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11-16-2022, 02:00 AM

#4671

CFIsoonToBeFO

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Originally Posted by fernando1995

I'm starting classes in Feb 2023 and after I start, can I request to fly within the US and opt-out from international flying like Canada and Mexico?

No. You fly where they tell you to fly. Once you build your seniority up you can bid/choose your trips each month. But if that trip messes up (say cancels due to bad weather) then they can (and will) reassign you to another trip and that trip could be to Canada or Mexico

11-18-2022, 08:41 PM

#4672

CFIsoonToBeFO

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Sheppard Air

Does SkyWest pay for your Sheppard Air ATP Study Aid?

11-19-2022, 01:51 AM

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mesteve

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Originally Posted by CFIsoonToBeFO

Does SkyWest pay for your Sheppard Air ATP Study Aid?

Sort of…. ATPJets does, but SW pays for that.

11-19-2022, 01:55 AM

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RTROAjax

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Originally Posted by CFIsoonToBeFO

Does SkyWest pay for your Sheppard Air ATP Study Aid?

Yes they do

11-19-2022, 04:10 AM

#4675

CFIsoonToBeFO

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Originally Posted by RTROAjax

Yes they do

Thanks I will pass that information along.

11-19-2022, 05:50 AM

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ChronicFatigue

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Originally Posted by fernando1995

I'm starting classes in Feb 2023 and after I start, can I request to fly within the US and opt-out from international flying like Canada and Mexico?

Why would you?

11-19-2022, 07:31 AM

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Utah

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Originally Posted by fernando1995

I'm starting classes in Feb 2023 and after I start, can I request to fly within the US and opt-out from international flying like Canada and Mexico?

You can't opt out, but in some ways you can avoid it. Some bases/aircraft don't do a lot of international. In nearly 23 years I've only been to Mexico twice and the last time to Canada was 4-5 years ago. I say that as a line holder though, as a reserve, they'll send you where they need you.

The only real negative to Canada flying is dealing with customs and the issues with food, and that we don't get paid any extra for dealing with it like every other airline. And the winter weather.

If there is a legal reason why you can't go to Canada, like a previous DUI, then I think you don't go. I don't know the details on that though.

11-19-2022, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ChronicFatigue

Why would you?

Probably because the Canadian Border Patrol is the biggest group of a-holes.

I don't have a good reason for avoiding Mexico tho, cheap beer and cheap tacos!

11-19-2022, 03:48 PM

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Probably because the Canadian Border Patrol is the biggest group of a-holes.

They learned it from their Prime Minister who recently quoted, “In Canada we believe in free and open and frank dialogue”. Unless you’re a trucker, then they’ll get you fired and freeze all your bank accounts until you get your mind right.