Skywest v2.0
09-20-2016, 05:44 PM
#3361
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Joined APC: Aug 2016
Posts: 214
Originally Posted by elmetal
They don't care. You're not a person. You're a number. Welcome to Skywest.
09-20-2016, 05:51 PM
#3362
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Joined APC: Aug 2015
Position: Guppy Gear Slinger
Posts: 1,852
Originally Posted by Oma4545
Called and have offered to st reserve in DEN. "No, we're short in MSP." Then I sit around for five days hoping I can work. I know it's all part of the game but it does wear on a person.
I'm convinced that CS is trained to automatically deny anything a pilot suggests. Instead, try reverse psychology. If you want to sit reserve in DEN, call them up and beg for them to send you to reserve anywhere else but DEN. Thinking you're trying to pull a fast one, they'll probably put you on reserve in DEN!
(A variant of this strategy actually worked for me once)...
09-20-2016, 05:52 PM
#3363
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Joined APC: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,464
Originally Posted by Turbosina
Been there, done that. Sadly, that is reserve at SKW.
I'm convinced that CS is trained to automatically deny anything a pilot suggests. Instead, try reverse psychology. If you want to sit reserve in DEN, call them up and beg for them to send you to reserve anywhere else but DEN. Thinking you're trying to pull a fast one, they'll probably put you on reserve in DEN!
(A variant of this strategy actually worked for me once)...
I'm convinced that CS is trained to automatically deny anything a pilot suggests. Instead, try reverse psychology. If you want to sit reserve in DEN, call them up and beg for them to send you to reserve anywhere else but DEN. Thinking you're trying to pull a fast one, they'll probably put you on reserve in DEN!
(A variant of this strategy actually worked for me once)...
Also there's a lot of ego involved, if you found a way to fix staffing, make it sound like it was their idea. If you come up with it on your own they won't go for it.
09-20-2016, 05:59 PM
#3364
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Joined APC: Nov 2015
Posts: 180
I don't think I'm above putting my time in just like you all have before. But it is a little frustrating when we can spot the staffing issues that could be eased just a bit. Just hoping I can be five on two off in my home base soon.
09-20-2016, 06:00 PM
#3365
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Joined APC: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,464
The frustrating part is when 2 pilots want to swap something that is not only legal, but helps both pilots out. Crew Support answer? NO
09-20-2016, 06:13 PM
#3366
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Joined APC: Aug 2011
Posts: 166
I don't think that's the final DVR.
09-20-2016, 06:26 PM
#3367
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Joined APC: Nov 2015
Posts: 260
Originally Posted by elmetal
The frustrating part is when 2 pilots want to swap something that is not only legal, but helps both pilots out. Crew Support answer? NO
"We do not process trades.. no exceptions.."
But of course they can call and offer me time and a half to pick up trip during this very same period.
...and they wonder why our sick calls are up.
Ridiculous.
09-20-2016, 06:31 PM
#3368
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Joined APC: Mar 2011
Position: 737 FO
Posts: 2,483
Originally Posted by nopantsILS
I don't think that's the final DVR.
09-20-2016, 07:39 PM
#3369
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Joined APC: Jan 2016
Position: Cessna 172 CFI
Posts: 271
Hi all
I am still building time but I am in the SKW Cadet program. Any idea if being assigned to SEA or PDT is possible?
I am hoping to apply in February if I can get enough flying in during the winter months here in the Seattle area
I am still building time but I am in the SKW Cadet program. Any idea if being assigned to SEA or PDT is possible?
I am hoping to apply in February if I can get enough flying in during the winter months here in the Seattle area
09-21-2016, 04:50 AM
#3370
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Posts: 32
Originally Posted by Flyinlynn
Hi all
I am still building time but I am in the SKW Cadet program. Any idea if being assigned to SEA or PDT is possible?
I am hoping to apply in February if I can get enough flying in during the winter months here in the Seattle area
I am still building time but I am in the SKW Cadet program. Any idea if being assigned to SEA or PDT is possible?
I am hoping to apply in February if I can get enough flying in during the winter months here in the Seattle area
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