Originally Posted by
AceyCandler
I mean this is the most honest way but how is it that SkyWest is able to offer a Safe and Quality operation without ever (seemingly) having to bring "cheap" into the equation? Would it have something to do with their geographical coverage and reputation? Every time I look around they've got more flying contracts/airplanes handed down to them.
No doubt I'm happy for them. But meanwhile the East Coast regionals incessantly squabble and fight for contracts/airplanes/(now pilots?) when skywest is out there stuffing their face and doing a damn good job for the passengers and airline partners.
Just an observation. (You may now cannibalize me)
Their pilots are not even close to AWAC or xjt (both sides) pilots in terms of total compensation. If this is the case for their pilots, I can only imagine the disparity in all their workgroups. That's partly how they do it. It's not cheap on the operations side, just the employee compensation end. Plus, they do run a good operation but it's not stellar either.