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01-04-2020 | 02:37 AM
#601
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Good luck to you! If you find the time I recommend getting your CFI/CFII. In the long run it's a much cheaper way to build time and you will learn more by instructing rather than flying around aimlessly. It also got me back into the mindset of studying and prepping for evaluations. Check out RTAG Nation on FB and the Skywest specific RTAG page, lots of people there to answer any questions you might have.
01-04-2020 | 03:22 AM
#602
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Edit: forgot to mention that if you have never flown jets before, I've heard from guys who went erj to crj that the CRJ is a LITTLE harder to learn. FWIW..
01-04-2020 | 05:47 PM
#603
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Howdy
I've been offered a class date on the ERJ, but hesitant to officially accept the offer. I also have a date with a higher-paying regional but I know a QOL is key and living in-base, out West, is the ultimate goal. My gut is with SkyWest, but naturally, I'm torn. Easier debt payments with higher-paying regional vs. the chance of living in a city I enjoy. ERJ/senior guys, penny for your thoughts? Any positives or concerns to note that I might have overlooked in previous comments that could help me narrow down my decision?
With limited access to SkyWest Online (cadet), is there a smart way to scout upgrade times or how much a base is flying to shop intelligently?
I've been offered a class date on the ERJ, but hesitant to officially accept the offer. I also have a date with a higher-paying regional but I know a QOL is key and living in-base, out West, is the ultimate goal. My gut is with SkyWest, but naturally, I'm torn. Easier debt payments with higher-paying regional vs. the chance of living in a city I enjoy. ERJ/senior guys, penny for your thoughts? Any positives or concerns to note that I might have overlooked in previous comments that could help me narrow down my decision?
With limited access to SkyWest Online (cadet), is there a smart way to scout upgrade times or how much a base is flying to shop intelligently?
01-04-2020 | 05:51 PM
#604
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Howdy
I've been offered a class date on the ERJ, but hesitant to officially accept the offer. I also have a date with a higher-paying regional but I know a QOL is key and living in-base, out West, is the ultimate goal. My gut is with SkyWest, but naturally, I'm torn. Easier debt payments with higher-paying regional vs. the chance of living in a city I enjoy. ERJ/senior guys, penny for your thoughts? Any positives or concerns to note that I might have overlooked in previous comments that could help me narrow down my decision?
With limited access to SkyWest Online (cadet), is there a smart way to scout upgrade times or how much a base is flying to shop intelligently?
I've been offered a class date on the ERJ, but hesitant to officially accept the offer. I also have a date with a higher-paying regional but I know a QOL is key and living in-base, out West, is the ultimate goal. My gut is with SkyWest, but naturally, I'm torn. Easier debt payments with higher-paying regional vs. the chance of living in a city I enjoy. ERJ/senior guys, penny for your thoughts? Any positives or concerns to note that I might have overlooked in previous comments that could help me narrow down my decision?
With limited access to SkyWest Online (cadet), is there a smart way to scout upgrade times or how much a base is flying to shop intelligently?
The one constant is everyone flys a ton at OO. Upgrades are constantly sub 2 years, and right now under 1 year..
01-04-2020 | 05:55 PM
#605
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Look at more than just the hourly rate...
Sitting reserve for 4+ years as an FO is going to net you MUCH smaller paychecks than getting a line (at home) and upgrading in <2 yrs on the ERJ.
We also get bonus checks that will even out a dollar difference.
If you want to stay west, SkyWEST is going to be a good option for you.
Btw, we’re over 5300 pilots now and your seniority number will move 80+ each month. You’re not going to get that kind of movement anywhere else.
Sitting reserve for 4+ years as an FO is going to net you MUCH smaller paychecks than getting a line (at home) and upgrading in <2 yrs on the ERJ.
We also get bonus checks that will even out a dollar difference.
If you want to stay west, SkyWEST is going to be a good option for you.
Btw, we’re over 5300 pilots now and your seniority number will move 80+ each month. You’re not going to get that kind of movement anywhere else.
01-04-2020 | 06:14 PM
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Good luck to you! If you find the time I recommend getting your CFI/CFII. In the long run it's a much cheaper way to build time and you will learn more by instructing rather than flying around aimlessly. It also got me back into the mindset of studying and prepping for evaluations. Check out RTAG Nation on FB and the Skywest specific RTAG page, lots of people there to answer any questions you might have.
01-04-2020 | 09:14 PM
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Yeah , no CFI for me... Aeroguard here at Deer Valley in Phoenix has a Rotor Transition Program that the VA Post 9/11 bill should pay for and I'll cover the delta between if it doesn't. The program is designed to get the remaining part of the 250 Fixed PIC / ME / Currency requirements that I am missing. By the time I'm done with that I'll have 1500 TT...
My cousin, and fellow squadron mate is a FO at American now, another one of my squadron mates just started with Sky West in the ERJ a handful of months ago, and another good friend of mine from the squadron is planning on doing the Aeroguard Program with me...
Exciting times...I'm anxiouus to get out the the small business world I've been in with a family business and get back into aviation
My cousin, and fellow squadron mate is a FO at American now, another one of my squadron mates just started with Sky West in the ERJ a handful of months ago, and another good friend of mine from the squadron is planning on doing the Aeroguard Program with me...
Exciting times...I'm anxiouus to get out the the small business world I've been in with a family business and get back into aviation
01-05-2020 | 04:09 AM
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01-05-2020 | 04:14 AM
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So once he gets his fixed wing ratings and CFI, he will instruct for one month and then bail for the regionals? Sounds like the rotor transition program is better.
01-05-2020 | 04:32 AM
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He got the VA to pay for it which is great but they won’t fund you at every school or if you want to pass your benefits on to your kids. The 20k RTP bonus they give you wouldn’t have been enough to cover the time I needed in my case and I didn’t have a part 141 school nearby to get it funded by the VA. My CFI rating has more than paid for itself but in my case I was still AD and had over a year left so instructing was a side gig for my off time. To each his own.
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