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04-03-2014 | 08:51 PM
#4381
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At least this is an ok place to hang your hat until something good comes along... I definitely wouldn't leave this for a light jet 135 gig.
04-05-2014 | 07:41 AM
#4382
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Interview complete. If you're applying there, HAVE YOUR CRAP TOGETHER FOR THE INTERVIEW. Make sure you go pay for and do several simulator rides before you go. At least 3 guys did not make it through the interview process due to the sim, and there were good dudes. There's plenty of gouge out there about the technical questions, both on the test and in the interview - know that stuff cold or don't even bother showing up. They're not just taking whoever shows up.
04-05-2014 | 08:32 AM
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Would SKW management dare to come to the pilots with a slight concessionary or an "industry leading" garbage TA like RAH's right now with the promise of growth hingeing on the vote?
04-05-2014 | 08:37 AM
#4384
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04-05-2014 | 08:37 AM
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Yes, they would. Look at Bedford's letter where he stated he was happy that XJT and AE rejected their contracts (so that RAH could swoop in and take the flying.) I can see JA taking that chance. SKYW isn't unionized anyway, and the future at the other carriers is now uncertain. SKYW goal is to be the last man standing in the knife fight; this is a way to do it.
04-05-2014 | 08:43 AM
#4386
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Yes, they would. Look at Bedford's letter where he stated he was happy that XJT and AE rejected their contracts (so that RAH could swoop in and take the flying.) I can see JA taking that chance. SKYW isn't unionized anyway, and the future at the other carriers is now uncertain. SKYW goal is to be the last man standing in the knife fight; this is a way to do it.
04-05-2014 | 08:49 AM
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The purpose I believe of the recent 1 year agreement was so that management and SAPA could see the fallout of all the other concessionary votes and then come to the table for a real solid agreement. I don't think there's going to be any real pay gains in a new agreement but perhaps some solid gains in work rules and other items that make it an attractive package. The pilot group as a whole at SkyWest is fairly happy, Jerry and Chip aren't about to upset them by offering up concessions. SkyWest has many ways it can cut costs and save money... ie: mothball ExpressJet.
04-05-2014 | 09:00 AM
#4388
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You are correct, SkyWest has complete discretion over 1st year pay but cannot offer less than $22/hr. I have a close friend who is part of our interview team here at SkyWest; he was informed recently they will soon be offering all new hires with 121/135 experience second year pay. That's worth far more than a $5-$10K bonus.
04-05-2014 | 09:36 AM
#4389
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04-05-2014 | 09:37 AM
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What about those of us who came over from other regionals recently we should get that pay as well? I highly doubt they do that since that will cause some strife amongst the ranks if they don't.
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