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12-15-2013, 10:52 AM
#3711
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Originally Posted by Denver
Thanks again for all the good info.
Thats pretty amazing they are sending recruiters into class. I think moving up 25 a month is a pretty brisk pace for the hiring department.
Thats pretty amazing they are sending recruiters into class. I think moving up 25 a month is a pretty brisk pace for the hiring department.
For those pilots joining Skywest, there is a great chance you will never upgrade. Looking at aircraft coming off contract and the amount of lifers this company has, count on not upgrading.
If you want a somewhat stable FO job with a decent paycheck, Skywest is a great company.
12-15-2013, 11:12 AM
#3712
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Id have to disagree with you on that one. Guys are upgrading right now after 7 years or so. That should drop to 4 to 5 based on current events. If the regional pilot shortage camp is correct it may drop to what it was in 04 at 1 or 2 years.
But who knows
But who knows
12-15-2013, 11:14 AM
#3713
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Originally Posted by skiK2
Movement is definitely great for those FOs wanting a line. But don't come to Skywest expecting to make captain.
For those pilots joining Skywest, there is a great chance you will never upgrade. Looking at aircraft coming off contract and the amount of lifers this company has, count on not upgrading.
If you want a somewhat stable FO job with a decent paycheck, Skywest is a great company.
For those pilots joining Skywest, there is a great chance you will never upgrade. Looking at aircraft coming off contract and the amount of lifers this company has, count on not upgrading.
If you want a somewhat stable FO job with a decent paycheck, Skywest is a great company.
I don't think SkyWest has ever furloughed and it doesn't seem like furloughs are likely anywhere anytime soon. What would the unstable part of being a FO at SkyWest?
12-15-2013, 11:21 AM
#3714
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Position: OO RJ FO
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Originally Posted by skiK2
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Originally Posted by Denver
Thanks again for all the good info.
Thats pretty amazing they are sending recruiters into class. I think moving up 25 a month is a pretty brisk pace for the hiring department.
Movement is definitely great for those FOs wanting a line. But don't come to Skywest expecting to make captain.
For those pilots joining Skywest, there is a great chance you will never upgrade. Looking at aircraft coming off contract and the amount of lifers this company has, count on not upgrading.
If you want a somewhat stable FO job with a decent paycheck, Skywest is a great company.
Originally Posted by Denver
Thanks again for all the good info.
Thats pretty amazing they are sending recruiters into class. I think moving up 25 a month is a pretty brisk pace for the hiring department.
Movement is definitely great for those FOs wanting a line. But don't come to Skywest expecting to make captain.
For those pilots joining Skywest, there is a great chance you will never upgrade. Looking at aircraft coming off contract and the amount of lifers this company has, count on not upgrading.
If you want a somewhat stable FO job with a decent paycheck, Skywest is a great company.
12-15-2013, 11:24 AM
#3715
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Upgrade and TPIC shouldn't even matter anymore. Everyone except SWA is hiring guys without TPIC.
12-15-2013, 11:30 AM
#3716
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Position: CRJ FO
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Originally Posted by Denver
Id have to disagree with you on that one. Guys are upgrading right now after 7 years or so. That should drop to 4 to 5 based on current events. If the regional pilot shortage camp is correct it may drop to what it was in 04 at 1 or 2 years.
But who knows
But who knows
So anyone hired today will have at least 1000 guys itching to upgrade in front of them, a lot of captains not going anywhere (at least 500 but probably way more), and a shrinking airline in the next 3 years. Although upgrade time might drop I doubt it will drop to 1-2 years. These are just facts.
12-15-2013, 12:54 PM
#3717
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It looks like the most junior upgrade (EMB) in the last bid was a 6/2012 hire.
12-15-2013, 01:05 PM
#3718
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When someone says they have been at SkyWest 6+ years and "can't upgrade" thats code for could have but choose not too, and that was a mistake.. I would say upgrade times will drop in 2014 as the E175 comes online... Then will steady in 2015...
12-15-2013, 01:08 PM
#3719
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Originally Posted by hoodabundy
It looks like the most junior upgrade (EMB) in the last bid was a 6/2012 hire.
12-15-2013, 01:09 PM
#3720
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Originally Posted by hoodabundy
It looks like the most junior upgrade (EMB) in the last bid was a 6/2012 hire.
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