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Old 11-21-2014, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by PSpuza View Post
How long before one could reasonably be based in Denver or Colorado Springs?
Denver you will have to wait for a while. You could get Colorado Springs pretty quick, if not right out of the gate, as a newhire.
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Old 11-21-2014, 08:04 PM
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Denver you will have to wait for a while. You could get Colorado Springs pretty quick, if not right out of the gate, as a newhire.
Not sure if you have looked at the latest standing bid list, but people have been awarded DEN after 1 month on the line.
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Old 11-22-2014, 12:38 AM
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Hahahha. Just fighting flaming baiting with flame baiting.






He wasn't flame baiting as much as pointing out there's lots of room for improvement at SkyWest!
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Old 11-22-2014, 08:10 AM
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pardon my lack of terminology understanding.. so an erj new guy would be on reserve for how long you think?
Right now we are short pilots in ORD on the ERJ. It would not take long to be off of reserve as a newhire. Add to that, once they open DEN as an ERJ base ORD will again be short.
When is den supposed to open?
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Old 11-22-2014, 08:49 AM
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And how long is upgrade taking these days?
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Old 11-22-2014, 08:55 AM
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Old 11-22-2014, 01:53 PM
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Hey guys, I was offered a position! either the ERJ (Dec 28th class) or CRJ (Dec 29th class)
I live in Sacramento, and heard that the ERJ is opening an SFO base. Would it be wise to just avoid the ERJ though? thinking i would be eternally Reserve out of ORD.
Do you guys think the CRJ might be quicker in pulling a line out of either SFO or FAT?
As much as I would like to fly the ERJ, the CRJ looks like it might provide better QoL.
What do you guys think?
Either way, looking forward to joining the team!

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Old 11-22-2014, 02:01 PM
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CRJ is probably a better QOL until you get some seniority.
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Old 11-22-2014, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Apache600 View Post
Hey guys, I was offered a position! either the ERJ (Dec 28th class) or CRJ (Dec 29th class)
I live in Sacramento, and heard that the ERJ is opening an SFO base. Would it be wise to just avoid the ERJ though? thinking i would be eternally Reserve out of ORD.
Do you guys think the CRJ might be quicker in pulling a line out of either SFO or FAT?
As much as I would like to fly the ERJ, the CRJ looks like it might provide better QoL.
What do you guys think?
Either way, looking forward to joining the team!

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Guys are holding a line out of training in Chicago in the ERJ for now, will change probably as they catch up on classes and IF guys from the Brazillia transition over. SFO is just opening on ERJ side, theres no idea how big it will be plus theres a big change going on with the Bro officially going away. I think the CRJ gives more options for you with regards to commutable bases. Theres 62 ppl as line holders on the CRJ and I would guess the most junior of that has been here two years at least, where as theres some pretty new hires that got SFO on the ERJ. The questions are how big will SFO be and how many ppl from the BRO will go there on the ERJ side...Unfortunately no one knows the answers to that, at least on the CRJ you can get answers and theres more options, COS is junior, LAX and SFO are also options. Worst case you can change after a year. LAX is junior as can be at Compass, just saying.

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Old 11-22-2014, 03:55 PM
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Because I'd imagine a lot of people with 5+ years on property expect to have a good schedule. I've been here almost four years, and have that expectation...

That has nothing to do with who understands PBS though. I think it's universally misunderstood across all years of longevity. I believe I understand it better than most due to a prior technical background combined with calling the PBS helpline fairly often when I was new. But there are still some awards that leave me scratching my head from time to time, I have to admit.
Truth be told, you don't understand AOS/PBS, or you wouldn't make such ignorant statements. Give Terry C. Or Frank B. a call for some programmer level insight.
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