SkyWest Interviewing?

[Mr DC3]

Just curious if anyone has heard from Skywest (ie: called for an interview) in the past couple of weeks. . . Have the calls stopped, or has anyone heard from them recently?

Just wondering if there is still hope!

 

[Andy Neill]

There is still hope. SkyWest has a number of classes to fill before the end of the year and the pool of successful interviewees who have not been assigned a class date is EMPTY.

 

[Av8ter]

Message to Andy Neil

Hi Andy,

I have been trying to email Camille Ence to retake my MX Aptitude test. I have not been able to contact her. I would really like to try again, and be in the running for an interview. I was at the PDX open house last March. We were told that we could try again in October or so. I know you guys have exhausted the pool and are hiring off the street again. I would love to be in one of those classed you had mentioned this fall. I was referred by a RJ Capt of yours. I could tell you the name in a private message if you would like.

Thank you buddy,

Av8ter

 

[Andy Neill]

I'm all ears.

By the way, tomorrow, I am sitting in on another instructor's class to administer the basic indoc test to the latest newhire class. I tried to get them to take it in Las Vegas....................so that I could proctor and gamble.

 

[Wasatch CFI]

Av8ter,

Good luck, and just so you know, they have not exhausted the pool of open house folks. There are still plenty of us patiently waiting for the call.

 

[Sky-doggie]

Andy~

Yes there are still a bunch of us in the pool! We are hoping to hear something still :0) I went to the LAX job fair and passed all the writtens and have been awaiting the call. I'm not expecting to get into the CRJ right away but still hope I am qualified for an FO position in the EMB120....

would I still be in the running with 1700/700 multi? Or is this market just too tough right now for guys like me?! I would go cargo or corporate to get more experience but those jobs are few and far between too?

Any inside info is highly appreciated!!!

Sky-dog

 

[willi7]

av8tor,
still hundreds in the pool is my guess.. All the Cfi's I know including myself passed the tests and are still bottum feeding in the pool.. I personally know 20 or so people and thats just the tip of the iceburg i'm sure... They will always hire a qualified candidate before they hit the pool, up thats just the way it goes. Good things come to those who wait!! I hope!!!!!!!

 

[Andy Neill]

I think several of you misconstrued what I said. I did not mean to imply that the pool of Brasilia capable candidates who attended the March Open Houses has been exhausted. I mean that the pool of people who have passed the interview and have not been offered a class date is empty.

 

[Squirrely]

Interview call

I got called yesterday for an 8 October interview. I've had an online app in since April 2002, and have updated Camielle via email several times since. No LORs or Job Fairs. Camielle said she was looking to fill the Nov and Dec classes, but no additional words on how many or types of classes were scheduled. Quick availability seemed to be a requirement.
Squirrely

 

[Turbojet]

Squirelly,

You said you updated via email several times. Did you actually use her company email or did you mean the online application at Skywest Pilot.com?

Just curious,

Turbojet

 

[Squirrely]

I sent two "military status" updates to her company email, and updated online once.

Squirrely

 

[FlyboyPhil]

attitude steadily worsening

DOH! 2200, 700ME, 1yr pt 135 no call, LOR on file.. what the heck is the secret to getting an interview.... who do I send the $50 to?

 

[av8br]

Flyboy,

I feel your pain. I'm about same time as you(2300 tt, 600me). I have resume's out to every regional hiring...No calls yet. Patience I guess is a virtue that will hopefully pay off.

 

[Squirrely]

I interviewed on Tuesday, and all went well. I was offered a CRJ on the spot, asked if I could be in class on Oct 23 or 30. As published in my resume, I wont be avail until Dec 1, so Camielle said she would let me know when they scheule the Dec class (I think Dec 11 is rumored?)
I was the only militray pilot in the interview, with about half my time in helos and half as a T-37 instructor. Of seven interviewees, three were dismissed (one each from testing, sim and interview) two offered EMB classes, one told he would find out in 8-10 days, and me.
A couple questions for Andy (or whoever else):
1. How long can I expect to sit reserve in the RJ?
2. What does base senority look like for the RJ? I will be pretty jr. in my class with a high last four and probably live in SMF.
3. How much of a break is there in training dept over Xmas holiday?

Squirrely

 

[crjcaptain]

Squirrely,

Question for you.. I just did an on-line app with Skywest, and am waiting for the written exam call. What is Camille's email contact? I have a CRJ type, around 200 jet pic, and 7600 total. What are chances of getting on soon with these guys.
Any other advice, especially for interview.. let me know.
Thanks.

 

[Jet_Dreamer]

Squirrely-
what was the interview like? what kind of questions did they ask you? were you at the job fairs back in march? what was the sim profile like?

i have an interview at the end of the month. any input would be great. thanks.

 

[Squirrely]

CRJCAPT - Camielle's email is [email protected] I don't know the trick to getting an interview. I just updated my online profile and exchanged a few emails with Camielle. I'm new to this game as an 11 year military pilot.
Jet -dreamer - No jobs fairs, look back a few replys in the same string for my details. I'll get around to updating aviationinterviews.com with interview details this weekend.

Squirrely

 

[crjcaptain]

Message for ANDY NEILL

Andy,
You seem like a good guy. I have 7,600 total, CRJ type, (around 200 jet PIC), and need all the help I can. I just did the on-line app. thing. I need to know, can I expect something quickly, especially if I am available immediately?? Who else should I contact? what email, fax or PH#??, how often? without getting them upset? etc..
I can take all the advice.
Thanks a lot.

 

[Andy Neill]

squirrely, congrats on the job offer. See you in basic indoc.
1. I donn't have a good handle on the length of jet reserve. I can tell you that reserfe levels system wide are dropping implying shorter than normal reserve times. Obviously folks transitioning from the Brasilia will have shorter reserve periods (if any) because they will have a year seniority over newhires.

2. CRJ bases are SLC, TUS, and FAT in order of ease of award.

3. Ground school will take Christmas week off but don't expect any breaks over New Years.

crjcapt,

What you should expect quickly is an email from Camielle saying that your online resume' has been received. It would be really helpful to get three letters of recommendation from SkyWest pilots ASAP. Those carry a lot of weight and get her attention. Beyond that, I would update the online resume' at 90 day intervals (no more or less frequently).

Good luck.

 

[starchkr]

Andy,

Just one quick question for ya...

I sent the online resume/app, but got no email of receipt from Camielle. Does that mean it didn't go through, or that i am just underqual'd for the current positions?

 

[FlyboyPhil]

Email confirmation

I wouldn't worry about the email confirmation.. they stopped sending them about 8 mos ago methinks.. have updated twice without getting a confirmation..
Good luck, and save me a spot!

Philip Nell

 

[Skyjet]

Squirrely, congrats on the job offer. From my view in the company I would think about the SLC base. You being a commuter means that you will want to being Flying and not sitting while on reserve. SMF to SLC should be a good commute, FOG permitting. The reserves in slc are flying more now and you may try for the smf overnights. I would plan on being reserve for 6 or more months, starting in Feb when your training is complete. This is flying the Crj of course.

 

[VFR on Top]

SkyWest bases seniority for new hires on SSN?

 

[Andy Neill]

starchkr,

IF you had the 1000/100/100, you should receive an email confirmation within 2 weeks of submission of an online resume'. If you didn't, you won't.

FlyboyPhil,

I believe SKyWest is still sending out email confirmations of the initial online application but not for updates. (Neill WITH the I).

VFR on Top,

Seniority among those with the same hire date (beginning of ground school) use the last 4 of the SSAN. Low numbers = highest seniority.

 

[Uncle Bunkle]

Is it OK to ask the interviewer for their opinion on Whipsawing the separate pilot groups?

 

[SSDD]

Of course it is. And while you're at it, ask their opinion on gay marriage, polygamy, and the prospects in legalizing marijuana in the state of Utah.

 

[Erlanger]

Is it OK to ask the interviewer for their opinion on Whipsawing the separate pilot groups?

Its regular SkyWest line pilots that conduct the interviews with one person from HR possibly sitting in and she will probably have no idea what you're talking about.

 

[Mud Eagle]

Necroposting again!