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02-26-2015, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by R3360
Speaking of Skywest anyone know why the last class had 5 Skywest employes? I thought there was a Qx 30% thing not a Skywest 50% thing. But I'm out dated.........
Maybe there just amazing model Alk employes. It's not like Qx pilots are part of air group, and share in the profit sharing. Weird, what's the metric?
Maybe there just amazing model Alk employes. It's not like Qx pilots are part of air group, and share in the profit sharing. Weird, what's the metric?
02-26-2015, 06:43 PM
#362
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Originally Posted by Packrat
Alaska likes SKW pilots because they're non-union. Unfortunately, most of the ex-SKW guys turn into the biggest ALPA supporters. Oops...
02-26-2015, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Green Banana
The 30% is a target, not set in stone. The fact is, in general, the SkyWest pilots are more experienced and want the job more. There is a general sense of entitlement and lack of preparation from QX applicants. I'm not trolling, just giving honest feedback on why you see the ratios you do.
02-27-2015, 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by SVA402
They can't be that anti-Union. There was an ALPA guy on my interview panel.
Agreed. Far from Anti Union they (Alaska Flight Ops) are having an ALPA Only Pilot Open House in April.
02-28-2015, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Green Banana
The 30% is a target, not set in stone. The fact is, in general, the SkyWest pilots are more experienced and want the job more. There is a general sense of entitlement and lack of preparation from QX applicants. I'm not trolling, just giving honest feedback on why you see the ratios you do.
02-28-2015, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TheTransporter
How do you know the experience level of the applicants? ................I think that under the same circumstances as QX pilots have endured for the last decade, the pilots at skywest would be no different.
02-28-2015, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Green Banana
Let's just say I know........ I don't argue that fact, but you don't get points with the hiring board for enduring a rough career. You do get points for a positive attitude, professionalism, and desire.
03-01-2015, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Packrat
Alaska likes SKW pilots because they're non-union. Unfortunately, most of the ex-SKW guys turn into the biggest ALPA supporters. Oops...
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