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02-12-2014 | 07:51 AM
#4091
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The new paradigm is for the major to buy the planes, and then Ho them out to the lowest bidder on a short-term basis. If things don't work out it's easy to swap operators, and they have flexibility every few years when the contract expires to rebid the flying or just eliminate it altogether. This essentially eliminates SKWs big financial advantage.
02-13-2014 | 02:35 AM
#4092
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Joined: Nov 2011
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is COS/DEN a junior base for a newhire?
02-13-2014 | 08:12 AM
#4094
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I applied 4 days ago, after I hit ATP mins on sunday., Really looking forward to get a shot at skw..
After you apply in airline apps, how long do you hear something from HR? Also, should we apply at the Skywest website also or just airline apps is enough?
After you apply in airline apps, how long do you hear something from HR? Also, should we apply at the Skywest website also or just airline apps is enough?
02-13-2014 | 08:51 AM
#4095
Line Holder
Joined: May 2006
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From: CA
Give it a few weeks. They are really busy right now but they'll get to you.
02-13-2014 | 09:03 AM
#4096
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From: EMB145 FO
Is it a 2 year seat lock for both aircraft, or only for the EMB-120?
02-13-2014 | 11:47 AM
#4097
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From: WB Bunkie
Majors don't mind signing long term contracts when you're a non-union carrier with a proven track record and a strong balance sheet. No threat of strike, no treat of bankruptcy. How many times has Mesa sought bankruptcy protection? How many times has SkyWest? See how that works?
02-13-2014 | 12:01 PM
#4098
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Seat lock applies to all aircraft types..
02-13-2014 | 12:58 PM
#4099
Prime Minister/Moderator
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
When was the last time a regional was allowed to strike (assuming they even wanted to)? COMAIR. Look where that got them. Strikes at the regional level won't happen, and anyway the majors have wised up and try not to allow any one regional to "own" a large geographic destination set...makes it very hard to accurately define struck work
Majors use the regional system for one thing only: cost control. They don't give a rat's butt about stability, quality, solvency, etc. They care about performance a little but they can always fire you and switch regionals if needed. That's my fundamental frustration with the regional gig...quality, caring, performance, dedication doesn't matter in the slightest.
And don't even think about accumulating longevity...that's the kiss of death. Not only do they want low pay scales, they want everybody on the bottom rungs of said scales.
02-16-2014 | 09:44 AM
#4100
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I was reading through the interview gouges for SKW.
What is the best place to look for a drawing for the instrument runway and turbine engine??
How much detail is required/ expected??
What is the best place to look for a drawing for the instrument runway and turbine engine??
How much detail is required/ expected??
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