Skywest assigned aircraft
12-17-2007 | 05:53 PM
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Skywest assigned aircraft
Hey, I'm a ramper for Skywest, hoping to make the jump to pilot once I get the min's, and was wondering (for anyone who might know) if already being an employee of the company will get you more of a say on aircraft type and base for/after training. Also, is there any chance of the 700 out of training or is that an "upgrade only" plane. Thanks.
12-17-2007 | 05:59 PM
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From: DHC-6-300 EMB 120 CRJ
Hey, I'm a ramper for Skywest, hoping to make the jump to pilot once I get the min's, and was wondering (for anyone who might know) if already being an employee of the company will get you more of a say on aircraft type and base for/after training. Also, is there any chance of the 700 out of training or is that an "upgrade only" plane. Thanks.
12-17-2007 | 06:01 PM
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If given the RJ you will be qual'd in all 3 variants...hope to see you on Line one of these days - best of luck!
And yes, the Bro will most likely make you a better Pilot...I am considering upgrading into it myself!
And yes, the Bro will most likely make you a better Pilot...I am considering upgrading into it myself!
12-17-2007 | 06:46 PM
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Only problem with the Bro is that they are starting to phase them out it seems, and not sure how much more hiring they'll do for them in the future. I'm also in Denver so would like to stay around here if possible. So you're saying there is a chance for the 700 out of training?
12-17-2007 | 06:49 PM
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They use to put the lower time pilots into the EMB, but lately they'll put anyone into the RJ. After having flown both I think the RJ is easier to fly, and has considerablly better schedules.
If you get hired take what ever is offered first. Once in class, seniority is determined by last 4 numbers of your SS#. However, current empoyees like yourself are given the highest seniorty regardless of your number -- so you'll probably be number #1 at this point. When the class bids for domiciles, and training schedules you'll get first choice. Additionally, while non-reving you'll travel under your current DOH as a ramper.
If you get hired take what ever is offered first. Once in class, seniority is determined by last 4 numbers of your SS#. However, current empoyees like yourself are given the highest seniorty regardless of your number -- so you'll probably be number #1 at this point. When the class bids for domiciles, and training schedules you'll get first choice. Additionally, while non-reving you'll travel under your current DOH as a ramper.
12-17-2007 | 06:50 PM
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If you are currently employed with SkyWest all you get is the top seniority number in your new hire class. In order to get that you have to be employed as a ramper (or otherwise) at the time you get hired as a pilot. Your seniority date changes to that new hire date, otherwise it wouldn't be fair in domicile bids to other pilots.
Hope that you get the bro initially because if you get the jet you will spend the same amount of time at the bottom while all of the Bro pilots insert ahead of you in domicile/line bids. The RJ is fun too though.
(I was typing my message before Utah posted his)
Hope that you get the bro initially because if you get the jet you will spend the same amount of time at the bottom while all of the Bro pilots insert ahead of you in domicile/line bids. The RJ is fun too though.
(I was typing my message before Utah posted his)
Last edited by soon2bfo; 12-17-2007 at 06:52 PM. Reason: Because Utah beat me to it while simultaneously posting, which resulted in me looking like I wasn't paying attention.
12-17-2007 | 07:09 PM
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12-17-2007 | 07:27 PM
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As has been said, you'll probably be qualified on all three variants if you get the jet, mainly so that you can be a tool and fly a bigger airplane for basically the same rate. It's to their advantage for you to fly the 700.
That said, I kinda prefer the 700 because generally speaking, I think the trips are a little better in that you probably won't do six legs in a day, and the legs you do will be longer and thus credit a little more. You want to spend as much time in the plane with the door closed and parking brake off as possible.
My point, though, is that I reckon most people have figured this out, so while you might be 700 qualified, the 200 seems to be the more junior plane. Of course, this is based on my mere four months of operational experience, none of which has been in Denver.
That said, I kinda prefer the 700 because generally speaking, I think the trips are a little better in that you probably won't do six legs in a day, and the legs you do will be longer and thus credit a little more. You want to spend as much time in the plane with the door closed and parking brake off as possible.
My point, though, is that I reckon most people have figured this out, so while you might be 700 qualified, the 200 seems to be the more junior plane. Of course, this is based on my mere four months of operational experience, none of which has been in Denver.
12-17-2007 | 08:41 PM
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I had a long time SkyWest employee in my EMB120 class and he wanted the jet. I wasn't a previous employee and I asked for the Brasilia but I don't know if that has anything to do with why I got it. Seems to be luck of the draw.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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