Originally Posted by Vneed

1) Plenty, I didn't need to wait a year to start taking vacation (the year started from when I joined the cadet program), I didn't need to wait 90 days until I started accruing user time (same reason as the vacation), I got a prime sim time (8am-2 instead of 10pm-2am) & upgrading captain as my sim partner because I was in the front of the class, I got my own room in training (they had 10 single rooms awarded via seniority), I have higher non-rev benefits than my classmates, and while it's understated I got to sit in the front of the classroom (seats assigned via seniority) which I think helped me stay focused.

2) No contract at all for the cadet program, you don't get non-rev benefits until 90 (30?) days out from your class date

3) I didn't do anything for the cadet program after I went to Salt Lake for "orientation", my mentor reached out occasionally to see if I needed anything but I didn't.

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Originally Posted by Vneed

1) Plenty, I didn't need to wait a year to start taking vacation (the year started from when I joined the cadet program), I didn't need to wait 90 days until I started accruing user time (same reason as the vacation), I got a prime sim time (8am-2 instead of 10pm-2am) & upgrading captain as my sim partner because I was in the front of the class, I got my own room in training (they had 10 single rooms awarded via seniority), I have higher non-rev benefits than my classmates, and while it's understated I got to sit in the front of the classroom (seats assigned via seniority) which I think helped me stay focused.

2) No contract at all for the cadet program, you don't get non-rev benefits until 90 (30?) days out from your class date

3) I didn't do anything for the cadet program after I went to Salt Lake for "orientation", my mentor reached out occasionally to see if I needed anything but I didn't.

1000% recommend

Originally Posted by amcnd

Hope so. The latest vacancy report grows it by 10 Captains... My guess is it will be around. But will stay about the size it is..

Originally Posted by Calibrated Leak

Speaking of non-rev benefits, does a SkyWest cadet with a CJO have access to them at any point before their class date? If so, how do you set them up/use them?

Originally Posted by LowerLoon185

I searched the forum, but was hoping to get a recent take from you guys.

I'm interested in Skywest...hoping for a CRJ/DFW domicile (FO). I know there must be a dozen factors, but once holding a line what does the block vs. credit ratio look like? Is it reasonable to think that i could credit 90 or so a month? Also....huge crystal ball, but what does that look like for a CA on year 3 or 4? I'm just starting to figure out the bidding/line process so go easy on me. Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by Utah

Credit 90 a month, no problem at all. Most lines are built to an average credit of 88. It's getting fewer hours that will be the problem.

Four year line holding captain should have no problem grossing $100-110K.

Originally Posted by dualratedchoppa

As a new CRJ FO how long til I can go to DFW and get off reserve?

Originally Posted by Claxstarr

You can get to DFW around a month after IOE, but holding a line in DFW May take 4-6 months.
I’m doing this right now... commuting to DTW where I have a line until I can hold one in DFW/IAH.