SkyWest or Shuttle America

[buyagoat]

Alright I am trying to decide between going to shuttle to fly the emb-170, or going to skywest to fly the emb-120. I live in chicago, so both airlines do have bases there so as long as nohting happens then i can get back eventually. With skywest I would have to wait a year untill the seat lock is up and transition, with shuttle i have heard that ord is senior. Also i know there is growth at both companies, and shuttle i belive is teamsters, and skywest has no union, just a crewmember policy. Well I guess that is about it. Any advice eaither way would be helpful in trying to make a big decision. Thanks to everyone, and keep living the dream!

 

[flyguy81]

hope you have more than 1400 hours, minimums for shuttle is 1500/300

 

[IHaveAPension]

Alright I am trying to decide between going to shuttle to fly the emb-170, or going to skywest to fly the emb-120. I live in chicago, so both airlines do have bases there so as long as nohting happens then i can get back eventually. With skywest I would have to wait a year untill the seat lock is up and transition, with shuttle i have heard that ord is senior. Also i know there is growth at both companies, and shuttle i belive is teamsters, and skywest has no union, just a crewmember policy. Well I guess that is about it. Any advice eaither way would be helpful in trying to make a big decision. Thanks to everyone, and keep living the dream!

Most airline pilots nowdays would call it a nightmare!

 

[Brasilia Flyer]

I can't speak for Shuttle America, however, at SkyWest, ORD is extremely junior. I bet the 1 year guys over there are holding stuff that 2 and 3 year guys elsewhere are holding. In the big picture, flying the bro out west for a year or so isn't a big deal. . . especially in light of going to ORD where there is alot of movement. Just don't be like some of the idiots I've heard about bypassing an EMB class in hopes of getting a CRJ class. Someone needs to tell these guys that seniority is DATE OF HIRE. Besides, you'll spend most of your career flying jets. Wouldn't you want some EMB time in your logbook so you can brag that you've flown a man's airplane?

 

[Blucher]

What's with you guys calling the E120 the "bro?" I can't find an "o" in the name anywhere. Wouldn't it be more fitting to call it the "bra?" Heck, you could even call it a "sports bra" if you wanted to, as it is relatively fast.

-Blucher

 

[ilkwamh2]

Why is it that everytime we talk about SkyWest and the Brasilia, this topic of "Bro" vs"Bra" comes up? It's getting a little old ya know...who cares?

 

[FatAlbert]

Alright I am trying to decide between going to shuttle to fly the emb-170, or going to skywest to fly the emb-120. I live in chicago, so both airlines do have bases there so as long as nohting happens then i can get back eventually. With skywest I would have to wait a year untill the seat lock is up and transition, with shuttle i have heard that ord is senior. Also i know there is growth at both companies, and shuttle i belive is teamsters, and skywest has no union, just a crewmember policy. Well I guess that is about it. Any advice eaither way would be helpful in trying to make a big decision. Thanks to everyone, and keep living the dream!

Gulfstream

 

[Blucher]

Why is it that everytime we talk about SkyWest and the Brasilia, this topic of "Bro" vs"Bra" comes up? It's getting a little old ya know...who cares?

Sorry, Bro, I haven't been paying attention. What was the final conclusion the last time this came up? I am sincerely interested in knowing where the term "Bro" came from when referencing the Brasilia. To me it's a bit like having someone come up and say "my name is Richard Thomas Smith, but you can call me Steven for short." It just doesn't make sense.

-Blucher

 

[Going2Baja]

It is what it is.......

Oh yeah - go to SkyW - NO QUESTION!!!

Baja.

 

[FatAlbert]

It is what it is.......

Oh yeah - go to SkyW - NO QUESTION!!!

Baja.

why no question?

 

[Going2Baja]

Growth - history - non-union - small airline feel - employees - management - bases - benefits.....What have I forgot?

Most fun I've ever had in 17 years of airline work. Wish they paid more - the whole industry for that matter!

Baja.

 

[EMB Skillz]

Growth - history - non-union - small airline feel - employees - management - bases - benefits.....What have I forgot?

Most fun I've ever had in 17 years of airline work. Wish they paid more - the whole industry for that matter!

Baja.

You are pathetic. When I get my EMB PIC, I am going straight to FedEx. Then I won't ever have to whine about being a 17-year pilot on commuter pay.

 

[Going2Baja]

You are pathetic. When I get my EMB PIC, I am going straight to FedEx. Then I won't ever have to whine about being a 17-year pilot on commuter pay.

You are the PATHETIC one TOOL!!! I left there for a major job until a furlough came.....Made it to the show yet TOOL???? Didn't think so.

What I was saying is that Skyw is one heck of a fun place to work with great employees. I am SOOOOO EVER glad to have never had the disspleasure to fly with a TOOL such as YOURSELF! Skillz.....DOUBT IT!!

Baja.

BTW - When was I whining? What a TOOL!!

 

[EMB Skillz]

TOOL!!! TOOL???? TOOL Baja.TOOL!!

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[Heavy Set]

I'd say go for Shuttle America E170 if given the option. Nice aircraft and that would be preferable to flying a CRJ or EM2 in my opinion. The entire regional business is a crap shoot anyway - you might as well fly something super-advanced and comfortable like the E170. Good luck and let us know which way you choose.

 

[amcnd]

ORD is all CRJ700 for SkyWest!! So you wont have to fly the 200. (to much, some trips go through DEN)

Go to SkyWest.

 

[Going2Baja]

If you go to Shuttle you might have to pull gear for unqualified/unprofessional pilots like EMB Skillz. SkyW all the way!!

Baja.

 

[AvroGuy]

Are you sure it is shuttle and not republic. Right now republic is the one getting airplanes with shuttle already having thier fleet.

Go to the place that you think will make you happy. Look at the history, current happenings, and thier affiliations with thier legacy airline. Both fly for delta and that may not be a good thing...but who really knows.

 

[Blucher]

Go to both interviews. If you get offered a job at both, pick the one that gives you more of that warm-fuzzy feeling. If only one of them offers you a job, take it. If one offers you a job/class date first, take that one. If neither one offers you a job, go apply else where. Good luck with it, whatever happens.

-Blucher

 

[capt. megadeth]

Just don't be like some of the idiots I've heard about bypassing an EMB class in hopes of getting a CRJ class. Someone needs to tell these guys that seniority is DATE OF HIRE. Besides, you'll spend most of your career flying jets. Wouldn't you want some EMB time in your logbook so you can brag that you've flown a man's airplane?

No doubt. Fools. They're probalbly afraid that they can't handle a turboprop....he he

 

[capt. megadeth]

You are pathetic. When I get my EMB PIC, I am going straight to FedEx. Then I won't ever have to whine about being a 17-year pilot on commuter pay.

Uh, ok sparky. Good luck! Is your old man Fred Smith or something?

 

[capt. megadeth]

ORD is all CRJ700 for SkyWest!! .

NO it's not. What are you talking about?

 

[sweptback]

I'd say go for Shuttle America E170 if given the option. Nice aircraft and that would be preferable to flying a CRJ or EM2 in my opinion. The entire regional business is a crap shoot anyway - you might as well fly something super-advanced and comfortable like the E170. Good luck and let us know which way you choose.

Shiny Jet Syndrome much?

SkyWest pays more as an FO, and you have the rest of your life to fly highly automated airplanes. I wouldn't be in such a hurry.

 

[Socalplt]

I think the split in ORD on the 200 vs 700 is about 50/50. Maybe 60/40 but there is still plenty of 200 flying.

 

[Popeye0537]

Shiny Jet Syndrome much?

SkyWest pays more as an FO, and you have the rest of your life to fly highly automated airplanes. I wouldn't be in such a hurry.

How can you say SJS? All regionals fly jets, CHQ all jets, SW flys the "bro"

I would go where the commute is easy and upgrade is less than 10 years. Unless you want to stay an FO for life. Skywest may pay more for an FO, but being on reserve your only gonna get your min. CHQ your gonna hold a line pretty fast.

Just my .02

Baja, why would you want to work whrere there is NO union?? Maybey if your last job had a stronger one you wouldn't be flying 210's in Mexico.

 

[Airline Driver]

When you apply at any of the Republic Airways holdings companies, Shuttle,Chautauqua,Republic, "Chatuttlepublic" They will not necessarily put you at Shuttle, they might put you at CHQ or Republic. I know we are hiring for all 3 certificates.

I just came from Original Shuttle off the Saab and I'm now at Republic. The 170 is great, very logical systems wise, excellent transition airplane if you have never flown a jet. Republic has gone very Senior as far as captains go. The most Sr. CHQ captains seem to be gravitating here. Great group of people to fly with. Very laid back bunch. The Mid-Atlantic guys are great fun as well.

Flight Safety does all the training for us. Orals & Box rides as well. Again most laid back training & Check ride I have ever had.

Good luck!!

 

[Going2Baja]

Baja, why would you want to work whrere there is NO union?? Maybey if your last job had a stronger one you wouldn't be flying 210's in Mexico.

When I was there they didn't need a union - the company was straight with the employees and we were paid the same as the top regional. As for ALPA not being strong enough to get around furloughs - are you smoking crack? Get a grip dude....hope you are kidding. And BTW - they were C-207's. :bawling:

I still get a kick out of the fact that flying the little 207 paid twice what a regional f/0 makes....Almost even regional Capt pay...:laugh:

Baja.

 

[EMB Skillz]

When I was there they didn't need a union - the company was straight with the employees and we were paid the same as the top regional. As for ALPA not being strong enough to get around furloughs - are you smoking crack? Get a grip dude....hope you are kidding. And BTW - they were C-207's. :bawling:

I still get a kick out of the fact that flying the little 207 paid twice what a regional f/0 makes....Almost even regional Capt pay...:laugh:

Baja.

Yeah, but then you cried when you had to convert the pesos into dollars.

 

[Going2Baja]

Yeah, but then you cried when you had to convert the pesos into dollars.

Sorry bro....$1000USD for two days flying in a check and $500 +/- cash in tips for 6 days guiding. The only Pesos being spent were the bosses and I always had a smile on my face spending those :beer: .

Keep trying Skillz boy...BTW - Skills is spelled without the Z - unless you are trying to portray the gangsta' rap....KOOK!!

Baja.

 

[FatAlbert]

If you would like some info regarding skywest interviews, PM me b/c I have a friend who works with the hiring dept.

Good Luck!