasitos and Mama Ninfa's are great stops for Mexican food. Goode Co has a few locations around town and is generally recognized as a barbecue institution around here. Marble Slab Creamery is a national chain, but started in Houston and is a great ice cream stop. If you stop by the grocery, get a pint of Blue Bell ice cream ... the best on the planet. Despite the name, New York Pizzeria is a local place with good thin-crust pizzas with a wide variety of toppings. On a budget, Chacho's is great for Mexican food ... more than you can possibly eat for less than $10. My fast food faves are Chick-Fil-A, Jack in the Box, and Taco Cabana. Also try Taqueria Arandas for affordable Mexican. There are zillions of hole-in-the-wall Mexican places around ... if you're feeling adventurous, try your luck.

December 2nd, 2004, 13:33	#17
mrivc211 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 1,984	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! [ QUOTE ] If you bid right you can end up like that. With one week off, I bet he got a couple of days at the end of this month plus a couple of days at the beginning of next month. You can get creative with the days off scenario. [/ QUOTE ] I had two days off from Nov 29,30 + Dec 1,2,3. So I'm kickin myself in the rear for not going anywhere. 5 freakin days off! At least I was awarded vacation for May 23-29th! I'm gonna coordinate the master vacation plan and head to Europe for two weeks!

December 9th, 2004, 17:51	#18
Alchemy Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,703	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! I'm not gone! But hey, there's no internet access provided by the company for us at IAH unless we have our own laptops (and unfortunately, I don't). The computers in the training center can only access continental company websites. The only reason I'm able to type this is because I ventured out into downtown houston, found a public library, got a card and logged on. I'm almost done! I'm finished with all six full motion sim sessions and have my PC tonight at 8PM-3AM. Then I have a LOFT session on friday (CRM and CAT II ILS training) and my FAM flight (first time I actually get to touch an ERJ, woohoo) sometime next week in Midland. The training is tough, but the instructors are top notch, seasoned guys with tons of extremely colorful stories. I passed my systems written with a 98, the oral was a breeze, but the FTD's and sim sessions were very challenging. Luckily I managed to get through without having to retrain any sessions (although I was sure my instructor was going to make me after some of the screw-ups I pulled). At any rate, things are good at XJT and I should be back to my old posting habits in a few weeks. I might even look into buying a laptop, but after that recent report about their "side-effects" I'm not sure. As long as you keep it on a desk......

December 9th, 2004, 19:17	#19
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 17,553 Blog Entries: 3	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] If you bid right you can end up like that. With one week off, I bet he got a couple of days at the end of this month plus a couple of days at the beginning of next month. You can get creative with the days off scenario. [/ QUOTE ] I had two days off from Nov 29,30 + Dec 1,2,3. So I'm kickin myself in the rear for not going anywhere. 5 freakin days off! At least I was awarded vacation for May 23-29th! I'm gonna coordinate the master vacation plan and head to Europe for two weeks! [/ QUOTE ]let us know when/where - we'll go with ya!! We're europeolicious!

December 9th, 2004, 19:20	#20
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 17,553 Blog Entries: 3	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! [ QUOTE ] I'm not gone! But hey, there's no internet access provided by the company for us at IAH unless we have our own laptops (and unfortunately, I don't). The computers in the training center can only access continental company websites. The only reason I'm able to type this is because I ventured out into downtown houston, found a public library, got a card and logged on. [/ QUOTE ] Doug, I think you need to all the JC XJet'ers together and get XJet on the bandwagon (a forum for them maybe?) and get them some access from home base!!

December 9th, 2004, 22:37	#21
TheShortOne Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 3,293	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! too bad you aren't going to head to europe a few weeks earlier, John H and I would have met up with you. We're heading over there April 27-May13

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