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TogaParty 04-10-2016 05:02 PM


Originally Posted by SMACFUM (Post 2107312)
Lots of new American flying in ORD for May, including a decent amount of -700 stuff. Pretty interesting, I don't remember seeing any announcement or communication about this. Thought all the AA -700s were going to LAX.

I believe it's just for the month of May. June will have all 7 700s based in LAX.

WesternSkies 04-10-2016 08:23 PM

Which carrier did that Ord 700 Amercian flying come from? Syr/msy/pit... I'd guess republic.
Nvrmind, I didn't see the last page apparently before posting.

Taylor814ce 04-10-2016 08:37 PM

Is E175 initial training AQP?

Cruz5350 04-11-2016 08:22 AM


Originally Posted by Taylor814ce (Post 2107430)
Is E175 initial training AQP?

My recurrent was a few weeks ago and it was AQP, but I'm not sure if new hire is yet.

CubeFlyer 04-11-2016 10:51 AM

I'm considering applying to SkyWest and relocating to Sacramento area for family reasons. Does anyone have any input as to which SkyWest base would be the easiest commute (flight commute not drive) from Sacramento? How long to hold the base? Input from anyone currently making a commute from Sacramento to one of SkyWest's bases would be appreciated. PM if you want. Thanks!

washburn 04-11-2016 11:06 AM


Originally Posted by CubeFlyer (Post 2107709)
I'm considering applying to SkyWest and relocating to Sacramento area for family reasons. Does anyone have any input as to which SkyWest base would be the easiest commute (flight commute not drive) from Sacramento? How long to hold the base? Input from anyone currently making a commute from Sacramento to one of SkyWest's bases would be appreciated. PM if you want. Thanks!

SFO, you'll get it right out of training if you pick the CRJ. There are 5 flights a day between SMF and SFO, they're all SkyWest flights so it shouldn't be a problem.

ClickClickBoom 04-11-2016 12:48 PM


Originally Posted by washburn (Post 2107719)
SFO, you'll get it right out of training if you pick the CRJ. There are 5 flights a day between SMF and SFO, they're all SkyWest flights so it shouldn't be a problem.

Not so simple, lots of Skywest commuters, since they closed the base. Commuting by car can be difficult as well, check your traffic app for traffic in the Bay Area between 0500-0900 and 1530-1830 as well. You will get it "right out of training" for a reason, op was hoping to lure another sucker in so as to bump him up and off reserve, good effort though. "shouldn't be a problem", who could ever imagine a seat availability problem from the state capital to a worldwide financial center?

snackysmores 04-11-2016 01:04 PM


Originally Posted by ClickClickBoom (Post 2107767)
op was hoping to lure another sucker in so as to bump him up and off reserve

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saxman66 04-11-2016 04:23 PM


Originally Posted by CubeFlyer (Post 2107709)
I'm considering applying to SkyWest and relocating to Sacramento area for family reasons. Does anyone have any input as to which SkyWest base would be the easiest commute (flight commute not drive) from Sacramento? How long to hold the base? Input from anyone currently making a commute from Sacramento to one of SkyWest's bases would be appreciated. PM if you want. Thanks!


I'd still say SFO will be your easiest. It's drivable, flyable and trainable. Traffic can be a nightmare though getting across the bay. The Capital Corridor does it almost every hour or two with a transfer to BART at Richmond. Lots of SKW pilots live in Sac, so you'll be competing with them for the Jumpseat.

Your next easiest commute would probably be LAX. Between Delta, United, Southwest, and AA, you should have no problem getting to LAX.

Turbosina 04-11-2016 04:52 PM


Originally Posted by CubeFlyer (Post 2107709)
I'm considering applying to SkyWest and relocating to Sacramento area for family reasons. Does anyone have any input as to which SkyWest base would be the easiest commute (flight commute not drive) from Sacramento? How long to hold the base? Input from anyone currently making a commute from Sacramento to one of SkyWest's bases would be appreciated. PM if you want. Thanks!

I'd avoid a flying commute SMF-SFO because that route is very frequently plagued by 1) overbooked -200s with plenty of nonrevs and commuting pilots, and 2) SFO flow, which can ruin your day.

If you're gonna live in the Sac area, just live on the west side near the I-5 and drive to your SFO base. Yes, 3-hour commutes can happen in the morning rush hour, but as others have mentioned there's the Capitol Corridor to BART. Unless the traffic is really bad, a SMF-SFO commute by air can often take longer than driving, once you include the time to drive out to SMF, park (for which you will not receive a parking pass, BTW), wait around, get bumped, wait around for the next flight, and then get told your flow time is 3 hours from now.

If you insist on a flying commute (can't imagine why), LAX would be your best bet.


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