They just did it - if you have some jet time. There may be some stipulation on the type such as 121 CRJ or ERJ time.

 

I'm not basing it all upon the crew lounge, there are many other reasons but I will not discuss them in an attempt to not Pi$$ off any ASA pilots.

Remember the truth hurts.

Good Day!

 

Is ASA hiring alot right now? Im currently with another dci carrier but im trying to get closer to home for an easier commute. I would be giving up about 6 months at my current carrier. What are the reserve times? Whats Trip production like? Right now we are doing 15 hour 4 days uncommutable getting 12 days off a month. Just wondering if life might be a little better with an easy commute able to get me to ATL by 9:30am every morning and the last flight home at 9:30pm. Any thoughts? Thanks guys

 

Despite what these fine young lads at SkWest are telling you, in the long run, they are very much the same airlines. Upgrade time? I've seen Street Captains at ASA. Schedules? We don't have PBS (preferential bidding system) which can (not always) burn you. Moral? it's always the darkest before the storm (contract). I've seen ASA as THE place to be, and I've seen us beging 300 hour wonders. it comes in cycles.

So is working at Skywest better? probably. but not by that much. Their greatest advantage is having a ton of bases to choose from. If ATL is your favorite (and I think you're smokin crack, because SLC is gorgeous) then ASA is the better choice. Remember bases come and bases go. Jerry has already screwed the ASA pilots twice in less than 18 months on the base thing. If we sign a contract that is acceptable to JA, you could very well see them close the ATL base for Skywest. After all, his reason for closing our operation in SLC was "It doesn't make since to have two carriers in the same city" That's a quote from his lips to my ears.

Think long term, like Mohamid is going to smack another plane tomorrow. Where do you want to get stuck at? Remember, it is a very cyclical business.

IMHO,
Stick

 

BTW guys, what is the best way to get prepped for the sim ride during the interview with ASA???? I know too many people that didnt make it past that part...

 

Regarding SkyWest, who makes up the majority of their newhires? Does a 1000/100 CFI have much of a chance?? Or are they mostly bringing in Mesa/ASA/AE/Part 135 guys??

 

It's 50/50 but if you're a 1000/100 CFI then send in your resume and come aboard. I recommend going to one of the recruiting events, that’ll be the quickest way to get an interview. Once there they will talk with you and schedule your interview in SLC.

Good Luck!