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09-13-2016 | 08:34 PM
#3251
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That's is the exact thing that helped me decide to move on. In that range and not only could I not get 75 hours, but I was constantly getting required minimum line value of 87 to 88 hours. So you either bid for high value trips (which have dropped off over the past 6 months) or low value locals which may or not be picked up. The good part about option 2 is that when you have to call in to get a day off, you don't have that much user time taken.
Had I been able to get a good schedule or drop a trip here or there, I may have stuck around just to enjoy my kids as they are growing up. As it stands now, I expect to commute back east and still figure I'll have just as many days off as a junior reserve as I did with SW after 9 years. Plus there will be some hope of it getting better vs the realization that it will never get better.
Had I been able to get a good schedule or drop a trip here or there, I may have stuck around just to enjoy my kids as they are growing up. As it stands now, I expect to commute back east and still figure I'll have just as many days off as a junior reserve as I did with SW after 9 years. Plus there will be some hope of it getting better vs the realization that it will never get better.
09-13-2016 | 08:42 PM
#3252
Respek
Joined: Jul 2010
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It took me about a year and a half on property to get a Flight Ops job. After applying to a lot of positions I was met with a lot of frustration, it seemed the people they wanted to hire was already known and that they just had to interview as a formality. Don't let that get in the way just keep interviewing and eventually you'll get something.
09-13-2016 | 09:15 PM
#3253
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From: Guppy Gear Slinger
09-13-2016 | 09:40 PM
#3254
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First, you'll need to know the difference between "apart", and "a part".
09-13-2016 | 11:55 PM
#3255
Squawking 2000
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From: Skeptical
In a former life, I was a west coast guy and flew with all parties being discussed. Most of the ACPs and Flt Ops Sups were good guys. MH? He should not be trusted by any line pilot, and frankly he should never be in either pilot seat of any aircraft without a steadfast and confident LCA willing to take the controls regardless of who is in the other seat.
09-14-2016 | 08:15 AM
#3256
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Got a CJO to the big leagues and I am just waiting for a confirmed class date. In a way I am thankful that it pushed me to get my app together and attend some job fairs. Sucks because the people you work with at SW are the best.
Good news is that so many SkyWesters are getting on with the majors is that I'll still be able to work with a bunch of them there. Best of luck to all those that are looking to move on and those that have decided to call SW home. It's a difficult decision that can only be made by each individual based on what is best for them and their families.
Good news is that so many SkyWesters are getting on with the majors is that I'll still be able to work with a bunch of them there. Best of luck to all those that are looking to move on and those that have decided to call SW home. It's a difficult decision that can only be made by each individual based on what is best for them and their families.
09-14-2016 | 09:27 AM
#3257
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Got a CJO to the big leagues and I am just waiting for a confirmed class date. In a way I am thankful that it pushed me to get my app together and attend some job fairs. Sucks because the people you work with at SW are the best.
Good news is that so many SkyWesters are getting on with the majors is that I'll still be able to work with a bunch of them there. Best of luck to all those that are looking to move on and those that have decided to call SW home. It's a difficult decision that can only be made by each individual based on what is best for them and their families.
Good news is that so many SkyWesters are getting on with the majors is that I'll still be able to work with a bunch of them there. Best of luck to all those that are looking to move on and those that have decided to call SW home. It's a difficult decision that can only be made by each individual based on what is best for them and their families.
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