SkyWest LGA contract
09-14-2018, 06:56 AM
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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!
09-14-2018, 09:03 AM
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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.
09-14-2018, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by saxman66
Endeavor and Republic also have NYC bases with much better pay and better contracts. So don't forget to look at them.
09-15-2018, 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ninerdriver
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.
09-15-2018, 06:16 AM
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SkyWest LGA contract
Originally Posted by FlyingDutch
Its the RTP program, Endeavor and Replic don’t have these programs.
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.
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