Skywest v2.0
12-02-2017 | 09:18 PM
#9492
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Why is SW so short of FOs currently? I know they are going to get 45 new Erj-175s next year. I read something where they just added 27 CRJs? Is that correct?
12-02-2017 | 10:09 PM
#9493
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Not anymore it’s not actually. Strictly operational. On the CRJ side of the house. Just like ERJ is mainly operational. They aren’t diving deep into systems at all. At all. As of November. New class footprint
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12-02-2017 | 10:17 PM
#9494
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From: Downward Dog
It’s not FOs specifically, but CA and FOs on the CRJ. Anyone bidding below 25-30% in base is being awarded lots of monthly flying.
It’s more of a massive growth pain than an attrition pain. SkyW grew by 50 pilots last month. (+100-50)
The 175 will probably experience issues next year as it is set to expand by 40-50% in 12 months.
On the CRJ side we all dodged a bullet when the 30 United 700s were placed with other carriers. Things would have come to a screeching halt. Instead of complaining about timing out, we would be complaining about being on reserve for 12 months and 4 year upgrades.
Meh
It’s more of a massive growth pain than an attrition pain. SkyW grew by 50 pilots last month. (+100-50)
The 175 will probably experience issues next year as it is set to expand by 40-50% in 12 months.
On the CRJ side we all dodged a bullet when the 30 United 700s were placed with other carriers. Things would have come to a screeching halt. Instead of complaining about timing out, we would be complaining about being on reserve for 12 months and 4 year upgrades.
Meh
12-03-2017 | 06:47 AM
#9496
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It’s a gamble either way. I’m seeing a lot of people senior to me moving over to the ERJ from the CRJ.
So I may be going backwards in seniority in the near future. Not sure how the outlook is on the CRJ side.
Really it depends on if you want to live in base or not.
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12-03-2017 | 08:14 AM
#9497
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The pay package SAPA agreed to, as always lacked foresight.
And let's not forget the wonderful "block vs credit" BS!
I just looked at a 2 day trip in open time, Blocks 10:25 but credits 8:10!
12-03-2017 | 08:23 AM
#9498
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From: ERJ 175 Captain
If they see a trend in declining hiring numbers and an increasing exodus of FOs they will be back to the bargaining table long before 2022.
12-03-2017 | 09:21 AM
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Doesn't the company want us to do this, as in that situation the pilots would make more money at mainline's expense, or am I misunderstanding this?
12-03-2017 | 09:59 AM
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From: Downward Dog
Exactly, why anybody would come here and not go to Endeavor would be foolish!
The pay package SAPA agreed to, as always lacked foresight.
And let's not forget the wonderful "block vs credit" BS!
I just looked at a 2 day trip in open time, Blocks 10:25 but credits 8:10!
The pay package SAPA agreed to, as always lacked foresight.
And let's not forget the wonderful "block vs credit" BS!
I just looked at a 2 day trip in open time, Blocks 10:25 but credits 8:10!
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