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08-14-2013 | 09:21 AM
#2741
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There are some skywest captains that provide interview prep the day before your interview. They have most of the questions for the written test which is a pain in the A$$. It is stuff that you probably never have seen or don't remember, but the average score is high 50's-60's. They also have a sim that they can give you a mock sim ride practice. It's usually exactly what your going to do in the interview. as far as equipment it looks like a lot of new hires will be going to the 175's since there are only 40 FO's that bid for it.
08-14-2013 | 09:53 AM
#2743
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I had 1500 TT, 640 Multi, 340 Turbine. Took my ATP written about two weeks before I got called.
The gouges are kind of accurate. The "written" test is really a computer test that you use a clicker for and the questions are up on a screen (like in college).
As far as the tech portion, it really depends who you get. All the interviews on the day I was there were very different. I was asked ZERO systems questions, but a lot on Iceing. Others were asked a lot on systems but nothing on WX.
I was the only one to sim. It sucks! I did horrible on the sim. And I mean BAD! I thought there was no way they'd hire me, but attitude goes a very long way with these guys.
In my debrief that was what they said. They seen I was a positive person with a good attitude.
I was by far the least experienced guy in my interview. Two guys were current airline guys and another worked in the training department at another place.
I had no internal recs, no letters of reccomendation. Just did the basic airline apps thing and got the call within two days to interview. I'm not sure what gets your stuff pulled.
The gouges are kind of accurate. The "written" test is really a computer test that you use a clicker for and the questions are up on a screen (like in college).
As far as the tech portion, it really depends who you get. All the interviews on the day I was there were very different. I was asked ZERO systems questions, but a lot on Iceing. Others were asked a lot on systems but nothing on WX.
I was the only one to sim. It sucks! I did horrible on the sim. And I mean BAD! I thought there was no way they'd hire me, but attitude goes a very long way with these guys.
In my debrief that was what they said. They seen I was a positive person with a good attitude.
I was by far the least experienced guy in my interview. Two guys were current airline guys and another worked in the training department at another place.
I had no internal recs, no letters of reccomendation. Just did the basic airline apps thing and got the call within two days to interview. I'm not sure what gets your stuff pulled.
08-14-2013 | 10:36 AM
#2744
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There are some skywest captains that provide interview prep the day before your interview. They have most of the questions for the written test which is a pain in the A$$. It is stuff that you probably never have seen or don't remember, but the average score is high 50's-60's. They also have a sim that they can give you a mock sim ride practice.
08-14-2013 | 11:10 AM
#2745
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It's going junior as hell. There has been talk of a 3 year seat lock. Can't imagine any senior FOs going for that garbage... Also, take a look at the "After date" on the captain bid list for it. Hah, amusing.
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08-14-2013 | 11:57 AM
#2746
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In all, I wouldn't expect new hires getting into the 175 for sometime.
08-14-2013 | 12:12 PM
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I think you're way off. There's only 30 slots open for the 175 right now and the 40 you're referring to would be for,those first 30 slots. I think once a route structure and pay are established, I believe the 175 will go mid to high seniority level in their respective bases just like the 700/900 do now. I wouldn't expect guys from senior bases like SLC, SFO, SEA ect... To bid into the 175 and commute to ORD or possibly IAH.
In all, I wouldn't expect new hires getting into the 175 for sometime.
In all, I wouldn't expect new hires getting into the 175 for sometime.
Anywho I doubt itd go JR.
08-14-2013 | 12:27 PM
#2748
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Uniform
Hey, I've got a 38R First Officer sport coat and two pairs of 34R (tailored to 30 length) pants, black tie and FO epaulets, plus nice Newport Harbor trench coat(worn probably a half dozen times), and a hat 7 1/4". These were from my Comair days, but I think it's the same uniform as SkyWest?
I know how expensive it is for uniforms so if any new hire FOs are looking for a bargain, we can make it happen. I was at Comair for only 6 months....these were dry cleaned before being stored since the furlough long ago now. Essentially, this uniform set is brand new. If ya'll are interested, PM me and we can make it happen.
I know how expensive it is for uniforms so if any new hire FOs are looking for a bargain, we can make it happen. I was at Comair for only 6 months....these were dry cleaned before being stored since the furlough long ago now. Essentially, this uniform set is brand new. If ya'll are interested, PM me and we can make it happen.
08-14-2013 | 01:51 PM
#2749
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I would.
It's clear that SkyWest wants to transition to flying the Embraer primarily, but we will remain a CRJ based airline for at least a few years. Flying the CRJ will continue to be advantageous for most because of the greater variety of domiciles and flexibility in general. It also remains to be seen if the first crop of United-dedicated E175 pilots will retain travel benefits with any other airline. You're not going to make any more money on the 175. And even if everything were a wash, why go through a training event for a lateral move? I can see bidding it to upgrade (lack of payscale notwithstanding) but the current lack of FO transition bids reflects the reality: what's the point?
Eventually, as the CRJs go away and the 175s become more prevalent, these factors will reverse and you will see many people, including senior FOs, making the transition. In the meantime, they're going to need somebody to sit in the right seat, and that will probably include some new hires. It might not happen immediately given that Brasilia FOs may take the transition, but I would not be surprised at all to see new hires in 175 classes next year.
It's clear that SkyWest wants to transition to flying the Embraer primarily, but we will remain a CRJ based airline for at least a few years. Flying the CRJ will continue to be advantageous for most because of the greater variety of domiciles and flexibility in general. It also remains to be seen if the first crop of United-dedicated E175 pilots will retain travel benefits with any other airline. You're not going to make any more money on the 175. And even if everything were a wash, why go through a training event for a lateral move? I can see bidding it to upgrade (lack of payscale notwithstanding) but the current lack of FO transition bids reflects the reality: what's the point?
Eventually, as the CRJs go away and the 175s become more prevalent, these factors will reverse and you will see many people, including senior FOs, making the transition. In the meantime, they're going to need somebody to sit in the right seat, and that will probably include some new hires. It might not happen immediately given that Brasilia FOs may take the transition, but I would not be surprised at all to see new hires in 175 classes next year.
08-14-2013 | 03:29 PM
#2750
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I strongly suggest you get any sim practice you can. I did and it really saved my ass.
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