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Old 01-17-2008 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ExperimentalAB
Ya'll won't ever be happy with SkyWest. All you need to do is respect our decisions. You complain that we're non-union. You complain that SAPA is a crock. You tell us "we told you so" when you got a BS pay raise on the table...a little respect on your parts would go a long way. Calling your regional better than mine is like saying you're the smartest kid on the short-bus.
The point is this. You are settling for less and just accepting how it is. How about a revolution? Perhaps challenge the system? How about asking for more. For restoring this profession. Sure you didn't release scope (which was a mistake by the major pilots) but since it was released you're riding your 70+ seater it all the way to your piggy bank. By comparing your paycheck to TSA, thats real impressive.

For the record, ExperimentalAB you trusted that your CEO Jerry would be better than ALPA, but he is not. Unless you can explain how the pay proposal is acceptable.

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I'm working my tail off here at SkyWest and admittedly don't have much of a life outside of work at the moment LoL...but working the system (and with a little bit of luck) I am blocking 99 hours and crediting 142 for the month...even on first-year pay that is a very nice paycheck. Conversely, during my short stint at Trans States I could expect to credit 95 hours w/a few more days off per month...

Just curious what one can expect to credit every month with the various Regionals...examples of being both pro-active, as well as lazy in regards to your schedule are welcome!
Remember saying this back in October? http://airlinepilotforums.com/showth...984#post251984
Do you just love Skywest, because to get by you have to work less than the min days off per month? Is that why you love it!? Well due to the fact that some of us do want to have "much of a life outside of work at the moment LoL..." I want to thank you again for not only whoring yourself out, but also for thinking its funny. LoL.

Definition of unnessesary whoring yourself out to Jerry and friends:
Originally Posted by ExperimentalAB
Well I'll settle for working too much until my Seniority can hold a very-efficient Line...but until then - there are more important things for me to do (like earning enough to actually pay my bills and student loans!) than having a few more days off a month :-)
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Old 01-17-2008 | 12:44 PM
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Can someone clarify for me? I'm new to this. So does this mean there is NO MORE Midwest at all? Or just the Skyway portion? I take it that means the Dorniers and 1900's are all gone, but the 717's still remain operated by Midwest...am I correct?
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Old 01-17-2008 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by flyboyfreye
Can someone clarify for me? I'm new to this. So does this mean there is NO MORE Midwest at all? Or just the Skyway portion? I take it that means the Dorniers and 1900's are all gone, but the 717's still remain operated by Midwest...am I correct?
Skyway was Midwest's regional - SkyWest will now operate exclusively as the Connection side. Midwest will still be there...is that what you're asking?
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Old 01-17-2008 | 12:53 PM
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Yeah...wow. I'm broken hearted. All I ever wanted to do was fly the dornier's lol.
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Old 01-17-2008 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ExperimentalAB
I really don't care if you think we should have true bargaining leverage. That's our call, and we made it. Sorry to disappoint ya'll LoL
This type of post is exactly why there is animosity towards Skywest pilots. Your call affects the rest of us whether people admit it or not. Like I said before, a little humility would go a long way.
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Old 01-17-2008 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Nevets
This type of post is exactly why there is animosity towards Skywest pilots. Your call affects the rest of us whether people admit it or not. Like I said before, a little humility would go a long way.
I'm voting No for the "Payraise". Anything less than the cost of inflation is ridiculous. You guys really need to worry about the TSA's, Mesa's, Pinnacle's, and Gojets on here. When people are asking if they should work at Colgan it's surprising how many people will come on here and just say get your PIC that's all that matters. Stop worrying so much about skywest and focus on your ALPA brothers (and yes I did vote for ALPA). Cut the supply of Pilots off at these places and you will see pay come up. The regional industry needs a little consolidation.
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Old 01-17-2008 | 06:46 PM
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Skywest is the best!!!
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Old 01-17-2008 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Nevets
By the way, union dues are 100% tax deductible. So the effective dues rate is a lot lower for many people.

WOW !!!! You should send your whole paycheck to ALPA !!! You won't owe any taxes.
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Old 01-18-2008 | 04:53 PM
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Who do you work for boss?

Honest question.

Which "first tier" regional? Having tiers in this industry is like trying to rank special ed children.
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Old 01-18-2008 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyWilliams
WOW !!!! You should send your whole paycheck to ALPA !!! You won't owe any taxes.
I was just pointing out that the effective dues rate isn't necessarily 1.95%. I only bring it up because Jetjock was comparing Skywest pay with ASA pay minus the dues rate. I was trying to make it more of an apples to apples comparison. Don't you agree?
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