Has the Skywest ship sailed?

[7574EVER]

I realize that there is no firm answer to this question; but, curious as to everyone's opinion. With classes being canceled and whatnot, how do you all feel about the future of Skywest if someone were hired say...within the next six months or so. I know that the days of a one year upgrade have probably come and gone; but, what could one expect if hired.

I guess I don't really know too much detail of whats going on over there right now. So, just looking for the latest and greatest facts.

 

[Cpt Oveur]

still a great company, upbeat, growth, very stable. probably one of the better ones you could work at, the way things are going now. It is non-union.

 

[flyboyzz1]

only takes a bit of good news to pick things back up.... from what I heard from the head of training classes my not be xncld for very long

 

[7574EVER]

Thanks. I'm beginning to consider the possibility of making a lateral move. I'm just concerned that I may regret my decision later on. It's to my understanding that a large amount of the pilot group is on reserve. I'm just not sure if I would be greatly sacrificing QOL for a faster chance at more money and quicker upgrade. I live in base right now and possibly could with Skywest as well. The reality is though, that I AM now and COULD be with Skywest.

 

[McNugent]

Cancelling classes doesn't mean anything. There are a ton of reasons why they are slowing on the hiring for a couple months. People's knee jerk reaction is to freak out about this stuff. If Skywest is where you want to be, then go for it.

 

[flyboyzz1]

we aggressively geared up for some growth that is now on the back burner..still could happen eventually. Shutting down the training center for a few months to let things balance back out. Other regionals need to keep up the hiring because they can't retain their pilots. Might as well take the interview and see what happens

 

[Bako Cap]

7475ever,

We are now at normal reserve staffing. Everyone is just bitching about reserve because we have been SO short for the last couple of years and they are not used to being normally staffed. Most of the pilot group (less than 4 years) have never seen normal staffing levels at SkyWest.

 

[7574EVER]

7475ever,

We are now at normal reserve staffing. Everyone is just bitching about reserve because we have been SO short for the last couple of years and they are not used to being normally staffed. Most of the pilot group (less than 4 years) have never seen normal staffing levels at SkyWest.

How long would a a newhire expect to sit on reserve. Also, what are the odds of someone with 121 jet time getting on the RJ? I don't have SJS..just curious for domicile reasons.

 

[flyboyzz1]

I'd say its pretty good chances you would get the jet. The last few classes if you flew a jet 121 you got the jet.

 

[7574EVER]

I'd say its pretty good chances you would get the jet. The last few classes if you flew a jet 121 you got the jet.

Is there still a seat lock in the event I wasn't awarded the jet?