Skyway

[Skyrtr]

ShadowFlight

I got the letter today and am also in the pool. I'm really looking forward to the job, but should probably keep looking (Delta is not a done deal yet).

I worked office jobs for about 12 years, made tons of money (100K) and gave it up to fly. Money isn't everything, but it's still something! You have to make enough to survive reasonably. The compensation rates at the regionals are so poor that they rule out many very professional, skilled pilots who just can't afford to work for 18K/yr (and less). These great pilots never make it to the cockpit. In addition, the turnover is very high when hiring is good. This is, in turn, very expensive for the small airlines. If they paid more, I can't help but believe they would save money in the long run... I'm not bitter, just the realities. Still can't wait to fly for Skyway if it happens.

See Ya,

 

[ShadowFlight]

I got the letter today and am also in the pool. I'm really looking forward to the job, but should probably keep looking (Delta is not a done deal yet).

I worked office jobs for about 12 years, made tons of money (100K) and gave it up to fly. Money isn't everything, but it's still something! You have to make enough to survive reasonably. The compensation rates at the regionals are so poor that they rule out many very professional, skilled pilots who just can't afford to work for 18K/yr (and less). These great pilots never make it to the cockpit. In addition, the turnover is very high when hiring is good. This is, in turn, very expensive for the small airlines. If they paid more, I can't help but believe they would save money in the long run... I'm not bitter, just the realities. Still can't wait to fly for Skyway if it happens.

See Ya,

Payscale issues aside, you'll enjoy working at Skyway. Given the number of pilots needed for the potential Delta deal, you have a good chance of getting hired. I don't know for sure but it appears we will need somewhere over 500 for both Midwest Connect and Delta.

Keep in touch with HR and let them know of your interest and enthusiasm. I believe the Delta deal will eventually be finalized. There are several issues that need to be resolved first - Delta finances and logistics of contract implementation.

Good luck!

Peace

SF

 

[WillFlyFoCookie]

Attitude is everything!(Like Shadowflight said) Guys like Justino and Skytr have got it right. Keep that attitude and you'll be fine. It would be great to have you at Skyway. Good Luck and hopefully I'll see you on the line!

 

[ilkwamh2]

Hey Justino,

If the U of I you're talking about is Illinois, there are a bunch of U of I grads working for Skyway now, and they all love it! I'm a U of I grad also, but don't fly for skyway. Good Luck!

-FeiFong

 

[Justino]

Hey Skyway

Yes Flying Illini!!!!! I can't wait to interview and fly for skyway and too see my old friends. Who from U of I works their? Dana? Kat? Peter L? Nate (as in nasty?) Brian?

Only a few more days until I interview any last words of advice guys and gals? I need all the advice I can get !

Thanks and fly safe and be happy life is short not to enjoy what you have NOW not tomorrow....

Justin

 

[Skyrtr]

WillFlyFoCookie

Thanks! Hope to see you there too. In life, a positive attitude takes you much further than being negative. Even if you don't like some aspect of your profession, you can still love what you love and work to change the things that you dislike. I've always believed the payscales are ridiculous for CFIs and the bottom rungs at the regionals, but I still put up with it because I have an end-goal in sight. My end-goal is a life spent doing something I liked.

 

[CKlimko]

It's so refreshing to read these replies. I still have a ways to go before I ever start flying for an airline (actually starting my PPL full-time this Sunday, after taking a few lessons.) Reading these replies makes me realize shockingly, there are people out there that love to fly, and don't let a bad attitude ruin there dream. Hopefully I'll have the pleasure to fly with some of you in the future!

 

[Justino]

A new flyer ! Great Job!

Hey CKlimo...


Good luck in your PPL. Study HARD as this is an important step in your future direction. Fly flight sim All the time too. Find your local airport in MS Flight Sim and practice touch and go's and procedures. Also, the things that I saw being a CFI etc.. was that those students who would study and know all the material and seek more info on sites like AOPA.org (Aviation Circulars -AC) progressed three times fasters then those who expected me to teach them everything over and over again.

You are entering into a great profession and one that you should be proud to associate with NOW as a Student. As a Student Pilot, not that people should ever stop learning, you have so many interesting and challenging times ahead of you. Never give up and NEVER believe that you will ever know it all in flying. The moment u say to yourself "I know it all " begins the game of playing with statistics, which will never lend favor to us pilots!

Good luck and welcome to a league of tradition and respect

Fly safe and keep learning

Justino

PS. My spelling sucks cause its 10pm and I am tired ! Sorry

Some cool site 4 ur future profession:

www.aviationinterviews.com

www.climbto350.com

www.webexams.com

http://www.aeroplanner.com/flightplanning/approachplates.cfm

http://afs600.faa.gov/srchFolder.asp?Category=traininghandbook

 

[Yudso]

Commercial flying will always have it's drawbacks, but it is still the best career out there. I don't think much will change with regional payscales, but if you love what you are doing it more than makes up for the lack of pay. I hope to end up flying for a national carrier like Frontier or Southwest. Right now I am just excited about the possibility of flying for Skyway. The hardest part is having to wait for a class date.

 

[CKlimko]

Hey CKlimo...


Good luck in your PPL. Study HARD as this is an important step in your future direction. Fly flight sim All the time too. Find your local airport in MS Flight Sim and practice touch and go's and procedures. Also, the things that I saw being a CFI etc.. was that those students who would study and know all the material and seek more info on sites like AOPA.org (Aviation Circulars -AC) progressed three times fasters then those who expected me to teach them everything over and over again.

You are entering into a great profession and one that you should be proud to associate with NOW as a Student. As a Student Pilot, not that people should ever stop learning, you have so many interesting and challenging times ahead of you. Never give up and NEVER believe that you will ever know it all in flying. The moment u say to yourself "I know it all " begins the game of playing with statistics, which will never lend favor to us pilots!

Good luck and welcome to a league of tradition and respect

Fly safe and keep learning

Justino

PS. My spelling sucks cause its 10pm and I am tired ! Sorry

Some cool site 4 ur future profession:

www.aviationinterviews.com

www.climbto350.com

www.webexams.com

http://www.aeroplanner.com/flightplanning/approachplates.cfm

http://afs600.faa.gov/srchFolder.asp?Category=traininghandbook

Hey! I appreciate your post. I do in fact use FS quite a bit doing the things you mentioned, it has tremendously with some previous flights I took. I'm not saying I knew anything a fresh PPL would know, but I had the general idea, whereas some had no clue.

I agree, with any hands-on, mind-using profession you'll never stop learning, and that's what is so awesome (to me) about flying. I could take a Cessna up everyday, and still learn something new, it makes me want the job even more, that's what makes me strive.

Hah, I've been to those site, I'll take a closer look now though, since you mentioned them.

Basically my philosophy is that your attitude makes the job. You could make $20,000 a year and be happy, or like most be miserable. It's what you say to yourself when you wake-up in the morning before a trip, "Oh $hit, I get to go make $18 an hour today, flying like a slave, etc, etc," or "Woohoo, I get to take a 20 million dollar jet and fly it from here to there, and they pay me to do it, amazing, I get to spend the night in New York, and Chicago, I get to leave here in crappy weather, break through the clouds and touch the face of God, etc, etc." Of course the job has it's setbacks (pay, QOL, etc, etc), but I tend to think regional flying isn't the last stop, it's a mere percentage of a flying career. Sit back, and enjoy the ride today. Be thankful that God gives you the option to fly, stop whinning about what you don't have. Enjoy what you have first.

Thanks again, and I hope to God I have your attitude when I'm in your shoes, it's the only one a pilot should have.

 

[Justino]

Thanks

we are on very similiar pages my friend. I would be glad to bid a line and fly with you when the time comes. Keep the faith and fly safe!


Justino

 

[Roscoethepilot]

Class date moved

I had a August 30th class date, Skyway called me this past Monday and told me that it is moved to Mid-October, Does anybody know why this has happened. I was told that it has something to do with Delta, anybody have more information or a clear explanation.

 

[greenpickle]

Delta

The Delta deal is the reason for the massive growth. Until the deal is done the training is relaxed. the classes you probably heard about were when they still getting ready for a start very soon. Now that it is back up a little so is everyones class. Things still sound good, just pushed backed a little.

IMHO

 

[ilinipilot]

Short Sighted

All this bashing is VERY VERY short sighted.

I may not make a lot at skyway, but guess what. I have a line I bid a line last month that had 100 hours of credit, so I more than made up for the lower wage. Can the new guys at other regionals do that, NOPE they are on reserve. I like having a sched where I know when I am off and when I can trade some trips away to get a nice long vacation.

Secondly, you say I am stupid to go to SKyway. Well here is a situation for all you naysayers out there.
In 2-3 years I should (if everythin goes right) have 2500 hours of turbine time, 2 type ratings in a Beech and Jet. and most importantly 1000 hours of turbine PIC. So if the majors do hire I CAN go to a major. If i went to another regional after 3-4 years I would have 3000 hours of turbine and 0 PIC. WHo is going to get a job with a major. or better yet who is going to be better suited to go anywhere else if majors arent hiring. i/e corporate, fractionals.

Before you post your flames about selling out blah blah. Think it through. My first year Cpt pay and (2nd year at my comp) is on par with 2nd year regional FO pay and better sometime and its PIC time.

Things are not always what they seem.

D

PS Justino I know who you are, i got your PM and I am one of the guys u mentioned. I will PM you my cell number so u can get some advice etc

 

[Justino]

Awaiting the CELL # !


Well today its -TSRA, I think a good day to go test the chicken hawk here at KSGF!

Talk to you all soon!

Fly safe

~gee maybe I should listen to my own words..... Nahhh. JK