Skybus out and backs

[Guitar Guy]

Bunch of former Indy guys left solid jobs at Netjets for Skybus. Go figure...

I think some of them left NJA for captain slots at SkyBust. I wonder how many of them will regret their decision in a year or so.

Wow - $65K so someone can say they fly a "big" jet.

 

[CA1900]

As long as they're senior to me, let 'em go to Skybus ...

 

[skyaddict]

I keep bumping into more and more fellow former Indy guys at NJA who show no sign of wanting to go anyplace else. I have heard of (though not known personally) some recent hires who jumped ship to places like CAL, SWA, Fedex and UPS, understandable given the domicile issues especially, but I find it hard to believe anyone would jump to something as shaky as Skybus. High stakes gamble.

I suppose if (when) Skybus goes under, Airbus time in type could place them for some lucrative contract flying in Asia, and could also pad them well towards solid places like Emirates, Cathay, JALWays, etc., who all like time in heavier iron. Scary-- next thing you know, Gulfstream or that Aeroservice (?) place in Miami where you pay to fly right seat in heavy iron will start staffing Skybus.

 

[bailey3083]

Through a friend the idea is if you do a west coast leg you will DH back to CMH ( Avg duty day will be 15.5 hours). They are following the Ryan Air model to the tee which includes no overnight nights what so ever. There is also no per diem since everything is a day trip. F/A's are paid $9/hour!!!

 

[mynameisjim]

I wonder if dead heading crews are exempt from the rule of no outside food on board?

Or do they offer a crew discount

 

[johnsonrod]

I was told by a friend that West coast destinations will involve an overnight stay ... not a true out and back.

I am sure the crews will enjoy staying at the HoJo (sharing one room). Good thing there are vending machines near by for food and drink...

 

[McNugget]

Bunch of former Indy guys left solid jobs at Netjets for Skybus. Go figure...

What did you figure?

 

[shindler]

At Ryan Air you have 2 shift. No 15 hrs duty day.
Start 5:30-6 00 am end at 14:30 1500

second shift start at 1400 1500 end 2200 2300.
4 days on 3-4 off.
no overnights.
pay: junior fo (less than 1000 hrs) anywhere in EU (not UK) 3000 euros per month CPT based in ROme 7000 Euros per month (after taxes).

You do buy your own water in the plane !!!!!!!!!!!

 

[OPECJet]

Hope to God someone over there unionizes that place......

 

[enigma]

Hope to God someone over there unionizes that place......

This being the only reason to allow a Skybus jumpseater. Give em a pro union lecture when they ask for a ride.