Skywest v2.0
02-13-2017 | 06:47 AM
#5773
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It's called Skypath Aviation. It's in the early stages but they bought 2 brand new Archers full glass cockpit and then bought a hangar next to TransPac to use. It's a zero to hero program to get new pilots all the way through and then a job at Skywest. I don't know the full details like cost and etc. it's still a very new program. I think they told us Skywest only bought the airplanes to attract students with shiny Archers lol.
I worked at TransPac all of last year and they had 8 students they said to test it out. The plan was to see how it goes and then expand it larger to different locations across the country, so we'll see. Transpac (international students) couldn't use those new Archers either it's a separate company technically. They offered instructor jobs to TransPac instructors and the syllabus was bring written for a 120 day program or something along those lines. Pretty much another ATP. As far as Skywest goes, not sure how much more they'll invest in it. It's still on the quiet side right now but I know they did kick it off in 2017.
No website or anything but you can see its trademarked already by the company who owns TransPac.
I worked at TransPac all of last year and they had 8 students they said to test it out. The plan was to see how it goes and then expand it larger to different locations across the country, so we'll see. Transpac (international students) couldn't use those new Archers either it's a separate company technically. They offered instructor jobs to TransPac instructors and the syllabus was bring written for a 120 day program or something along those lines. Pretty much another ATP. As far as Skywest goes, not sure how much more they'll invest in it. It's still on the quiet side right now but I know they did kick it off in 2017.
No website or anything but you can see its trademarked already by the company who owns TransPac.
How could this produce more then a couple dozen pilots a year?
It doesn't pass the smell test.
02-13-2017 | 05:16 PM
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02-13-2017 | 08:26 PM
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I just applied to SKW and wanted to get a jump on studying for the ATP written using Sheppard Air. The operator talked me into buying the interview prep, but the software says not to use for any regional other than "for Mesa, Go, Piedmont, Trans States, Commutair , Republic, Spirit, Miami Air, ExpressJet & Air Wisconsin interview tests."
Is this a total waste of time for interviewing at SkyWest?
Thanks!
Is this a total waste of time for interviewing at SkyWest?
Thanks!
02-13-2017 | 08:58 PM
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From: Cessna 172 CFI
I just applied to SKW and wanted to get a jump on studying for the ATP written using Sheppard Air. The operator talked me into buying the interview prep, but the software says not to use for any regional other than "for Mesa, Go, Piedmont, Trans States, Commutair , Republic, Spirit, Miami Air, ExpressJet & Air Wisconsin interview tests."
Is this a total waste of time for interviewing at SkyWest?
Thanks!
Is this a total waste of time for interviewing at SkyWest?
Thanks!
Good luck
02-13-2017 | 09:25 PM
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I just applied to SKW and wanted to get a jump on studying for the ATP written using Sheppard Air. The operator talked me into buying the interview prep, but the software says not to use for any regional other than "for Mesa, Go, Piedmont, Trans States, Commutair , Republic, Spirit, Miami Air, ExpressJet & Air Wisconsin interview tests."
Is this a total waste of time for interviewing at SkyWest?
Thanks!
Is this a total waste of time for interviewing at SkyWest?
Thanks!
Use SA for the written obviously and follow the steps.
Use the gouges for the interview. As stated, Will Fly For Food has some great ones out there. Then interviewers want to see you take the initiative and use all available resources to better yourself. Obviously you will need good technical knowledge for high speed aerodynamics, turbine ops, electrical, WX, IFR FARs etc.. The interview is to give you the chance to show what you got in ground school.
Contrary to what everyone says about regional hiring, SkyWest still denies some people during the interview process. I dont know how people do that, but SkyWest's while phylosophy is to weed people out through ground school, and it works.
Study, be prepared, show initiative, be normal and social and you'll be fine. This is a great place to be. You probably keep seeing that same plug all over the place, but it's true. The training is high quality stuff and the people genuinely care about teaching you life long knowledge. Best of luck.
02-14-2017 | 03:22 AM
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I just applied to SKW and wanted to get a jump on studying for the ATP written using Sheppard Air. The operator talked me into buying the interview prep, but the software says not to use for any regional other than "for Mesa, Go, Piedmont, Trans States, Commutair , Republic, Spirit, Miami Air, ExpressJet & Air Wisconsin interview tests."
Is this a total waste of time for interviewing at SkyWest?
Thanks!
Is this a total waste of time for interviewing at SkyWest?
Thanks!
I did find it useful for ExpressJet and it does preprare you for the ATP written.
Good luck!
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