12 of Comairs 70's going to Skywest

[Erlanger]

I think this news just increased the probability of an ATL base for skywest.

Superkooter,

Management has already said unofficially that 11 900s will be based in ATL sometime next year.

 

[Detroitpilot22]

I bet you Northwest is next for skywest

 

[bvt1151]

Ask them next year when they are captains. Any questions? Didnt think so...

Quick upgrade, Quick upgrade!!! (to a crappy pay scale, from an even crappier pay scale). I think we've found the problem, folks. Its like little kids who are told they can get a shiny new quarter if they kick and adult in the nards.

 

[Mookie]

Yes it would actually. Is flying the 737 any harder than flying the CRJ? Doubtful I would have to say. The cockpit is different but flying is flying. It would still be a 70 seater. The number of seats is the number of seats. It is what it is. It isn't going to generate the revenue a full 737 would and it certainly isn't harder work.

Sums it up right there. Hope everyone out there realizes that this guy does not speak for all skywest pilots...I hope.

And yes, I would call brad to voice my opinion, I've done it before when IAH closed. he's actually very receptive to individuals who fly the line. It's pretty easy. call the front desk and have them put you thru directly or send him an email on skywestonline.

Mookie

 

[~~~^~~~]

I'm at 101,000 right now ....

Good for you!

But if you are making $115K plus bennies this year, what makes you think you will not be replaced by a eager 18 month upgrade making 1/2 that fine sum? The laws of economics tells us that will happen.

Use Comair as an example of pilots like you, being replaced.

The only way to preserve your pay and longevity is to organize with other pilots and negotiate scope that prevents your replacement. We pilots have allowed alter ego replacement flying to grow the size where nobody, including mainline pilots are secure.

Individually, we can't change things. But we can choose which side of the battle we will fight for. Collectively, we can bring pilots together and negotiate contracts which provide stability to both our careers and our carriers.

~~~^~~~

 

[catIIIc]

Sums it up right there. Hope everyone out there realizes that this guy does not speak for all skywest pilots...I hope.

And yes, I would call brad to voice my opinion, I've done it before when IAH closed. he's actually very receptive to individuals who fly the line. It's pretty easy. call the front desk and have them put you thru directly or send him an email on skywestonline.

Mookie

Mookie,

Some guys just don't get it. I hope all is well in LA and BTW I shot a 40 the other day on the front 9. I followed up with a 50 but the potential is there.

 

[Deerkiller]

Mookie,

Some guys just don't get it. I hope all is well in LA and BTW I shot a 40 the other day on the front 9. I followed up with a 50 but the potential is there.

I think the problem is the fact that guys are upgrading so quick. Why would they want a change? I heard the junior 120CA was 8 mos. I would continue to vote NO until the rates were truly split. Is there an ammendable date on this TA? There wasn't on the last one. If your making 115k why not hold out for a split rate? If life is so good, why not take this opportunity to make a stand? Does it not bother you that airplanes are coming from another airline onto your property?

mookie,
why couldn't you fight harder for IAH. YOU SUCK!!!!:beer:

catIIIc,

i'll see you around the crew room, along with the other card carrying members of the the b-team.

dk

former SkyW

 

[rtmcfi]

Good for you!

But if you are making $115K plus bennies this year, what makes you think you will not be replaced by a eager 18 month upgrade making 1/2 that fine sum? The laws of economics tells us that will happen.

Use Comair as an example of pilots like you, being replaced.

The only way to preserve your pay and longevity is to organize with other pilots and negotiate scope that prevents your replacement. We pilots have allowed alter ego replacement flying to grow the size where nobody, including mainline pilots are secure.

Individually, we can't change things. But we can choose which side of the battle we will fight for. Collectively, we can bring pilots together and negotiate contracts which provide stability to both our careers and our carriers.

~~~^~~~

Why can't more people understand this?

 

[kingair1]

Glad I got out of SkyWest because of this crap !

 

[VABB]

Bump.