Sky King info?

[DUATS]

Sky King is a supplemental 121 carrier with some older 737's and at least one 767. They are hiring F/o's. Anyone know about the quality of life issues: pay, benefits, schedules and such?

 

[EatinRamen]

From what I've heard from their crewmembers, you'll be lucky to paid on time, everytime. Isn't SkyKing under bankruptcy protection?

 

[DUATS]

Yes, but so were Delta, United, Continental, etc etc etc.

Any answers to the original question would be appreciated.

 

[propsarebest]

767 is parked... they are in bankruptcy.

 

[CaptSeth]

Yes, but operating and I think doing a better job of things lately. Trying to get 767 back, as always in aviation believe it when it's leaking oil on your ramp. Bankruptcy is true however I think they will eventually exit. Two major business units are doing well, with occasional ad hoc work. For me, the schedule is really good so I have had excellent QOL for the three short months I've been on line. It is not Cathay Pacific, but it's clearly better than unemployment.

 

[EatinRamen]

What about paychecks? Are they still late all the time or are they actually coming in on time?

 

[CaptSeth]

My paychecks have been on time.

 

[Skippy]

paychecks are low-- doesnt a 737 captain make like 75K? pretty fn sad.-- i'd stay away

 

[DV8N180]

• Interviewing next week for Oct 5th start date
• 3 weeks Ground School Lakeland, FL- $100 per diem per day/No Pay/No Hotel
• Bid for base while in Ground School (Miami or Atlantic City)
• Bid for Sim Training slot while in Ground School
• 2 weeks Sim in Miami – $100 per diem per day/No Pay/Hotel paid for during sim if Atlantic City based
• 60 hour guarantee @ $58.32
• Upgrade eligible after a year (Seat Lock)
• Currently 15 on/15 off
• Proposed 30 on/30 off for potential military contracts in Europe
• 6-10 pilots total for Oct 5th class
• Approx 20 total additional pilots by year end
• CASS

 

[DUATS]

There we go! Thanks for the good information, DV8N!