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01-19-2015 | 08:55 AM

#8731

E6-B

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Originally Posted by mxaexm

After a year with xjt, I'm thinking of jumping the ship to skw. Any opinions why this might not be a good idea?

It's probably a good idea since xjt is losing quite a few airplanes. The upgrade at SkyWest is dropping by a few years as well. But you'll probably still be waiting about 3 years at best.

So I would make sure to do some research, since plenty of other places are offering quicker upgrades.

01-19-2015 | 09:16 AM

#8732

Seminole00

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Originally Posted by mxaexm

Chicago. I'm currently Chicago based and would like to keep it as my base.

At lease you will be domiciled in our 2nd most junior base with either CRJ or ERJ as your choice. A line will come quick in either equipment for you.

01-19-2015 | 10:39 AM

#8733

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Originally Posted by Seminole00

At lease you will be domiciled in our 2nd most junior base with either CRJ or ERJ as your choice. A line will come quick in either equipment for you.

How long is reserve in Chicago? Are they using reserve much in Chicago?

01-19-2015 | 12:15 PM

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I doubt there's much reserve in Chicago. Much like mini its a very understaffed base and movement within the base is quick

01-19-2015 | 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by elmetal

I doubt there's much reserve in Chicago. Much like mini its a very understaffed base and movement within the base is quick

I was junior in my class and I hold a line for February.

As for using reserve...well put it this way, this month I'm 16 hours away from breaking guarantee. Lol. I'll let you do the math on that one...

Last edited by Crazy Canuck; 01-19-2015 at 01:47 PM.

01-19-2015 | 01:26 PM

#8736

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You guys only get 9 days off?

01-19-2015 | 01:41 PM

#8737

TheFly

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Originally Posted by RgrMurdock

You guys only get 9 days off?

11 is the minimum. 4hrs MDG. 76hrs guarantee for res.

01-20-2015 | 01:52 AM

#8738

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Originally Posted by MissApproach

I highly doubt they're hiring newbies into the 175 at the moment. Maybe they're hiring into a pool. After being initially hired into the ERJ, I was recently offered the option of switching to the CRJ or being put in a pool for the 175.

Any update on this.. I was told no new hires for the 22nd of jan and 5th of feb classes for the ERJ so Im now in a pool. I dont mind being in the pool but I would like a date so> anyone know when the next new hire ERJ class is going to be? I was kinda guessing that it would be about 2 weeks after the 5th but what do I know.

01-20-2015 | 02:08 AM

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MiLa

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Will they give you the option of switching to the CRJ to get into class? As you probably know seniority is everything and IMHO its best to get into class ASAP. As more Bro guys transition, it may be longer than you would like to get an ERJ class...

01-20-2015 | 03:40 AM

#8740

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Originally Posted by soakingpilot

If they offer you the chance to switch and you don't take it and instead sit around in a pool, you're pretty dumb. It's just an airplane. They all fly and you get paid about the same for either one. Don't be that guy.