Thread: NetJets Furloughing?

Quote: Originally Posted by USMCFLYR Do I sense mockery here? All planes are *easy* to fly huh? I hope this is true. I haven't flown many different planes in quite a few years and I *think* I am looking forward to branching out. USMCFLYR USMCFLYR, I apologize for being a smarta$$. Kind of emotional time for us guys at the bottom right now. In the fractional world under the owner contracts a bigger plane can cover a smaller plane's...

Quote: Originally Posted by UCLAbruins I'm with you on that, some guys forgot what the notion of retirement is.... I commented on this last year and got beat up... I know 3 guys with young families affected by this, one guy (good friend and neighbor) just had a baby, his third child, his last rotation starts on December 25th ... flew with a 64 year old captain last month, he said " I'm going to give it 3 more years and see...

Quote: Originally Posted by flyguy37 USMCFLYR, I apologize for being a smarta$$. Kind of emotional time for us guys at the bottom right now . In the fractional world under the owner contracts a bigger plane can cover a smaller plane's trip but not the other way around. So the BBJ can cover a Beechjet trip but obviously a beechjet cannot cover a BBJ trip so by this method the bigger the plane the more trips you can cover so you work more....

Quote: Originally Posted by wareagle07 Agreed. I'd bet you have more supporters than you realize. thanks man, last time everyone left me hanging.... I got it from all sides

Quote: Originally Posted by 747Flyer 'It's all about me'... isn't it.... I guess if you're 65+ and STILL flying then it is. Kind of the pot calling the kettle black, huh?

Quote: Originally Posted by USMCFLYR Do you mean that fleet is highly utilized and therefor you fly alot and by that you mean work harder -or - are you saying that it is harder to fly the X than other fleets? Best of luck to NJA guys/gals that could be furloughed. USMCFLYR I mean you work harder for the same pay. Plus you get to sit in that tiny Cessna cockpit on transcons.

Quote: Originally Posted by USMCFLYR flyguy37: Do I sense mockery here? All planes are *easy* to fly huh? I hope this is true. I haven't flown many different planes in quite a few years and I *think* I am looking forward to branching out. USMCFLYR agree- even I sometimes have to play with the rudders to keep it on centerline or coming in. husky ftw

Quote: Originally Posted by lpcunity IF 200 is the #, your buddy will be safe. Thanks... Hope no one will be furloughed...

Delta doesn't have any involuntary furloughs. Everyone on the street at Delta/Northwest had an opportunity at one point to come back.

Quote: Originally Posted by Chris99 Speculation is great, but when NJ employees are posting SPECIFIC sensitive information, that's another story. Luckily, both the numbers posted were in error. The main point that needed to go out is that NJ was considering furloughs for junior crewmembers but due to an overwelming effort by the pilot and other groups, we don't need to anymore! Well put Chris! I hope everyone holds the same...