SkyWest LGA contract
 

I'm thinking about joining SkyWest because of their recent opening of a pilot base in LGA (I know this is not popular with everyone, but I live and want to keep living in NYC). Does anyone know why they opened the base in the first place, and if this base will be there long term? Does anyone know more about the contract that provides the flying, for example, when does it expire? I appreciate any info that can help me make my decision. Thanks!

12 year contract flying for Delta with those aircraft.. still taking deliveries.. Very Very Jr...

You're right, LGA is very junior, and you'll get it right away. 20-30 planes will eventually be based in LGA. Endeavor and Republic also have NYC bases with much better pay and better contracts. So don't forget to look at them.

This. Curious: what's drawing you to SkyWest for LGA? For those who want E-jets in NYC and better short term QOL, then Republic is the usual choice. For those who want the best pay in NYC and don't mind reserve for a while, then Endeavor is the usual choice.

Agreed. Lots of options. SkyWest’s only advantage is how super Jr it is, and will be for a ling time... So you could get in, Upgrade, And move on fast...

If you want LGA Skywest is the last place I would be looking at.

Don't plan on anything being longterm in the regional airline biz. Employee churn and whipsaw keeps the costs down.

Its the RTP program, Endeavor and Replic don’t have these programs.

SkyWest LGA contract
 

Envoy does... Envoy started the RTP program. If your not interested in Envoy I don’t blame you. But Rsv at home base is not the same as Rsv commuter. I’d give Envoy a second look if RTP & LGA base is your goal. LGA is very junior no matter which carrier you go with.

Help our industry out, join a unionized carrier. Don’t gut it.

SkyWest sucks. Pay sucks and our work rules are non existent. Don't come here.