Originally Posted by JDFlyer

You must not work at Skywest.

Skywest does NOT fire you if you fail upgrade ONCE. Skywest has a "three strikes and you are out" upgrade policy. Take your pick of what part of the written, oral, or sim check you want to fail. Fail one part three times, fail each once and yes THAT PERSON SHOULD BE FIRED.

Skywest has a great training department and the job they are very good at is preparing you for your written, oral, and sim check. They will work with you after hours, if you request it. You will get additional sim time, if you request it. If you are not ready on the day of the test, it is not their responsiblity. It is solely the test takers responsibility.

Why on earth would they spends tens of thousands of dollars on your training with the goal of looking to fail you so quickly?

Commanding a multi-million dollar aircraft with many, many peoples lives at stake is a privilege, not an entitlement. Not in all cases, but in many cases, unions breed and foster an entitlement mentality, IN MY OPINION. Flame away, I don't really care.

Skywest is the most fair, honest, descent company I have ever worked for. I am 41 years old and worked for many different companies, large and small in my life so far.

The FEW that have been fired over the years did alot more, and I mean alot more than what you will be lead to believe on these forums.