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11-01-2013, 03:07 PM

#3391

AZFlyn1

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Originally Posted by Petethedog

Cool. The "straight up and honest" theme that seems to characterize much of the info I hear about Skywest is one of the main reasons it appeals to me. Thanks for the constructive feedback!

After being here for 2.5 yrs, I can honestly say this is true. Especially after coming from Mesa...

11-02-2013, 06:52 AM

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Is it looked poorly upon to change an interview date because of work/schedule conflicts? With a week's notice?

11-02-2013, 07:12 AM

#3393

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Originally Posted by coryk

Is it looked poorly upon to change an interview date because of work/schedule conflicts? With a week's notice?

After spending an afternoon filling out apps, you could have over ten airlines calling within 48 hours offering interviews. If an airline isn't flexible on dates, then it's their loss. If an airline takes over two months to get back to you, you're probably already in class somewhere else.

11-02-2013, 10:05 AM

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Any updates on how long it would take to bid SEA?

11-02-2013, 10:57 AM

#3395

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Originally Posted by WARich

Any updates on how long it would take to bid SEA?

A long time, as in a few years at least. You could get PDX on the Bro in fairly short order though.

11-02-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by WARich

Any updates on how long it would take to bid SEA?

The current most junior FO in SEA is a November 2007 hire... so 6 years? Best bet if you live in SEA is probably to take the Brasilia and commute to SFO or PDX where you'll hold a line pretty fast while you wait for SEA.

The most junior brasilia FO in PDX was hired a month ago.

11-02-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rcfd13

Seriously? Bro might be my new best friend.......PDX within a month...nice....how long until you can hold a line in PDX?

11-02-2013, 02:15 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WARich

Seriously? Bro might be my new best friend.......PDX within a month...nice....how long until you can hold a line in PDX?

Currently, the most junior EMB PDX FO is an 08/13 new hire. According to the latest information posted last month, the most junior line holder (who could also be a composite line holder) has a 10/12 hire date.

11-02-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by What

SKW is a great company, what will the majors do to it as they seek their adjustments remains to be seen. I hope things workout for the best for all you looking for a place to start.

True DAL or UA may try to push SKW around for compensation and rates..

But, at the same time, the ability to successfully staff a well performing regional airline operation will become a key factor in the very near future...

For example, If I was to hire even a cleaning company, a pool company or a landscape company for my home, I would like to make sure that they have the ability to perform the service.

What good would be some vendor who maybe the cheapest but the ability to staff the operation and perform satisfactory service is questionable???

I believe, that in the years ahead, SKW and other decent regionals, will have that as an advantage and a selling point in exchange for a higher price for services....