What's happening at Horizon and Jets?
03-27-2017, 07:27 PM
#1431
New Hire
Joined APC: Dec 2015
Posts: 6
I've read the past few pages and have not been able to find the answer to a few questions. Would someone hired in the next few months at QX ever have a chance of flying the jet or would they be stuck on the Q? What is the current reserve time on the Q? Upgrade time? Thanks
03-27-2017, 08:08 PM
#1432
Don't get weekends off
Joined APC: Sep 2015
Posts: 158
Originally Posted by evilbert
I've read the past few pages and have not been able to find the answer to a few questions. Would someone hired in the next few months at QX ever have a chance of flying the jet or would they be stuck on the Q? What is the current reserve time on the Q? Upgrade time? Thanks
03-27-2017, 08:36 PM
#1433
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2014
Posts: 216
We should start hiring into the jet at some point in the next month or so, but I have no clue beyond that.
Reserve time on the Q depends completely on what base you're in, and how many new pilots we're failing to attract. At some of the smaller bases (GEG, BOI, MFR), you can probably get a line within a couple of months, but PDX and SEA can be somewhere past 12 months of reserve.
Upgrade times had been just under the three year mark on the Q (again, for the junior bases), but we've recently parked two airplanes and cancelled some upgrade classes, so I'm not completely sure where the upgrade time sits right now.
Reserve time on the Q depends completely on what base you're in, and how many new pilots we're failing to attract. At some of the smaller bases (GEG, BOI, MFR), you can probably get a line within a couple of months, but PDX and SEA can be somewhere past 12 months of reserve.
Upgrade times had been just under the three year mark on the Q (again, for the junior bases), but we've recently parked two airplanes and cancelled some upgrade classes, so I'm not completely sure where the upgrade time sits right now.
03-28-2017, 12:31 AM
#1434
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2009
Posts: 203
Originally Posted by cactusflyer
We should start hiring into the jet at some point in the next month or so, but I have no clue beyond that.
Reserve time on the Q depends completely on what base you're in, and how many new pilots we're failing to attract. At some of the smaller bases (GEG, BOI, MFR), you can probably get a line within a couple of months, but PDX and SEA can be somewhere past 12 months of reserve.
Upgrade times had been just under the three year mark on the Q (again, for the junior bases), but we've recently parked two airplanes and cancelled some upgrade classes, so I'm not completely sure where the upgrade time sits right now.
Reserve time on the Q depends completely on what base you're in, and how many new pilots we're failing to attract. At some of the smaller bases (GEG, BOI, MFR), you can probably get a line within a couple of months, but PDX and SEA can be somewhere past 12 months of reserve.
Upgrade times had been just under the three year mark on the Q (again, for the junior bases), but we've recently parked two airplanes and cancelled some upgrade classes, so I'm not completely sure where the upgrade time sits right now.
I know an FO in SEA that's been on reserve twenty months or so.
03-28-2017, 02:42 AM
#1435
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2016
Posts: 186
Originally Posted by cactusflyer
We should start hiring into the jet at some point in the next month or so, but I have no clue beyond that.
Reserve time on the Q depends completely on what base you're in, and how many new pilots we're failing to attract. At some of the smaller bases (GEG, BOI, MFR), you can probably get a line within a couple of months, but PDX and SEA can be somewhere past 12 months of reserve.
Upgrade times had been just under the three year mark on the Q (again, for the junior bases), but we've recently parked two airplanes and cancelled some upgrade classes, so I'm not completely sure where the upgrade time sits right now.
Reserve time on the Q depends completely on what base you're in, and how many new pilots we're failing to attract. At some of the smaller bases (GEG, BOI, MFR), you can probably get a line within a couple of months, but PDX and SEA can be somewhere past 12 months of reserve.
Upgrade times had been just under the three year mark on the Q (again, for the junior bases), but we've recently parked two airplanes and cancelled some upgrade classes, so I'm not completely sure where the upgrade time sits right now.
03-28-2017, 10:24 AM
#1436
Line Holder
Joined APC: Mar 2016
Posts: 82
[QUOTE=greenroute;2330780]FWIW I was on reserve in BOI for 10 months with only 3 people below me, and months away from getting a line. If hiring has slowed down since then you'll be on reserve indefinitely.[/QUOTE
It may have been 10 months then but Boise I was on reserve for one bid and then had a coverage line for a a few months and now holding a line, it's picked up quite a bit. I'd say Boise is 3-4 months off IOE
It may have been 10 months then but Boise I was on reserve for one bid and then had a coverage line for a a few months and now holding a line, it's picked up quite a bit. I'd say Boise is 3-4 months off IOE
03-28-2017, 07:00 PM
#1437
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2014
Position: fatigued
Posts: 1,397
[QUOTE=OregonAviator;2331111]
Reserve time is dropping because we are losing so many pilots. For example, there used to be 65-70 lines in PDX and 95 FOs, now theres only 50 lines and 60 FOs.
Originally Posted by greenroute
FWIW I was on reserve in BOI for 10 months with only 3 people below me, and months away from getting a line. If hiring has slowed down since then you'll be on reserve indefinitely.[/QUOTE
It may have been 10 months then but Boise I was on reserve for one bid and then had a coverage line for a a few months and now holding a line, it's picked up quite a bit. I'd say Boise is 3-4 months off IOE
It may have been 10 months then but Boise I was on reserve for one bid and then had a coverage line for a a few months and now holding a line, it's picked up quite a bit. I'd say Boise is 3-4 months off IOE
03-28-2017, 07:09 PM
#1438
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2014
Position: fatigued
Posts: 1,397
Originally Posted by cactusflyer
We should start hiring into the jet at some point in the next month or so, but I have no clue beyond that.
Reserve time on the Q depends completely on what base you're in, and how many new pilots we're failing to attract. At some of the smaller bases (GEG, BOI, MFR), you can probably get a line within a couple of months, but PDX and SEA can be somewhere past 12 months of reserve.
Upgrade times had been just under the three year mark on the Q (again, for the junior bases), but we've recently parked two airplanes and cancelled some upgrade classes, so I'm not completely sure where the upgrade time sits right now.
Reserve time on the Q depends completely on what base you're in, and how many new pilots we're failing to attract. At some of the smaller bases (GEG, BOI, MFR), you can probably get a line within a couple of months, but PDX and SEA can be somewhere past 12 months of reserve.
Upgrade times had been just under the three year mark on the Q (again, for the junior bases), but we've recently parked two airplanes and cancelled some upgrade classes, so I'm not completely sure where the upgrade time sits right now.
As much as I hate to say it, Skywest could very likely get the remaining 10. From a management perspective, it's probably cheaper to give away E175s than to park Q400s and displace crews into the jet costing thousands in new type ratings.
I bet talks are underway now to make that happen. Management will naturally blame the pilots, and release some statement that this will 'position us for growth' in the future.
03-28-2017, 08:12 PM
#1439
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2009
Posts: 203
Originally Posted by snackysmores
I believe the jet new hire classes are spoken for, at least for the rest of the year but I could be wrong. I can't see us taking any more deliveries after the 3rd jet due to Q400 staffing.
As much as I hate to say it, Skywest could very likely get the remaining 10. From a management perspective, it's probably cheaper to give away E175s than to park Q400s and displace crews into the jet costing thousands in new type ratings.
I bet talks are underway now to make that happen. Management will naturally blame the pilots, and release some statement that this will 'position us for growth' in the future.
As much as I hate to say it, Skywest could very likely get the remaining 10. From a management perspective, it's probably cheaper to give away E175s than to park Q400s and displace crews into the jet costing thousands in new type ratings.
I bet talks are underway now to make that happen. Management will naturally blame the pilots, and release some statement that this will 'position us for growth' in the future.
03-29-2017, 05:42 AM
#1440
On Reserve
Joined APC: Jan 2017
Posts: 20
Confirmed
Originally Posted by snackysmores
I believe the jet new hire classes are spoken for, at least for the rest of the year but I could be wrong. I can't see us taking any more deliveries after the 3rd jet due to Q400 staffing.
As much as I hate to say it, Skywest could very likely get the remaining 10. From a management perspective, it's probably cheaper to give away E175s than to park Q400s and displace crews into the jet costing thousands in new type ratings.
I bet talks are underway now to make that happen. Management will naturally blame the pilots, and release some statement that this will 'position us for growth' in the future.
As much as I hate to say it, Skywest could very likely get the remaining 10. From a management perspective, it's probably cheaper to give away E175s than to park Q400s and displace crews into the jet costing thousands in new type ratings.
I bet talks are underway now to make that happen. Management will naturally blame the pilots, and release some statement that this will 'position us for growth' in the future.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
