SkyWest or stay at Comair?

[N813CA]

I have been at Comair for 3 and half years. I was at Piedmont for 2 years before that. I have the opportunity to leave here and go to SkyWest. I am happy living here, but will I have a job in 6 months? Any thoughts? I hate to leave the seniority that I have here, but I also hate to sit here and watch the ship sink. Is it really going to sink? I could use some insight from others in the industry.

 

[doh]

Ask yourself this: will lines at CMR get better? Skywest has better and better lines the more senior you get. That is all the answer you need.

 

[cl65capt]

Whats the upgrade time like at Skywest? From what I hear its come to a stand still at Comair.

 

[WSurf]

First off, you must have left PDT when you thought the ship was sinking. You would have been a Captain at PDT with a chance on a Flowthru with US Airways and getting PIC time.
Not to sound mean but I believe you are looking for instant gratification in a profession that you just aren't gonna get it.
First off, you shouldn't have left PDT (since you would have been a Captain now).... But you did, and now I will say that you should stick it out at Comair. You wanna go forward in your career and the path you are taking is one that is going backwards... I wouldn't want to explain to AirTran, Fedex, UPS etc why I went and flew for 3 or 4 different regional airlines. Making one switch isn't too bad, but more is questionable!
Good Luck!

 

[mack82]

I really doubt the ship will sink at CMR. It seems to actually be one of the more stable regionals to be at right now. Be patient and keep your seniority at CMR because the regionals will start to un-clog a little more over the next 5-6 years because of increased retirements both at your level and the majors.

Hope it all works out.

 

[D'Angelo]

Stay where you are you never know where skywest will be in a year. Why give up all that senority? Who know what will happen in bankruptcy court we could end up coming out like a rose here at comair. We will definately be much more competitive.

 

[viper548]

I'd stay put.

 

[Ready2Fly]

Can I have your class date at Skywest if you stay at Comair?

 

[skyslug]

If you keep trying to jump to where you think the grass is greener you'll never gain any seniority and in this business seniority is everything.

Think of it this way; when you came to Comair things looked fantastic here. Now what if you were to jump to Skywest (where things look fantastic currently) and in 3 years (give or take) something happens that alters their stability. Will you then jump ship to another place that looks fantastic? So in this scenario for over 8 years of flying you will have only accrued 3 years of seniority? Still possibly an FO?

Something to think about.

 

[DrewBlows]

Seniority is everything, so you should quit so I move up a number.

I too am on my second regional airline, and I too would have been a captain if I would have stayed. I'm not sorry for my decision and look at it as a lesson learned. I won't go to another regional. If things don't work out at Comair than I'll have a decision to make. I don't mean to suggest that you should do the same thing, everybody's career is different and everyone has their own goals, experiences, and circumstances. There's no doubt that Comair is not the same place to work that it once was (before my time), but depending on your circumstance it can still be a good place to work. Right now I like working here, hopefully this feeling doesn't change.

Note: Forward looking statements in this poast are based on the best information known to the poster (which isn't very good). Feelings and circumstances can and do change on a continuous basis in this industry. If you don't feel good about your company or don't like what's going on, just wait it will change, either for good or bad, that's a 50% chance it's for the better.

 

[j32drivr]

I hope I don't sound like a jerk here, because I really do have the best of intentions. Why, with 8100 hours, are you looking to leave one regional to go to another regional. If recent history is any indication, you'll be in the same position again in 3 years, wondering if you should leave Skywest for some wonderful opportunity with Compass.
For what it's worth, my advice is this. Stay at Comair, and spend your overnights/days off applying for a truly better career (note I said career, not JOB) with a company that doesnt require short term contracts with bankrupt airlines for their survival. Persevere, and it CAN happen. My guess is that when you went to PSA and Comair your intent was to use them as a stepping stone to something truly better. Dont forget that.
Cheers, and fly safe.

 

[B-J-J Fighter]

I hope I don't sound like a jerk here, because I really do have the best of intentions. Why, with 8100 hours, are you looking to leave one regional to go to another regional. If recent history is any indication, you'll be in the same position again in 3 years, wondering if you should leave Skywest for some wonderful opportunity with Compass.
For what it's worth, my advice is this. Stay at Comair, and spend your overnights/days off applying for a truly better career (note I said career, not JOB) with a company that doesnt require short term contracts with bankrupt airlines for their survival. Persevere, and it CAN happen. My guess is that when you went to PSA and Comair your intent was to use them as a stepping stone to something truly better. Dont forget that.
Cheers, and fly safe.

Are you talking aboot one of the Fracs?

 

[goahead]

Stay at Comair even though it seems bad you will still die with your dignity b/c you won't be flying CRJ-900 for 50 seat rates in the future.
Just wait man you don't want to add to your already fu_ked up life.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Stay at Comair, you may have the chance to fly with Duh Angelo one day.

 

[johnsonrod]

If you have a huge desire to add the EM2 to your list of aircraft flown, then definitely go to Skywest. I would probably stay at Comair and wait it out - you already have enough time at two airlines (although no PIC I presume).

I too am considering the frax world - you should check into it. On a side note, the Comair terminal at CVG is the absolute worst... What happened to the windows in the terminal for the pax??? Seriously the worst terminal I have ever been in.

 

[amcnd]

I left Eagle after 6 years for SkyWest. Best thing I ever did. I would still be a FO at Eagle!! I could be a E120 CA but am waiting for RJ CA. I hear SkyWest is going to hire 400 this year ( this was also stated on another post), That's form MAY-JAN!! Good luck

 

[fugghedabowdit]

On a side note, the Comair terminal at CVG is the absolute worst... What happened to the windows in the terminal for the pax??? Seriously the worst terminal I have ever been in.

Its the casino mentality. No clocks or windows, so people get lost in a Qdoba/ Mcdonalds/Subway induced haze and don't realize how much time they spend there.

 

[scrg41]

A very wise pilot once told me that the grass always looks greener on the other side because it usually sit on top of a septic tank.

 

[CRJ puppy]

go to skywest.

 

[SkyNation]

I left another large regional to come to SkyWest.

VERY glad I did.

 

[BenderGonzales]

1. I left Chautauqua to go to AirTran. - Had I stayed at Chautauqua i'd be a very senior E-170 Captain.

2. I was furloughed from AirTran and went BACK to Chautauqua. - Had I stayed at Chautauqua THIS time, i'd STILL be a very senior E-170 Captain.

3. I left Chautauqua (the 2nd time) to go to USAir. During IOE at USAir I was recalled by AirTran. - Had I accepted the recall i'd be a fairly senior 717 or 737 Captain at AirTran.

4. I was furloughed from USAir and went to PSA (pre-J4J). I left PSA because I couldn't stand it. - Had I stayed at PSA I'd be a CRJ Captain.

5. I went to Comair. I left Comair because if I stayed I might have had to hang myself from one of the crew-bag racks in the trailers because I simply could not deal with the knowlege that after 10 years in the industry I was no more valuable than some wonderstick academy grad with less than 1000 hours.

Had I stayed at Comair i'd be a junior F/O and still be miserable. :nuts:
So at least I made ONE good decision. :beer:

Fat, dumb, and no turbine PIC is no way to go through life son.

 

[wmuflyguy]

I too am considering the frax world - you should check into it. On a side note, the Comair terminal at CVG is the absolute worst... What happened to the windows in the terminal for the pax??? Seriously the worst terminal I have ever been in.

But it is much better than the tiny hallway terminals in Concourse D and C in ATL

 

[N813CA]

Thanks for all the insight. I appreciate all your advice.

 

[B-J-J Fighter]

1. I left Chautauqua to go to AirTran. - Had I stayed at Chautauqua i'd be a very senior E-170 Captain.

2. I was furloughed from AirTran and went BACK to Chautauqua. - Had I stayed at Chautauqua THIS time, i'd STILL be a very senior E-170 Captain.

3. I left Chautauqua (the 2nd time) to go to USAir. During IOE at USAir I was recalled by AirTran. - Had I accepted the recall i'd be a fairly senior 717 or 737 Captain at AirTran.

4. I was furloughed from USAir and went to PSA (pre-J4J). I left PSA because I couldn't stand it. - Had I stayed at PSA I'd be a CRJ Captain.

5. I went to Comair. I left Comair because if I stayed I might have had to hang myself from one of the crew-bag racks in the trailers because I simply could not deal with the knowlege that after 10 years in the industry I was no more valuable than some wonderstick academy grad with less than 1000 hours.

Had I stayed at Comair i'd be a junior F/O and still be miserable. :nuts:
So at least I made ONE good decision. :beer:

Fat, dumb, and no turbine PIC is no way to go through life son.

So where are you at now back at CHQ?

 

[frog_flyer]

whats wrong with fractional? netjets doesnt require turbine pic