Welcome to Flightinfo.com

  • Register now and join the discussion
  • Friendliest aviation Ccmmunity on the web
  • Modern site for PC's, Phones, Tablets - no 3rd party apps required
  • Ask questions, help others, promote aviation
  • Share the passion for aviation
  • Invite everyone to Flightinfo.com and let's have fun

Skybus

Welcome to Flightinfo.com

  • Register now and join the discussion
  • Modern secure site, no 3rd party apps required
  • Invite your friends
  • Share the passion of aviation
  • Friendliest aviation community on the web
Register   Log in
BigMeat

BigMeat

Registered Loser
Joined
Oct 2, 2002
Posts
377
I have seen the begining of the end....I have really. Recently I had the pleasure of talking to one of the Skybus recruiters. I was curious as I had never seen them before. After talking to the recruiter I had to run away quickly to find someplace to hurl! Get this 65,000 dollars to fly an Airbus as Captain! Go-Jets pays more than they do. Mesa would look down at those guys. When I questioned how they could get away with paying those rates they told me that they would also give stock options, PLUS!!! it is going to be a really "Happy" place to work. The whole airline is going to run on Happiness!! Please if any respectable pilot out there is thinking about it dont. The airlines are really turning around this time. There will be movement all over. Please do not stoop to this new low. I think they require something like 5000 total plus jet time to go there. If you have that kind of time your crazy to go there. Farg Skybus and the management they rode in on!!

Bigmeat
 
I do know, from a very reliable source, that they are not having trouble finding applicants or individuals to interview.

I guess the end is here.
 
That's why line pilots at major airlines need to insist that they are part of the interviewing process. That way they can put a stop to these guys who go to companies like Skybus and Virgin Am. from EVER moving on to a real airline and making a respectible living.

Only then will the true blood shed stop.

No more "well I can suck it up for a year or two, get valuable Airbus time and than I shouldn't have any problem getting hired at United/American/C.O./Delta etc".

After that happens, then I'd like to see how many whores line up to apply to these "Walmart Airlines"!!!
 
Last edited:
I wonder from where they are getting their applicants? Most jet operators pay at least that or more. Especially if they require 5k and jet time.
 
I think all Age 60+ pilots that decide to sue their unions to get their jobs back get banished to Skybus.
 
BVT94 said:
I think all Age 60+ pilots that decide to sue their unions to get their jobs back get banished to Skybus.
Click to expand...

And they are flying airbuses. Pretty automated (you know the whole pilot out of the loop thing), they should be able to handle it. hehe....
 
" wonder from where they are getting their applicants? Most jet operators pay at least that or more. Especially if they require 5k and jet time."

Ever hear of an airline called Indepence? Once an Airbus operator!
Indepence Airbus pilot = Skybus Airbus pilot (a lot are still looking for a home)

Also, Comair country is just down the hill.
 
Would not want to get hired there jackass. I wouldn't lower myself to that level. I'm happy with the company I'm working for.
 
JJET44 said:
That's why line pilots at major airlines need to insist that they are part of the interviewing process. That way they can put a stop to these guys who go to companies like Skybus and Virgin Am. from EVER moving on to a real airline and making a respectible living.
Click to expand...

How about not signing a jumpseat agreement with these airlines. If these guys cant easily get to work, maybe that will send a message.
 
I'm half tempted to apply to this place just for the sheer comedy of it.
 
A buddy of mine is going to use the interview as prep for his DAL interview. He has about 5200 hrs. They are interviewing him as a capt. He even stated that they must be desperate. That is right above their mins.
 
If VA doesn't get their certificate, Skybums will have a ready supply of typed FO's who need a job. TC
 
Its too bad if this is true about Skybus. 65 brand new planes, long routes to the west (supposedly), and a chance to get in from the beginning. I have a buddy who works for an accounting firm here in columbus that is doing their auditing right now. He said there long term plan is impressive to say the least. Too bad its management's long term plan. Anyone know if Skybus will be ALPA or other?
 
buxflyr said:
He said there long term plan is impressive to say the least. Too bad its management's long term plan. Anyone know if Skybus will be ALPA or other?
Click to expand...

"yeah, we want to start a company. We dont have any long term plans, just short term".........most businesses sounds good, but having it turn into a success is a different story.

NO ALPA. Again this is the companies long term plan. The pilots long term plan may be different.
 

Share this page

Latest posts

Latest resources

Latest media

Carbon Cub FX-3 Shenandoah Valley
Carbon Cub at Kittyhawk
FX-3 in the backcountry
IFR Panel in a Carbon Cub FX-3
Cub-Provo-UT-c.jpg
Back
Top