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06-02-2022, 11:56 PM

#51

aa73

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dera

You mean the muscular finger because of the times you forgot to carry your own rubber band required to speak to the other pilot.

That used to be true but all aircraft have the new intercom mod now… finally.

06-03-2022, 07:46 AM

#52

Setspeed

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Quote:

Originally Posted by aa73

That used to be true but all aircraft have the new intercom mod now… finally.

Just flew one the other day without it 🤔

06-03-2022, 04:19 PM

#53

aa73

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Setspeed

Just flew one the other day without it 🤔

Well then..I’ve been told differently. Might have been one they pulled out of long term storage that hasn’t been modified. Word from the CKA and schoolhouse is they’re all done.
These are the “block 1” aircraft exclusively - 3AA to 3DL, the ones with the old HUD and manual radar. I’ve flown several of these in the last year and they had the new intercom panel.
Thanks for pointing that out.

06-13-2022, 10:40 AM

#54

flybywire44

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vitamin

Hoping to get some QOL insight from those who’ve been at AA for 1-5 years-ish. I’m a long timer (20 years) at SkyWest and am grateful to have been offered a job with AA. Ill soon be 50 and trying to weigh my options.

I know the money is there. Second year at AA I’d make more money than my annual income at SkyWest at 20+ year pay scale … crazy.

But how’s life? How are the pairings? How many days home are you getting? Are you able to swap and drop? Happy at AA?

Id love to see some anonymous monthly schedules and parings … maybe an email or private message? I know the questions are domicile/aircraft dependent but I’d probably be placed into CLT or MIA and obviously the 737 or 320.

Thanks in advance.

Dude leave Skywest and go to AA immediately! You won't regret it.

End of story.

06-13-2022, 12:04 PM

#55

J3nkums

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vitamin

I don't see how you could be seriously asking this question but I'd leave in a heartbeat for AA or anyone of the Majors / Cargo. If you're 50 then AA would probably afford you the best chance of moving quickly up the list with our insane turnover due to retirements. We have our problems at AA, but I've been happy here and most everyone I've flown with has been awesome. I don't think Skywest is going anywhere but I do believe the regional market is due for a massive shakeup and not for the better. There will be massive blood in the streets. You have been given an olive branch to get out. If it turns out you don't like AA, then do a touch and go and leave for somewhere else.

06-14-2022, 05:42 AM

#56

Margaritaville

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Anyone who would turn down any legacy to stay at any regional needs a psych exam. I don't care if you're 60 years old. Get out while you can and enjoy your last few years.

06-14-2022, 09:56 AM

#57

TransWorld

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Margaritaville

Anyone who would turn down any legacy to stay at any regional needs a psych exam. I don't care if you're 60 years old. Get out while you can and enjoy your last few years.

Or a “for cause” drug test, with rare exceptions.

06-14-2022, 01:38 PM

#58

Swakid8

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My vote would be to go leave Skywest for AA and do not look back….

06-15-2022, 12:02 PM

#59

Dbsurf17

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Hey former SkyWest quasi lifer here. I bailed after 15 years at age 53 for SWA and couldn't have made a better decision. Enjoyed my time there but with every year came erosion of QOL. To make the story short, basically EVERYTHING is better. You've probably been chasing everything around as a Capt just to get the plane off the gate. Enjoy making more in the right seat, as the operation largely takes care of itself, do your job and go home. I also like the larger picture, the ownership mentality, travel benefits on your airline not subject to the approval of some mainline overlord. Altho every airline is kinda the same with the cultural split between corporate Hdq people and those moving the metal, you'll be glad to be out from under the geniuses in SGU.

06-15-2022, 05:24 PM

#60

AgressivPressur

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Imagine needing a consensus “vote” to decide whether to date the 28 yr old, decent looking chick or the 250 lb , 53 yr old that has an ok personality. Can’t this thread die? (Oops I contributed to it)