Originally Posted by
Loveforairp38
Just about to apply to Skywest. After reading about the last 80 pages, i have narrowed down my questions if y'all could be so kind to answer. I'd be based in ORD, seems like the CRJ's are the safe choice.
1- After training, are the new hires actually approaching the guarantee in FLIGHT TIME? I wouldn't want to be sitting on reserve AND not flying. New hire buddy at PSA is getting about 70 hrs/ mo.
2- Is it actually reasonable to pick up extra trips? I've already heard how you can't pick up a trip on the same duty day... Kinda inefficient since you're already at the airport and offering to fill the slot.
3. I'm young and have a child and if you can't tell yet, I'm trying to do the best for my family and choose the right carrier... Sooo is Skywest the right choice for getting the flight time and progressing in a manner comparable to other regionals while making a little more than $24 an hour?
4. Stats show second year pay is $39, does this still hold true and is that a guarantee at 13 months?
Thanks you very much guys/gals!
1#- Today doesn't matter, things change rapidly. Plan you finances based upon 75hr guarantee. There are guys in FAT flying 25 hours a month.
2#-Difficult, needs of ScrewScheduling dictate what will happen. If you are trying to pick up a company open time pairing, might happen, if its a drop request from another crewmwmber, not so much.
3#-This question is loaded, ask yourself if you can deal being TDY assigned for 5 days a week across the country and not flying at all. This is worst case scenario, might be better, but not worse. Only you can decide if this is compatible with family life. If your wife isn't extremely independent this could be difficult.
4#-Pay increases for the first pay period after the anniversary.