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08-31-2011, 07:21 PM
#101
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Originally Posted by Sounder
How far out do they have classes planned? I'm just trying to get a feel for how long reserve will be (I know it varies by base).
08-31-2011, 07:48 PM
#102
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Originally Posted by stamps
The farthest out I've seen is the Nov 28th Classes. Guessing there will be more after that though. What day did you interview last week?
09-01-2011, 09:06 PM
#103
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Originally Posted by Sounder
How far out do they have classes planned? I'm just trying to get a feel for how long reserve will be (I know it varies by base).
Expect a 6 months minimum, any base from when you get on property.
Just my guess.
09-02-2011, 07:27 PM
#104
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Originally Posted by Piedmonster
I was in the 3/28 class, and I'm a solid RSV in my and basically any other base. At least over the winter. Had a line in July, so did half my class, in our various bases, but we are all middle of the road RSVs with the fall/winter decrease in block hours.
Expect a 6 months minimum, any base from when you get on property.
Just my guess.
Expect a 6 months minimum, any base from when you get on property.
Just my guess.
09-02-2011, 08:05 PM
#105
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Originally Posted by Sounder
How brutal is the RSV schedule? Are you flying a lot?
09-06-2011, 08:16 PM
#106
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Originally Posted by MatchPoint
...Last, Mgmt has made it known to SAPA that these will be replacement a/c for the -200 as they come off contract and lease starting in the near future...
Regardless, if jet scope tightens down at the major carriers (seems to be the trend for the future), Skywest needs these Q400s really bad. If pilots want jobs at Skywest, then pilots need the Q400 really bad and they need the rates to be competitive. Take a look at every regional airline in which pilots demanded premium treatment/pay, they are either gone or going. I'm not saying fly the Q's for 200 rates, but we gotta be realistic.
09-07-2011, 01:51 AM
#107
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Originally Posted by Kramerica
Unless you are in SAPA and know more than the rest of us, I was under the impression that this was initially growth, and then gradually replacing -200 stuff, but not entirely replacement.
Regardless, if jet scope tightens down at the major carriers (seems to be the trend for the future), Skywest needs these Q400s really bad. If pilots want jobs at Skywest, then pilots need the Q400 really bad and they need the rates to be competitive. Take a look at every regional airline in which pilots demanded premium treatment/pay, they are either gone or going. I'm not saying fly the Q's for 200 rates, but we gotta be realistic.
Regardless, if jet scope tightens down at the major carriers (seems to be the trend for the future), Skywest needs these Q400s really bad. If pilots want jobs at Skywest, then pilots need the Q400 really bad and they need the rates to be competitive. Take a look at every regional airline in which pilots demanded premium treatment/pay, they are either gone or going. I'm not saying fly the Q's for 200 rates, but we gotta be realistic.
Scope is like a cat in a bag...it's not going back in once it's out.
09-07-2011, 04:22 AM
#108
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Originally Posted by Kramerica
Unless you are in SAPA and know more than the rest of us, I was under the impression that this was initially growth, and then gradually replacing -200 stuff, but not entirely replacement.
Regardless, if jet scope tightens down at the major carriers (seems to be the trend for the future), Skywest needs these Q400s really bad. If pilots want jobs at Skywest, then pilots need the Q400 really bad and they need the rates to be competitive. Take a look at every regional airline in which pilots demanded premium treatment/pay, they are either gone or going. I'm not saying fly the Q's for 200 rates, but we gotta be realistic.
Regardless, if jet scope tightens down at the major carriers (seems to be the trend for the future), Skywest needs these Q400s really bad. If pilots want jobs at Skywest, then pilots need the Q400 really bad and they need the rates to be competitive. Take a look at every regional airline in which pilots demanded premium treatment/pay, they are either gone or going. I'm not saying fly the Q's for 200 rates, but we gotta be realistic.
These guys keep squeezing bout every penny they can. Inc will still make boat loads of money from these planes even if we demand 700 rates.
Hold the line!
09-07-2011, 06:39 AM
#109
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Originally Posted by Kramerica
Unless you are in SAPA and know more than the rest of us, I was under the impression that this was initially growth, and then gradually replacing -200 stuff, but not entirely replacement.
Regardless, if jet scope tightens down at the major carriers (seems to be the trend for the future), Skywest needs these Q400s really bad. If pilots want jobs at Skywest, then pilots need the Q400 really bad and they need the rates to be competitive. Take a look at every regional airline in which pilots demanded premium treatment/pay, they are either gone or going. I'm not saying fly the Q's for 200 rates, but we gotta be realistic.
Regardless, if jet scope tightens down at the major carriers (seems to be the trend for the future), Skywest needs these Q400s really bad. If pilots want jobs at Skywest, then pilots need the Q400 really bad and they need the rates to be competitive. Take a look at every regional airline in which pilots demanded premium treatment/pay, they are either gone or going. I'm not saying fly the Q's for 200 rates, but we gotta be realistic.
09-07-2011, 07:00 AM
#110
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Hell if Horizon can make money with three quarters of the pilots topped out on the payscale I think Skywest should have no problem. With the younger work force you will still be the cheapest Q400 operator in the US.
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