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03-29-2015 | 05:01 PM
#9791
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From: 175 CA
Yo! Calm down! You may be a candidate for a psych exam. I keep up with pilots at SKW still and it is a fact that since I left Portland, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and other bases have closed. Now those pilots must commute. Also, I know that the Bro pilots are not getting classes as quickly as some would've liked and that new hires are getting class dates before them. The upgrade times will take longer for recently hired jet pilots while the Bro pilots filter in and many California based bro pilots will now have to commute to out of state bases. And it's rumored that Skywest has lost contracts to Trans States in Denver for United. Not sure if want to be in that mix right now. Skywest has its strong points but like many have said, regionals should be a stepping stone not a career if you ever want to make 6 figures which it cost most of us to be pilots. Do you know how many bro pilots were left when the draw down was announced...200 odd....we are losing 30-40 a month...at my seniority which is by no means low 4 odd years in. We aren't the quickest upgrade by any means, but I'm willing to bet anything we have stood the test of time as a company that others haven't.
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03-29-2015 | 07:54 PM
#9792
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From: RJ right-seat warmer
Flyinjgirl,
I don't know where you're getting your info from, but it's incredibly inaccurate. Just so you're aware.
I don't know where you're getting your info from, but it's incredibly inaccurate. Just so you're aware.
03-29-2015 | 09:48 PM
#9794
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Yo! Calm down! You may be a candidate for a psych exam. I keep up with pilots at SKW still and it is a fact that since I left Portland, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and other bases have closed. Now those pilots must commute. Also, I know that the Bro pilots are not getting classes as quickly as some would've liked and that new hires are getting class dates before them. The upgrade times will take longer for recently hired jet pilots while the Bro pilots filter in and many California based bro pilots will now have to commute to out of state bases. And it's rumored that Skywest has lost contracts to Trans States in Denver for United. Not sure if want to be in that mix right now. Skywest has its strong points but like many have said, regionals should be a stepping stone not a career if you ever want to make 6 figures which it cost most of us to be pilots.
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I'd be willing to bet there are literally thousands that are making 6 figures at regionals.
03-30-2015 | 05:24 AM
#9796
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From: CRJ Captain
Virtually every captain I know at my regional is at "six-figures". Some are well into it.
The difference is that at a major you'll get there as an FO, and not have to work so hard to get it.
03-30-2015 | 05:33 AM
#9797
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
Y I keep up with pilots at SKW still and it is a fact that since I left Portland, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and other bases have closed. Now those pilots must commute. Also, I know that the Bro pilots are not getting classes as quickly as some would've liked and that new hires are getting class dates before them. The upgrade times will take longer for recently hired jet pilots while the Bro pilots filter in and many California based bro pilots will now have to commute to out of state bases. And it's rumored that Skywest has lost contracts to Trans States in Denver for United. Not sure if want to be in that mix right now. Skywest has its strong points but like many have said, regionals should be a stepping stone not a career if you ever want to make 6 figures which it cost most of us to be pilots.
The bro pilots are mostly transitioned, except for a few niche bases. New-hires will not really notice much pain from that direction and it will be over with in a month or two anyway.
The bro pilots ALL had the chance to transition last year...some decided to try and wait until the end but ended up seat-locked on reserve as junior folks left. But that was 100% predictable
, nobody to blame but yourself. They are pay protected at jet rates though.The decision to come work at SKW used to be a no-brainer if you got an offer but now folks really need to consider all variables and options. It's a good bet if you have PIC but need some jet or FW time and the domicile geography works for you.
03-30-2015 | 05:34 AM
#9798
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
And once you upgrade you'll make 180K-230K+...that's a lot of change if you're young.
03-30-2015 | 05:34 AM
#9799
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From: CL65
"Six figures" used to be a lot of money, but it just isn't anymore. I only care about "six figures" if the first number is something higher than a "1".
03-30-2015 | 05:37 AM
#9800
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From: CRJ Captain
I agree, something higher than "six-figures" needs to be the benchmark.
I never said you wouldn't make more at the majors.
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