Originally Posted by
jrsx99
I posted this in another thread, but I'm throwing it in here too hopefully to get some more responses.
What is the thought on SkyWest's upgrade times in the future? I have an offer in hand with them, and I am about 99% sure that I am going to take it. However I am a bit concerned about their very top heavy seniority list, and the amount of supposed lifers there.
I know you're not supposed the chase the quick upgrade, but it would be nice to go somewhere where I know it won't take 7 years to upgrade. Any thoughts on future SKW movement?
There are quite a few aircraft being retired over the next 18 months. The earnings call today will probably put the number around 160. That will include Xjet of course, but SkyWest itself will shrink over the next few years so you have to factor that into your thinking. No one can give you a hard number. Plan on at least five years but it could go up to 10 of things go south. You just never know.