SkyWest Cadet Program?
08-24-2015, 12:20 PM
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SkyWest Cadet Program?
Anyone going through it or have a first hand experience with the process?
Finishing up my PPL over the next few weeks so I am getting close to deciding on switching to Part 141. I've come across the SkyWest Cadet program that works with a few 141 schools and college programs that would allow me to finish my degree.
http://www.skywest.com/skywest-airli...-cadet-program
Aside from these, I've always thought about the AeroSim and ATP's out there but don't think that's for me.
As always, any and all input is appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
Finishing up my PPL over the next few weeks so I am getting close to deciding on switching to Part 141. I've come across the SkyWest Cadet program that works with a few 141 schools and college programs that would allow me to finish my degree.
http://www.skywest.com/skywest-airli...-cadet-program
Aside from these, I've always thought about the AeroSim and ATP's out there but don't think that's for me.
As always, any and all input is appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
08-24-2015, 03:01 PM
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It's too new to really have much insight.
Going forward you won't really need preferential interviews or any sort of pre-existing relationship to get a regional job, just 1500-ish hours and a pulse. I suspect this sort of program is more of a recruiting/outreach tool for the company as opposed to providing significant benefit to the pilot.
If the program offers financial benefits, then sure go for it.
If nothing else, it would be informative assuming it doesn't cost you anything.
Going forward you won't really need preferential interviews or any sort of pre-existing relationship to get a regional job, just 1500-ish hours and a pulse. I suspect this sort of program is more of a recruiting/outreach tool for the company as opposed to providing significant benefit to the pilot.
If the program offers financial benefits, then sure go for it.
If nothing else, it would be informative assuming it doesn't cost you anything.
08-24-2015, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by TheWeatherman
All I see that is guaranteed is an interview. That isn't much these days.
I don't know much about it, it was coming up just as I was leaving 141 world. But if it doesn't cost you anything and you don't have to sign a contract I say go for it. You never know what the hiring environment is going to be like in a few years so doesn't hurt to have a leg up already
08-25-2015, 01:41 PM
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No contract and no requirements, I'd go for it. But since SkyWest is sending mailers to all the commercial/ATP pilots in the FAA database, getting a guaranteed interview doesn't mean a hill of beans...
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08-25-2015, 01:47 PM
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http://www.skywest.com/skywest-airli...-cadet-program
Seems like some basic interview prep too, with no mention of contract. Plus you get a seniority number while in flight school. If you decide against SkyWest, doesn't seem like it will hurt you at all...
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Seems like some basic interview prep too, with no mention of contract. Plus you get a seniority number while in flight school. If you decide against SkyWest, doesn't seem like it will hurt you at all...
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08-25-2015, 02:23 PM
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There were some cadets in my new hire class. The big benefit is that they all sat in front of me in seniority and got first pick for sims, and they are ahead of me for upgrade and vacancy bids. Other than that, no real benefit. If you know that you absolutely want to go to Skywest, the cadet program will be beneficial in that you will get ahead of your classmates in seniority.
08-25-2015, 03:11 PM
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Thanks for the feedback guys, greatly appreciate it! My situation is that I am almost done with the private and wanted to jump right into Instrument training.
What led to me thinking about all of this is that I see these 141 programs like Liberty University that work with local schools or even WMU, SIU, etc. that work with either their own in house training. I am looking at all of the various schools and comparing costs but 3-4 years for a bachelors, with necessary ratings and potentially my R-ATP at 1,000 hours it doesn't seem like a bad bet.
I realize that I'll only get out what I put into my training, I just want to go to the school that gets the most bang for the buck with the most potential for success in the end.
Thanks again guys!
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What led to me thinking about all of this is that I see these 141 programs like Liberty University that work with local schools or even WMU, SIU, etc. that work with either their own in house training. I am looking at all of the various schools and comparing costs but 3-4 years for a bachelors, with necessary ratings and potentially my R-ATP at 1,000 hours it doesn't seem like a bad bet.
I realize that I'll only get out what I put into my training, I just want to go to the school that gets the most bang for the buck with the most potential for success in the end.
Thanks again guys!
-M
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