Skywest to Acquire Ex-Northwest DC-10s for Charter Operation??

[tomcash]

Has anyone out there heard that Skywest is possibly getting a few EX-Northwest DC-10s to fly on a new charter certificate out of SLC?

The timing is right considering that NW just parked their last DC-10 but it still seems a little far fetched. Then again, there always seem to be room out there for new charter operators starting up with used airplanes.

I wonder if the pilots will be from SKywest or if it'll be a seprate operation (if it's even true to begin with).

 

[Oakum_Boy]

Sign me up, 'cause baby, there is more to a W2 than hourly rate.

 

[007]

I am sure they'll be flown at the 50 seat rate...

 

[wmuflyguy]

Weren't some DC-10's going to ATA?

So will it be 250 seats for 50 seat pay? damn he beat me to it

 

[Crizz]

Sounds like flame bait to me.

 

[SPDBRD747400]

Hey Crizz cool avatar, I used to fly one of those...One thing I remember about that plane was "GUMPFART."

 

[SkyW120]

Has anyone out there heard that Skywest is possibly getting a few EX-Northwest DC-10s to fly on a new charter certificate out of SLC?

The timing is right considering that NW just parked their last DC-10 but it still seems a little far fetched. Then again, there always seem to be room out there for new charter operators starting up with used airplanes.

I wonder if the pilots will be from SKywest or if it'll be a seprate operation (if it's even true to begin with).

The LDS church can charter in style!

 

[Crizz]

Hey Crizz cool avatar, I used to fly one of those...One thing I remember about that plane was "GUMPFART."

Never heard the GUMPFART... most important one I learned was "Water landing gear is up!"

Ever see the picture of the one landing in water with the gear part way down? I dont think they lived.

 

[Tomct]

Has anyone out there heard that Skywest is possibly getting a few EX-Northwest DC-10s to fly on a new charter certificate out of SLC?


Man.....O......Man, Wake Up will ya!! Never Happen!

 

[Workin'Stiff]

Gonna be kind of tough to do that type of work when most of the -10's have been acquired by Omni and ATA. The remainder are getting parted out in Mississippi...

 

[s.o.sJTB]

Some of the major holders of SkyWest stock (Atkins family) invested or bought Ghana Airlines a couple of years ago....they fly DC 10's. Dosent have much to do with SkyWest inc.

 

[Morning Wood]

Come on. Give it a rest will ya?

 

[AuburnRedneck9]

They are all going to ATA for their charter ops, that came out months ago. Secondly, you idiots at Skywest would fly anything for the same pay rate. Anything to help the company out and screw up our profession.

 

[HelloNewman]

They are all going to ATA for their charter ops, that came out months ago. Secondly, you idiots at Skywest would fly anything for the same pay rate. Anything to help the company out and screw up our profession.

No payscale for anything other than a CRJ 200 or 700/900. I don't blame you though. Your a hick and don't know any better on how to do some research.

 

[OARfan]

Sounds like flame bait to me.

Naahhh! Flame Bait? Sounds like it's going to happen. Yep, I think first year pilots will be flying it for 20 bucks an hour in 2010. What a deal.

 

[JJET44]

Doubt it. Skywest flys for Delta.

When Flyi started flying buses they had to stop flying the Dojets for Delta. Something in the Delta pilot's scope clause about others flying airplanes with more than 70 seats and also flying for Delta even though one had nothing to do with the other.

 

[homerjdispatch]

Doubt it. Skywest flys for Delta.

When Flyi started flying buses they had to stop flying the Dojets for Delta. Something in the Delta pilot's scope clause about others flying airplanes with more than 70 seats and also flying for Delta even though one had nothing to do with the other.

What if SkyWest, INC buys another airline, thus aquiring another certificate? They could operate larger aircraft under another name and a different certificate than SkyWest and ASA. Problem solved....


But i doubt this DC-10 rumor is anything but flamebait!

 

[HelloNewman]

What if SkyWest, INC buys another airline, thus aquiring another certificate? They could operate larger aircraft under another name and a different certificate than SkyWest and ASA. Problem solved....


But i doubt this DC-10 rumor is anything but flamebait!

scope seems pretty pointless to me if all it takes is a seperate certificate to get around it. what a joke. Delta shouldn't be telling us what size aircraft to fly anyway. As long as it isn't under Delta colors that is.

 

[ohplease!]

scope seems pretty pointless to me if all it takes is a seperate certificate to get around it. what a joke. Delta shouldn't be telling us what size aircraft to fly anyway. As long as it isn't under Delta colors that is.

they don't.

 

[BID]

it is ok to fly the DC-10 at 50 seat rates, only, only if they put 76 seats in the back.

 

[G2T]

Delta shouldn't be telling us what size aircraft to fly anyway. As long as it isn't under Delta colors that is.

Yes they should be able to tell you that. If they are paying your bills, then why should they allow you to fly an aircraft for them, or one of their competitors that will take away passengers from their mainline? It's the way of life for a contract carrier.

 

[GLD Direct]

As I've done told in a few other posts, I'm retired airline. But, with the state of the economy and my own financial situation rollin' down hill faster than a fat kid chasing a cup cake on a skateboard, I've been thinking about returning to flying to help pay my wife's medical bills.

I've considered NetJets and Flex Jet but they work too hard. I want something far more easier. So, here is my question: will this new operation be hiring Professional Flight Engineers for these DC-10s??? It's been 18 years since I've flown one, but I can still remember how it works I think.

Sitting sideways is fun. I always liked it.

Thank you.

 

[ReverseSensing]

...rollin' down hill faster than a fat kid chasing a cup cake on a skateboard...

I have no answers for your question, but I sure like this part. :beer:

 

[Weasil]

But, with the state of the economy and my own financial situation rollin' down hill faster than a fat kid chasing a cup cake on a skateboard,

Thank you.

Are you talking about this guy? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QARKJXzUKMU

or maybe this guy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HxFMpP7n6Y

 

[ArcticFlier]

They are all going to ATA for their charter ops, that came out months ago. Secondly, you idiots at Skywest would fly anything for the same pay rate. Anything to help the company out and screw up our profession.

A$$.......................




AF

 

[joe_pilot]

They are all going to ATA for their charter ops, that came out months ago. Secondly, you idiots at Skywest would fly anything for the same pay rate. Anything to help the company out and screw up our profession.

...Yawn...

 

[doug_or]

Word is there will be a 10% overide for pilots, but FEs swill get first year FO pay regardless of years of service.

 

[Longhorn]

Enough of the flamebait.