This may be the faggiest statement on APC. Take the first class offered! I don't know how many ways we need to say it on here... I don't care what you want to fly. Do you want to work for the company or not? Your CRJ class could be postponed, cancelled, etc. You'd be a fool to wait.

Its done. Im in the Aug 4 Emb 120 class. Thanks for all the feedback. What was I thinking going into a pool. Its all about seniority.:)

Good job! You may now disregard my above comment. :D

Excellent...congrats!

You have chosen......wisely.

I would jump to skywest, mesa isn't much fun to work for. According to the contract it doesn't go into effect until you complete the sim. Atleast that is how it use to be.......

See ya in FAT in a September.

Congratulations! It's great to hear about someone getting hired, rather than furloughed, for a change (as I am likely to be, soon).

I always wanted a chance to fly the Bro. I've heard it's a blast....

Congrats- Wise Choice! A quick couple of questions for all of you knowledgeable folks
 

Congrats on Skywest!

I am an extremely low time pilot (98.1 TT). I know...I know- what am I doing on this board? I have read this entire thread and have found that you guys certainly know what you're talking about so who better to ask?

Please take a look at my info

- 98.1 TT
- 23.1 ME (1.2 PIC ME)
- Working on Inst Rating now
- Working on Commercial immediately after Inst
- Working on ATP written now
- Following all of that, should have around 350 TT (?? ME)
- Currently have BA degree in Finance / Accounting
- Working on Master's

Not-so related:
- 1,800 hrs in back of helo as Navy rescue swimmer
- CRM Instructor for Navy squadron
- Squadron NATOPS Instructor
- 10yrs in Navy
- Squadron Standardization Board Member

I aspire to get hired at a good and secure Regional, such as Skywest. I know that I still have quite some time remaining until that is realistic, but would love to hear anyone's advice about the best way to get there. Here are a couple of questions:

1. Can someone please tell me a ballpark figure as to their actual take-home pay? I have been studying the pay rules, but have no idea what you guys actually make. Currently I make around $65k/yr. I know that I will take a drastic pay cut...just want to know how much.

2. What is Skywest pay rules?

3. I have a former flight instructor at Skywest who has offered to recommend me. How much weight does that have, if any?

4. Since I have a little while, is the hiring expected to continue through the next few years? I was hoping to be marketable within the next 9 months. Is that realistic?

I really...really appreciate you taking the time to read all the above and posting a response. I will read every reply.

Thanks!

I can't answer all your questions but might be able to provide some insight. I'd say an internal rec. might help getting an interview but not much from there. I know people that had 3-4 interviewing I however had none. As far as pay goes with a line you could figure about 90 hours or so I'd imagine with 300 hours a month in per diem but figure you'd be on reserve a while making the min. And 9 months would be pushing it with only 100 hours. That would mean you need 100 a month for SkyWest. The hiring will continue just not sure what the minimum requirements will be the next several years. Good Luck.