How should I get to Skywest?
06-01-2007 | 01:52 PM
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Go to a regional that does not have a training contract (TSA anyone?) and get the turbine time. Go to a SKW job fair with 800 TT (400 turbine) and SKW will hire you. A guy from the December class did just that. Passing the initial training at another airline and getting line experience will get you into SKW faster than any other way hands down. Why SKW? Why not CHQ? or XJT?
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06-01-2007 | 02:37 PM
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I think that military service is very respectable. This guy has created his own problems. There are several great guard/ex-military guys at TSA, including the chief pilot.
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06-01-2007 | 02:50 PM
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Do any of you guys that are going to a 121 carrier and making a lateral move to another regional 6 months to a year later have any consideration of the ramifications this may have later in your career?
Don't you think the majors might look at this unkindly? Would they question hiring you if say, they aren't the highest paying knowing that you meet the minimums for others? Will they want to pay for your training to have you leave only a year later?
You don't agree with RAH's 170 scale but you agree with SKW's CRJ-700 scale and their first year pay? Sorry, I have to ask why.
Don't you think the majors might look at this unkindly? Would they question hiring you if say, they aren't the highest paying knowing that you meet the minimums for others? Will they want to pay for your training to have you leave only a year later?
You don't agree with RAH's 170 scale but you agree with SKW's CRJ-700 scale and their first year pay? Sorry, I have to ask why.
PS great point about the SKW CRJ pay scale though................
06-01-2007 | 03:13 PM
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06-01-2007 | 03:29 PM
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I personally love the look of turbo-props. Lets not forget that there are boats that use propulsion other than props.
Anyway, to answer your question, I would probably go with a regional, then make a lateral move to skyw. You will have an understanding of a 121 operation that will be valuable to you.
Anyway, to answer your question, I would probably go with a regional, then make a lateral move to skyw. You will have an understanding of a 121 operation that will be valuable to you.
06-01-2007 | 04:59 PM
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Real Pilots fly taildraggers...in the Bush. Taildraggers have Props. And would you call the Wright's foolish for getting airborne with a Prop??
Don't ever forget your Roots man, never! I can't believe you said that!!
P.S. I'd fly with a good Bush-Pilot over a Jet-Jock any day of the week - and twice on Tuesday!
Don't ever forget your Roots man, never! I can't believe you said that!!
P.S. I'd fly with a good Bush-Pilot over a Jet-Jock any day of the week - and twice on Tuesday!
06-01-2007 | 05:30 PM
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First off, you say that your "ultimate goal" is to fly for SkyWest. Are you sure on this, or do you mean that your short-term (5 year) goal is to fly for SkyWest. If SkyW is the ultimate goal, no shame in going to a 121 carrier then making the leap to your dream job of SkyW later.
In your position, I'd recommend instructing for the time, then chasing the interview (if they're hiring by the time you have the mins.). I agree with a previous poster that a 6 month tenure with an airline doesn't say much for loyalty, no matter how bad things are. ALL airlines are a logistical nightmare. Find one that you can deal with and tough it out. Plus, instructing will make you a better person by learning to relate to others in the cockpit.
First off, you say that your "ultimate goal" is to fly for SkyWest. Are you sure on this, or do you mean that your short-term (5 year) goal is to fly for SkyWest. If SkyW is the ultimate goal, no shame in going to a 121 carrier then making the leap to your dream job of SkyW later.
In your position, I'd recommend instructing for the time, then chasing the interview (if they're hiring by the time you have the mins.). I agree with a previous poster that a 6 month tenure with an airline doesn't say much for loyalty, no matter how bad things are. ALL airlines are a logistical nightmare. Find one that you can deal with and tough it out. Plus, instructing will make you a better person by learning to relate to others in the cockpit.
06-01-2007 | 05:56 PM
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First off, you say that your "ultimate goal" is to fly for SkyWest. Are you sure on this, or do you mean that your short-term (5 year) goal is to fly for SkyWest. If SkyW is the ultimate goal, no shame in going to a 121 carrier then making the leap to your dream job of SkyW later.
In your position, I'd recommend instructing for the time, then chasing the interview (if they're hiring by the time you have the mins.). I agree with a previous poster that a 6 month tenure with an airline doesn't say much for loyalty, no matter how bad things are. ALL airlines are a logistical nightmare. Find one that you can deal with and tough it out. Plus, instructing will make you a better person by learning to relate to others in the cockpit.
First off, you say that your "ultimate goal" is to fly for SkyWest. Are you sure on this, or do you mean that your short-term (5 year) goal is to fly for SkyWest. If SkyW is the ultimate goal, no shame in going to a 121 carrier then making the leap to your dream job of SkyW later.
In your position, I'd recommend instructing for the time, then chasing the interview (if they're hiring by the time you have the mins.). I agree with a previous poster that a 6 month tenure with an airline doesn't say much for loyalty, no matter how bad things are. ALL airlines are a logistical nightmare. Find one that you can deal with and tough it out. Plus, instructing will make you a better person by learning to relate to others in the cockpit.
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