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[ImbracableCrunk]

We are a 737 operation.

That's right. And Skywest is not. Horizon is adding AK routes, but the locals are looking for a jet with more cargo. . . It's almost like there's a big hole that needs a jet. Smaller than a B738 and bigger than a 400Q.

Too bad there's not a jet to do that with pilots at cheap wages.

 

[flythere]

Probably not. We are a 737 operation. Problem is we are still paying on those CRJs so they want to make a little money off them, (and I've heard it is very little if any) vs putting them in the desert. When the time comes in a couple years when they are paid off, it will be interesting to see what they do.

You are correct is your estimate! It will be very interesting over the next 3 or so years, as those -400's and -700's go away. There will be a huge gap between the CRJ/Q-400 and the 737-800/900.

And that is were the all important scope clause/language however you want you parse it, will come into play! Remember that pesky thing all those said we couldn't get, or said is wasn't worth the paper it was written on!!

Take a look at what just had it's maiden voyage this past month!

http://www.bombardier.com/en/aerospace/commercial-aircraft.html

 

[ImbracableCrunk]

5 900ER options exercised. 3 -700s extended recently, too.

Good think they're upgrading 15 and not hiring. . .

 

[igneousy2]

5 900ER options exercised. 3 -700s extended recently, too.

Good think they're upgrading 15 and not hiring. . .

They also deferred the remaining 5 options that were available for 2015-2017. These are going to be replacement aircraft. I bet they have finalized their combi/freighter plans and this is part of that. They have stated that our fleet size is going to be more or less flat for the next 5 years at a minimum...if that had changed I guarantee that it would have been the headline on alaskasworld.

 

[ImbracableCrunk]

I hear different things on the combi/freighter every time it's brought up. -700 and -800. Only -700. We're cutting the doors. Someone else is. . . etc.

 

[AK737FO]

2017: All 400's retired - last ones out the door will probably be the 5 combi's and 1 freighter.
Company's plans call for three 700 freighters. Combi's will no longer exist.

By then, QX will be in place to fly most of the passenger in state routes. Senior guys in ANC will hold awesome freight lines hauling all the stuff the turbo props leave behind, the rest of us will be doing 4 day trips to America.

Subject to change a thousand times between now and then I'm sure.

 

[johnsonrod]

2017: All 400's retired - last ones out the door will probably be the 5 combi's and 1 freighter.
Company's plans call for three 700 freighters. Combi's will no longer exist.

By then, QX will be in place to fly most of the passenger in state routes. Senior guys in ANC will hold awesome freight lines hauling all the stuff the turbo props leave behind, the rest of us will be doing 4 day trips to America.

Subject to change a thousand times between now and then I'm sure.

Those SkyWest MRJs will sure look pretty in 2017-18 with the eskimo paint job too....

 

[Jeepman]

I would be surprised if we flew the MRJ's. Furthermore, I would be surprised if we continue to fly for AK when the leases are up on the 700's. Why? The most junior CPT in SEA is around 10 years seniority. I think SKYW will look at the the senior crew costs and bid accordingly. Therefore, you may see Pinnacle, GoJet, or even MESA (doubtful but possible) getting the contract because they successfully underbid SkyWest.

my 2 cents

 

[flythere]

I would be surprised if we flew the MRJ's. Furthermore, I would be surprised if we continue to fly for AK when the leases are up on the 700's. Why? The most junior CPT in SEA is around 10 years seniority. I think SKYW will look at the the senior crew costs and bid accordingly. Therefore, you may see Pinnacle, GoJet, or even MESA (doubtful but possible) getting the contract because they successfully underbid SkyWest.

my 2 cents

I think his point was, that someone else will be flying those MRJ's! You are correct in your assessment about rising costs of the regionals! I've been saying all along that we handed them (management) a silver platter with any real growth and a ton of money left over!!

And, our union just rolled over and took it in the back side! My fear is that since we have no real scope protection, they(management along with ALPO) will use skywest more on the west coast, as they have done already with the new flying announced, C-springs and Omaha, etc. There is nothing, I mean NOTHING that will prevent them from using them at-will on any of our routes.

And, what is an even bigger fear is the threat; real or implied to whip-saw us against skywest for contract concessions later on down the road!!!

We really screwed the pooch!!!!

 

[heywood jablome]

I think his point was, that someone else will be flying those MRJ's! You are correct in your assessment about rising costs of the regionals! I've been saying all along that we handed them (management) a silver platter with any real growth and a ton of money left over!!

And, our union just rolled over and took it in the back side! My fear is that since we have no real scope protection, they(management along with ALPO) will use skywest more on the west coast, as they have done already with the new flying announced, C-springs and Omaha, etc. There is nothing, I mean NOTHING that will prevent them from using them at-will on any of our routes.

And, what is an even bigger fear is the threat; real or implied to whip-saw us against skywest for contract concessions later on down the road!!!

We really screwed the pooch!!!!

Agreed. You totally nailed this.

Anchorage base is f*cked. But at least we got a killer raise. Ha!
The sad reality is that our FA's new contract will likely effect scope more than ours. Very, very sad.

 

[AZaviator]

I received an email from Alaska a few days ago asking me to re-apply and update my resume. It also said their hiring window will open soon for a First Officer position.

Did any one else receive this? I'm assuming they sent it to everyone who applied during their last hiring window and met their mins but I'm not 100% sure.

 

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[greed]

I received an email from Alaska a few days ago asking me to re-apply and update my resume. It also said their hiring window will open soon for a First Officer position.

Did any one else receive this? I'm assuming they sent it to everyone who applied during their last hiring window and met their mins but I'm not 100% sure.

Yes I received it also and noticed that the application link is open on the site.

Will login and hopefully my old info is still there and only require an update and not a whole new app.

Greed

 

[Z_Pilot]

QUALIFICATIONS
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[rjacobs]

- 2000 hours in multi-engine turbojet/turboprop aircraft at Horizon Airlines.

This is not on the web app.