Skywest Training?

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well there are some SkyW FOs and CAs running around saying "well here at mainline..." when speaking to an XJT pilot

FLAMER ALERT

NOBODY at SKYW is saying that, Chief.

 

[Iflyamouse]

Can anyone detail Skywest's new-hire CRJ training course?

For a new hire, ground school consists of 6 days of indoc and 12 (EMB)-14 (CRJ) days of systems ground school. During that time you will take an Indoc exam, systems exam, and a limitations quiz. The only thing that counts as a 'strike' in ground school is the final systems exam. You're only allowed to fail it once. A second failure and you will be let go. That happens to maybe 1% of the new-hires.

After ground school you'll do FTD (EMB has 3 sessions, CRJ has 5) and sim (EMB has7, CRJ has 9). There are various 'stage checks' where you could get a 'strike' and, like most airlines, 3 strikes and you're out. Although even fewer people fail out of sim at SkyWest than do ground school.

I know there is a limitations quiz that supposedly needs to be 99% or higher score, but do they really send folks home if the person missed six questions vs. five? Is it the standard 1.2 weeks of HR/Indoc stuff, two weeks of death-by-powerpoint systems, then paper tigers and sims? Do they do CBT?

The limitations quizes and Indoc final exam don't count as 'strikes', so no, you won't be sent home for that. The limitations quiz is all fill in the blank and it's in the exact same format as the study guide you're given just with blanks instead of answers. If you can memorize numbers, you'll pass with 100% no problem.

The EMB is 100% instructor led class, the CRJ is about 85% instructor led and 15% CBT, mostly due to the computer labs to learn the FMS.

Where are folks making their mistakes in training?

Any airline new-hire training is tough. You need to be ready to study for 6 weeks straight. The last 2 people that didn't make it through ground school had family/personal problems and asked to leave. So that's the most common reason ... the student needs to be mentally ready for the challenge. Students need to be up on their IFR procedures. Getting clearances, talking on the radio, reading approach plates, instrument scan ... these are the things first time 121 pilots often struggle with at SkyWest and most other regionals.

When do you get the systems and maneuvers information in training (first day, week, first day of systems)? When do they tell you what you do with the flow items?

You'll get all the indoc stuff and the limitations study material on the first day of indoc. You'll get the systems stuff, including flow study material, on the first day of systems ground school and the sim study material sometime during the week prior to starting sim. Baby steps ...

What is SAPA?

SAPA is the SkyWest pilot group. They are NOT a union and for most SkyWest'ers that's a good thing. They do however 'negotiate' with management to make SkyWest a better place and fix problems. Is SkyWest perfect? NO! But it's a great place to work.

And if you're debating SkyWest or PSA ... choose the one that will give you the best QOL based on where you want to live. If you're chasing the fastest upgrade, fancy planes, highest pay etc ... you're likely to be disappointed because those kinds of things change often.

 

[sstearns2]

Can anyone detail Skywest's new-hire CRJ training course?

I know there is a limitations quiz that supposedly needs to be 99% or higher score, but do they really send folks home if the person missed six questions vs. five? Is it the standard 1.2 weeks of HR/Indoc stuff, two weeks of death-by-powerpoint systems, then paper tigers and sims? Do they do CBT?

The basic policy is three strikes. They generally will work with you, but if you show a trend they will send you home.

Where are folks making their mistakes in training?

Not being prepared.

When do you get the systems and maneuvers information in training (first day, week, first day of systems)? When do they tell you what you do with the flow items?

They will send you the limitations and memory items well before your class date. I'm pretty sure you get everything on the first day. I would ask them to email you the SOP too.

What is SAPA?

Skywest Airlines Pilot Association

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I like a sense of humor as much as the next guy, but please understand the need to act and look professional at all times.

Cheers,
Scott

And with the pizza place gone, is Lotteta's(?) still off-limits?

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[Nevets]

The "basic" policy and trend...

 

[Maria]

hanks for all of the wonderful replies. Hoping they'll call soon.

 

[sunlitpath]

hanks for all of the wonderful replies. Hoping they'll call soon.

Maria, I just hope that you are smoking hot. I love working with hot women. Of course, I mean this with utmost respect and consideration for you as a professional and a human being...

 

[Maria]

Maria, I just hope that you are smoking hot. I love working with hot women. Of course, I mean this with utmost respect and consideration for you as a professional and a human being...

I did give up the modeling career and a shot at the Olympics to fly. You'll have to guess from there.

 

[sunlitpath]

I did give up the modeling career and a shot at the Olympics to fly. You'll have to guess from there.

Welcome to the airlines

 

[aerobat21]

Hey tools, you are hitting on a dude. Lose some lbs, and go talk to real women..

 

[Maria]

Hey tools, you are hitting on a dude. Lose some lbs, and go talk to real women..

Last time I checked I was still female. Sorry you feel threatened by that.

Thanks again all for the helpful info.