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!