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05-31-2013 | 07:06 AM
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To be quite honest, the biggest factor in SKYW hiring practices has always been "can we fly a 4-day trip with you?" If you've kept your nose clean, show up dressed professionally, prepare a bit, didn't pencil whip your logbook (yeah, they'll probably take a good look), and come across like a normal and humble human being, the job is usually yours to lose. It's the pilots who don't know how to read a Jepp chart, can't fly an ILS approach, don't know the systems on the most sophisticated aircraft they've flown, or come in with an arrogant attitude (BTW, this most definitely includes the "I only want to fly the jet" mentality) that don't get invited to class. Hope this helps!
Interview at SkyWest is thorough, but if you take the time to prepare you'll be just fine. Turbine aircraft systems, FAA regs (part 91 and 121), instrument procedures, weather... Especially folks who come from other airlines, and especially CRJ drivers - be prepared to talk in-depth about systems/limitations on your current aircraft.
SkyWest is a good company and well worth the effort.
Good luck to all those trying to get on with us, looking forward to seeing you all out on the line.
05-31-2013 | 07:19 AM
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This.
Interview at SkyWest is thorough, but if you take the time to prepare you'll be just fine. Turbine aircraft systems, FAA regs (part 91 and 121), instrument procedures, weather... Especially folks who come from other airlines, and especially CRJ drivers - be prepared to talk in-depth about systems/limitations on your current aircraft.
SkyWest is a good company and well worth the effort.
Good luck to all those trying to get on with us, looking forward to seeing you all out on the line.
Interview at SkyWest is thorough, but if you take the time to prepare you'll be just fine. Turbine aircraft systems, FAA regs (part 91 and 121), instrument procedures, weather... Especially folks who come from other airlines, and especially CRJ drivers - be prepared to talk in-depth about systems/limitations on your current aircraft.
SkyWest is a good company and well worth the effort.
Good luck to all those trying to get on with us, looking forward to seeing you all out on the line.
I'd also like to add that the lunch provided is delicious. Heck, some guys interview twice just for the lunch
05-31-2013 | 07:28 AM
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I've been through several aviation interviews, and SkyWest was my third 121 interview. Although I did receive offers at the other two, SkyWest was by far the most professional and most relaxed. I definitely had to bring my A game, but it was an enjoyable experience that rewarded my preparation.
05-31-2013 | 07:30 AM
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From: Another RJ FO
05-31-2013 | 07:32 AM
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Thanks for all the replies! How does SkyWest feel about electronic logbooks? I have a paper log which essentially stopped when I began flying professional and my electronic log which has everything.
05-31-2013 | 07:55 AM
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The amount of movment/training involved with the new E175's, newhires the next year will get what base they want within months... Only exception may be SEA/PDX CRJ...
05-31-2013 | 08:00 AM
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Not going to happen for quite a while, without actual growth of the base. There are still a lot of former Colgan guys on the transfer list for Houston who have been here for almost a year.
05-31-2013 | 08:00 AM
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Should be just fine. I had a guy in my interview class come in with a massive stack of disorganized old university logbooks with coffee stains on them and he got the job and ended up being my room mate in training. If he can pass the interview with that your neat electronic logbook should be alright.
05-31-2013 | 08:03 AM
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Nobody will burn a bridge with SKW by being straightforward and honest.
But you might want to look at the options to bail early on the 135 contract...you could miss a lot of movement in a year. If you're logging turbine PIC (real, not sole-man) at the 135 op, then it might make sense to gut it out.
But you might want to look at the options to bail early on the 135 contract...you could miss a lot of movement in a year. If you're logging turbine PIC (real, not sole-man) at the 135 op, then it might make sense to gut it out.
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