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07-25-2020, 09:27 AM

#101

TheFly

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Originally Posted by Hot Dog

The regionals usually do pretty well during industry downtowns. SkyWest is a good place to be when the music stops. Even if you’re let go, it won’t be long before you’re back.

I’m an OO advocate...I really like it here. With that said, yes, not if but when the music stops, there will be more people than seats, a lot more.

07-25-2020, 09:46 AM

#102

hawk21

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Originally Posted by TheFly

I’m an OO advocate...I really like it here. With that said, yes, not if but when the music stops, there will be more people than seats, a lot more.

Depends on if we can find a use for the Delta 200s that are getting pulled off this year. Hopefully the ones that aren’t going to 9E have a plan to fly.

07-25-2020, 10:38 AM

#103

itsmytime

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Originally Posted by TheFly

I’m an OO advocate...I really like it here. With that said, yes, not if but when the music stops, there will be more people than seats, a lot more.

you guys have never furloughed though. From the way you guys have weathered this so far, I don’t see that changing.

07-25-2020, 11:43 AM

#104

Hot Dog

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That will depend on scope from mainline partners.

07-25-2020, 12:29 PM

#105

hawk21

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Originally Posted by itsmytime

you guys have never furloughed though. From the way you guys have weathered this so far, I don’t see that changing.

Tell that to everyone that was sent home that were days away from their check ride.

07-25-2020, 12:51 PM

#106

JohnnyBekkestad

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Originally Posted by hawk21

Tell that to everyone that was sent home that were days away from their check ride.

They are still getting paid... Not much, but are getting paid.

07-25-2020, 01:28 PM

#107

R0GER BALL

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBekkestad

They are still getting paid... Not much, but are getting paid.

Yep.
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07-25-2020, 01:54 PM

#108

Claxstarr

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Originally Posted by R0GER BALL

Yep.
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Excellent input

07-25-2020, 02:08 PM

#109

domino

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Originally Posted by Hot Dog

The regionals usually do pretty well during industry downtowns. SkyWest is a good place to be when the music stops. Even if you’re let go, it won’t be long before you’re back.

that was true in previous downturns. The new contracts at the majors took care of that. They shrink, regionals shrink. Wait till March.

07-25-2020, 02:10 PM

#110

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Originally Posted by PossibleDeviation

Any key takeaways from the call this week? I wasn't able to call in and still no notes or recording added to the SAPA site. I was able to call in on 16th so was up to date until then.

Its on SAPA, nothing really, well there’s a part time gig, details TBA.