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04-15-2014 | 06:33 PM
#4571
Respek
Joined: Jul 2010
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A guy from my class was awarded PSP I don't think that's very common though especially with how small of a base it is.
04-15-2014 | 06:49 PM
#4572
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: RJ right-seat warmer
04-16-2014 | 05:17 AM
#4576
Line Holder
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 75
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From: 737
I'll be that guy...
Latest nuggets from the training center:
1) iPads aren't happening. Looks like Windows Surface tablet is.
2) Hiring dept struggling to fill classes, find applicants, etc. HR starting to sweat a bit. Mesa recruiters in parking lot rumor confirmed.
3) SLC Brasilia flying shrinking and unprofitable.
4) Working on a flow with United but apparently it wouldn't be for just us, would be for all United Express carriers. How does that benefit recruiting at OO? Evidently that's the sticking point.
Discuss.
Latest nuggets from the training center:
1) iPads aren't happening. Looks like Windows Surface tablet is.
2) Hiring dept struggling to fill classes, find applicants, etc. HR starting to sweat a bit. Mesa recruiters in parking lot rumor confirmed.
3) SLC Brasilia flying shrinking and unprofitable.
4) Working on a flow with United but apparently it wouldn't be for just us, would be for all United Express carriers. How does that benefit recruiting at OO? Evidently that's the sticking point.
Discuss.
04-16-2014 | 05:29 AM
#4577
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 611
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Completely false
Let's just say, for the sake of arguments, the aircraft are paid for. Operational cost are around $500/block hour (that's a very high cost, again for sake of arguments) and fuel costs of approximately $500 an hour as well (1,000lbs, $3.50gal). $1,000/block hr divided by 25 PAX is $40 per person, per hour, to break even. Then consider the amount of subsidies those small commuties pay, or EAS contract payments, it would be hard to see SkyWest losing money on these routes.
Let's just say, for the sake of arguments, the aircraft are paid for. Operational cost are around $500/block hour (that's a very high cost, again for sake of arguments) and fuel costs of approximately $500 an hour as well (1,000lbs, $3.50gal). $1,000/block hr divided by 25 PAX is $40 per person, per hour, to break even. Then consider the amount of subsidies those small commuties pay, or EAS contract payments, it would be hard to see SkyWest losing money on these routes.
04-16-2014 | 05:36 AM
#4579
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Joined: Nov 2012
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The flow to United rumor has been thrown around for at least the last 2 years at SkyWest. It may well attract more new hires, but that will be off set by more guys leaving for United.
SkyWest is arguably the best regional to work for, but 1st year pay is terrible. To attract more pilots they, like all the other regionals, must stop trying to prolong the inevitable and get rid of the year one pay scale. If they started everyone on year 2 pay they would have no trouble filling classes, for now.
SkyWest is arguably the best regional to work for, but 1st year pay is terrible. To attract more pilots they, like all the other regionals, must stop trying to prolong the inevitable and get rid of the year one pay scale. If they started everyone on year 2 pay they would have no trouble filling classes, for now.
04-16-2014 | 06:15 AM
#4580
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Joined: Apr 2012
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How is life on reserve for a new hire on the bro in SFO?
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