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#4641
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Joined APC: May 2009
Position: Another RJ FO
Posts: 1,272
Yeah I never realized I should hate my career and have no pride in my job. AlaskaBound has enlightened me to the fact that my job clearly sucks and I shouldn't have any pride in my work. I'm writing my resignation letter now. Maybe I'll apply at Mesa, PSA or Endeavor where things are clearly better since they will have rapid movement. That's a career move I can be proud of.
#4644
Wow, some very proud SkyWest employees on here. The regional argument is kinda like arguing who serves the best steak. IHOP or Denny's.
#4646
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Joined APC: Jun 2013
Posts: 182
Mainline partners play shell games with every regional. Even the mighty SkyWest. Yes, even SKW has to negotiate new terms for contracts and if you don't think downward pressure is felt by mainline partners at SKW you're in denial. This is exactly my point. The second you think your airline's sh&# doesn't stink you get hosed. Your company is not under any less of a threat than any other regional just because they own the planes. That's actually more of a liability. The way your management handles these pressures is key and obviously they've done a good job up to this point. Owning your own planes is a tiny fraction of the whole piece of the puzzle so lets not get too much tunnel vision.
#4647
SkyWest is a good company to work for. They have a good history, and likely a good future. They have a lot of 200's, but likely a new RFP will replace some with E175/MRJ that are ordered. In years to come, if between SkyWest and XJT the loss of airframes is NOT replaced, they will likely still own a large portion of the new ERJ/MRJ coming into the US regional industry in the sum of 600 jets. So they can either sell their rights or take them and lease them. This gives them tremendous strategic leverage, probably orchestrated precisely because of their vulnerability to losing aging 50 seaters. Other regionals that grow off INC flying will need airframes that INC will have rights to.
Haters gotta hate. SkyWest pilots come out as cocky, like we are the Yankees, some dynasty airline. But we are still in the minor leagues, still a regional. Yesterdays best could be today's Comair. Sip some kool aid, it is tastey, but dont get drunk off it y'all.
Haters gotta hate. SkyWest pilots come out as cocky, like we are the Yankees, some dynasty airline. But we are still in the minor leagues, still a regional. Yesterdays best could be today's Comair. Sip some kool aid, it is tastey, but dont get drunk off it y'all.
#4648
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Joined APC: Apr 2014
Position: RJ right-seat warmer
Posts: 632
I've never worked at an airline, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night. Anyhow, a few months of lurking on these forums, plus a few years of talking to my former students who are now in the regionals and legacy carriers, as well as friends who are at various regionals including OO, made me realize a few things:
* Every OO pilot I talked to really enjoyed their jobs. I definitely cannot say the same for other regional pilots.
* If you read all the threads on this forum, the OO guys appear far less likely to hate their airline/ management/ QOL/ etc.
* As the only airline that has never furloughed a pilot, OO appears to hold some genuine respect in the industry.
* When I told people of my offer at OO, invariably everyone said, 'Dude, you made the right choice!'
So I'm obviously a total greenhorn when it comes to this industry. But from an outsider's perspective (as little value as that may hold), OO appears to be the best choice for aspiring regional pilots....at least, ones who live near OO's bases.
I was really impressed with the OO interviewing team, and felt a certain esprit de corps that I have not felt really anywhere else. Not to mention that the FAs on both OO flights I took were super-friendly, and when I told them I was headed to an interview, just lit up and couldn't stop talking about how much they liked OO.
I'm sure there is a lot to complain about at OO, as in any job. But on the surface it looks like an attractive place to advance one's career while working with some cool people.
* Every OO pilot I talked to really enjoyed their jobs. I definitely cannot say the same for other regional pilots.
* If you read all the threads on this forum, the OO guys appear far less likely to hate their airline/ management/ QOL/ etc.
* As the only airline that has never furloughed a pilot, OO appears to hold some genuine respect in the industry.
* When I told people of my offer at OO, invariably everyone said, 'Dude, you made the right choice!'
So I'm obviously a total greenhorn when it comes to this industry. But from an outsider's perspective (as little value as that may hold), OO appears to be the best choice for aspiring regional pilots....at least, ones who live near OO's bases.
I was really impressed with the OO interviewing team, and felt a certain esprit de corps that I have not felt really anywhere else. Not to mention that the FAs on both OO flights I took were super-friendly, and when I told them I was headed to an interview, just lit up and couldn't stop talking about how much they liked OO.
I'm sure there is a lot to complain about at OO, as in any job. But on the surface it looks like an attractive place to advance one's career while working with some cool people.
#4649
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Joined APC: May 2009
Position: Another RJ FO
Posts: 1,272
I have apps in with all of the majors but I'm not going to be a bitter angry regional pilot while I wait for a call.
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