📌 WHAT IS BLASTPAD?

 

BlastPad DTW is premium shared housing designed specifically for airline crew.

 

Built for:

·        Commuters

·        Reserve schedules

·        Airport standby

·        Short-term work stays

 

What makes BlastPad different?

·        Structured system (not chaotic crashpad living)

·        Reliable airport transportation

·        Clean, professional environment

·        Weekly deep cleaning service

·        Designed by aircrew, for aircrew

 

👉 This is not traditional housing

 

👉 This is a high-efficiency crew housing system

 

🛏 HOW THE BED SYSTEM WORKS (WHY IT’S BETTER)

 

BlastPad uses a flexible bed system similar to a hotel

 

Why not cold bunk?

 

Most crashpads use “cold bunks”:

·        You pay for a bed even when you’re not there

·        Rooms sit empty while others need space

·        Costs are higher and flexibility is lower

 

BlastPad system:

·        Beds rotate based on actual use

·        Rooms are available when you need them

·        No wasted space

·        More efficient for commuters

 

What this means for you:

·        Higher chance of privacy when in town

·        Better system for reserve / irregular schedules

·        Lower cost structure & higher quality

 

🚫 YOU CANNOT:

·        Hold a bed while away

·        Leave belongings in a bedroom when not staying

·        Treat rooms like personal storage

 

✅ YOU MUST:

·        Check out when away 2+ nights

·        Remove ALL belongings from the bedroom

·        Store items in your locker

 

🔑 Simple Rule:

If you are not physically staying in the room, nothing of yours should be in it.

 

🔥 Core Rule:

Bedrooms are not storage areas—only active occupants may keep items in them.

 

🏠 ROOM TYPES

 

Economy

·        Shared room

·        Always expect roommates

·        Most cost-efficient option

Standard

·        Fewer roommates when possible

·        More flexibility depending on occupancy

 

👉 All assignments are based on:

·        Availability

·        Gender

·        Current occupancy

 

🚗 CREW CAR (SHUTTLECRAFT) — HUGE ADVANTAGE

 

BlastPad includes access to a shared crew car system.

 

What you get:

·        Reliable airport transportation

·        24/7 shared vehicle access

·        Gas included (reimbursed with receipt)

·        Avoid parking headaches

 

Why this matters:

·        Uber adds up fast (+$30/one way)

·        Timing matters for trips

·         

👉 ShuttleCraft eliminates that friction

 

What’s expected:

·        You monitor ShuttleChat

·        You coordinate and provide rides

·        You help keep the system running

 

👉 This is a team-based system, not a personal driver

 

📲 SHUTTLECHAT (HOW EVERYTHING RUNS)

 

All transportation and coordination happens through ShuttleChat (Messenger)

 

You must:

·        Request rides in advance

·        Communicate clearly

·        Monitor messages

·         

👉 If it’s not in ShuttleChat, it doesn’t exist

💰 PRICING (IMPORTANT)

Pricing is based on schedule type — NOT nights stayed

 

Why?

·        Space must be reserved for you

·        Beds rotate continuously

 

Availability must be guaranteed👉 This is what makes the system reliable

 

🎯 PROMOTIONS

 

BlastPad offers promotions periodically.

 

New Member Promotion

·        Discounted first month

·        Requires a 2-month commitment

 

Referral Program

·        Earn $50 credit per referral

·        Credit applied after referred member completes first month

 

👉 No limit on referrals

 

🧼 CLEANLINESS & HOUSE STANDARD

 

BlastPad is a professionally maintained shared environment

 

Weekly Housekeeping Service

·        Bathrooms cleaned

·        Floors mopped/vacuumed

·        Common areas reset

·        Trash areas maintained

 

What you are responsible for:

·        Cleaning immediately after use

·        Washing dishes right away

·        Keeping bathrooms clean after use

·        Removing trash as needed

 

👉 The cleaning service maintains the house

 

👉 Members maintain their own impact

 

Simple rule:

 

If someone else has to clean up after you, it wasn’t done correctly.

 

🔇 QUIET HOURS

 

2200 – 0800

-  Keep noise low

-  Use headphones

-  Be mindful of other crew schedules

 

🔐 SAFETY & SECURITY

 

These are non-negotiable

 

🚨 ZERO TOLERANCE:

 

-  Leaving doors unlocked

-  Safety/Security hazards

-  Fire hazards

-  Theft

 

👉 Immediate removal for violations

 

📦 STORAGE

 

Each member gets:

·        1 locker

·        1 kitchen cubby

Limited personal item allowance:

·        1 roll aboard

·        1 flight bag/personal bag

·        1 lunch bag

 

Additional storage: $25 per item/month

 

👉 Bedrooms are NOT storage areas

 

🚫 WHO THIS IS NOT FOR

 

Do NOT apply if you:

·        Want a private room

·        Want to leave belongings in rooms

·        Don’t want to clean up

·        Don’t want to follow systems

 

✅ WHO THIS IS PERFECT FOR

 

You’ll love BlastPad if you:

·        Are a commuter or reserve pilot

·        Want a clean, structured environment

·        Value reliability and efficiency

·        Want to reduce transportation costs

·        Are respectful and self-sufficient

 

🚀 HOW TO BOOK

 

-  Submit application

-  We verify your info

-  You receive:

·        Member Agreement

·        Invoice

-  You sign + pay

-  Your spot is confirmed

👉 Applications do NOT guarantee placement

 

🔁 REBOOKING

 

BlastPad is not auto-renewing.

 

Each month:

·        Submit a new request

·        Approval based on availability

 

Priority window for current members: 18th–23rd

 

⚠ FINAL NOTE

 

All pricing, room assignments, and eligibility are subject to verification and approval

 

🔥 WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE BLASTPAD

 

-  Reliable transportation (gas included)

-  Weekly housekeeping service

-  Structured, professional environment

-  Efficient flexible room system

-  Lower cost vs hotels + rides

-  Built specifically for airline crew