SkyWest: How do you do it?

[House_X]

You know the biggest problem with polygamy?

More than one Mother-in-Law!!!!


But honestly, Skywest is doing great. I just looked at the routemap. Seems they have about 80 percent of the Country covered, and Im sure it wont be long until they start flying NE stuff for UAL that ACA is flying.



Guess you wont have that excuse much longer will you House-X?

Homer J Out

But honestly...when was the last time you were ground stopped because of freezing fog? If you guys start operating out of ORD or IAD, you might want to call up your CEO and tell him to renegotiate your contract, because your not going to make any profit operating off of UAX low ball b#tch fees. Also, best of luck in collecting the money as UAL sinks deeper into debt.
That's why we are going it alone...and your right...we will have no excuses, but at least we can get paid accordingly.

By the way, why is Comair getting more and more routes out of SLC? Word on the street is that you guys p#ssed off Delta....

 

[homerjdispatch]

cant help you there... I dont work for Skywest. I do know that my company has taken delays in DEN due to freezing fog. In fact wasnt DEN snowed in in March for a couple of days? And I KNOW DFW is a B*tch to fly in and out of.

Have you ever flown in mountainous areas? No not those hills in West Virginia, I'm talking Rocky Mountain flying. Sure Skyw flies in Sunny southern California, but they also fly to some pretty crappy airports too.

BTW Good luck on your own. I hope it works out. ACA is an outstanding Company in my opinion.

 

[JBcrjca]

House_X, you seem to have quite an ax to grind. Not sure why you're so angry. Comair is getting more SLC flying because DCI is mixing up all the feeder flying at the various hubs. It's been widely discussed on this forum. I can't get too worried about 'word on the street' and SW pissing off DL. The people on the street probably have no idea what's really going on.

And Homer is right...some of the mountainous areas can be rather interesting. I've seen JAC and COD in the winter and at night, lots of fun there. I've been into Butte once, day VFR...after seeing the terrain, night in a blizzard would be a bit more stressful. I personally hope we don't start flying out of ORD or IAD. Maybe Air Wisconsin can jump in and pick that up.

 

[wil]

Yeah nice response HomerJ- Your probably some gutless little desk jockey who took a fantasy flight and now feel qualified to comment. You don't have a dog in this fight to begin with so I don't know why you care. I do everything I can to see that my passengers get to their destination safely and on time. For you to suggest otherwise is insulting. Why don't you stick with what you know best- masturbating to flight tracker.

 

[homerjdispatch]

Wil,
I shouldn't respond to your childish behavior, BUT:

You just prove my point even more. Every time I log on to this forum I see how imature some of you are. Don't take your aggrestion on me becaue you are never going anywhere in life except maybe the Left seat of an RJ. Too bad you'll never sit in that Delta Mainline Right or Left seat.

Now if you really are a RJ captain congratulations for getting as far as you have with that attitude. To bad you work for a company that flat out sucks. You know it, I know it, and the whole world knows it. Instead of sitting there bashing a company for doing good, why dont you attempt to change it.

For some reason (maybe the childish posts you make) I think youve probably never been in an RJ, let alone a 172. Good thing School starts soon so you can go back and use those Jr. High remarks where you learned them.


Homer J out.

PS. tell your English teacher to help improve your vocabulary.


P.P.S No disrespect meant to those Pilots who want to spend their careers in the RJ. I have a great respect for you....I just feel that Wil is angry for some reason..........

 

[wil]

I have never bashed Skywest on this thread. I bashed you for being a little pr*ck. I work hard at ASA and it pi$$es me off when an outsider attacks our company for no reason. Sure we have problems but we are working to fix them. And, I feel blessed to be a Captain flying the CRJ. If anyone has a bad attitude it is HomerJ who has done nothing positive in this thread but to bash ASA. As a fractional dispatcher why do you have such animosity towards ASA?

 

[homerjdispatch]

Please!!!! You are so imature. Name calling only shows you have no argument.

Working to improve it?????? I've heard that for years, yet your numbers consistently tell a different story.

Next time you post, try using words that dont need to be edited to avoid censureship. Maybe then I will take you seriously.


I have no personal problems with ASA. Just pointing out that they need some MAJOR improvement. I think we can all agree on that.


Homer J out!


P.S. you said I did nothing positive....I did congratulate the Company at the top. That should count for something!

 

[MONKEY]

BACK TO THE ORIGINAL QUESTION.

I believe that SkyWest's opspecs allow them to fly into and takeoff in freezing fog and/or rain. Also I believe that they are CAT II certified (I believe Horizon is CAT III, even better). This would help them a ton and give them a major advantage if this is the case. Any SkyWest pilots who can verify this?

 

[homerjdispatch]

One question

I was under the impression that the report excludes WX and ATC delays. Can someone verify this? If its true, then it doesnt really matter where a company flies.

thanks,

Homer J Out!

 

[BartDOH]

Boy did this thread turn into a trash can in the last 24 hours??

 

[House_X]

As far as mountainous terrain, I used to fly up to the Sierras all the time in light twins and singles. I'll take that anyday over doing an approach to SBN, ROA or CLE in the middle of winter.

I'm not trying to start an East Coast/West Coast, Biggie Smalls-Tu-Pac kind of debate. My only point was that Skywest seems to think they are on equal footing with East Coast carriers in term of wx challenges. There's a reason why California is the most heavily populated state in America.

By the way, I never interviewed for Skywest and I have many friends there...It's a great company. Thus, I have no axe to grind.

 

[Russ]

I can see the argument of wx and all that holding water to a certain degree during the winter months. Answer this, where does ACA finish during the summer months? For some reason I can't open the file, so look it up for me, where did you finish in the good wx months? If its an apples to apples comparison you seek, where does ACA finish against other carriers in the NE? I invite you to come to Montana in the middle of winter. As you have had exposure to west coast flying, I have had exposure to flying the east coast. I would take that over mountain flying for thrill factor. I have been flying into BTM, MSO and others for years and it still get my heart beating fast.

 

[Jungle Prop]

I love how the Skywest guys toot their horns every time these numbers come out. Stop bitchin about DFW ops. It was a great station before Skywest and Chautaugua came in. What do expect when you more than double the amount of flights. Look at the limited gate space available. DFW and ATL terminals were built for large airplanes and not CRJ's. Its tough when you have nowhere to park and when you do it's 4 planes to a gate. I wouldn't be bragging about my company if I agreed to fly 70 seaters for 50 seat pay. Great job. At least Chautaugua pilots are holding the line for a good contract and not selling the rest of us down the river. We can respect their pilots.

 

[Jeepman]

I would say a big part of being on time is also our awesome rampers. They do a great job to get us out on time.

As far as the argument about us not flying in the NE, that is true, but we still deal with flow to SFO, LAX & there are T-storms in SLC. They just don't happen as often as the E coast.

 

[JBcrjca]

This thread wasn't started by SkyWest pilots tooting their horn...someone else merely asked about the subject. Not until the 8th or 9th post did any SkyWest guys jump in to respond to the inevitable bashing. And for the 50/70 seat pay issue, why bring that up again? That horse was dead a long time ago. We all agree that it sucks, but there's no point in starting another bitchfest just for the heck of it.

32 hour layovers also suck...I have way too much spare time today.

 

[Delta Whiskey]

Quotes from Homerjdispatch

While jumpseating on Skywest last week

cant help you there... I dont work for Skywest.

Care to explain how you jumpseated on SKW if you don't work for them and they don't have any agreements with any fractionals???

Curious minds want to know....

 

[wil]

Alright HomerJ- Your 1st post- "Good job Skywest. You guys rock. Sure puts ASA to shame."
2nd post- "Go to pg 5 look @ bottom... There is ASA"
3RD post- "ASA is last w/ 72.5% performance"
You then post "I am in no way trying to disparage ASA" Are you kidding me? This thread started by some asking how Skywest had such good numbers. You, my friend, mentioned ASA. Why not ACA, Eagle, etc. You chose to pick on ASA. All you had to type was, "Good job Skywest. You guys rock." But you had to type in the zinger at ASA. Do you understand why an ASA pilot would get upset? I repeat, you and you alone slammed us and then you try to take the high road and make it seem that I'm being immature. This company pays my salary which in turn feeds my family. If you want civility don't chum the board with flammitory comments.

 

[homerjdispatch]

Delta Whiskey,

You got me! I shared a rumor told to me by a friend as if it happened to me. Like no one else on here has done that. My bad! Please forgive me.


Wil,

The only reason I mentioed ASA was because they were on the bottom. Everytime I see anything mentioned about SKYW, everyone seems to jump all over them. I think its about time someone talks the true trash about ASA. I am sorry you were offended but even your fellow co-workers agree that ASA needs major help. FRMFREIGHTDOG said:

Oh, it's in the toilet. Depending on whose numbers you believe it hovers around 70%. I just don't like outsiders to point out how much we suck by comparing us to other companies who are, in a manner of speaking, the competition. I'm just a sore loser

I am sick and tired of seeing everyones excuses WX ( doesnt count) ATC (doesnt count) Other carriers at our station ( Skywest is there too) etc. etc.

If you want to be respected learn to talk respectfully. I feel all professional pilots deserve a high level of respect. But i feel your vulgar posts do nothing but show how UNPROFESSIONAL you are. I am glad most ASA pilots dont fall in your category

Homer J out

 

[wil]

HomerJ- still can't resist the dig can you? Go back to your cubicle. Enjoy staring at four walls.

 

[Delta Whiskey]

Homerjdispatch,

Every time I log on to this forum I see how imature some of you are.

Whatever G.B. I see you found another forum to spread your bs.

 

[MTorbust]

How many flights in the last quarter were canceled in the lower 48 for freezing fog?????????????

BTW, I work for SKYW, and this makes for nice headlines, but really - who cares.

 

[Q200_FO]

Two of the best run airlines in the industry, Skywest and Jet Blue

One of the best run airlines in the industry asks their pilots for concessions?? Huh? Am I missing something?

 

[Cornelius]

Just a quick word about DEN, it's an airline's dream to operate out of day in and day out. Yeah the weather gets crappy sometimes but thats maybe 10% of the time.

 

[No.W.]

To answer an unanswered question, yes Skywest CRJ crews are certified in training for Cat II mins.

for what its worth, I do believe it sort of comparing apples to oranges. I am definitely proud of the product we put out, but I don't have rose-colored glasses...there is always room for improvement(sp?).

 

[FlyboyPhil]

My 2c

This month my lines shortest turn is an hour and 15 minutes.. hard to be late when you have that much time to prepare.. wait until united/delta start flying us again on 15 minute turns and watch the numbers decrease...

 

[Jeepman]

Hey Phil,

Yesterday my longest turn was 45 min. & last week the flight from MRY to SFO was 18 min in the air, with an app. briefing. Somehow we still managed to stay on time.

 

[Skyboss]

How does their on-time record look so good then? I haven't the foggiest idea, since I just go to work and do my job. I've got other stuff to worry about.

You just hit the nail on the head. You can also add that they do their job and don't complain about it. For those who don't think OO works in bad weather...

SFO - Fog
SOCAL - Flow Control (compounded by that lovely marine layer)

I can think of a few times we (ground crews at the time) had our azzes handed to us in SLC. From what I understand, the numbers would be even better were it not for the stations where the ground crews were UAL employees.

 

[strega7]

Please tell me your not refering to Reno or Las Vegas

Fly safe!

 

[Blah Blah Blah]

I was talking to a Skywest ramper that is on furough from ASA. I asked about his experiences and he said that he liked ramping for ASA better. I asked him why, and he said that at ASA, noone ever told him to do anything, he just did his job and got the job done. He said that at Skywest there was always a supervisor there telling them what to do and rushing him in his job. It sounds like this may have something to do with the performance of each of these carriers.

Later,

Blah

 

[MetroSheriff]

I was talking to a Skywest ramper that is on furough from ASA.
Blah

Furlough??? I must have missed the memo.