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03-13-2017 | 04:40 PM
#6201
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From: RJ Captain
Hi all,
I was curious if anyone currently working at Skywest could give me any details on the IAH domicile. I know they operate crj200s and 700s and are pretty senior with FOs. Are there any plans to close the IAH base? I heard flying was slowing down there. Also, how long is reserve looking for the 175? Just lookin at my options to live in domicile vs commuting, and how hard a commute might be.
I was curious if anyone currently working at Skywest could give me any details on the IAH domicile. I know they operate crj200s and 700s and are pretty senior with FOs. Are there any plans to close the IAH base? I heard flying was slowing down there. Also, how long is reserve looking for the 175? Just lookin at my options to live in domicile vs commuting, and how hard a commute might be.
As a new hire I would not plan on ever being based in IAH unless Mesa loses their flying with United. And it doesn't look like that is happening.
03-13-2017 | 05:33 PM
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I looked into expressjet but read somewhere that they may park some of there e145s, plus some dudes here at my unit have been sitting reserve for over 2-3 years in IAH.
03-13-2017 | 05:46 PM
#6203
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Don't quote me as my memory is a little fuzzy, but I believe ExpressJet is losing +100 airplanes. CRJ2s and E145s
03-13-2017 | 05:53 PM
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It's specifically "At least 1,000 flight hours in air carrier operations (as co-pilot in Part 121 operations, as Captain in fractional ownership operations, as Captain in Part 135 turbojet, commuter, or 10 or more passenger seat operations, or any combination thereof)"
03-13-2017 | 06:27 PM
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In summary: There's no good option when it comes to being IAH based.
The only (sorta) sure bet is Mesa but we all know it would bring misery that surpasses commuting...
The only (sorta) sure bet is Mesa but we all know it would bring misery that surpasses commuting...
03-13-2017 | 07:00 PM
#6206
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From: LAX ER
If you want IAH to grow you need to hope Mesa crumbles. The longer they stay afloat, the longer your wait is.
The industry is so volatile, anything could change in a week. I wouldn't base your airline choice off living in base at IAH. I mean, why would you want to go to Mesa if you didn't have to?
The industry is so volatile, anything could change in a week. I wouldn't base your airline choice off living in base at IAH. I mean, why would you want to go to Mesa if you didn't have to?
03-13-2017 | 07:22 PM
#6207
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United re-upped Xjet's E145s through the end of 2018 out of IAH. It is American that is cutting Xjet's E145s.
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