SkyWest ?’s
10-28-2025 | 05:46 PM
#5181
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Feb 2008
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Probably should have made that post a bit more clear. I'm at 680 muti-engine turbine time and the 750 is my civilian ratings along with some instructor time. I've had my apps into Delta and Alaska for a bit now with no call. I'm assuming its the low ME turbine time thats doing it.
10-29-2025 | 08:28 PM
#5182
On Reserve
Joined: Feb 2023
Posts: 109
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I’d say not nearly enough to affect the company in any significant way. In around 3 years I’ve flown with 2 guys from Australia, one from somewhere in South America (Colombia or Argentina I think), and two guys from Korea. I know there are definitely more than that, but I would say the very large majority of Skywest pilots are US Citizens. I also believe that Skywest does care about their employees and would do whatever they can to support them if a difficult situation was created.
11-02-2025 | 02:38 PM
#5183
Bent over by buybacks
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 1,623
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This guy has been retired from Delta for several years. He simply cannot let go. He has zero relevant gouge from Delta.
11-07-2025 | 04:37 PM
#5184
Not a fed just going home
Joined: Oct 2023
Posts: 122
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No idea who that guy is but I will say I am currently hearing a similar story. 1,000 TPIC, maybe a bit less if you know someone. Best I can tell at this point all the majors want 500-1,000 TPIC min and of course always less if you know the right guy.
12-20-2025 | 01:56 PM
#5186
NPC Wizard
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 22
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No particular base has more open time, kinda cyclical and generally based upon weather events, winter storms, thunderstorm season, etc.
12-21-2025 | 06:38 PM
#5188
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,429
Likes: 14
12-22-2025 | 05:05 PM
#5189
On Reserve
Joined: Apr 2023
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Thanks for the tips. Rechecked my email from SkyWest and I'm on the CRJ not ERJ. The excitement of getting a class date overlooked the actual airframe. So CRJ it is. Stoked!! Now trying to figure out best base. I was also thinking ORD simply by looking at google flights to see where I can commute the easiest from.
12-26-2025 | 03:13 PM
#5190
On Reserve
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 28
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From: CRJ FO
Oof a Florida commute is gonna suck regardless. ORD is certainly a junior base, and likely to stay that way for a while. If you're goal is to get in and out, would be a good choice. DTW also an option, little to no -200s as well!
Unfortunately DFW is senior and IAH is small, both would be hard to get into.
Unfortunately DFW is senior and IAH is small, both would be hard to get into.
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