View Poll Results: Skywest or Compass?
Skywest
72
66.06%
Compass
37
33.94%
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SkyWest or Compass?
05-25-2017, 06:48 PM
#4
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Originally Posted by Roguesquadren2
I've been contacted by a Compass recruiter for summer classes
05-25-2017, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by amcnd
Ive been contacted by a telemarketer saying ive won a free stay at a time share.... oh and free dinner!! Man I'm going!! Seriously, you already know your answer. Asking here is just a bad idea..
05-25-2017, 07:16 PM
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Two years ago, the results of this poll would have been the opposite because Compass experienced really fast growth and had very quick upgrade times.
Compass only has two west coast bases now, so getting LAX or SEA would be a sure thing, where as it could take 3-12 months to get a west coast base at SkYWest. Other than that, Compass owns 0 planes. 0. That adds some risk to the decision. Keep in mind that Compass is owned by the same company that owns Trans States and GoJet. Some of this risk manifested itself recently when Compass lost 6 airplanes which were transferred to Republic.
Many pilots who choose SkyWest choose it for their reputation. Upgrade at SkyWest is below 12 months right now (moving target, and you won't upgrade that fast unless you come in with previous qualifying time such as other 121 time). SkyWest has never furloughed. If another 9/11 happens or another economic crisis hits, where would you rather be stuck/hang your hat?
If you compare the Compass and SkyWest contracts side by side, SkyWest has an advantage. There are some good things about Compass, but right now most answers will probably lean towards SkyWest.
Compass only has two west coast bases now, so getting LAX or SEA would be a sure thing, where as it could take 3-12 months to get a west coast base at SkYWest. Other than that, Compass owns 0 planes. 0. That adds some risk to the decision. Keep in mind that Compass is owned by the same company that owns Trans States and GoJet. Some of this risk manifested itself recently when Compass lost 6 airplanes which were transferred to Republic.
Many pilots who choose SkyWest choose it for their reputation. Upgrade at SkyWest is below 12 months right now (moving target, and you won't upgrade that fast unless you come in with previous qualifying time such as other 121 time). SkyWest has never furloughed. If another 9/11 happens or another economic crisis hits, where would you rather be stuck/hang your hat?
If you compare the Compass and SkyWest contracts side by side, SkyWest has an advantage. There are some good things about Compass, but right now most answers will probably lean towards SkyWest.
Last edited by zondaracer; 05-25-2017 at 07:34 PM.
05-25-2017, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by amcnd
Ive been contacted by a telemarketer saying ive won a free stay at a time share.... oh and free dinner!! Man I'm going!! Seriously, you already know your answer. Asking here is just a bad idea..
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