Has anyone gotten the March 5th class yet? If so when did you recieve word? Thanks.

I went on vacation after my interview on Jan 18, 2007, so I just called Fedex each day and asked them if there was a package scheduled to be delivered to my house from Utah.

On Friday, Jan 26, they still said no, so I was starting to think bad thoughts. Then, Sat, Jan 27, they said that they would deliver the package Monday. I asked if it was from Salt Lake. They said, no, it's from St. George, Utah. Bingo !

So, it got delivered Monday, Jan 29.... 11 days after my interview. I just saw it for the first time yesterday.

Class date, Feb 12, CRJ. In the Fedex package is a 60 page "CRJ 200/700/900 Pre-class study packet", with emergency procedures and limitations test. They state in the letter that "YOU WILL BE TESTED ON THE FIRST DAY OF GROUND SCHOOL" for the CRJ-200 stuff, and on the last two days of ground school on the CRJ-700 and -900 stuff. I think you can find this on the skywest web site.

They still want you to bring photocopies and the originals of the usual suspects, but they also have in bold letters, "Original social securtiy card (no exceptions)". I just applied for my replacement card today from the social security office, so I hope my application will suffice for the very short term.

Lodging isn't specified in the letter, but I'd presume Candlewood suites in SLC. I called them (801)359-7500 to confirm my name for Feb 11, and they told me that they don't get the names until the Friday before.

From the skywest web site:

>>>> Ground School for both aircraft will take place at SkyWest's Salt Lake City Training Facility and will last for three weeks. From there, an EMB student can expect to travel to Fresno for about a week of FTD (flight training device). After that is completed, the student will be sent to Long Beach for approximately one week of simulator training. Once that is completed, initial operating experience will be set up and should be completed in approximately ten days to two weeks.

CRJ students can expect the entire training process to be completed in Salt Lake City with the exception of their initial operating experience.

During ground training, the students will be housed at the Candlewood Suites. Double occupancy should be expected. Rooms are all equipped with a kitchenette. The hotel shuttles students to and from the training facility as well as convenient trips to the grocery store throughout the week. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

Also, they tell you to wear a white shirt / dark tie for your employee photo, and show up at 8am in the media center room on your first day (Feb 12 for me).

For travel arrangements, email them at [email protected] (yes, you'll have to decode that!)

Finally, there's a "Pilot Information Sheet", basically just asking you to list hours, certificates, and type ratings.

Hope this helps,

congrats, i hope you survive the candlewoods ridiculously uncomfortable beds for the next 5 weeks

Make sure it's a white button down with a black tie. They will place FO epaulettes on your shoulders and take the picture for your SKW ID. They also want you to self disclose your commercial and total hours for yearly reg adherence.

I currently fly the Bro for SKW and will be arriving for transition training on the 19th.

Congrats and see you there!

You aren't kidding about the beds. I'm currently in tranisition training, and suprisingly, I think the twin beds are more comforatable than the queen. Haven't had a good night's sleep since I got here :mad:

Transition? Take the upgrade, get your time, and hopefully move on soon...you're already in the bro, might as well.

I could upgrade in the Bro around July, earlier if they waived the 2500TT. The most JR Bro CA (training) is within 25#’s of mine. Plus when you look at the upgrade list and taken into account the email showing SKW class dates; I could upgrade in March or April. But, I don't want to sit reserve seeing that I live in PHX and have a 1 year old girl that I can't stand to be away from. My plan is to transition then after my seat lock is up upgrade back to the Bro. Once back on the Bro I’ll be able to hold a line which means more time at home. After a year I could either transition back to the Jet and hold a line or stay on the Bro.

Tips for a newhire
 

How's the Comfort Suites? I stayed in the Candlewood for the interview, and for training it's the Comfort Suites. Heard they serve breakfast. Any comments appreciated.

Any dinning tips for that area while in training. I had the lunch truck while at SkyWest and dang that old lady can grill a burger. Thanks in advance.

Most new hires stay in the candlehood. I think they use the Comfort Suites as overflow for upgrades and transitions.

SLC Hotels
 

For my interview on Jan 18, I stayed in the hotel directly east of the Candle.... can't remember the name. It was the overflow for me, when Candle overbooked.

Comfort Suites is directly north. Across the street to the south is another (fancier) hotel.

the radisson i believe, that one looks nice. i didnt mind the comfort suites it was a little better, but i figured with all the money skywest is pouring into the candlewood right now it would at least get a little better. that hotel is going to be hurting once all the hiring stops

So no one has gotten a notification about the March 5th class? I had to move right after I got the 'You're hired' packet so I'm a bit nervous my address change fell through the cracks.

Send 'em an email explaining your new address. Simple.

oh I did. also called and they were happy to help. I'm just paranoid, thats all. First airline job, you know how the nerves go.

That's great you got the job though. The hardest part is waiting to know if you got it or not... which is what I am doing (I interviewed on the 29th).

Congrats!

I agree, it is such a stress relief knowing I don't have to do more interviews. I just need to work hard and not wash out. haha Good luck, hope you get the fedex packet!

I interviewed on the 24th and still waiting.....waiting......oh yea did I say I am still waiting. You have a while yet before your going to hear anything! I know there busy but the wait is hard. Things went well with the interview so I am still optimistic on my chances. Good Luck and best wishes to you! :confused:

There will be an alpa bbq on the first day, Don't let them strong arm you with their lies. Ask the former part 121 guys in your classes what alpa has done for them.

I've been in a union for the better part of two decades, so I'm familiar with that in general. Not very familiar with ALPA. I really want to work in an enviroment that doesn't have the never ending head butting contests.

Where exactly is this BBQ? I presume not on Skywest property !

ANP:

Are you going to consider giving them a call on the phone to see what's up? I'll probably be waiting the full 10 days I have a feeling.

Its closer to the 14 day mark, just a heads up.

What are the upcoming class dates for each of the planes?

Just posted a thread with the dates and a/c. Check it out.

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/showthread.php?t=9284

After multiple years of airline flying that was the singular worst bed I've "slept" on.

I'm expecting the March 5th EMB-120 new hire class as well, and haven't heard anything...if it makes you feel any better to know your not the only one...

See ya in SLC

March 5th Class date
 

I got word this morning... March 5th class date, but for the CRJ not the EMB-120.

9 days... earlier than I expected!

So did I. Got the FedEx package but no class date or aircraft assignment. All I got was the EMB study guide and welcome packet. The wait begins again! It took 14 days to hear word on the job.

Congratulations ANP, welcome to the pool of EMB FO's. Look forward to seeing you in class or on the line!

See all you's guy (girls, too, if any) in SLC.

They've sent out emails regarding EMB New Hire Training Dates

So what did the email say? Any word on how big the March 5th EMB-120 class will be?

I got one today as well (from Cassidy) and nothing on dates. Just says they have "solid dates for EMB classes coming up. Want to know who is still waiting on class dates before they start assigning them out. That was about it. Hope to hear of a date soon so I can start. Anyone (SkyWest Pilots) out there know what is the JR EMB base or bases out there? I figure I will be heading to So Cal! Will be nice to get out of the Sub-Sub 0 degree temps and snow in the midwest. See you all there!

I've heard Fresno is the most junior.