JSX?

tlove482

tlove482

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Would JSX be considered an airline? Just wondering if anyone has any current information on them. I'm considering getting back into flying and it seems like a good fit for me.
 
They're Part 135 scheduled service, so I'd consider them an airline. I only know them from the corporate side, but they seem to be doing pretty well and have a good management team behind them. I would guess they do a lot of flying that brings you back to base at night, but don't take my word for it.
 
Murdoughnut said:
They're Part 135 scheduled service, so I'd consider them an airline. I only know them from the corporate side, but they seem to be doing pretty well and have a good management team behind them. I would guess they do a lot of flying that brings you back to base at night, but don't take my word for it.
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That's what they advertise, but I was hoping someone with first hand knowledge could affirm that. Thanks for the info.
 
tlove482 said:
That's what they advertise, but I was hoping someone with first hand knowledge could affirm that. Thanks for the info.
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I have several friends that have and/or currently work there. Lot of 1 day type trips. Good flying experience. They seem to enjoy it. Message me if you have any specific questions, and I can grab more info for you. They’re basically run like an airline, although according to their ad out front at OAK they’re “All air and no lines.”
 
If you live in one of their bases and like doing day trips, then it can be a wonderful job. I flew there for a few years in both seats when I was living on the west coast, and even commuted to it for a while when they were still offering rotational 8/6 and 7/7 schedules. With the schedules they're doing now I wouldn't recommend commuting. It's a great pilot group and very enjoyable vibe out on the line. Some of my best flying memories are from my time there. Granted many of the people from around my time have since moved on too so I don't quite know what it looks like now, but there are a few left that have made their way up to management and LCA positions and I have no doubt they are still portraying that culture. There are even a few lifers that live close to the airport and enjoy the idea of being home every night, although this past couple of years several of them couldn't resist the allure of legacy airlines either.

It's 135 but very professionally run. All the programs you would expect at an airline are in place, like ASAP, FOQA, and solid SOPs. The downsides are all the usual things labor wise that come with not having a union, like work rules that can change overnight. Also, with the recent pay increases at the regionals, they are starting to lag behind their peers flying similar equipment and I have not heard rumors of raises coming. In the few years after they started it was really a hidden gem in the business and an amazing place to be. As it grew it lost a lot of that small company vibe and relationships became colder. Overall though I can still recommend it if you're local, especially if in LAS or DAL since those are the junior bases now. Bonus is you can stay past 65 if you're into that. They do deserve a pay raise though
 
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luke3 said:
If you live in one of their bases and like doing day trips, then it can be a wonderful job. I flew there for a few years in both seats when I was living on the west coast, and even commuted to it for a while when they were still offering rotational 8/6 and 7/7 schedules. With the schedules they're doing now I wouldn't recommend commuting. It's a great pilot group and very enjoyable vibe out on the line. Some of my best flying memories are from my time there. Granted many of the people from around my time have since moved on too so I don't quite know what it looks like now, but there are a few left that have made their way up to management and LCA positions and I have no doubt they are still portraying that culture. There are even a few lifers that live close to the airport and enjoy the idea of being home every night, although this past couple of years several of them couldn't resist the allure of legacy airlines either.

It's 135 but very professionally run. All the programs you would expect at an airline are in place, like ASAP, FOQA, and solid SOPs. The downsides are all the usual things labor wise that come with not having a union, like work rules that can change overnight. Also, with the recent pay increases at the regionals, they are starting to lag behind their peers flying similar equipment and I have not heard rumors of raises coming. In the few years after they started it was really a hidden gem in the business and an amazing place to be. As it grew it lost a lot of that small company vibe and relationships became colder. Overall though I can still recommend it if you're local, especially if in LAS or DAL since those are the junior bases now. Bonus is you can stay past 65 if you're into that. They do deserve a pay raise though
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Thanks for the detailed reply. I am local so I have no desire to commute. The only downside I've seen so far is the pay. Any idea I'd they schedule recurrent on off days? I also was wondering if there is a set number of days off. As far as I can tell, it looks like anywhere from 14-19 days worked per month.
 
tlove482 said:
Thanks for the detailed reply. I am local so I have no desire to commute. The only downside I've seen so far is the pay. Any idea I'd they schedule recurrent on off days? I also was wondering if there is a set number of days off. As far as I can tell, it looks like anywhere from 14-19 days worked per month.
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That sounds about right. Back when I was around it was usually closer to 14, much to the detriment of those that were used to 8/6 and saw a sudden pay cut. From what I hear up to a few months ago people were getting worked hard and 18-19 was not uncommon. Not sure where things stand now.

Recurrent scheduling seemed to be random. Your 6 month .297 ride for captains is a one and done deal with no warmup. Fly out, checkride, fly back, maybe spend the night at most if timing doesn't work out. Yearly recurrent was 5 days
 
luke3 said:
That sounds about right. Back when I was around it was usually closer to 14, much to the detriment of those that were used to 8/6 and saw a sudden pay cut. From what I hear up to a few months ago people were getting worked hard and 18-19 was not uncommon. Not sure where things stand now.

Recurrent scheduling seemed to be random. Your 6 month .297 ride for captains is a one and done deal with no warmup. Fly out, checkride, fly back, maybe spend the night at most if timing doesn't work out. Yearly recurrent was 5 days
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Found out that even though the training and flying are local, staying in the company provided hotel is mandatory throughout training. :(
 
tlove482 said:
Comradory and higher pass rates is the answer I was given.
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Going through initial right now at another airline, I can kind of see this. We've got a few people in the class who are local to the city. One of them has opted to stay in the hotel, one doesn't but comes out to study frequently, and the other didn't stay in the hotel for the first week but has now opted in.

It's much easier for the class to study together and, yeah, we've all kinda bonded.
 
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