Commuting at SKW
There are comments/discussions mixed in across many threads about commuting at SkyWest, but I wanted to get to the heart of it with a dedicated thread. Some make the case that not having a defined commuting policy works out well enough if you’re truly making a good faith effort to get to work, which makes a lot of sense. Others make it sound as though the lack of a defined commuting policy gives the Chief Pilots/management the opportunity (taken at times) to crush those who don’t make report time (even infrequently). What is the reality that you’re seeing and/or experiencing currently?
How much does commuting on SKW-operated flights matter? (Is jumpseat priority on company iron the same for the entire SKW fleet or does jumpseat priority change depending on whether the flight is on behalf of AA/UA/DL/AS?)
I’d primarily have 1-leg commutes, but some 2-leg “fun” would be entirely possible when very junior.