SkyWest New Hires
06-30-2011 | 06:53 PM
#31
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Ask anybody who has interviewed at the majors (DAL/UAL etc..) if they didn't have a Capt. interviewer...maybe along with an HR interviewer. The line pilot does have veto power just as the HR person would. Plus, I think some of these majors have a pilot board that interviewees must pass.
Now add a dynamic of a regional partner flying struck work, if a strike should happen. What do you think the odds are of said pilot at said feeder flying struck work being hired?
Now, if said feeder was non-union and therefore could not refuse flying only because said pilot group voted down representation a few years ago that would otherwise allow them to refuse flying struck work, how do you think that goes over with a mainline pilot?
Granted, its not a highly likely scenario but then think about the 70 seaters in IAH or EWR on the UCAL system. What would those pilots do if UCAL suddenly puts CAL code on those flights in clear violation of CAL scope language? Would pilots in a unionized shop have more leverage to refuse flying than the non-union outfit? I think the answer is obvious.
Now add a dynamic of a regional partner flying struck work, if a strike should happen. What do you think the odds are of said pilot at said feeder flying struck work being hired?
Now, if said feeder was non-union and therefore could not refuse flying only because said pilot group voted down representation a few years ago that would otherwise allow them to refuse flying struck work, how do you think that goes over with a mainline pilot?
Granted, its not a highly likely scenario but then think about the 70 seaters in IAH or EWR on the UCAL system. What would those pilots do if UCAL suddenly puts CAL code on those flights in clear violation of CAL scope language? Would pilots in a unionized shop have more leverage to refuse flying than the non-union outfit? I think the answer is obvious.
As for the pilots at mainline who do interviews, keep in mind that most of them are Checkairmen, SIM instructor, CPs or ground guys who are more than likely company men.
I’m Pro-ALPA but this Union vs Non-Union bark fest is complete Bull----.
Last edited by MatchPoint; 07-01-2011 at 08:46 AM.
07-01-2011 | 08:45 AM
#32
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in fact, i think we can all think of the only pilot groups that include people who flew struck work in recent history....right? and they sure weren't regional airlines, and they sure were union carriers. so that's got nothing to do with it at all.
oh, now you say it.
07-01-2011 | 09:52 AM
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07-02-2011 | 04:36 AM
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I start July 25th class. I have few questions for those who have finished training..
1. What are the bases being awarded?
2. Reserve time?
3. Are you guys bringing your own headset? Is Bose Tso'ed?
4. When do the spouse flying benefits kick in?
Thanks,
Proud to be a part of Skywest Airlines.
1. What are the bases being awarded?
2. Reserve time?
3. Are you guys bringing your own headset? Is Bose Tso'ed?
4. When do the spouse flying benefits kick in?
Thanks,
Proud to be a part of Skywest Airlines.
07-02-2011 | 04:40 AM
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I would think long and hard about going to skywest now. I heard that all the classes have been canceled at skywest this week because of a slowdown this fall.
Today expressjet announced 200 more new hires, so I would look at them over skywest. Plus I think the fact that skywest is non-union is also bad, in the future when the majors hire I would expect those from union airlines to get on before those from non-union.
Today expressjet announced 200 more new hires, so I would look at them over skywest. Plus I think the fact that skywest is non-union is also bad, in the future when the majors hire I would expect those from union airlines to get on before those from non-union.
07-02-2011 | 06:05 PM
#39
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I would think long and hard about going to skywest now. I heard that all the classes have been canceled at skywest this week because of a slowdown this fall.
Today expressjet announced 200 more new hires, so I would look at them over skywest. Plus I think the fact that skywest is non-union is also bad, in the future when the majors hire I would expect those from union airlines to get on before those from non-union.
Today expressjet announced 200 more new hires, so I would look at them over skywest. Plus I think the fact that skywest is non-union is also bad, in the future when the majors hire I would expect those from union airlines to get on before those from non-union.
And you really think the hiring board gives a rats turd if you are coming from a union carrier, your ignorance is glowing.
07-02-2011 | 06:25 PM
#40
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I start July 25th class. I have few questions for those who have finished training..
1. What are the bases being awarded?
ORD, IAH & MSP primarily with some getting DEN, COS, SLC and FAT shortly after training.
2. Reserve time?
Unknown, you are starting training and will be on the back side of our 2011 hiring so I'd say you can expect reserve through late spring 2012. Yes we will continue to hire but not at the rate we've been hiring.....unless we get some growth. We are more or less stocking reserves at this point, also our block hours are scheduled to fall 12% in September which is normal for off peak. Bottom line, expect reserve.
3. Are you guys bringing your own headset? Is Bose Tso'ed?
Yes
4. When do the spouse flying benefits kick in?
Not sure but I can guarantee it won't be on the first day.
Thanks,
Proud to be a part of Skywest Airlines.
1. What are the bases being awarded?
ORD, IAH & MSP primarily with some getting DEN, COS, SLC and FAT shortly after training.
2. Reserve time?
Unknown, you are starting training and will be on the back side of our 2011 hiring so I'd say you can expect reserve through late spring 2012. Yes we will continue to hire but not at the rate we've been hiring.....unless we get some growth. We are more or less stocking reserves at this point, also our block hours are scheduled to fall 12% in September which is normal for off peak. Bottom line, expect reserve.
3. Are you guys bringing your own headset? Is Bose Tso'ed?
Yes
4. When do the spouse flying benefits kick in?
Not sure but I can guarantee it won't be on the first day.
Thanks,
Proud to be a part of Skywest Airlines.
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