Attention All Skywest CRJ Poolies!!!
 

Hey Folks,

Just looking to find out how long you've been in the CRJ Pool. I was placed in it Mar 5th, and as you know the first class for us is not in sight. Any help would be great.

PS- Hopefully we can keep this one professional and "On thread". The last one was a disaster.

Thanks. BD.

Was placed in it on 1/28 called up and found out im #33 or 36(forget which one) in the pool. Was told they are waiting on new planes to get on property but who knows. And they are running a bro class every month. Im going to try to get into one of the bro classes.

I think that’s a wise choice.

If you accept the Bro class then you’ll hold a line rather quickly, if you decide to hold out for the RJ you’ll find your reserve stints exceeding 6 months if not longer. The main reason for the differences in reserve times is transitioning pilots leaving the Bro for the RJ. Once they start running RJ classes over half will be Bro FO’s transitioning, they’ll move over to the RJ in front of you on your domiciles seniority list which will continue to push you back and keep you on reserve were as those on the Bro will be moving up their lists as FO’s leave for the RJ.

Another good reason to take the Bro is if you choose to upgrade on it. You can upgrade usually around 6-12 months earlier than you can on the RJ. If you do then you'll have more confidence seeing you've already flown it.

I just looked online at the # of people trying to go from the 120 to the CRJ. If there were a new hire/ transition class in july, you would have 48 people in front of you that are flying the 120 and wanting to come over. The way I understand it is, they will and should get the class before any new-hires will come into class. My advice is call and beg for the 120. Sorry, wish I had better news.

Why are there so many people in the RJ pool? It seems common sense to me that you take whatever aircraft you can get. Were these preople forced to go to the RJ pool or could they have elected to go straight to the Bro?

I wanted to avoid bringing this up, but the jd has brought it out of me...

For some odd reason, we had a random line check last week. The line check CA is part of the SkyWest interview team. He said we are supposed to start to running RJ classes in May again.

As I find this hard to believe, he did mention that Delta and United change their minds daily on their need for regional flying. I figured they had a better idea on their future business plans than that, but apparently not.

I am sure this will turn into your normal APC flamebait to determine whether or not XJT, RAH or SKW is the best regional. Or, to figure out who sucks more, Trans States or Mesa. But that is what I heard with my own ears. Whether or not it is true remains to be seen.

Looks like checkairmen are looking for things to do lately! Over the last few weeks I have been kicked out of the jumpseat on 2 different flights home for these random line checks. Its making commuting home a nightmare out of DEN lately. Anyway....if they start up CRJ classes here in May I should be in the first one as a transition. I am up near the top of the list and my seatlock is long gone by now. Just had my recurrent sim check scheduled for the third weekend in May. So.....if they do skd a class for May, (Not holding my breath on it!) and it starts the week after my sim check will they still have me go do it?

In the pool since March 12, was told the I had about 70 in front of me at that time. Would love to make the switch to the Bro, but looks like I may just stick with the current gig for now with the way the industry is looking.

I would be careful requesting a specific plane after the interview. According to a few guys I know in the company, it is a good way to annoy the heck out of the recruitment team. Take what they give you and be happy knowing u will eventualy make substanial more $ the second year flying the CRJ than the bro. And it is one less transistion u have to do/wait for down the road.

Going through training again is a pain in the butt, but getting that seniority number is very important as well. But AirTahoe is probably right, don't ask in case they are having a bad day and you accidently p..s someone off. After you get on and finish training though, I wouldn't hesitate to ask anyone anything. Everyone here will help you anyway they can.