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Old 07-27-2007, 05:36 PM
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That's right folks! Latest CRJ captain award was given to an ORD FO with just under 1 year on property. He probably had some prior 121 time since there is no way he built 1000 hours during his time at SKW, but I still think it's a remarkable event. Less than 12 months seniority upgrading to the jet....
Brasilia upgrade still stable at around 10 months (although it had dropped lower earlier in the year).


I just thought I'd hare this info since I know there are a lot of guys job hunting and this info might be valuable. Of course, past performance is no guarantee of future results, YMMV, don't chase the upgrade, yadda yadda yadda
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Old 07-27-2007, 07:44 PM
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That's right folks! Latest CRJ captain award was given to an ORD FO with just under 1 year on property. He probably had some prior 121 time since there is no way he built 1000 hours during his time at SKW, but I still think it's a remarkable event. Less than 12 months seniority upgrading to the jet....
Brasilia upgrade still stable at around 10 months (although it had dropped lower earlier in the year).

It's been like this for a while--in early july a 7/06 hire was given ORD CRJ. I'd bet it's going to continue like this for a while, because there's a lack of FO's with the time now who are willing to sit reserve in ORD. I've got the time and am senior to the guy who just got it, but I don't want to sit reserve while more senior folks stack up ahead of me. But you're right, it's amazing how quick the upgrades have gotten.
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Old 07-28-2007, 01:05 AM
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Yeah, I don't see this continuing. However, the VP of flt ops was in my captain's recurrent class and said they expect us to get caught up after November. He also said that he has been saying that for five years now. A guy who was junior to me at Trans States, junior to me here is now upgrading on the Bro. Crazy sht!!!
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Old 07-28-2007, 02:37 PM
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yeah, a few of us are 7/31/06 hires, and we're in the 8/27/07 class. very exciting. oh, and haven't you talked to new captains lately in ord? they're not sitting reserve. lines right away. i hope that's still the case a few months from now, but either way, i personally would rather be a captain on reserve than an fo with a line. that's just my personal situation.
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Old 07-28-2007, 03:48 PM
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What's yall's opinion of someone jumping ship to come over to SKW? Is SKW's upgrade time based more on seniority, or TT? Also, what's the chance on getting the Bro?
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Old 07-28-2007, 05:47 PM
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Anyone happen to know the upgrade times at SKW for TUS?
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Old 07-28-2007, 07:46 PM
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Most junior capt in TUS - 4/04

Upgrade is based on senority IF you meet the minimums. 2500 TT, 1000 Crew
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Old 07-28-2007, 07:49 PM
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yeah, a few of us are 7/31/06 hires, and we're in the 8/27/07 class. very exciting. oh, and haven't you talked to new captains lately in ord? they're not sitting reserve. lines right away. i hope that's still the case a few months from now, but either way, i personally would rather be a captain on reserve than an fo with a line. that's just my personal situation.
I was in the 7/31/06 class as well...it's good to hear no one is sitting reserve in ORD. Although I don't want to give up my 15 days off, 94hr line that's commutable both ends quite yet...

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Anyone happen to know the upgrade times at SKW for TUS?
It's pretty sporadic--there will be months without movement, then a couple of CA's will leave and open up a few spots. The most junior TUS CA has been here well over three years, I believe.
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Old 07-29-2007, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Burt Reynolds View Post
Most junior capt in TUS - 4/04

Upgrade is based on senority IF you meet the minimums. 2500 TT, 1000 Crew
Is that 1000 Crew on a SKW aircraft, or just in general? Also, do they ask you which aircraft you prefer in the interview? --- from my last questions...I'm looking @ the Bro...

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Old 07-29-2007, 06:24 AM
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Is ORD junior for F/O's, too? I.E., can it be held right out of the box or soon after? Would SKW look at someone w/ 2500TT and 1200 ME? I have heard some regionals are avoiding mid-time pilots, but a quick upgrade at at good company sounds good. Also, do you have to go to a group interview? Thanx...
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