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Terantious 04-19-2016 05:04 PM


Originally Posted by Check Complete (Post 2112968)
I've had to call in emergency 4 times this month for a family medical issue that went worse than expected. Talked to my CP told him what was up and he said "family first". He said you will probably get an automated nasty gram, just disregard it.

It seems if you are honest and not chronic, it's a non issue?

Family first? Definitely wasn't the FAT chief pilot, that guy doesn't give a rats ass about family emergencies. Buddy of mine called in cause his wife was home sick and his newborn baby home sick as well. FAT chief pilot called him and asked what's up. Buddy explained and said his family needed him. This *******'s response was, "Well the company needs you too."

Numerous stories like that.

Guys a total **** bag!

Turbosina 04-19-2016 05:07 PM


Originally Posted by Terantious (Post 2113010)
Family first? Definitely wasn't the FAT chief pilot, that guy doesn't give a rats ass about family emergencies. Buddy of mine called in cause his wife was home sick and his newborn baby home sick as well. FAT chief pilot called him and asked what's up. Buddy explained and said his family needed him. This *******'s response was, "Well the company needs you too."

Numerous stories like that.

Guys a total **** bag!

I had to fly with MH. Worst trip ever. Plus, I believe he was a CA for what, 3 months before being made CP? Total d-bag doesn't even begin to cover it.

Turbosina 04-19-2016 05:12 PM


Originally Posted by saxman66 (Post 2112883)
My fatigue and emergency calls have gone to about once per month now. Anyone else higher? It's frustrating when all I ask for is a couple days off for the entire month, and I have to work a local or standup that was put on my schedule for layer 7. It use to no problem getting rid of a short trip. Now you can't.


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You're right, what's incredibly frustrating is that even if people want to pick up your trip, they can't, because they're maxed out. I had a 2- day posted last month, and 6 different pilots (yes, 6) all tried to pick it up. All were denied due to legalities (no 30 hrs in 7, max in 168, etc etc.) So frustrating :(

OkStateBryan 04-19-2016 05:55 PM


Originally Posted by saxman66 (Post 2112852)
There's a quite a few guys in DFW working for SKW. It's pretty easy to commute out of. But yeah. I'd go for Envoy, Mesa, or ExpressJet, all of which have bases there.

Appreciate the input guys.

youngin50 04-19-2016 08:33 PM

Skywest buying Transpac flight school?
 
Hearing rumors in the valley that Skywest is looking at buying Transpac Flight school. Supposedly they were on site today looking at the facilities.

JamesNoBrakes 04-19-2016 09:56 PM


Originally Posted by youngin50 (Post 2113110)
Hearing rumors in the valley that Skywest is looking at buying Transpac Flight school. Supposedly they were on site today looking at the facilities.

ParpaAlpa?

Turbosina 04-19-2016 10:10 PM

...and why is it that everyone's so silent about the fact that all CRJ FOs on property have had their Jungle Bus transition bids bypassed till an August award / September class date? Meanwhile new hires continue to get that airframe assigned while some very senior FOs are being bypassed for the entire summer flying season.

Not a peep from SAPA. They're too busy doing...whatever it is they do.

spikemath 04-19-2016 10:12 PM


Originally Posted by youngin50 (Post 2113110)
Hearing rumors in the valley that Skywest is looking at buying Transpac Flight school. Supposedly they were on site today looking at the facilities.

They visit Tranny about every month or two recruiting to the new-hire CFIs down there. Envoy/ExpressJet/Transtates/GoJet all have reps that go during new-hires' first week as well.

Maybe someone else has further insight though....

pksocal 04-19-2016 10:45 PM

ATP Test?
 
Does Skywest offer to let students take the ATP CTP test after completing the course in STL? Or do you have to go somewhere else on your own to take the test? Live in SoCal.
If anybody has info it's appreciated.
thanks

Majerus 04-19-2016 11:18 PM


Originally Posted by pksocal (Post 2113142)
Does Skywest offer to let students take the ATP CTP test after completing the course in STL? Or do you have to go somewhere else on your own to take the test? Live in SoCal.
If anybody has info it's appreciated.
thanks

You will have to take it on your own before you start Indoc/systems.


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