Skywest interviews
 

Does anyone have any insight on whether or not Skywest will continue with interviews into July? If so how far out are the classes ?

I assume yes, but I have yet to hear about a confirmed new hire RJ class date. I THINK we have been hiring about 10 a month into the EMB. Supposedly, we are to start receiving 22 rj's around years end. These were originally supposed to replace EMB's that were leaving, but apparently they found some flying for them somewhere. So if what I am hearing is correct, the 22 planes will be additional aircraft.

flew with someone on the interview team yesterday. They have all been pulled off of interviews for the ENTIRE month of July. No interviews for July at all as of now. Sounded like there were 90-100 in the pool for the yet but we are still losing 20 a month so who knows if it will change.

where are they going?

r u guys gonna lose some of the Midwest flying, since the 80's are being parked?

I wouldn't say "lose" seeing we’re still not flying the 25 jets we’re under contract for. I believe we are only operating around 21 or so with the others scheduled to come on line later this year. My guess is for the addition a/c to be put on hold until further notice but others may & should know more. As far as the flying, I'd expect a reduction in block hours but how much has yet to be seen.

We are still extremely short on EMB FO's and fat on RJ FO's. If hired and you receive the RJ, plan on swimming for the better part of a year or maybe longer. If you get the EMB then you could start class in the next month or two.

Not sure but that is what I was told.

We've only averaged 16 a month since I've been here and I've only moved up 5 or less per month since last October. So unless FO's are bailing left and right I think your numbers are a little high.

BTW, I check our list religiously; I’m a numbers guy so it’s always on my mind.

No offense intended.

If you have current 121 time does that automatically mean your going the rj? Or can you ask for the emb?

No, you will be given a choice where as CFI's are usually given no choice (unless we're short staffed on the RJ, which isn't our current situation).

Thanks for the input, I hope they keep interviewing I really want a chance to fly the brasilia. I have my stuff in and getting closer on the times 925/340.

well If I was u I would fly your *** off the crack in the window is going to slam shut again for a bit

Flyin all I can

I left for NetJets this month! Enjoy moving up one. By the way anyone need a 44R dinner jacket (CA stripes), leather jacket or 7 1/4 Capt or FO hat? I've already been booted out of SWOL so I can't sell these in the want adds. I guess I could turn to ebay.

Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you were a CA, you were senior to me. Enjoy being viewed as less than human by the people you fly around. I spent one month flying corporate and it wasn't for me. Please don't take it personal.

I had not heard that it was for sure that we quit interviewing/hiring. Sorry for the misleading information.

I hope this doesn't come across the wrong way, but I assume United will replace some of the 737 routes with 700's. I am sure there are many companies that will bid on this flying come fall, assuming it happens, so someone will be hiring. Again, I don't want to rub anyone the wrong way. I certainly don't want to gain at someone's loss, nor do many of the people I fly with.

I'll enjoy $70,000 per year (base) to start, with more days off, no commute, 4 company paid meals per duty day plus per diem, $.50 match to the $1.00 401K contribution, crazy airline and hotel point accrual, 2 full weeks of vacation to start and 100% company paid health/dental any day...and probably won't be viewed any less human than I was at SKYW. Please don't take it personal. I wish you the best at SkyWest. Good luck to all those interviewing and sorry for the hijack.

I have yet to hear anything bad about netjets, flexjet, etc. I had a different experience. Right now, those places look tons better than any airline. 10 years from now, who knows. You don't commute to MKE from DEN do you?

Is SKYW still upgrading? If so what's the current upgrade time?

No, I was commuting out of Dallas to ORD. I flew with you once before. Your initials are the same as mine...JD

I hate to hijack the thread again, but on a quick note: The other day in Crain's Chicago Business, there was a story about United's service changes. There are going to some big cities with a very small percentage change in the total number of flights, but a BIG change in the # of seats available. If I recall correctly, Boston for example was losing 1% of the flights, but like 27% of the seats. LGA was gaining flights, but losing a seats. I think we are gonna be seeing some 700/170s going East to BOS, BWI, LGA, and some others. If some of that flying comes down I might actually be able to hold a line!

Doesn’t matter …………………. things change way too easily in this industry. Last month we had a few EMB upgraders who have been here around 14-18 months (most JR had a hire date of 04/2007) so I’d say the EMB upgrade is sitting between 1-1.5 years and the RJ is around 3+. Looking at the last RJ upgrade class (June 2008 class), the most JR upgrader has a hire date of 03/2005 (3.25 years with company). Yes there are RJ CA’s that have been here right at 2 years but that doesn’t mean our RJ upgrade is 2 years. No, they upgraded last year when no one had the times and we needed CA’s.

BTW, our RJ classes are hit and miss right now (I think we’ve only ran 2 this year prior to the June class) so RJ upgrades will remain twice as long if not longer than EMB upgrades. All in all I see the EMB upgrade staying steady at and around 1-1.5 years and the RJ 3++.

That's a good deal. What percentage of medical benefits did Skywest pay?

That's the reason why I use my wife’s benefits. BTW, her benefits are also 100% fully paid, which should be the standard nationwide.

No kidding! With a new wife (think 757) my insurance is $150 a month. Almost double from my single rate and that is for the not so good coverage. Thankfully my ex wife (think A319) has to pay health insurance for the kids on her state supplemented teachers insurance.

The above a/c references are for those who learn visually and to insert humor into an otherwise boring reply, and are not intended to offend any one or persons except the ex wife who deserves all the heck she gets!

ha! who doesn't love an airplane with long landing gear, a nice sleek and slender fuselage, and to top it off some huge engines to go with it. its the plane we all love! :)

Look at you being witty............LOL!

Did you get a good schedule for July?

Well, I'm sure XJT's is not much better if at all but is it true that they only pay for their share if you block in more than a certain amount per month? Or did I misunderstand that?

There were three plans at SKW last I checked and with the middle choice on medical + Dental you would pay around $95 for a unmarried individual. I pay $55 with the lowest (high deductible) plan. FWIW.

So does anybody know for sure if they are still interviewing?

Hiring at SkyWest will dribble to next to nothing, unless / until we get some new bidness.

Furloughs are still a very real possibility with more doom and gloom still on the airline horizon. But, a company representative stated Monday that a furlough has never happened here, and the company will do whatever works to preclude a furlough "on their watch". Reduced schedules (below 62.5 hrs) are currently available with full benefits (call CS if you're interested).

Certainly, our company is as well prepared as any to take advantage of whatever market opportunities arise. We have cash and crews. Airplanes are (or will be) on the market, and we have 22 CRJ deliveries this fall. I suspect we'll keep running EMB-120's until we can't get parts anymore (already a problem).

We just need the (profitable) contracts. Short of a complete industry melt down (ok, more complete than this ;-), it will happen.

Yes but I believe it's based upon 62.5 hours of credit. Anything less you're no longer considered full time.

It might be lower and I'm sure someone else can shed some more light but since I don’t need the coverage from SKW I haven't spent the time studying your plans.

Yes, credit, not block.

If you try and drop trips below 62.5, the computer will ask you how you want to cover the time (user time or vacation). Therefore, it takes a call to CS to get below 62.5 and not use you bank of time and keep benefits.

Thank you, how's upgrade going? It's good to be back on the old "Switch B1tch."

I don't start until July 7. Spent last week building a windsock pole for my little airport. Plan on building my own custom rollerboard bag this week. Already got 16 ft2 of .100 5052 AL and some Cordura. Thinking about retractable wheels.

Me neither. I'm on my wife's plan as well.;)

So it doesn't apply to reserve pilots who don't fly the 62.5 hours a month? I hope not if in fact you guys are overstaffed and looking to hire more.

Go for the retract. Then you can log it as complex.:p

Sounds like fun, good luck in upgrade and see you in FAT.

All reservists are considered full time with full benefits. It's just when you chose to drop yourself below the minimum required that you lose your benefits for that month. If the company dropped you below the requirement then you will retain everything seeing that we're pay protected.

That sounds reasonable. Sorry for the thread drift.

No. Doesn't apply to reserve. We are overstaffed in some seats, but hiring will go to a dribble (mostly just EMB, and keeping a CRJ pool).