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Originally Posted by D1115
(Post 2239148)
I have an upcoming interview with Skywest. I left the 121 world after my NWA class was cancelled in 08. Delta never called, so I started my own business and now looking at getting back in. I'm a Michigan guy, ORD OR DTW, preferably DTW. What is the chance of holding DTW? Will the flying continue to grow there? Approx how long currently to upgrade in DTW? Is it shorter for us previous 121 guys with plenty of RJ time. Really want to go to place that is fun to go to work at, and has some sort of long term career stability if I decide not move up to a major again. I have a family, two young kids and I would love to return to the airline world, but would like some sort of quality of life. Don't mind paying some dues in the short run, but definitely want to be able to drive to work. Feel free to PM me as well. Thanks, much appreciated.
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I'm just finishing up IOE...I was given DTW....I was looking for some advice. I decided wherever I'm based I'm going to live instead of commute. I was thinking of putting in for a transfer to ORD. My end goal is Denver but I'm thinking that won't happen till at least February. So:
1) If I stay with DTW, does anyone know of crews living in Ann Arbor instead of Detroit or if there is a crash pad there? (Ann Arbor is about the same distance from airport as Detroit) 2) Should I choose ORD over DTW? Everyone says the flying is better in ORD, as someone who hasn't been on the line, what does that mean (better overnights, longer layovers etc)? Any advice is much appreciated! |
DTW is growing and ORD/DTW/MSP will always be jr bases at SkyWest. Good for someone that lives out there. List now shows 4101 pilots. Ive heard they want to push over 5k..
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Anybody have any MSP crashpad info?
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Originally Posted by Glad2fly
(Post 2239216)
I'm a new guy to the company and am on my 6th month now. I got DTW right out of training for two months, then home based in SLC in Sept. I don't think you'll have any problem getting DTW. Good place to be to get consistent flying, even on reserves.
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Originally Posted by Bushwheel
(Post 2239456)
What was the commute like from SLC to DTW or did you just stay there for a few months? Might be in the same situation shortly.
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Hub to hub is always the most difficult.
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Originally Posted by Bushwheel
(Post 2239456)
What was the commute like from SLC to DTW or did you just stay there for a few months? Might be in the same situation shortly.
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Anyone have any first hand reports on how the atp ctp course in SLC goes?
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Originally Posted by Rocksteady
(Post 2239432)
I'm just finishing up IOE...I was given DTW....I was looking for some advice. I decided wherever I'm based I'm going to live instead of commute. I was thinking of putting in for a transfer to ORD. My end goal is Denver but I'm thinking that won't happen till at least February. So:
1) If I stay with DTW, does anyone know of crews living in Ann Arbor instead of Detroit or if there is a crash pad there? (Ann Arbor is about the same distance from airport as Detroit) 2) Should I choose ORD over DTW? Everyone says the flying is better in ORD, as someone who hasn't been on the line, what does that mean (better overnights, longer layovers etc)? Any advice is much appreciated! The Detroit area is a big place. Ann Arbor is doable too. It certainly is a lot cheaper than Chicago. But the trips are pretty much only -200 flying to Midwest towns with lots of back and forth. You really won't leave the Midwest. This could change as DTW gets more 700/900 trips. If you like the city life than go with Chicago. Lots of variety of trips on the 200, 700, or 900 for 3 different carriers. You actually might get a chance to land on the west coast. I like this so I stick with ORD, even though my seniority is significantly lower in ORD than DTW or MSP. But I'm a Captain too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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