Originally Posted by
Bruno82
So, if you had 6 years at another 121 carrier in the past and you are hired at SkyWest, you start at 6 year pay, is that correct?
Correct. However, it is worth noting that Skywest 6 year FO pay is equal to republics year one FO pay. Skywest FO pay tops out in year 8 at $48/hr while republics year 2 pay already beats it at $50/hr.
While comparing Endeavor, it’s worse. When maxed out at Skywest’s year 8 FO pay of $48/hr, you are not even able to obtain the same hourly rate as a 1st year FO at Endeavor at $50/hr.
If you can even believe it, a 7 year FO at Endeavor makes more per hour than a year 1 Skywest CA!
It’s scary that Skywest isn’t keeping up with other regionals. Republic is a direct comparison, apples to apples, and yet Skywest is far behind.
The pay potential and QOL are better at other places (especially with the new reserve debacle).
Also, negotiations of new pay proposals at Skywest are apparently not going well.