Why did Skywest?

[siucavflight]

Why did OO cancel the next three months worth of new hire classes? Just heard about this, anyone have any details?

 

[asa rat]

They're buying another airline...

 

[siucavflight]

Is that official? That is kind of what I was thinking, cant see any other reason to cancel a bunch of newhire classes.

 

[HockleyPilot]

My guess is since merger-mania is happening, or is possibly about to, everything is put on hold.....probably the same goes for those pilots (attrition) that were considering leaving......Waiting till the dusk settles.

We were ramped up for the Midwest announcement, but it was delayed months by the Northwest aquisition (sp) etc., so now we will be staffed for those a/c to come online.

So until something happens, here we are......

All of us...



My opinion......

 

[asa rat]

Is that official? That is kind of what I was thinking, cant see any other reason to cancel a bunch of newhire classes.

Nothing official, but they've been "tire kicking" at least three recently. Plenty of $ in the bank and some allocated (150M) for ops outside the US... whatever they meant by that.

 

[joeyfly55]

25% of the company on reserve, woo hoo, living the dream!

 

[SkyNation]

what Hockley said

Siu,

are you really considering coming here? seems like I recall you being anti SkyWest? If I'm confusing you with someone else, I apologize. and if you are coming here (in the pool? is there a pool?) then welcome!

 

[siucavflight]

No I am not anti Skywest, I seriously considered going to them before Eagle. But I am going to NetJets I am looking forward to the change from the regionals.

 

[SkyNation]

gotcha.

best of luck to you there, let us know how you like it compared to the regional life.

 

[Flybywire44]

I thought this was an interesting thread:
Why do People from other regionals Envy Skywest
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/showthread.php?t=21865

 

[FishandFly]

That is interesting considering ASA is hiring like crazy and is knowingly building up a pool of extra pilots.

 

[CFI2766]

That is interesting considering ASA is hiring like crazy and is knowingly building up a pool of extra pilots.

This might be assuming too much with regards to strategic planning at the ASA.

 

[Coool Hand Luke]

I am pretty sure you're not even allowed to mention "ASA" and "strategic" in the same sentence with the geniuses that are running that company.

 

[hyperboy]

Skywest buys Mesa?

Rumors are that Mesa is for sale. We will announce probably more losses tomm in the 1st quarter. You could buy Mesa for about 95 million and probably cheaper after the announcement tomm. Word is company is speeding up negotiations to get Labor contracts fixed.

 

[CFI2766]

Rumors are that Mesa is for sale. We will announce probably more losses tomm in the 1st quarter. You could buy Mesa for about 95 million and probably cheaper after the announcement tomm. Word is company is speeding up negotiations to get Labor contracts fixed.

Clarify: what do you mean by get the Labor contracts 'fixed'? As in, make the company more attractive to candidates so that they can properly staff the airline? Or, more likely, as in decrease the expense on the P&L for labor in an attempt to pay for the Hawaii fiasco?

 

[USCtrojan]

Rumors are that Mesa is for sale. We will announce probably more losses tomm in the 1st quarter. You could buy Mesa for about 95 million and probably cheaper after the announcement tomm. Word is company is speeding up negotiations to get Labor contracts fixed.

I don't know what Mesa has defined their fiscal year as, but 1st Q earnings wouldn't be posted until sometime in May if it starts January 1st. Maybe they have a weird setup where 1st Q. earnings begin in December?

Trojan

 

[samballs]

I don't know what Mesa has defined their fiscal year as, but 1st Q earnings wouldn't be posted until sometime in May if it starts January 1st. Maybe they have a weird setup where 1st Q. earnings begin in December?

Trojan

I'll let somebody with better knowledge explain but, yes they do.

 

[USCtrojan]

I'll let somebody with better knowledge explain but, yes they do.

I guess it would have to begin November '07, if it's reporting now?!?!?

Hey Samballs, what's the bet for 2008 Ohio State vs. USC?? That's gonna be a game. Kudos to Ohio State for scheduling some good non-conference opponents in the last few years.

Trojan

 

[brokedash]

I wonder who OO is eyeing? Saying, the are looking to aquire others.

 

[USCtrojan]

I wonder who OO is eyeing? Saying, the are looking to aquire others.

That is interesting. It looks like the market will take care of a few Carriers if SkyWest doesn't purchase them. I don't know if/why SkyWest would want to purchase or let others fall by the wayside. Time shall tell.

Trojan

 

[asayankee]

To add a little fuel to the fire, the powers-that-be walked into the current new hire class at ASA today and announced that regardless of what they bid or awarded previously, they are now all going to go into 700 training

 

[COOPERVANE]

To add a little fuel to the fire, the powers-that-be walked into the current new hire class at ASA today and announced that regardless of what they bid or awarded previously, they are now all going to go into 700 training

Thats nothing unusual, they have done it several times. THAT is an example of ASA's strategic planning.

Oh $hit! we need more 70 guys by next week!!

 

[Flybywire44]

To add a little fuel to the fire, the powers-that-be walked into the current new hire class at ASA today and announced that regardless of what they bid or awarded previously, they are now all going to go into 700 training

What about the 4 FO vacancies on the ATR February Prelim?

 

[sweptback]

What about the 4 FO vacancies on the ATR February Prelim?

Or that they keep upgrading captains with an effective date of 7/1... don't the first couple leave in June?

 

[hmmurdock]

I don't know what Mesa has defined their fiscal year as, but 1st Q earnings wouldn't be posted until sometime in May if it starts January 1st. Maybe they have a weird setup where 1st Q. earnings begin in December?

Trojan

Greetings..I have a question for you. PM me when you have time. Thanks

 

[Trcb777]

usctrajan, I got $20.00 on the Buckeyes.

 

[USCtrojan]

usctrajan, I got $20.00 on the Buckeyes.

Quadruple it, and you're on! ;-)

Trojan

 

[Erlanger]

Why did OO cancel the next three months worth of new hire classes? Just heard about this, anyone have any details?

The word is that Delta will be making an announcement in the next 2 weeks consisting of substantial cutbacks in SLC that will affect Skywest, Delta itself, and any other DCI flying done by others here.

 

[OPECJet]

I heard they ran out of Kool Aid, and had to mix up a new batch before the next new hire class.

 

[120% Torque]

Rumor on the street is that Skywest has been asked to start exchanging CRJ's for Q400's or the larger ATR's. Its not in the contract but this is a plea from Delta to bring costs inline and still keep Skywest viable over the long term as a feeder. This message is rumored to be going out to other regionals as well.