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12-30-2012 | 02:17 PM

#1721

rcfd13

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From: Another RJ FO

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Originally Posted by etflies

Stop using logic! This is an airline! Theres no place for that.

I'm still pretty new and learning the system but if there's one thing I've learned for sure so far this is it.

12-30-2012 | 02:20 PM

#1722

rickair7777

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Originally Posted by rcfd13

Wouldn't it make more sense to hire like crazy during the slow months and stop during busy months because then pilots hired would be out of training and ready to fly by summer and check airman would be freed up to fly in the summer and not tied down with IOE?

Correct. Normally airlines hire 3-4 months prior to the busy seasons if they feel they'll be shorthanded. So Feb-Mar for summer, and Aug-Sep for winter holidays.

12-31-2012 | 10:21 AM

#1723

Ultralight

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I see the other larger regionals are predicting lots of hiring in 2013. I hope Skywest follows suit, and this slowdown is just a brief correction period.

12-31-2012 | 11:11 AM

#1724

Slats

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultralight

I see the other larger regionals are predicting lots of hiring in 2013. I hope Skywest follows suit, and this slowdown is just a brief correction period.

Hopefully 9E pilots vote no otherwise you'll see other respected regionals falling into to same rates as 9E just to be competitive.... Voting yes then coming here undermines your pay.

01-07-2013 | 10:57 AM

#1725

stripecheck

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From: 757

Was supposed to be in Jan 28th class. Called the HR folks today to verify it was still going (current company wants to put me back on the line after brief office stint in lieu of furlough) and they told me class cancelled most likely delayed until Feb.....

01-07-2013 | 11:09 AM

#1726

CriticalMach

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No classes in February either.

01-07-2013 | 03:06 PM

#1727

Ultralight

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CriticalMach

No classes in February either.

I was told that the Jan class was canceled and will likely be held in Feb instead. Are you sure the are no classes in Feb either?

01-07-2013 | 03:37 PM

#1728

wrxpilot

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultralight

I was told that the Jan class was canceled and will likely be held in Feb instead. Are you sure the are no classes in Feb either?

Feb is the rumor on the SkyWest forums, FWIW.

01-11-2013 | 08:23 AM

#1729

props4ever

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From: CA BE200/ FO LJ31/35/55

Got the invite to interview in March.

01-11-2013 | 12:38 PM

#1730

Ultralight

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Quote:

Originally Posted by props4ever

Got the invite to interview in March.

Interesting. I interviewed back in November and was awarded a Jan 28th class, which was subsequently canceled.
I assume they are taking a break right now, and will ramp up hiring in a couple of months in time for the summer?
I can't wait forever, but I know if I accept another job offer somewhere else, the phone will ring on day 1 of indoc.