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04-17-2014 | 07:48 PM
#4641
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I'm sorry but you won't get any sympathy from me nor will I agree with you. Just not going to happen. SkyWest has great managers, it's obvious it's a very well run company. It doesn't take two financial degrees to realize that.
You're slightly sensitive so I think you're taking this WAY too personally. I don't know you so I can't attack you personally. You're taking it the wrong way.
The second you think your job is stable and you have nothing to worry about, you think your leaders can do no wrong, and think you're "simply the best" (I say that because you challenge me to name a better regional airline implying Skywest is the best) is the same second that everything goes to hell in handbag. I'm done lecturing....stepping off my high horse. You are drowning in Kool Aid and there's no saving you.
You're slightly sensitive so I think you're taking this WAY too personally. I don't know you so I can't attack you personally. You're taking it the wrong way.
The second you think your job is stable and you have nothing to worry about, you think your leaders can do no wrong, and think you're "simply the best" (I say that because you challenge me to name a better regional airline implying Skywest is the best) is the same second that everything goes to hell in handbag. I'm done lecturing....stepping off my high horse. You are drowning in Kool Aid and there's no saving you.
04-18-2014 | 06:14 AM
#4642
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From: Just another RJ guy
I could but then I'd be attacked by someone for playing the "my regional is better than your regional" game. I will say that SkyWest isn't at the top of my list. Well run airline but I have buddies that were hired in 2007 that still haven't upgraded. It's too big for new hires to expect to move over to the left seat any time soon. Also, lots of 50 seaters (yes, I know they're going to be replaced by bazillions of 76 seaters in the not to distant future). There are other regional airlines that are smaller with TONS of movement at the moment (with flow agreements), better equipment, good bases and comparative pay.
04-18-2014 | 06:29 AM
#4643
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I could but then I'd be attacked by someone for playing the "my regional is better than your regional" game. I will say that SkyWest isn't at the top of my list. Well run airline but I have buddies that were hired in 2007 that still haven't upgraded. It's too big for new hires to expect to move over to the left seat any time soon. Also, lots of 50 seaters (yes, I know they're going to be replaced by bazillions of 76 seaters in the not to distant future). There are other regional airlines that are smaller with TONS of movement at the moment (with flow agreements), better equipment, good bases and comparative pay.
04-18-2014 | 06:52 AM
#4644
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There's no guarantee a major will ever call. If you were to be stuck at a regional for the rest of your career which one would you want to be at?
04-18-2014 | 07:42 AM
#4645
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Mainline partners play shell games with every regional. Even the mighty SkyWest. Yes, even SKW has to negotiate new terms for contracts and if you don't think downward pressure is felt by mainline partners at SKW you're in denial. This is exactly my point. The second you think your airline's sh&# doesn't stink you get hosed. Your company is not under any less of a threat than any other regional just because they own the planes. That's actually more of a liability. The way your management handles these pressures is key and obviously they've done a good job up to this point. Owning your own planes is a tiny fraction of the whole piece of the puzzle so lets not get too much tunnel vision.
04-18-2014 | 07:54 AM
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Mainline partners play shell games with every regional. Even the mighty SkyWest. Yes, even SKW has to negotiate new terms for contracts and if you don't think downward pressure is felt by mainline partners at SKW you're in denial. This is exactly my point. The second you think your airline's sh&# doesn't stink you get hosed. Your company is not under any less of a threat than any other regional just because they own the planes. That's actually more of a liability. The way your management handles these pressures is key and obviously they've done a good job up to this point. Owning your own planes is a tiny fraction of the whole piece of the puzzle so lets not get too much tunnel vision.
04-18-2014 | 09:09 AM
#4647
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From: Another RJ FO
Yeah I never realized I should hate my career and have no pride in my job. AlaskaBound has enlightened me to the fact that my job clearly sucks and I shouldn't have any pride in my work. I'm writing my resignation letter now. Maybe I'll apply at Mesa, PSA or Endeavor where things are clearly better since they will have rapid movement. That's a career move I can be proud of.
04-18-2014 | 09:12 AM
#4648
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Dude you forgot about Compass lol clearly that's the place to go!
04-18-2014 | 09:15 AM
#4649
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04-18-2014 | 09:19 AM
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Wow, some very proud SkyWest employees on here. The regional argument is kinda like arguing who serves the best steak. IHOP or Denny's.
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