Skywest
10-30-2014, 08:47 AM
#7361
Line Holder
Joined APC: Apr 2007
Position: 88FO
Posts: 57
Just my two cents...I've been here over 7 years and still an FO. I still really enjoy my job. Maybe it's the way I'm wired or maybe it's the fact that I sat in a cubicle for two and half years, I don't know. I love that I don't ever dread going to work. Skywest is a good company, not perfect though. I fly with a bunch of great captains and occasionally a not so great one.
CCB is a bit overdramatic. A lot of this job (as with any job) is your attitude. It's up to you if you are miserable or happy. Good on the guys that figured out it wasn't for them and moved on.
A little advice to new hires...do everything you can to not commute. I suggest biting the bullet and just moving to a junior domicile. Your quality of life will improve more quickly and when upgrade comes around (I know, could be a while) chances are that domicile will also be junior for captains.
CCB is a bit overdramatic. A lot of this job (as with any job) is your attitude. It's up to you if you are miserable or happy. Good on the guys that figured out it wasn't for them and moved on.
A little advice to new hires...do everything you can to not commute. I suggest biting the bullet and just moving to a junior domicile. Your quality of life will improve more quickly and when upgrade comes around (I know, could be a while) chances are that domicile will also be junior for captains.
10-30-2014, 08:50 AM
#7362
MK Ultra Candidate
Joined APC: Feb 2013
Position: Prime Leader of Boko Harumph
Posts: 1,167
Originally Posted by skypilot35
Wrong branch ace, but I wouldn't expect someone of your "caliber" to do any research before pecking away at his keyboard. I am curious though why a 15 year FA would burden themselves with typing so much garbage on the forums.
Im on reserve so I have an excuse.
2 from A to D please!
Im on reserve so I have an excuse.
2 from A to D please!
Still, not impressed, you don't ask for people to be moved that's between the PIC and F/A. But I wouldn't expect you to understand the Chain of Command thing, being a mall security guard in the past. Thank you for keeping the mall safe from the legions of kids on skateboards. Do you still have your whistle?
10-30-2014, 08:53 AM
#7363
Line Holder
Joined APC: Feb 2007
Posts: 72
You will do great. Lesson for other potential applicants; don't be intimidated, do invest in the sim prep.
10-30-2014, 08:56 AM
#7364
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2012
Position: It's hot out here.
Posts: 615
Ha. I just spit coffee all over. But seriously, why do you wear the blazer with 2 stripes? Still doesn't make you a pilot.
Last edited by skypilot35; 10-30-2014 at 09:11 AM.
10-30-2014, 08:58 AM
#7365
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2013
Posts: 10,061
Originally Posted by ClickClickBoom
Whhooo,
Still, not impressed, you don't ask for people to be moved that's between the PIC and F/A. But I wouldn't expect you to understand the Chain of Command thing, being a mall security guard in the past. Thank you for keeping the mall safe from the legions of kids on skateboards. Do you still have your whistle?
Still, not impressed, you don't ask for people to be moved that's between the PIC and F/A. But I wouldn't expect you to understand the Chain of Command thing, being a mall security guard in the past. Thank you for keeping the mall safe from the legions of kids on skateboards. Do you still have your whistle?
10-30-2014, 09:07 AM
#7366
MK Ultra Candidate
Joined APC: Feb 2013
Position: Prime Leader of Boko Harumph
Posts: 1,167
Originally Posted by skypilot35
Ha. I just spit coffee all over. But seriously, why do you wear the blazer with 2 stripes. Still doesn't make you a pilot.
No blazer, leather jacket with 4 stripes, no hat, watch cap, CYEG gets cold in FEB. But when you finally get to fly the line you will understand that. For the mean time you can sit in that warm, cushy hotel room on TDY to where ever, and us line pilots will continue to the heavy lifting, moving people through out the system. You on the other hand, can/will sit in the hotel room marking days off of the calendar, getting soft, while charlie squats in the bush eating cold rice and fish heads getting stronger. Remember every day you mark off the calendar is one you will never get back. Every day since my "alive day" is important, but carry on.
10-30-2014, 09:09 AM
#7367
MK Ultra Candidate
Joined APC: Feb 2013
Position: Prime Leader of Boko Harumph
Posts: 1,167
Originally Posted by CBreezy
Watch out! If you have to remind everyone that you're in charge, you're either not really in charge or aren't very good at it.
10-30-2014, 09:14 AM
#7368
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2013
Posts: 10,061
Originally Posted by ClickClickBoom
Sorry son,
No blazer, leather jacket with 4 stripes, no hat, watch cap, CYEG gets cold in FEB. But when you finally get to fly the line you will understand that. For the mean time you can sit in that warm, cushy hotel room on TDY to where ever, and us line pilots will continue to the heavy lifting, moving people through out the system. You on the other hand, can/will sit in the hotel room marking days off of the calendar, getting soft, while charlie squats in the bush eating cold rice and fish heads getting stronger. Remember every day you mark off the calendar is one you will never get back. Every day since my "alive day" is important, but carry on.
No blazer, leather jacket with 4 stripes, no hat, watch cap, CYEG gets cold in FEB. But when you finally get to fly the line you will understand that. For the mean time you can sit in that warm, cushy hotel room on TDY to where ever, and us line pilots will continue to the heavy lifting, moving people through out the system. You on the other hand, can/will sit in the hotel room marking days off of the calendar, getting soft, while charlie squats in the bush eating cold rice and fish heads getting stronger. Remember every day you mark off the calendar is one you will never get back. Every day since my "alive day" is important, but carry on.
10-30-2014, 09:21 AM
#7369
MK Ultra Candidate
Joined APC: Feb 2013
Position: Prime Leader of Boko Harumph
Posts: 1,167
Originally Posted by CBreezy
Leather jackets are for military pilot wannabes. Just like Corvettes are for...well you get the analogy. Also, no reserve for me. Nice try though. Your attempt at internet toughness is certainly comical.
http://www.militaryfactory.com/ships...ependence-LCS2
10-30-2014, 09:22 AM
#7370
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2013
Position: to-go plate at hotel buffet
Posts: 802
What the hell is this?
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