How's things at Skywest?

[LyodChristmas]

Got asked to come to Salt Lake for an interview.

I'm a CRJ driver at PSA right now.

Just wondering how things are over there, and if there is any insight into where things are headed in the future (I know anyones guess), but is their any solid news good or bad.

Thanks

 

[Gobi Gred]

I think things at SkyWest are pretty good for the most part. It seems we are finally getting caught up on staffing since there isn't as much extra flying to pick up as there once was. Operationally things also seem to be getting a little better. Of course the weather helps in that department. I haven't heard any good rumors for awhile and we don't have any additional aircraft scheduled for delivery after October so growth may slow down. I think the future for SkyWest is a little uncertain at this point because of how the regional industry is becoming more and more competitive. I'm sure our management is looking at other business models (Expressjet) to expand on. My biggest concern is that we just recently lost two key management personnel who were largely responsible for our record growth over the last few years. Our new president seems like an ok guy, but every time I read something from him all I can think is that this guy is in way over his head. I still think SkyWest is a good place to work and in my 8+ years here I've really enjoyed the people I work with. I also recently flew with an ex PSA guy who was glad he made the jump to SkyWest. I would at least come to the interview and see what you think. If you have any other questions feel free to PM me. Good luck!

 

[Weasil]

I don't know your personal situation, married, commuter, willing to move etc.. but I left PSA for skywest, and there are several ex bluestreakers here, and I can tell you that the difference for me is night and day! PSA is a mom and pop operation, run by morons. Skywest is an airline. It has it's problems, but there is no comparison to the ******************** you guys deal with at PSA. Send me a PM, if you want some more info.

 

[airtime42]

If you are a bottom feeder they will welcome you at skywest.

Good Luck

 

[LyodChristmas]

If you are a bottom feeder they will welcome you at skywest.

Good Luck

Dude, save it! We are all bottom feeders, the regionals s#ck!


To the others, thanks for the info!

 

[pilotlbs]

If you are a bottom feeder they will welcome you at skywest.

Good Luck

What company do you work for?

 

[~~~^~~~]

I dunno... SkyWest's hostile actions have backed the ASA guys and ALPA in a corner. If they don't agree to some sort of a deal that provides job security and industry standard pay the ASA pilots could bankrupt SkyWest in short order.

The Comair strike cost Delta $335,000.00 per pilot. That is $600,000,000 sports fans.

I do not advocate burning down the house. The ASA pilots are more than ready to be reasonable. But with no scope we have nothing to lose.

One part of US History that gets overlooked in the telling of General Sherman burning Atlanta is that most of the fires were actually set by Southern folk worried that their property would fall into the hands of, and be used by, the hostile invaders. History does repeat itself, they say.

Eastern Airlines used to occupy our Pilot Lounge. The proud spirit of those pilots who stood up to Frank Lorenzo when he transferred Eastern's assets still stirs in the place.

I'm genuinely curious. Why not burn the fields before they are taken by a hostile occupying force?

 

[pilotlbs]

I dunno... SkyWest's hostile actions have backed the ASA guys and ALPA in a corner. If they don't agree to some sort of a deal that provides job security and industry standard pay the ASA pilots could bankrupt SkyWest in short order.

The Comair strike cost Delta $335,000.00 per pilot. That is $600,000,000 sports fans.

No one advocates burning down the house, but if the landlord is taking your house away from you and giving to his preferred residents, why not burn the house down?

Can't Delta can take them back if ASA isn't performing well.

 

[Ponchus pilot]

Got asked to come to Salt Lake for an interview.

I'm a CRJ driver at PSA right now.

Just wondering how things are over there, and if there is any insight into where things are headed in the future (I know anyones guess), but is their any solid news good or bad.

Thanks

How far are you from upgrade? You might want to stick around and get you PIC.

 

[viper548]

We still need to hire a couple hundred more pilots to get caught up and for the midwest deliveries thru oct. If you get in now, there's still a pretty good chance of upgrading in the EMB in less than a year. Jerry was in my class a few weeks ago and it doesn't sound like we're gonna have any more growth this year that hasn't been announced already.

 

[airtime42]

We still need to hire a couple hundred more pilots to get caught up and for the midwest deliveries thru oct. If you get in now, there's still a pretty good chance of upgrading in the EMB in less than a year. Jerry was in my class a few weeks ago and it doesn't sound like we're gonna have any more growth this year that hasn't been announced already.

That is because you have raped and pillaged the whole industry. What the hell else can you scabs do?

No growth for the rest of the year too bad. Maybe if you take a pay cut you will see some. Suckers

 

[eagle06]

Wow some bitterness there airtime. Skywest are scabs while mesa (ALPA) pays less and has crap QOL while flying for cost. Yea the Skywest first year and 700 pay could be higher (as could everyones) but i wouldnt blame skyw alone on pillaging the industry.

 

[CFIT]

That is because you have raped and pillaged the whole industry. What the hell else can you scabs do?

No growth for the rest of the year too bad. Maybe if you take a pay cut you will see some. Suckers

airhead42,

Time to change your tampon and pop some Midol, easy there, you might get a criminal record for domestic violence against your boyfriend.

If that happens you'll never get hired at SkyWest.

 

[pilotlbs]

That is because you have raped and pillaged the whole industry. What the hell else can you scabs do?

No growth for the rest of the year too bad. Maybe if you take a pay cut you will see some. Suckers

You had better changed your attitude if you want to reapply. Don't be pissed that you couldn't make it through the sim, it happens. Its not anyone else's problem that your mother didn't love you enough as a child. PM me if you have any questions airtime.

 

[HelloNewman]

That is because you have raped and pillaged the whole industry. What the hell else can you scabs do?

No growth for the rest of the year too bad. Maybe if you take a pay cut you will see some. Suckers

Awwww did da putty tat get his wittle feelings hurt by a SkyWest pilot? One probably slept with your wife on an overnight that you used to do. Don't worry we are still hiring.

 

[Oakum_Boy]

Eeew. Hope you made him use protection, Newoman.

 

[doh]

Awwww did da putty tat get his wittle feelings hurt by a SkyWest pilot? One probably slept with your wife on an overnight that you used to do. Don't worry we are still hiring.

Another doosch bag post from you! The only girl you know is Rosie. Shut your pie hole idiot.

 

[airtime42]

You had better changed your attitude if you want to reapply. Don't be pissed that you couldn't make it through the sim, it happens. Its not anyone else's problem that your mother didn't love you enough as a child. PM me if you have any questions airtime.

Believe me I wouldn't do $hitt for that kind of money you scabs make over there.

I feel bad for you NO BALL Bitches but if you can't stand up and get paid that is your fault.
I don't know what Jerry puts in your coolaid but it sure makes you totally submissive. TAKE IT AND LIKE IT!! OK SIR SORRY SIR JERRY.

It is funny as $hit because the rest of the industry feels the same as I do about you tool-sheds.
But you skywest submissives don't seem to mind do you?

 

[pilotlbs]

Believe me I wouldn't do $hitt for that kind of money you scabs make over there.

I feel bad for you NO BALL Bitches but if you can't stand up and get paid that is your fault.
I don't know what Jerry puts in your coolaid but it sure makes you totally submissive. TAKE IT AND LIKE IT!! OK SIR SORRY SIR JERRY.

It is funny as $hit because the rest of the industry feels the same as I do about you tool-sheds.
But you skywest submissives don't seem to mind do you?

Wow, look forward to your Karma.

 

[pipers]

So anyhow, back to the thread.........I just had a good day at work....

and they even ran out of kool-aid in the crew lounge.......

 

[SkyNation]

pipers,

how could you have a good day at work? you make more than your regional counterparts, have better future prospects, and enjoy a mostly positive work environment? you must be crazy!

either that or airtime and the haters can't release their grip on the woodies they have for ALPA long enough to look around and see how it really is.

hmmmmmmmm........

 

[duck_killer]

Airtime,
We have been throught this before. We have way better 50 rates than you, Our 70 is a little less. Our mins are higher. Our QOL is higher. You accuse us of stealing your 900s. Do you like flying the recently acquired Comair 70s? I believe most SKW treated you ASA guys fine when you came to SLC, now that our management, not our pilots bought you its scab this and scab that. SKW is cool place to work. Its no fedex but either is any regional.

 

[Jorgy50]

The reason why we don't like you guys is because your pilots, not management, agreed to a lower pay rate, or one rate in order to get other flying. We here at ASA have not take a pay cut and will not. The reason Comair guys are cool with us is that we won't fly for a lower rate to get planes. You did. We've lost flying to Express Jet out of LAX, but I'm fine with that because they are some of the best paid pilots. Do you see the difference?

 

[XPOO]

Well, I've been told that SkyWest is expecting 32 more aircraft this year. That's 15 more for Midwest, but where are the other 17 going? It hasn't been stated where yet, but it was slipped that the number 32 is very credible.

 

[~~~^~~~]

I'm halfway expecting the ASA transfers to start back in June. There have been no ASA CRJ700 slots awarded, despite attrition. We are also being told the scheduling / staffing crunch at ASA is going to be relieved in that time frame.

32 aircraft. Amazing.

 

[FlySacto]

So anyhow, back to the thread.........I just had a good day at work....

and they even ran out of kool-aid in the crew lounge.......

I'm I the only one who misses the little packs of "kool-aid" we used to have around on the aircraft? It must be long lasting. I'm just not that bitter even though I try.

 

[sweptback]

I'm halfway expecting the ASA transfers to start back in June. There have been no ASA CRJ700 slots awarded, despite attrition. We are also being told the scheduling / staffing crunch at ASA is going to be relieved in that time frame.

32 aircraft. Amazing.

Exactly. SkyWest has a base in ATL, and their pilots are triple qualified on the 200/700/900.

You do the math.

 

[airtime42]

The reason why we don't like you guys is because your pilots, not management, agreed to a lower pay rate, or one rate in order to get other flying. We here at ASA have not take a pay cut and will not. The reason Comair guys are cool with us is that we won't fly for a lower rate to get planes. You did. We've lost flying to Express Jet out of LAX, but I'm fine with that because they are some of the best paid pilots. Do you see the difference?

Well said

But I think we have to draw the skywest pukes a picture

They are not playing with too much brain power

If you asked them to chew gum and walk they would have a hard time.

What a bunch of friggen robots

 

[airtime42]

Exactly. SkyWest has a base in ATL, and their pilots are triple qualified on the 200/700/900.

You do the math.

Another perfect description of how the skywest pilot group rolls over and lets their mgmt lower the bar.

Triple qualified HA what a joke.

900 for 50 seat rates

ugly

 

[airtime42]

If you guys are so against alpa then most of us that believe in being unionized expect that you tool sheds will never want to be hired by a union carrier

Am I correct in this statement?

I don't think I am!

I think you are a bunch of hippocrates with no loyalty to anyone except yourself