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1.0 Information
1.1 Introduction
This pilot handbook contains all of the information you are likely going to need through out your career here. This pilot handbook is a collection of operating procedures, policies and regulations. We hope you enjoy reading this and we hope that it gives you a better understanding of Jet First.
1.2 The Airline
Jet First was founded by Elliot Rosemeyer in May 2008. We are a non-profit virtual airline organisation. The website, scripts and repaints are legal property of Elliot Rosemeyer, unless stated otherwise. To find out more information about our airline use the menu to browse Jet First.
1.3 Ranking
When you join Jet First you will start with zero hours, regardless of any other virtual airline experience. As you earn more hours your career will progress and you will be promoted. As currently we only have 2 aircraft types in our fleet, being on a different rank doesnt give you any special benefits, however these will count as Jet First expands, where there will be lots of different benefits for our more experienced pilots.
These are our current ranking levels:
First Officer Less than 25 hours.
Senior First Officer 25 hours to 99 hours
Captain 100 hours to 499 hours
Senior Captain 500 hours +
2.0 Information
2.1 Requirements
Pilots must be aged 13 or over*
Pilots must own a legal, working copy of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004/X
You must have access to the internet and hold a valid email address
You must have read and understood all the information stated in this pilot handbook
*Jet First operates in accordance with the "Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998". This means that we are unable to collect data from individuals who are below the age of 13. More information can be found at http://www.ftc.gov/ogc/coppa1.htm.
2.2 Recruitment Process
To join Jet first you must meet the requirements highlighted in section 2.1 and you must complete an online application form. This application form does require some personal data. To see how this data is handled please see section 5.1.
After you have submitted your application form you will get your new Pilot ID. This is the Username that you will use to login to your account, along with the password you provided on the application form. You will have to check your email inbox for a confirmation email. To activate your account you will have to click the link provided in the confirmation email.
If you experience any problems throughout the application process email us at help@JetFirst.net.
3.0 Operating Procedures
3.1 Logging in
Once you are a registered pilot of Jet First you will be able to Login to the pilot centre, which includes the crew room, booking room, briefing room and debriefing room. Once you are a member of Jet First you will also be able to post messages on our Forum and will be able to upload screenshots and videos for other pilots to view.
To login use the login ID you were given (JFSXXX) at the application stage and the password you supplied in the application form.
3.2 Booking a Flight
To fly with Jet First you will have to book a flight. On the navigation bar, hover over Pilot Centre then click on Booking Room.
Use the search criteria to search for the flight you are looking for and then click Book next to the flight you wish to book, you will then automatically be redirected to the Briefing Room.
3.3 Flying the Flight
Important information regarding the flight will be displayed in the briefing room.
Remember that if flying on Vatsim use the flight number as your callsign (e.g. JFS001) and the Callsign to use when speaking on the frequency is Jet First and then the flight number (e.g. Jet First One).
When flying you will need to record:
Departure time (zulu or GMT)
Arrival time (zulu or GMT)
Fuel loaded (in Kg)
Fuel Remaining (in Kg)
3.4 PIREP
To file a PIREP you will need to go into the Debriefing room. Once there enter the data you recorded during the flight and click File PIREP and your done.
(Help:
Actual departure time is the time you push back from the gate. The first text box is for the Hours in 24 hour format e.g. 16, and the second text box is for the Minutes e.g. 13 (the examples shown here are for a departure time of 16:13)
Actual Arrival time is the time you shut your engines down at the gate. The first text box is for the Hours and the second is for the minutes.
Fuel loaded is the amount of fuel that you loaded for the flight, this should be entered in Kgs but should just be units e.g. 15678 should be entered instead of 15678Kg.
Fuel Remaining is the amount of fuel that is left after the engines have been switched off and should be entered like Fuel Loaded.
Comments is an optional field that you can enter any other details about the flight.)
3.5 FMC Cost Indexes
On Payware aircraft the FMC offers you the chance to set cost indexes.
For Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft, please enter 0 for the climb and 40 for the cruise this allows us to make timely services but keep our fuel costs to the minimum.
4.0 Genaral Information
4.1 Online/Offline Flying
Our flights can be flown online or offline. If you want to fly online we suggest you fly on the Vatsim network. All you need is Squakbox or FSInn, and a working internet connection. For more information see http://vatsim.net for more info.
4.2 Inactivity
If you do not file a PIREP within 30 days of the previous one you will be automatically deleted from our database and you will lose your logbook data and all of your hours.
5.0 Policies
5.1 Privacy Policy
Jet First stores no data about you unless you decide to become a member and fill in the pilot application form. That data is only used to provide the best service to you and will be not used for any other purposes. Your name and Country of Residence will be displayed on the Pilot Roster, which can be accessed by any person browsing the site.
All other information you provide from the application form can only be accessed by Jet First Staff and yourself.
The information you provide is not given to any private organisations or private persons, in accordance with the Data Protection act of 1998
Due to the Childrens Online Privacy Act, we are unable to allow children under the age of 13 to join our airline.
6.0 FAQ
Frequently asked questions will be displayed here with answers when we know what they are.