Skywest 35-Year Aircraft Unveiled

[viper548]

And in real dollars, what did that get you on your last paycheck?

Assuming you flew the 700 exclusively, I am going to bet it makes you about 75$ every 2 weeks. Am I close?

Yeah, pretty close. My last paycheck from flying the -700 the override was 1.9 hours....$68.

 

[Gnarloooo]

Yea, I myself have said smart remarks about the skywest folks flying 900's for 50 seat rates. But if there workrules are good, and the company treats them well (which hardly no regional can say) then screw it... I would keep alpa away also

Ummmm...workrules are getting worse by the month.

 

[Grey Ghost]

Override, Shmoverride! 5% , Ha!!!!
that sounds almost as dumb as rickair7777 comments about SKYW over on airlinepilotcentral.com! he said that they don't get reduced pay in training, its reduced guarantee?? either way, its reduced jacka$$! no one is attacking you personally, just your MNGT! so calm down!

 

[joe_pilot]

And their so dumb they don't even know their getting fuked

We're the dumb ones?

BTW Tard, we know.

Fly Safe.

-JP

 

[SKYW Pilot]

And their so dumb they don't even know their getting fuked

"And THEIR so dumb?" Boy... that doesn't even deserve a response!

 

[SkyNation]

and yet SkyWest pilots make more in the final result.

35 years without all the 'assistance' and 'protection' of ALPA. so far, so good.

(haters alert!!!! this is your cue to chime in with all the tired arguments about how we only have what we do because of you, how they're going to screw us over any minute (35 years, the clock is ticking), or that they already are, blah blah blah blah)

be happy where you are. if you aren't, leave. many former ALPA folks (me included) weren't happy where they were, and left to come here. it's not perfect, but all in all it's pretty good.

 

[Grey Ghost]

and yet SkyWest pilots make more in the final result.

35 years without all the 'assistance' and 'protection' of ALPA. so far, so good.

(haters alert!!!! this is your cue to chime in with all the tired arguments about how we only have what we do because of you, how they're going to screw us over any minute (35 years, the clock is ticking), or that they already are, blah blah blah blah)

be happy where you are. if you aren't, leave. many former ALPA folks (me included) weren't happy where they were, and left to come here. it's not perfect, but all in all it's pretty good.

Good luck when it comes to checkride time after you pissed off somebody in the training department! you'll be in the street with nothing to say about it!

 

[hoover]

Good luck when it comes to checkride time after you pissed off somebody in the training department! you'll be in the street with nothing to say about it!

Yeah because that NEVER happens at a union carrier. And any pilot who fails his checkride legitimatelty probably deserves to be out on the street without a say.

 

[propsarebest]

shoulda painted a bro, or better yet, BRING BACK THE TUBE.

 

[Amovolare]

I like the paint-job, and it's ready for Halloween, you see a great company think forward.

Ciao

 

[NarcolepticAV8R]

Hey c'mon guys. Let's say a captain making $80 an hour credits 1000 hrs in one year. And let's say they fly the 700 exclusively. 5% equates to an extra $4000 a year. I'd take an extra $4000.

 

[asayankee]

I don't think the override amounts to $3-4

I believe its more like 2% which for a 18 year captian that amounts to $1.88

Can you say bend over and take it?

And their so dumb they don't even know their getting fuked

And the standup folks over there sold out all the Bro pilots to get it. Something to be proud of guys!!!

 

[SKYW Pilot]

Good luck when it comes to checkride time after you pissed off somebody in the training department! you'll be in the street with nothing to say about it!

Wow... you're paranoid. Been working in the training department a long time. I haven't legitimately fired somebody because of a training problem, much less illegitimately fired somebody. The whole "you need a union cuz the company wants to fire you" scare tactics are getting old. I've been a fence sitter for a long time and have given union guys plenty of time and opportunity to sway me, but it always comes back to the same old rhetoric.

As for the new plane... it's kinda wild. I think it's just a toned down version of Horizon's "Mardi Gras" bird.

 

[SkyWstman]

I don't care for the paint job at all. Took $110,000 to the bank last year though. Our work rules far exceed most regionals. Had two United pilots in my jumpseat in the last year and those guys have it rough. Wouldn't want to be them. Our work rules allowed me to average 110 dollars an hour. But I'm sure you will say I still s*ck. Meanwhile I'm providing a great life for my family and their future and I'm home every night. Keep crying though, your true character is shining through.

 

[Grey Ghost]

Hey c'mon guys. Let's say a captain making $80 an hour credits 1000 hrs in one year. And let's say they fly the 700 exclusively. 5% equates to an extra $4000 a year. I'd take an extra $4000.

Guys like you seem to be missing the point. If you would stand up for yourself and what is right, then you would be taking home A LOT more $$$$ than that!!!

 

[viper548]

And their so dumb they don't even know their getting fuked

Nice, but not as funny as the time my ex sent me a text message calling me "Stoopid"

 

[Gnarloooo]

kadsgiuagshbcahboucyasodad

 

[shadowpuppet]

Anybody care to say who painted that 35th Anny. Aircraft?? Me thinks that ExpressJet got paid for that fine piece of Mexican paint shop splendor.........

 

[USCtrojan]

and yet SkyWest pilots make more in the final result.

35 years without all the 'assistance' and 'protection' of ALPA. so far, so good.

(haters alert!!!! this is your cue to chime in with all the tired arguments about how we only have what we do because of you, how they're going to screw us over any minute (35 years, the clock is ticking), or that they already are, blah blah blah blah)

be happy where you are. if you aren't, leave. many former ALPA folks (me included) weren't happy where they were, and left to come here. it's not perfect, but all in all it's pretty good.

With all the recent problems Skywest Pilots are having with the FAA, keep on thinking that way. How do I know this? One of our former pilots currently is at the FAA and one of my friends just signed on. Speaking to him about it, it sounds pretty serious. I guess your little SAPA sent out a letter saying something to the effect that they're not going to help anybody who screws up anymore along with the Company. As I understand it, ALPA has since gotten involved a little, and have asked the question...."What is the reason for all the problems? Rather than go on a Witch Hunt and violate a bunch of pilots, let's figure out why it's happening and what we can do to fix it, rather than hang pilots out to dry." I'd say that's pretty good insurance to have.....

Trojan

 

[txpilot1974]

Can you say bend over and take it?

Your mom sure does...