Originally Posted by
KingAirPIC
I am curious about what flying the EMB-120 for SkyWest is like. Just got hired and I haven't found to much info on the turbo-prop life at skywest. What kind of schedules are there? If you're based, say in MRY or PDX, where will your trips take you (just trying to get at if you stick to flying in and out/around your bases or do you get to make your way around the system)? Pros and cons for the Bro ( I know it has props...I fly a t-prop now and enjoy it)?
Are you having fun? Just looking for your 2 cents.
Thanks for the input and look forward seeing it for myself.
Cheers
I have done only one 4 day trip so far in the BRO (On IOE) and I had a blast! We have many days where we fly 4-8 legs a day and can be quite tiring to say the least. I am glad to have started in the EMB and is very fun plane to fly. My next trip starts out in FAT and I end up flying threw SFO, PDX, and SEA for 4 days before returning back to FAT. For the most part if your based anywhere besides SLC you will be in the United system flying though SFO or LAX anywhere between Yuma and SEA. There is lots of movement around SkyWest right now and the shortest upgrades are in the BRO. I have moved up the list quite a bit so far and should hold a line in FAT by July or Aug at the latest. PDX has been pretty senior esp for Capts but we did have one person in our class get awarded there. It all depends on your timing and what is available when you bid. Good Luck!