BZN Skywest or Horizon?
04-08-2019 | 05:54 PM
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BZN Skywest or Horizon?
My wife and I are considering a move to Bozeman, MT for her work. I'm flying part 135 in the Seattle area but am trying to figure out options if we move. Would Horizon or Skywest be a better option for someone living near BZN? Do either offer commuter hotels? It should be a short one leg commute with either option, it seems. SEA for Horizon, 4 flights/day. SLC or DEN for Skywest, 4 flights/day to each. Any insight appreciated.
04-09-2019 | 02:56 PM
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My wife and I are considering a move to Bozeman, MT for her work. I'm flying part 135 in the Seattle area but am trying to figure out options if we move. Would Horizon or Skywest be a better option for someone living near BZN? Do either offer commuter hotels? It should be a short one leg commute with either option, it seems. SEA for Horizon, 4 flights/day. SLC or DEN for Skywest, 4 flights/day to each. Any insight appreciated.
Horizon or Compass could have you heading back to the Puget Sound, but SkyWest will probably see you heading farther east. 2 to 3 daily flights to MSP and ORD, decently easy commute. There is a larger pilot community in BZN than you would expect...
04-10-2019 | 07:14 AM
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It appears that currently the CRJ captain side is fairly junior in ORD and MSP, which I suppose could work as there are 2 flights/day to each. However, you make a good point, SEA would still be much preferable with 4 flights/day.
04-10-2019 | 11:58 AM
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If I were in your shoes, I'd be calling up QX and asking for an interview.
04-10-2019 | 01:41 PM
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I actually have a QX offer, but for a potential class wayyy out there. So am considering SkyWest as well. But from the sounds of it I should just stick it out for QX.
04-10-2019 | 02:39 PM
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04-10-2019 | 03:07 PM
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Your class date may be way out, but keep in mind it would take a VERY long time to hold a line in SEA at SKW. Take the short wait for the long term payoff.
04-10-2019 | 03:40 PM
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You should really not plan on commuting longterm if you can help it, like mentioned a lot of pilots both mainline and regional live and commute out of BZN. You will go to check in for the jumpseat and find someone already on it. BZN-SLC would be the shortest and easiest commute but also the most competition.
04-11-2019 | 04:30 PM
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