Originally Posted by Mercyful Fate (Post 2070674)

ALPA and regionals....amazing how many meatheads still think that pairing is a good idea. Scary how zombified people have become..

Originally Posted by disillusioned (Post 2070394)

And that since our seniority is really all we have in this industry, it should be respected above all else.

Originally Posted by Rak73 (Post 2071572)

I need some feedback. I have interviews at Sky West, Mesa, Express Jet, Compass and Republic. I need info from you line pilots on Sky West as a place to work, jr bases (looking for Houston)upgrade times, any info would help me make a decision.

Thanks

Originally Posted by JB22 (Post 2071620)

IAH at Skywest is nearing its end.

Originally Posted by Is offline (Post 2071631)

Please wise one, inform us all....

Originally Posted by Is offline (Post 2071631)

Please wise one, inform us all....

Originally Posted by JB22 (Post 2071637)

Plus the agreement for guaranteed interviews at UA for express jet pilots is good for that alpa carrier

Originally Posted by Cruz5350 (Post 2071632)

All of the Mexico flying in IAH is transitioning to Mesaon the 175 and one or two routes back to mainline... Not a good sign for IAH.

Originally Posted by FaceBiter (Post 2071746)

No joke. IAH is a pretty small base, most of the flying was done by other domiciles. They'd likely feel the hit harder than anyone in IAH. Well, that, and UA puts anything from 200's to 757-300's on some routes and who knows what the future holds.

I do think that the 18 UA 175's, DL 175's (that will replace CPZ on the West Coast), and the movement of 700's to the AA operation in LA will see more flying shifted west. However, that doesn't mean IAH will vanish, might be harder to get for a newb. Likely not closed.

Originally Posted by WhistleBlwr (Post 2070437)

So what's up with these intimidation emails about reliability?

Pack our schedules, don't let us drop trips then wonder why people call in?

Do any other places have these tactics or is this more "industry leading" from the "employer of choice"?





"Our reliability tracking system has identified you as having 5 or more absences within the last 12 months. Please review SP 3006.3 (Pilot Reliability Program) and construct a plan to prevent unnecessary absences. Our airline’s reliability and performance are reliant on a safe, healthy, and reliable work force.

If you are in need of assistance, please contact with your Chief Pilot. Often, Employee Assistant Programs (EAP), medical leaves (FMLA) or personal LOA’s are available to accommodate people in need. To apply for a Leave of Absence, go to: SWOL>My Stuff > Leave of Absence > New LOA Request Form.



Sincerely,



**Chief Administration Office**"

Originally Posted by nopantsILS (Post 2071800)

When non-rev on DL will they upgrade coach passengers (cabin oversold by two) or board non rev into open business seats (just enough to squeak on, but not if the oversold pax get bumped up)? It's an international flight.

Originally Posted by disillusioned (Post 2071812)

My experience is that they will put non-revs into the open FC on international flights. Domestic they will usually upgrade the frequent flyers to FC, but international you can usually get the seats up front. Makes the flight way better and is almost like a vacation in itself.

Originally Posted by Is offline (Post 2071752)

Rumor has it that the 175's for delta were going to DTW. They already have 15 mechanics based up there.

Originally Posted by FaceBiter (Post 2071746)

No joke. IAH is a pretty small base, most of the flying was done by other domiciles. They'd likely feel the hit harder than anyone in IAH. Well, that, and UA puts anything from 200's to 757-300's on some routes and who knows what the future holds.

I do think that the 18 UA 175's, DL 175's (that will replace CPZ on the West Coast), and the movement of 700's to the AA operation in LA will see more flying shifted west. However, that doesn't mean IAH will vanish, might be harder to get for a newb. Likely not closed.

Originally Posted by JB22 (Post 2071620)

IAH at Skywest is nearing its end.

Originally Posted by Westernflyer (Post 2071804)

Ugh. Another month, and this time I kept my bids pretty simple - only trying to get a certain 3 days off for a function I wanted to attend. I didn't complicate things by adding other parameters I JUST wanted those three days - Only to have a CN standup added in right over them. :mad: I don't know why I bother.

Originally Posted by rcfd13 (Post 2072673)

Probably because half of the pilots at the company requested the days off for WAI. If you're not senior you'd need to get creative to hold those 3 days off.

Originally Posted by WesternSkies (Post 2071576)

Houston? Mesa.
Drive to work.

Originally Posted by 24Whiskey (Post 2072816)

I second this. Granted I'm outside looking in (don't work for any of the IAH based carriers) but out of the 3 regionals it seems like Mesa is the better bet if your #1 priority is having a IAH base. This is coming from a friend's experience of being based in IAH for Skywest.

...just my 2 cents.

Originally Posted by WhoCares (Post 2073624)

SkyWest thread shouldn't be on the second page.





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Originally Posted by mobius27 (Post 2073627)

I agree.

So who's got rumors? Sounds like mx hangar in msp is definitely happening, not until the fall though. Then again I'm the only person here who cares what happens in msp.

Originally Posted by rickair7777 (Post 2073813)

MX base does not necessarily mean wonderful things. All you need is a relative handful of crew to fly trips built around getting planes to/from MX (start early, end late).

Originally Posted by elmetal (Post 2073816)

Like cos for example. Mx base around Denver (which is 200 crews) yet cos gets by with 35-40

Originally Posted by rickair7777 (Post 2073813)

MX base does not necessarily mean wonderful things. All you need is a relative handful of crew to fly trips built around getting planes to/from MX (start early, end late).