Skywest v2.0
09-30-2016 | 08:58 PM
#3541
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Joined: Dec 2009
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No sir. A little while back united chopped em, and they sent an email to their pilot group which we all ended up getting ahold of. But it was enough to convince all of us united will act sooner next year and it'll eventually Happen.
09-30-2016 | 09:08 PM
#3542
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Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Big foot
I'm kicking myself so bad right now. This is what happens when you don't take the first upgrade available. I was on vacation when Virginia called me asking if I wanted the transition in October since a spot opened up. I declined thinking I'd get into the first class in November not realizing the 2 a month are for currently qual'd CRJ drivers not transitions like myself. Well no big deal I thought I'll just get into the 11/29 class and life will be all good.... Fast forward to today and yeah this stinks. The only reason I'm upset is that we're so overstaffed on the 175 in ORD where I'm based and that there should be no reason we don't get to transition. My advice to those of you contemplating an upgrade or when to take a class is this, take the first opportunity you get because you never know when one hiccup can happen.
09-30-2016 | 10:38 PM
#3543
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: ERJ CA
With current rates, Year 2 is a pay cut if you got the type bonus when hired. The big year 2 bump evaporated when the company exercised their option to raise year 1 pay to $36.50.
09-30-2016 | 10:43 PM
#3544
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From: ERJ CA
Important to note that the junior captain in this scenario will see their seniority stagnate as FOs senior to him upgrade.
09-30-2016 | 11:53 PM
#3545
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Joined: Jun 2016
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Not saying they wouldn't take a legacy job if it were offered but it's probably easier to decide things are "good enough" while those at regionals might have more motivation.
Again, not sure and no source..just my take
10-01-2016 | 01:44 AM
#3546
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Joined: Oct 2016
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Hey guys new hire here currently in Sim. It looks like I may need a second sim session which would put me into "special tracking". I've asked around and haven't gotten a clear answer as to what that would mean for my career after Skywest. I understand what it entails while I'm here. I know that its PRIA reportable but am unsure as to how future employers would look at it and if it would make getting selected for an interview less likely. Any insight would be appreciated.
10-01-2016 | 04:32 AM
#3547
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Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 86
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From: sea-are-jay
Hey guys new hire here currently in Sim. It looks like I may need a second sim session which would put me into "special tracking". I've asked around and haven't gotten a clear answer as to what that would mean for my career after Skywest. I understand what it entails while I'm here. I know that its PRIA reportable but am unsure as to how future employers would look at it and if it would make getting selected for an interview less likely. Any insight would be appreciated.
10-01-2016 | 04:50 AM
#3548
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Joined: Jul 2008
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Hey guys new hire here currently in Sim. It looks like I may need a second sim session which would put me into "special tracking". I've asked around and haven't gotten a clear answer as to what that would mean for my career after Skywest. I understand what it entails while I'm here. I know that its PRIA reportable but am unsure as to how future employers would look at it and if it would make getting selected for an interview less likely. Any insight would be appreciated.
10-01-2016 | 05:52 AM
#3549
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Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Downward Dog
I don't think the left seat stagnation would be any worse than what we have seen in normal non-hiring times. Like 2013, where some CA/FOs were on reserve for over a year. Or the 2007 hire/upgrades that sat for years.
While there is movement I wager it won't be bad.
While there is movement I wager it won't be bad.
10-01-2016 | 06:24 AM
#3550
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Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 615
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From: CRJ Kapitän
Let's just hope that it keeps on that way! One mega accident, economic downturn or terrorist attack and this gravy train will precipitate to a swift stop.
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