SkyWest Hiring Through MAY????
 

I looked on AirlinePilotCentral.com and noticed it said that SkyWest was hiring through MAY 2007? We received a company email stating how many for the rest of the year, but I had not heard anything about hiring through May. Does anyone out there know if this is true and if so, why? Are we growing or are people leaving at that high of a rate? Thanks!

And GoJet still sucks.

Hey man how do you like working for skywest and what base going junior now? I recently applied what do you about there hiring now?

I've heard May also, from the training dept.

You guys have to hire enough for all of the ASA flying that you are getting out of ATL starting in DEC.

Word is 15-20 a month from attrition, plus 30-35 for the new jets. Just "the word" though... so who really knows?

Soon, 400 lines in SLC up from about 230 now.

Anybody have any insight on ASA's class date?
I was told Jan. / 07

Hiring at ASA given the current fleet forcast of loosing at least 17 CR-700 to SKW and all the ATR-72's will be in the first quarter of '07. The assumes and attrition rate of 16 pilot per month. We are currently sending pilots back to the right seat, and from the 700 back to the 50. The squeeze is on.

BTW from what DAL is saying SKW will be flying the 900's out of ATL staring in DEC. I have not seen it in the SKED, but look for it.

Oh Hamburgers!

Yeah, Im in the pool at ASA and was told Jan 07.... for LA.

Hey;
If we could get some systems study info, or cd's on the Collins FMS, or any other CRJ systems or related stuff, that could take the edge of our wait. There are websites but they want $$$.....

http://www.rockwellcollins.com/ecat/...html?smenu=107

http://www.crjstudyguide.com/sample/CRJ_Site_Sample_Ch[1]..pdf

For you fellow CFIs, whence you're not despencing valuable flight instruction,
this might keep you busy for an hour or so......

Correction on #2 url:

http://www.crjstudyguide.com

Becks,

The attitude is great here. Apparently we are growing like crazy, unfortunately at ASA's expense I guess. The corporate culture around is great and they treat you like human beings, unlike most airlines. Interview is thorough so start studying now. Visit one of the open houses and it is a guaranteed interview. If we are hiring until May, that is a lot of spots!!! Fresno and Palm Springs are junior on the EMB120 and Chicago and Denver are junior on the jet. Most cfi's are getting the EMB120 so don't be shocked if that is what they give you. Only a handful of cfi's are getting the jet, like around 5 a class if that. Good luck and I hope to see you here!

I am becomming inclined to the belief and disposition that SKW Bought ASA to Cannabilize and Dismantle it foor its own economic ends!

You would make it part of your business plan too if you saw how mismanaged and disorganized ASA is. We cannot even get out of our own way. Jerry is doing what any sane CEO would do. Pull as many assets out of the sinking ship while it is possible. Go to SKW. IF ASA is still around will be a little airline in two to three years. It only makes business sense. Look at it this way. Jerry got 160 airplanes a flag cert, and 15 gates in ATL for 400 MIL. That my friends is smart business. For all the ASA people out there that are going to argue that DAL would not do it to us. Frankly they do not care. They want the routes run and a quite happy to see ASA go the way of other bad airlines. SKW is run right and that is why DAL went with them and will continue to go with them. If they kill ASA, Delta will not shed any tears, most likely there will be a big party.

Is SKW allow to fly in ATL? Do they have conflicting agreements with other airlines?

no conflict in ATL. Only United hubs have a clause not allowing operation for another carrier. LAX,DEN,ORD,SFO.

Thats why ASA got LAX.

It is not just about the bottom line. ASA has proven that they can make money, but they do not care for their customers. It can be seen every day. Can SKW fix it. I bet they have a better chance than most.
SKW utilizes their pilots better than ASA. SKW rates are about 72-75 hrs flown per month, per pilot compared to ASA which is in the low 60's. It is not about the contract or the union, it is economics. ASA alows many pilots to dump their trips, but still allowing them the company insurance and bennies. That costs around 30,000 dollars per employee per year. ASA needs more pilots to do the same job that SKW does. It is simple economics people. SKW will do the same job for a pro-rated rate of about 70 dollars less per block hour and their people make more money and are happier. Simply put they get it. ASA doesn't. It is not a company vs union thing it is an productivity thing. That my friends means long term profit and stability. Can ASA learn to get it?They are trying, but it takes a dogmatic shift in thinking. That will be the most difficult hill to get over. Time will tell. In the mean time jump the ship or strap in because with SKW inc owning both airlines they can shift the a/c and allocations very fast.
In the long term it does not make economic sense for SKW to have two airlines. Two operating certificates yes. Their pockets are not deep enough to do this long term. They could but it is costing them tens of millions in profits a year.

Why not start applying and interviewing at other airlines? That would definitely take the edge off the wait. While I was in the pool at ASA, I interviewed with and got hired at XJT, so you never know how things might turn out. Sounds like ASA is a sinking ship, or at least a shrinking ship...

I don't know much because I haven't been online to hear all the good rumors that probably surround the SkyWest / ASA situation. However, I wouldn't be holding my breath for ASA. Especially since SkyWest is slowing taking them over and is hiring like crazy! I wouldn't wait around for ASA unless you live in ATL and absolutely have no other options. But with everyone hiring, you have plenty of options at 1000 and 100!

I am sure Delta doesn't care who does the flying, they just want it done professionally, and of course at the cheapest rate possible so the management can get their bonuses! The Jerks...

My boss told me that Skywest is having trouble filling their classes and have dropped their minimums below 1000 to get more applicants in and that they may be opening a base in Atlanta in the next year. Anyone heard anything to confirm/deny this?

Absolutely not.


It does look as though SKW 700's and/or 900's will be operating routes that involve ATL, but they will be based in SLC, as will the crews.

That is one of the things that I like about SkyWest. They hold true to the mins. Others may bounce up/down but SkyWest holds their ground. Don't worry bud, the time comes fast.

If you took the time to look at ASA's financials then you’d see that they are a profitable airline. Yes, SKW will probably down size them but I can't see them ever totally liquidating them. Having ASA allows SKW to overlap the two airlines at airports where there current contracts don't allow them to fly. Example is LAX. SKW can not run Delta flight because of United, with ASA they can! It would be unwise for SKW to completely get rid of ASA.

Also, I'm sick of this forum! This was originally a post about hiring at SKW and it has turned in to an ASA post. This happens way to many times. If you wish to get off subject then start your own posting!!!

I currently work for SKW, we just received an email about hiring and SKW is targeting 70-100 pilots a month through March of next year.

I walked a friend’s resume in with 950TT/300ME/150 Turbine in the CRJ at ASA and they told me to bring it back when he has 1000TT. SKW holds firm to their mins. It's one of the reasons why I have yet to fly with a pilot I don't like. It keeps the low time pilots out with a serious problem with "Get-There-Itis." I’m not saying that those pilots are bad pilots.

My friend and two of his that I help, are now in ground school here.