It will be interesting to see how the next few months go... The latest upgrade was a 2140, and I'm a little over 100 spots from that. However, there are many in those numbers that will not upgrade for one reason or another... Wanting a certain base, avoiding reserve, or perma FOs. So I really have no idea when I'll upgrade, but it could be as early as this summer. We should see upgrades fall to the 4 year mark very shortly, barring some crazy event (always a possibility!).

02-14-2015 | 08:09 AM

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airborne840

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When they say 'Current CL65' for this bonus, are they saying you have to be currently flying a CRJ somewhere (currency) or simply saying you hold the rating?

02-14-2015 | 08:20 AM

#9094

rickair7777

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From: Engines Turn or People Swim

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Originally Posted by airborne840

When they say 'Current CL65' for this bonus, are they saying you have to be currently flying a CRJ somewhere (currency) or simply saying you hold the rating?

They probably want current...that way they're creating recruiting & retention problems for their competitors.

02-14-2015 | 09:34 AM

#9095

kfahmi

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From: RJ right-seat warmer

Sigh. Obviously the more equitable thing to do would be to raise first-year pay, but I suppose that they can cancel the bonus at anytime (and likely will do so), whereas slashing pay would be even more of a morale-killer.

The question is, if you're already typed and current, how is SKW saving money on your training? You've still got to do Indoc, Systems, and Sims...unless they've been approved to put typed guys through Indoc and a much shorter systems/ sim course?

Personally if I was looking only at $$, the Endeavor offer seems much more attractive. $20K per year for 4 years, even with my pilot math skills, is a lot more compelling than $7.5K once.

02-14-2015 | 09:44 AM

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I was told at CQ this year that there was an abbreviated 1-2 week Day 1 to IOE course already approved for typed, current RJ pilots.

02-14-2015 | 12:03 PM

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jarretk

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From: FO

First of all, please pardon my ignorance on my following questions. I am trying to get a few questions answered for my buddy who is looking at going to Skywest, I work for a different regional so don't know much about OO. I read through the last 20 pages or so and couldn't find what I needed.
Are new hires allowed to choose CRJ/E-Jet or is it assigned by needs of the company?
What are the current junior bases for CRJ/E-Jet?
What are the E-Jet bases?
I hear its down to a 4 year upgrade and shrinking.
Thanks for the information

02-14-2015 | 12:33 PM

#9098

SongMan

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From: Cessna 150 Left seat

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Originally Posted by jarretk

ERJ or CRJ depends on when he gets hired. It seems that couple months ago, applicant had choice. Now...for the next couple months, new hires are getting CRJ. So it's based on the need of the company. I can not answer your other questions.