onlyblueskies
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What area do the majority of current dispatchers live in? How much are people typically paying for an apartment out there?
What area do the majority of current dispatchers live in? How much are people typically paying for an apartment out there?
In New York City, a six-figure salary can qualify you for affordable housing
Earning over $100,000 a year doesn't get you very far in the Big Apple.qz.com
Jetblue is hiring people with no 121 experience. It does happen folks. Good luck to everyone.
I know they just brought in a class, but does anyone know if they will open up again this year?
Would anyone at B6 be willing to PM me and share B6s full payscale and how long to top out? With the possible Spirit/JetBlue merger down the road, it would be appreciated and give at least some possible clarity into what our future could hold. I know it starts at $73.6 but very interested to know what years 2, 3, 4 etc are as well. And again how long to top out. We’d like to know what we could potentially be making once merged in 2-3 years and how much better it specifically compares to Spirit’s pay. Also with Spirit starting new negotiations for our own contract sometime beginning of 2023 (although I’m sure it’ll be dragged out now for sure with this merger) it could give something to help negotiate with. I know many of us at Spirit would like just a tiny bit more peace of mind and knowledge when it comes to JetBlue, and it may help retain some folks from leaving. Since last Fall we have lost 3 to DL, 5 to AA, 3 to WN and now I hear 2 to UA. With all the merger uncertainty, the current NK low pay that needs to be higher with Florida’s post covid/ inflated cost of living and of course NYs cost of living, it would be great to know what our potential new fam’s full payscale and top out year is for some assurance. Could help some folks decide whether to move on, or stay and wait it all out. Much appreciated thanks.
Well B6s first year is $73.6k whereas NK’s is $51k. It takes NK till your second anniversary to make $72.3k… Something first years desperately need now for the current cost of living. Whether you’re in FLL or MCO, doesn’t matter much anymore honestly. So, by the time this merger may happen, they say 2024-25, first years will have been at NK for 3+ years and will still be making in the 70s. Unless we actually negotiate quickly, which I doubt. Was curious if B6 is still in the 70s after 3 years as well, or are they closer to 80k? Are they re-negotiating soon? The legacies are still making offers. WN is hiring again, and I hear DL externally soon too. Kinda tempting when they offer $72-$80k+ the first year after training (AA, UA, DL). But for those of us that wanted to be here in FL for one reason or another (granted if we’re allowed to stay here as promised), a little light at the end of the tunnel would be great. I certainly hope B6 pay is better than ours, since their first year sure is. You’re absolutely right though, NKs pay and contract needs some serious refreshing.I have seen it, and unless what I saw was old, it's roughly the same as NK's scale. NK's scale is in serious need of improvement and if this merge is truly going to happen it will need to be on par with Alaska or WN.
Well B6s first year is $73.6k whereas NK’s is $51k. It takes NK till your second anniversary to make $72.3k… Something first years desperately need now for the current cost of living. Whether you’re in FLL or MCO, doesn’t matter much anymore honestly. So, by the time this merger may happen, they say 2024-25, first years will have been at NK for 3+ years and will still be making in the 70s. Unless we actually negotiate quickly, which I doubt. Was curious if B6 is still in the 70s after 3 years as well, or are they closer to 80k? Are they re-negotiating soon? The legacies are still making offers. WN is hiring again, and I hear DL externally soon too. Kinda tempting when they offer $72-$80k+ the first year after training (AA, UA, DL). But for those of us that wanted to be here in FL for one reason or another (granted if we’re allowed to stay here as promised), a little light at the end of the tunnel would be great. I certainly hope B6 pay is better than ours, since their first year sure is. You’re absolutely right though, NKs pay and contract needs some serious refreshing.
From the job description: The starting base pay for this role is $69,770
Is the spreadsheet wrong or did B6 lower year 1 pay?