Skywest v2.0
04-28-2017 | 04:38 PM
#7071
Prime Minister/Moderator
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
04-28-2017 | 04:40 PM
#7072
New Hire
Joined: Apr 2017
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I interviewed a month ago.
Memorize 14 CFR 91.175, have as good of an understanding as you can of, and be able to draw a schematic of the electrical system of your most complex aircraft. That's the entirety of the written part.
The oral technical evaluation consisted of turbine engine basics, METAR/TAF decoding, trans-sonic/swept wing aero (mach tuck, etc.), a little bit of FAR speed restrictions, etc, and Jepp approach plates and STARs. My biggest issue was STARs, since flying slower aircraft meant that I'd never actually flown one, and I didn't understand them nearly as well as I'd thought I had.
They need people just like everyone else right now. If you have a good grasp of that stuff, you'll be just fine.
Memorize 14 CFR 91.175, have as good of an understanding as you can of, and be able to draw a schematic of the electrical system of your most complex aircraft. That's the entirety of the written part.
The oral technical evaluation consisted of turbine engine basics, METAR/TAF decoding, trans-sonic/swept wing aero (mach tuck, etc.), a little bit of FAR speed restrictions, etc, and Jepp approach plates and STARs. My biggest issue was STARs, since flying slower aircraft meant that I'd never actually flown one, and I didn't understand them nearly as well as I'd thought I had.
They need people just like everyone else right now. If you have a good grasp of that stuff, you'll be just fine.
Thanks for the reply again
04-28-2017 | 08:17 PM
#7074
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: ERJ CA
More than adequate for the "clicker" test (if they're even still doing it). Also great for the actual ATP written exam. I used Sheppard Air and got a 94.
04-28-2017 | 08:41 PM
#7075
On Reserve
Joined: Mar 2017
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I was looking at the SkyWest site seniority for the ERJ and the youngest CA is 2014 in ORD and 2012 after that.
Does anyone know what the expected upgrade time is for the ERJ for a new hire?
Are new hires able to get which aircraft they want between the CRJ and ERJ?
I'm not trying to open up a can of worms or troll, but I've read that QOL is better at SkyWest than the other regionals. I'm willing to take less pay for better QOL, but what makes it so much better at SkyWest compared to the others besides the domicile choices and they haven't furloughed a pilot?
Does anyone know what the expected upgrade time is for the ERJ for a new hire?
Are new hires able to get which aircraft they want between the CRJ and ERJ?
I'm not trying to open up a can of worms or troll, but I've read that QOL is better at SkyWest than the other regionals. I'm willing to take less pay for better QOL, but what makes it so much better at SkyWest compared to the others besides the domicile choices and they haven't furloughed a pilot?
04-28-2017 | 08:57 PM
#7076
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Aug 2016
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I was looking at the SkyWest site seniority for the ERJ and the youngest CA is 2014 in ORD and 2012 after that.
Does anyone know what the expected upgrade time is for the ERJ for a new hire?
Are new hires able to get which aircraft they want between the CRJ and ERJ?
I'm not trying to open up a can of worms or troll, but I've read that QOL is better at SkyWest than the other regionals. I'm willing to take less pay for better QOL, but what makes it so much better at SkyWest compared to the others besides the domicile choices and they haven't furloughed a pilot?
Does anyone know what the expected upgrade time is for the ERJ for a new hire?
Are new hires able to get which aircraft they want between the CRJ and ERJ?
I'm not trying to open up a can of worms or troll, but I've read that QOL is better at SkyWest than the other regionals. I'm willing to take less pay for better QOL, but what makes it so much better at SkyWest compared to the others besides the domicile choices and they haven't furloughed a pilot?
Edit: Reality though, there's a reason SKW doesn't need to offer crazy high sign on, retention, or referral bonuses. It's a smart career move and they treat us right here. The people here are happy (generally) and we can staff our flying. Don't be fooled though, it's still a regional and you won't be in hog heaven here if you decide to hop on, but it's a place you won't hate if you get stuck. Not sure on the E-jet upgrades, I fly the deuce.
Last edited by EFBprobs; 04-28-2017 at 09:26 PM.
04-29-2017 | 01:37 AM
#7077
Newbie
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If you have right to work in the US and a passport, I don't see the problem. My understanding is employers can't discriminate based on national origin.
Might have some issues getting TSA clearance to start training depending on which country you are from. I know a pilot who had to wait a month for TSA clearance to start training after getting a CJO (not Skywest).
Might have some issues getting TSA clearance to start training depending on which country you are from. I know a pilot who had to wait a month for TSA clearance to start training after getting a CJO (not Skywest).
04-29-2017 | 01:58 AM
#7078
Line Holder
Joined: Jan 2015
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Definitely. But I don't think having a <insert non-US country> passport and a green card is going to stop you from going to the regionals.
Skywest says you need a US passport on their careers page for pilots:
Skywest says you need a US passport on their careers page for pilots:
To be considered for a pilot position, you must:
Be a U.S. citizen or able to show proof of right to work in the U.S.
Have a current U.S. Passport
Be a U.S. citizen or able to show proof of right to work in the U.S.
Have a current U.S. Passport
04-29-2017 | 06:16 AM
#7079
On Reserve
Joined: Dec 2016
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US work permit and foreign valid passport
Got hired, no problem
Got hired, no problem
04-29-2017 | 06:18 AM
#7080
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
I think they have to make an exception for non-citizens. Otherwise they would be banning green-card holders from right-to-work, which is illegal.
A non-citizen cannot have a US passport (one exception which does not apply here), so instead they would need a passport from their home country, with whatever visas, waivers, etc needed to enter Canada, Mexico, and Bahamas. Unless you're from someplace sketchy, it should be fairly easy to access those countries, especially as a US-based crew member.
So all you need is a green card and a passport from somewhere else (hopefully not N. Korea).
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