Originally Posted by
rickair7777
They're definitely closing bases in small towns (except the Mx bases), but that's pretty much done with at this point. The real upside to SKW is large hub bases in the west, that's not going to change anytime soon.
The bro pilots are mostly transitioned, except for a few niche bases. New-hires will not really notice much pain from that direction and it will be over with in a month or two anyway.
The bro pilots ALL had the chance to transition last year...some decided to try and wait until the end but ended up seat-locked on reserve as junior folks left. But that was 100% predictable
, nobody to blame but yourself. They are pay protected at jet rates though.
The decision to come work at SKW used to be a no-brainer if you got an offer but now folks really need to consider all variables and options. It's a good bet if you have PIC but need some jet or FW time and the domicile geography works for you.
X2. Flyingirl is half right in that some of our bro bases are closing. But as far as shrinking and bro transitions plugging things up, I disagree. In fact, the bro transitions are a saving grace right now since we are short staffed and can't hire quickly enough. Still tons of movement here and it's not slowing down.
Also, your 6% women comment....absolutely irrelevant. That's on the ladies! Aviation is the most equal profession in terms of gender treatment except when it comes to hiring practices where ladies still have the advantage. With the current climate in aviation it's basically a no brainer for a woman.