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04-05-2014 | 09:38 AM
#4391
Rollin'
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From: AA Airbus
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 | 10:16 AM
#4392
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that's right, lets not upset the skw pilots screw the ejt pilots. right. you folks should feel like the delta flight attendants. one dollar more an hour buys a lot at a non union shop. but karma is karma.
04-05-2014 | 10:37 AM
#4393
Respek
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Because SKW pilots have so much say in what happens to the XJT pilots...
04-05-2014 | 10:57 AM
#4394
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SkyWest is becoming a "get current and bail" mecca, the hiring standards have made this happen. The middle of the road guys being hired are competitive at the LCC's, the upper end guys are competitive at the Majors.
I know at least 5 from my class have bailed. JB, SWA and one is in the pool at UAL. I would say that 75% of the people in the class were actively interviewing or applying during sim/IOE. The upper end guys were shocked they were offered the SKW job because they pretty much needed currency and they were good to go.
If the concern is spending too much money training a CFI how to fly the CRJ, I'd guess they waste 10x this amount providing a paid currency course for the overqualified.
I know at least 5 from my class have bailed. JB, SWA and one is in the pool at UAL. I would say that 75% of the people in the class were actively interviewing or applying during sim/IOE. The upper end guys were shocked they were offered the SKW job because they pretty much needed currency and they were good to go.
If the concern is spending too much money training a CFI how to fly the CRJ, I'd guess they waste 10x this amount providing a paid currency course for the overqualified.
04-05-2014 | 10:59 AM
#4395
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From: AA Airbus
04-05-2014 | 12:06 PM
#4396
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Good to hear about first year pay, sure way to help keep the current seniority list from sliding back down the list.
04-05-2014 | 12:35 PM
#4397
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What is Junior LAX Bro line holder schedule like? I hear reserver is short almost anywhere on the Bro, is that true?
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04-05-2014 | 12:43 PM
#4398
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From: 737
Just depends really. There are guys that have been here 7 months on reserve in LAX, and will probably be reserve for a few more months. To some that's not a long time but for others it is. I sat reserve for only two months in Fresno and have held a line since.
04-05-2014 | 12:48 PM
#4399
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From: KCCO
Junior line holders tend to get the left over shorter trips, locals and two days or lower credit four days. It really depends on our trip mix. A couple of months ago we had stand-ups and a lot of locals that made the natives restless so the trip mix changed towards more three and four day trips. The longer trips tend to go more senior to minimize commutes and drives to/from. Reserve is most definitely shorter on the Bro than the RJ.
04-05-2014 | 03:19 PM
#4400
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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.
Even I fell victim to the mighty Frasca. Everything else went great but I made 1 stupid mistake, actually 2 really dumb mistakes in the sim & that was it.
I had big hopes on SKW & I am really very disappointed now.
So to all the aspiring people, do not take this interview lightly if you want to get hired here...
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