skywest hiring
04-14-2006 | 07:17 AM
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
Originally Posted by replicant
Hello all, first time posting here.
I am a former ACA/FLYI RJ pilot. I just got my ATP 3/19 through the WARN act here in Boise ID. I have 2000 total with 1200 multi and 300 hours as an RJ FO with Independence. I just received an interview schedule back and will interview on Wed May 3rd. I am curious about what I read about hotels. I understand the whole double occupancy during training....but is that true for on line?! Is Skywest an ALPA carrier?
I am a former ACA/FLYI RJ pilot. I just got my ATP 3/19 through the WARN act here in Boise ID. I have 2000 total with 1200 multi and 300 hours as an RJ FO with Independence. I just received an interview schedule back and will interview on Wed May 3rd. I am curious about what I read about hotels. I understand the whole double occupancy during training....but is that true for on line?! Is Skywest an ALPA carrier?
I don't know of any airline that does double occupancy on-line. If they tried something that, they WOULD be an ALPA career... in about a week.
04-18-2006 | 09:06 AM
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From: RJ Captain
Reserve can last considerably longer than 5 months depending upon the aircraft and domicile. On the EMB it shouldn't be to long if we keep running classes. There are a large number of EMB FOs that will be transtioning to RJ FO over the next year which should keep the movement pretty fast in the EMB. If hired into the RJ, reserve could easily last over a year unless you are in ORD. As the EMB FO seat lock runs out after 12 months, many of those FOs transition over and will keep pushing you down the bid list in the domicile.
Reserve can have you flying only several days a month and getting the guarantee of 75 hours, or flying 20 days a month and credit 100+hours of pay. If you live in the domicile it sometimes isn't that bad. Usually, you'll fly trips that are better than you would hold as a junior line holder. Junior line holders typically fly the low paying, start early-end late four day trips that work over the weekend.
RJ Captain runs very senior out west. I've been at SkyWest over six years and couldn't hold PSP, SMF, LAX, or SFO if I wanted to. There are a couple of people junior to me at FAT and SBA. TUS and SLC aren't as bad however junior RJ CA probably runs around 3 1/2 -4 years. Six years in SLC makes me a junior line holder. I would bid considerably better in DEN and near the very top in ORD.
If a quick upgrade is what you are after the EMB goes very junior in FAT. Just remember if you take the upgrade at the earliest point you can spend years on reserve as senior people bid into the seat and bump you down. A large number of pilots wait until they can hold a line before they upgrade/transition.
Reserve can have you flying only several days a month and getting the guarantee of 75 hours, or flying 20 days a month and credit 100+hours of pay. If you live in the domicile it sometimes isn't that bad. Usually, you'll fly trips that are better than you would hold as a junior line holder. Junior line holders typically fly the low paying, start early-end late four day trips that work over the weekend.
RJ Captain runs very senior out west. I've been at SkyWest over six years and couldn't hold PSP, SMF, LAX, or SFO if I wanted to. There are a couple of people junior to me at FAT and SBA. TUS and SLC aren't as bad however junior RJ CA probably runs around 3 1/2 -4 years. Six years in SLC makes me a junior line holder. I would bid considerably better in DEN and near the very top in ORD.
If a quick upgrade is what you are after the EMB goes very junior in FAT. Just remember if you take the upgrade at the earliest point you can spend years on reserve as senior people bid into the seat and bump you down. A large number of pilots wait until they can hold a line before they upgrade/transition.
04-19-2006 | 05:42 AM
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From: Capt
Reality Check
You guys need a reality check!
I can't stand the complaining about being on reserve for "5 months"! Are you kidding me?
And everyone wants an upgrade in a year!
Look at the history of this industry be greatful for the opportunity.
I can't stand the complaining about being on reserve for "5 months"! Are you kidding me?
And everyone wants an upgrade in a year!
Look at the history of this industry be greatful for the opportunity.
04-19-2006 | 09:44 PM
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I think one of the reasons you're on reserve at Skywest, and some other regionals, and have a slow upgrade can be explained easily on the pay site. They pay better, have better work rules and as a result, better employee retention.
You pretty much have two choices in the regional world. Go somewhere that treats you like dog****, get your upgrade and get the hell out. Or you can go somewhere in which you can live on second year pay, has decent work rules and bennefits, and stick around for a few years. Pick your poison.
You pretty much have two choices in the regional world. Go somewhere that treats you like dog****, get your upgrade and get the hell out. Or you can go somewhere in which you can live on second year pay, has decent work rules and bennefits, and stick around for a few years. Pick your poison.
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