SKYWEST Training and Reserve time
08-18-2011 | 12:47 PM
#41
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From: CRJ FO
I didn't realize the pay was that different at Skywest. Does Skywest have better bases for where you want to live? If you do go to Skywest you also have to sit through weeks and weeks more of classes and training. The future does look bright there though. One other thing, you have to decide how it would look on your resume making lateral moves when a furlough was not involved. If hiring does pick up at the majors then you will gain seniority at any regional, not just Skywest.
08-20-2011 | 03:48 PM
#44
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Jump seating with Southwest yesterday (i recommend that to anyone. Just bring candies and snacks for the crew and dress professional) one of the senior captains said get your PIC time and come over. They love hiring SKW guys, due to extensive and quality training they receive. 
08-21-2011 | 10:02 PM
#45
New Hire
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Help an "old" "rookie"
I didn't realize the pay was that different at Skywest. Does Skywest have better bases for where you want to live? If you do go to Skywest you also have to sit through weeks and weeks more of classes and training. The future does look bright there though. One other thing, you have to decide how it would look on your resume making lateral moves when a furlough was not involved. If hiring does pick up at the majors then you will gain seniority at any regional, not just Skywest.
08-22-2011 | 01:34 AM
#46
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
I didn't realize the pay was that different at Skywest. Does Skywest have better bases for where you want to live? If you do go to Skywest you also have to sit through weeks and weeks more of classes and training. The future does look bright there though. One other thing, you have to decide how it would look on your resume making lateral moves when a furlough was not involved. If hiring does pick up at the majors then you will gain seniority at any regional, not just Skywest.
08-22-2011 | 01:36 AM
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
I have an interview with SkyWest on Weds. I have never flown for any airline--just retired from 21 years of flying for the Air Force (KC-135s, C-130s, and a 737 type rating from HPA). My ultimate goal is to catch the "major wave" next year, but I'm thinking this will be good to keep me current. Your remark about how this might look on my resume has me mildly concerned, but I still think SWA would much rather hire me after flying for SkyWest for a year, rather than sitting on my a$$. Thoughts??
08-22-2011 | 09:00 AM
#48
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I have an interview with SkyWest on Weds. I have never flown for any airline--just retired from 21 years of flying for the Air Force (KC-135s, C-130s, and a 737 type rating from HPA). My ultimate goal is to catch the "major wave" next year, but I'm thinking this will be good to keep me current. Your remark about how this might look on my resume has me mildly concerned, but I still think SWA would much rather hire me after flying for SkyWest for a year, rather than sitting on my a$$. Thoughts??
09-03-2011 | 11:49 AM
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I have a couple questions I hope that can be answered. I apologize in advanced if these are answered before. I apparantly can't find them with my patience levels. 
1) What is the average time right now from application to interview if you have 2000TT and 100hrs multi, and meet all the other qualifications.
2) After the interview, how long does it take to be notified of an acceptance or rejection.
3) And if you are successful in the interview, how much time does it take to be invited to a class, and how much notice do they give you.
Thanks for any and all replies.
1) What is the average time right now from application to interview if you have 2000TT and 100hrs multi, and meet all the other qualifications.
2) After the interview, how long does it take to be notified of an acceptance or rejection.
3) And if you are successful in the interview, how much time does it take to be invited to a class, and how much notice do they give you.
Thanks for any and all replies.
09-03-2011 | 04:29 PM
#50
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From: Ridin' shotgun
I have a couple questions I hope that can be answered. I apologize in advanced if these are answered before. I apparantly can't find them with my patience levels.
1) What is the average time right now from application to interview if you have 2000TT and 100hrs multi, and meet all the other qualifications.
2) After the interview, how long does it take to be notified of an acceptance or rejection.
3) And if you are successful in the interview, how much time does it take to be invited to a class, and how much notice do they give you.
Thanks for any and all replies.
1) What is the average time right now from application to interview if you have 2000TT and 100hrs multi, and meet all the other qualifications.
2) After the interview, how long does it take to be notified of an acceptance or rejection.
3) And if you are successful in the interview, how much time does it take to be invited to a class, and how much notice do they give you.
Thanks for any and all replies.
Hope this information helps! Good luck!
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