Most Junior Jet captains at SkyWest

[capt. megadeth]

My question is why are so many people bypassing?

 

[viper548]

A lot of FO's either don't have the total time or the turbine time for upgrade. Many others don't for QOL reasons

 

[indianboy7]

My question is why are so many people bypassing?

Being a 7 year FO in San Diego or Santa Barbara comes with extremely nice priveledges.....specifically the ones pertaining to getting paid while not working, and being able to have whatever schedule your heart desires.....

 

[capt. megadeth]

A lot of FO's either don't have the total time or the turbine time for upgrade. Many others don't for QOL reasons

If you don't upgrade at Skywest for QOL reasons you are the biggest moron on the face of this earth......apparently they have a lot.

 

[viper548]

...but not being able to pay rent. I guess living with your parents well into your 40's is becoming the norm in socal

 

[bmpilot2003]

If you don't upgrade at Skywest for QOL reasons you are the biggest moron on the face of this earth......apparently they have a lot.

This statement is VERY true, there are A LOT of morons at skywest.

 

[viper548]

If you don't upgrade at Skywest for QOL reasons you are the biggest moron on the face of this earth......apparently they have a lot.

I can see why someone would rather be a lineholder FO with a good schedule rather than commuting to ORD to sit reserve as a CA

 

[viper548]

If you don't upgrade at Skywest for QOL reasons you are the biggest moron on the face of this earth......apparently they have a lot.

Is your man a CA yet???

 

[indianboy7]

If you don't upgrade at Skywest for QOL reasons you are the biggest moron on the face of this earth......apparently they have a lot.

you gotta remember that 1200 FO number includes the newer ones who aren't eligible for upgrade right now.....there's roughly 300-400 people who have been FOs for more than 2 years......

 

[capt. megadeth]

I can see why someone would rather be a lineholder FO with a good schedule rather than commuting to ORD to sit reserve as a CA

If you are planning to stay at Skywest forever then I can see that.