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12-24-2013 | 10:08 PM

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TheFly

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Originally Posted by MarcS08

Just curious if you don't mind me asking those of you interviewing with Skywest... What are your quals when getting a call? I have been trying to spark their interest with no luck.

From CFIs who just broke 1500hrs, some with the restricted ATP, 135 freight guys, other regional pilots (lateral moves), corporate, to retired heavy jet military pilots. So, a mixed bag. From what I can tell at SKW, its more about your attitude & you as a person. For the most part, I've met nothing but cool folks that would be great on a 4 day trip.

01-03-2014 | 07:27 AM

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How do the benefits compare between the two?

Does Compass pay you over guarantee for picking up trips on your days off?

I know Compass has the Delta thing going for them - but in 3-6 years, so might SkyWest. You never know in this industry what will happen tomorrow.

How quickly can you hold a line at Compass??

01-04-2014 | 06:37 AM

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coryk

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Originally Posted by Peak13

COmpass pays over guarantee for open time pick up. 125% if it's within a certain period. July/August 13' hires are holding lines in MSP. It'll be even quicker in LAX when that opens (which is the junior base). Guys hired 3 years ago are upgrading, that's falling too.

01-05-2014 | 06:30 AM

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I would head to compass if it were me. Upgrades should be fast, good potential for growth since their costs are low due to a young pilot group. Skywest has some senior folks that won't be going anywhere, they are bigger and probably more stable but upgrade times will probably be longer.

03-14-2014 | 12:27 AM

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stickmonkey

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For the new Compass LAX domicile, how long to hold an FO line? Max time allowed to get to work if on reserve?

03-14-2014 | 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by stickmonkey

For the new Compass LAX domicile, how long to hold an FO line? Max time allowed to get to work if on reserve?

I would look through the last few pages on the compass thread in regionals, but If I remember correctly something like 6 or 8 months is ringing a bell. That might be a build up line and not a full line but short either way.

03-14-2014 | 09:51 PM

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SongMan

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Hi,

Anyone getting hired at compass withy min qualification?(1500/100) Or do they have people lined up with other regional experiences?

Thanks

04-12-2014 | 07:27 PM

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Aviator89

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Originally Posted by FlyinRabbit88

LOL are you saying its a bad thing to fly as an FO on the Bro and gain some experience then build on what you learned and move to a CRJ? Pay is equal 1st year so let's see... Line holder in a month or two (making more than someone on reserve) or CRJ FO being on perma reserve being TDY'd to MSP or where ever to rot that's not your base..... Think I would take the BRO... Then transfer to the jet and gain seniority in MSP (if that's where you want to be).... But hey that's just me

Just another reason why I favor compass. Thanks for proving my point.

04-12-2014 | 08:39 PM

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Snickers

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Originally Posted by jarretk

Most junior line holing LAX FO in April was an 11/2013 hire

04-13-2014 | 11:46 AM

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Most junior line holing LAX FO in April was an 11/2013 hire

Nice, that's probably the first month he bid. Training probably released him last month. I've chatted with a couple of guys holding a line within 3 bid-months after training.