Has the Skywest ship sailed?

[joeyfly55]

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.

From what I've experienced, been told and seen, we are far above normal reserve staffing at almost all RJ domiciles, especially DEN, ORD and SLC. When you are 45+ deep in reserve on CA and F/O side there is QOL if you live in base and a never ending hell if you don't IMHO.

 

[viper548]

There's only 16 CA reserves in DEN today. I might actually get to fly

 

[joeyfly55]

Wow, thats low for DEN good luck

 

[Comrade Duck]

This isn't the first time SkyWest has had a slow down in training. It won't be the last either.

After I interviewed here they put a large group of us into a hiring pool. In June of that year, they cancelled classes indefinitely, telling us not to expect anything until the start of the following year.

By September things had changed and they were running classes to capacity.

My point being, things change quickly around here. Don't get caught up in all the hype from the knee jerkers. Things will turn around.

CD

 

[labbats]

I'm constantly amazed how one month people will tell you that Skywest has less than a 2 year upgrade and everyone should drop everything and run there.

Then you look the next month and you get a post like this.

I'm sure everything will be fine. Chalk this one up to experience and realize that what is now isn't what will always be.

 

[Future Furlough]

Things will slow down across the board for awhile until merger mania and age 65 finish shaking out the system. My guess is that 3-4 year upgrade time will be pretty standard at the regionals for a little while. Otherwise, pick where your QOL appears to be best. Sucks getting stuck at a place you really don't want to be at.


:beer:

 

[rickair7777]

From what I've experienced, been told and seen, we are far above normal reserve staffing at almost all RJ domiciles, especially DEN, ORD and SLC. When you are 45+ deep in reserve on CA and F/O side there is QOL if you live in base and a never ending hell if you don't IMHO.

Our jet reserve staffing is normal by historical airline standards, but high for PBS.

 

[Erlanger]

Today, Feb, 18th. Skywest announced some open house recruitment events for pilots and flight attendants. I'll only put the pilot dates and places.

Thurs., 2/21 at 10am
Courtyard Marriott, San Diego, Old Town

Thurs., 2/28 at 10am
Hilton Phoenix Airport, Phoenix

Bring your resume, pilots certificates, 1st. class medical, passport and drivers license.

I wouldn't be to hasty in thinking Skywest's ship has sailed.

 

[LewisU_Pilot]

Bill ask about how many hours reserve pilots can expect a month. Then compare it to your 121 gig. I think your nuts. Look at Republic first in my opinion if your going to jump ship. I hear chances with Shuttle is pretty good right now. E170 would be bad ass.

 

[sweptback]

E170 would be bad ass.

Why? Doesn't it pay the same as every other regional airplane?

 

[LewisU_Pilot]

Why? Doesn't it pay the same as every other regional airplane?

Whose talking about pay? Would you rather fly a C152 or a C182?

 

[flyboyzz1]

not if the 152 paid more

 

[Bako Cap]

Whose talking about pay? Would you rather fly a C152 or a C182?

I guess those who don't have trust fund or mommy and daddy to pay the bills are talking about pay. I bet you also bitch age discrimination because you cannot upgrade before your 23 birthday.

 

[LewisU_Pilot]

I guess those who don't have trust fund or mommy and daddy to pay the bills are talking about pay. I bet you also bitch age discrimination because you cannot upgrade before your 23 birthday.

haha you have me all wrong buddy. I'm 27 with a lot of debt like everyone else. Upgrade is pretty quick from what I hear at Republic. Flying a 145 compared to a 170 is like going from a 152 to a 182 was all my point. Who wouldn't want to make that transition? Quit starting drama that is what chicks are for. Grow a pair.

 

[WalterSobchak]

I knew the civility of this thread just couldn't last. It was nice while it lasted, though.

 

[John Pennekamp]

Regarding the original post, that question has been asked of many airlines, including legacy carriers. Slow downs don't mean the company is imploding. I think SkyWest Inc (and its subs) as well as Republic (and its subs) are the best positioned regionals in today's contracting market.

 

[McNugent]

Regarding the original post, that question has been asked of many airlines, including legacy carriers. Slow downs don't mean the company is imploding. I think SkyWest Inc (and its subs) as well as Republic (and its subs) are the best positioned regionals in today's contracting market.

I wouldn't think Skywest/ASA is in the greatest position right now with all the 50 seaters we have (246 between the two). I'm not up on Delta's scope restrictions as far as converting the 50's to 70's or 76 seaters, but I'm sure there're a limited number of airframe swaps that could be done.

Skywest may have inked a nice deal with Delta for maintaining a certain percentage of flying, but what's to happen if/when Delta decides it would just be better to buy out the contract because we are so in-efficient?

Not to sound all doom and gloom, I'd just like to hear why you think we are positioned so well compared to others.

 

[Bako Cap]

haha you have me all wrong buddy. I'm 27 with a lot of debt like everyone else. Upgrade is pretty quick from what I hear at Republic. Flying a 145 compared to a 170 is like going from a 152 to a 182 was all my point. Who wouldn't want to make that transition? Quit starting drama that is what chicks are for. Grow a pair.

Ooops, I didn't read it that way. Sounded like SJS. Bigger/better no matter what the pay. You did laugh, so you understand what I'm saying.

I am just getting sick of flying with FOs that bitch about not being able to upgrade in 6 months, are pissed that they have to fly the CRJ200 instead of the CRJ700 cuz the 700 is cooler, and that first year pay sucks. Then go on to tell me about their $25,000 Harley's, new car and family beach house.

 

[cfi_greg]

Bill ask about how many hours reserve pilots can expect a month. Then compare it to your 121 gig. I think your nuts. Look at Republic first in my opinion if your going to jump ship. I hear chances with Shuttle is pretty good right now. E170 would be bad ass.

You'll make more money on reserve then holding a line. Credited over 105hrs for Feb, march line awarded 77hrs. I'll take a pay cut not to sit around the airport all day.

 

[Texx]

I am just getting sick of flying with FOs that bitch about not being able to upgrade in 6 months, are pissed that they have to fly the CRJ200 instead of the CRJ700 cuz the 700 is cooler, and that first year pay sucks. Then go on to tell me about their $25,000 Harley's, new car and family beach house.

And when the bottom falls out they're standing there, crying holding their "sack", saying what happened.