Skywest v2.0
04-28-2017, 08:57 PM
#7071
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Joined APC: Aug 2016
Posts: 130
Originally Posted by boboseatlle
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
#7072
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Posts: 125
Originally Posted by JediCheese
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
#7073
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Posts: 405
Originally Posted by hotbreeze
Need to have a work visa of some sort.
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
#7074
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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
#7075
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Originally Posted by JediCheese
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:
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).
04-29-2017, 06:38 AM
#7076
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They hire Aussies so they must hold a AUS passport.
04-29-2017, 08:59 AM
#7077
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SkyWest right now is sponsoring work Visa's.. Recently pilots from Australia and Canada..
04-29-2017, 02:18 PM
#7078
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Posts: 125
Originally Posted by rickair7777
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).
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).
It isn't discrimination to not hire you if you can't become KCM qualified.
04-29-2017, 10:53 PM
#7079
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Position: ERJ CA
Posts: 1,082
Originally Posted by amcnd
SkyWest right now is sponsoring work Visa's.. Recently pilots from Australia and Canada..
04-30-2017, 05:08 AM
#7080
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Originally Posted by hotbreeze
You have to be able to pass a background check - which means the country where you are from must cooperate with US authorities and keep adequate records of criminal activity.
It isn't discrimination to not hire you if you can't become KCM qualified.
It isn't discrimination to not hire you if you can't become KCM qualified.
But you also need to be able to enter the three countries SKW flies to, so you need some combination of passport, visas, waivers, etc to do that. They can't not hire you because you don't have a us passport, but if say Canada requires a visa for your nationality but they won't grant one, then SKW would not have to employ you.
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