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!

 

[johnsonrod]

• 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

Which aircraft are they hiring for? The 737 or the 767? What version of the 737?

 

[DUATS]

Which aircraft are they hiring for? The 737 or the 767? What version of the 737?

737 "Classic" (200/300)

 

[hunt234]

Can anyone tell me where to send a resume? good info on them is hard to come by.

 

[DV8N180]

They advertised on climbto350. They did not list a fax. The only way to apply was using the online application via climb. I do not see the Lakeland phone/fax contact numbers listed anywhere on the Skyking.net website other than [email protected].

September 15, 2010
SKY KING (B737 Classic First Officers - Atlantic City, NJ & Miami, FL)

 

[CommanderHoek]

If you have to fly with CaptSeth you might wanna reconsider!

 

[pilotpm]

If you have to fly with CaptSeth you might wanna reconsider!

Yes you should reconsider and apply. Seth is a good dude and great to fly with.

 

[DUATS]

Yes you should reconsider and apply. Seth is a good dude and great to fly with.

Looks like I will get the chance - I got the phone call a couple of hours ago. Ground school starts Tuesday.

 

[CaptSeth]

PM - Check is in the mail.

Commander - Did I inadvertantly drop the soap at the Darmstadt Radisson jacuzzi or something?

DUATS - Welcome! You will like the people you fly with. It's a good bunch.

 

[OPECJet]

Anyone have an email to send them a resume?

 

[CommanderHoek]

No CaptSeth, but I know who you are and you are not one of my favorite people. You are where you should be though.

 

[CaptSeth]

I can't imagine why. And as far as where I should be, if you mean "employed," then I am in agreement.

 

[CommanderHoek]

Employed alright but where? You keep winding up at failing companies. Isn't this like number 3 or so?

 

[CaptSeth]

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!

This is my sixth.

Wait, had to modify that - actually seventh air carrier, but so far ONLY FIVE have failed.

 

[vtwo]

WOW Hoek,,, what has he done to cause this opinion of Capt S?


hhmmm do tell. does it include rodents, strippers or exwives?

just wondering?????????

 

[CaptSeth]

Uh oh, vtwo actually knows me personally....

 

[CommanderHoek]

Just know who he is and I do not like him that's all. Not going to say anything about him personally.

 

[pilotgolfer]

• 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

Is health insurance available through the company?

 

[DUATS]

Is health insurance available through the company?

Employee pays, after 90 days.

Three 737-400's to be added in the coming months.

 

[EatinRamen]

Are the -400's growth aircraft, or replacements for the -200's?

 

[pilotgolfer]

Employee pays, after 90 days.

Three 737-400's to be added in the coming months.

Duats...I realize the employee is paying, but what is the approximate cost per month for a family of 4? Just a ball park figure, if you happen to know.