Skywest training is the BEST in the regionals
09-18-2017, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by VIRotate
There are airlines that will give you like 10 extra sims...good training or poor pilot performance? Not necessarily a positive. 1 or 2 extra? Okay maybe you had a bad day. After that it's excessive. Essentially giving guys that can't pass training a better chance to fly a jet and fill seats for the company...
09-18-2017, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
That's what I used to think. But I've seen older pilots, and pilots with extensive non jet experience who just need more time to get there. They do pretty good one they get some experience. Most of them.
09-18-2017, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by VIRotate
True. Usually the ones who really can't do it can't get passed IOE. Usually too far behind the plane and never catch up. Happened to a guy in my class sadly. They did give him like 40 hours of OE too...
09-18-2017, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
That's what I used to think. But I've seen older pilots, and pilots with extensive non jet experience who just need more time to get there. They do pretty good one they get some experience. Most of them.
09-18-2017, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by friend
A friend of mine who just completed training at skywest just told me how great the training program is at skywest. They really work with you and want to help you as long as you have a good attitude and try to work hard.
Skywest will give you extra sim lessons if needed and also extra IOE if needed and even in initial ground if one fails indoc, systems, or oral they will help you pass.
Even though skywest doesn't pay that much and they don't have a union and starting pay is not 41/hr and no bonus at least they provide quality training and make a new hire a competent line pilot.
Skywest will give you extra sim lessons if needed and also extra IOE if needed and even in initial ground if one fails indoc, systems, or oral they will help you pass.
Even though skywest doesn't pay that much and they don't have a union and starting pay is not 41/hr and no bonus at least they provide quality training and make a new hire a competent line pilot.
09-18-2017, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by NormalAbnormal
This describes every training program I've been through - Regional, Legacy, Part 135 and even my PPL and CMI.
What about after training. All you care about is pay rates. How is SW pay compared to other regionals?
Keep drinking the KoolAid!
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