Skywest question

[PILOTO]

hello everybody! i'm planning to go to a Career or job fair tomorrow at Seattle. can anybody tell me what to expect? Am i going to be interviewed on the spot? any info please. thanks

 

[Vegaspilot99]

If you have the time I wouldn't be surprised if they interviewed you there. You will probably still have to come to SLC for the sim eval if the interview is successful. They have a CRJ class on the 19th and last I heard they wanted like 60 and only have around 10 (this was a week ago so...), so they need qualified applicants.

Know your current aircraft systems and be able to describe a couple in detail. Know you Jepps, both plates and enroute. Some of the stuff they ask can get pretty in depth. So far it's been a good experience and a good group of people. Let me know if there is anything else I can answer. Good luck.

 

[btrthn5n5]

You should have expected to have asked this question sooner than the night before.

You may get interviewed on the spot. Not sure.

Be on your game. First impressions are the toughest to change. I think the job fairs are to make sure you have the minimums, can tie a tie, and maybe pass a 25 question ATP test. Not to tough. Just be sharp and nail the interview when they invite you.

Sorry I can't be more help. It has been about 3.5 years since I thought about it.

I figured I would throw you a bone since it is late.

Good luck.

 

[Vegaspilot99]

Yeah, forgot about the 50 question ATP test. It's not bad, but having studied the book a bit really helps. No figures, just A B C. Also a 20 question mechanical aptitude test...ie; You have a 300 gallon tank with water flowing in at 20 gallons an hour and water flowing out at 5 gallons an hour. How long till it's full? Stuff like that...again not too hard. They may or may not give the tests at the job fairs...I dunno. Good luck.

 

[Baze]

Where in Seattle is this job fair being held?

 

[TennJed]

Be able to calculate a VDP. Both methods- time and DME. They're big on this.

 

[doug_or]

Where in Seattle is this job fair being held?

Seattle, WA Tue. November 13th - 10AM, Holiday Inn SEATAC Airport, 17338 Intervnational Blvd., Seattle, WA 98188

 

[Baze]

Seattle, WA Tue. November 13th - 10AM, Holiday Inn SEATAC Airport, 17338 Intervnational Blvd., Seattle, WA 98188

Thanks...

 

[bobbyice]

Don't go to SkyWest. They're a bunch of scabs. They hate all other pilots and only care about themselves. They declined to have 2% of their paychex taken by ALPA so they are obviously scabs. You will never get another job if you go there.

 

[701EV]

Piloto,
If you ever want to work at a major I would not go to work for a non union carrier. The days are comming when union airlines wont hire non union airline pilots! Especially since Skywest just snubbed ALPA. Right now everbody is hiring.

701EV

 

[Baze]

Oh boy... I guarantee at least 6 pages on this thread now.

 

[bobbyice]

Piloto,
If you ever want to work at a major I would not go to work for a non union carrier. The days are comming when union airlines wont hire non union airline pilots! Especially since Skywest just snubbed ALPA. Right now everbody is hiring.

701EV

Exactly!!!!!! What a bunch of scabs.

 

[gr8dane]

Looks like there are a bunch of little kids in here. Grow the hell up, all of you!? -

SkyWest Capt

 

[siucavflight]

Yeah, yeah they are all a bunch of scabs. We should lynch all of these scabs!!! Yeah yeah.

 

[kj6991]

Piloto,
If you ever want to work at a major I would not go to work for a non union carrier. The days are comming when union airlines wont hire non union airline pilots! Especially since Skywest just snubbed ALPA. Right now everbody is hiring.

701EV

A good friend of mine just got picked up by Continental. I also just flew with a guy who got hired at Delta the other day. So if you ask me I think your a moron who needs spell check along with some good facts to back up your statements. We've had numerous employees hired all over the place and our attrition rate has been through the roof. I was one that voted for alpa during the vote, but I don't feel my chances of getting on with a unionized carrier is any better or worse than yours.

 

[jea]

Piloto,
If you ever want to work at a major I would not go to work for a non union carrier. The days are comming when union airlines wont hire non union airline pilots! Especially since Skywest just snubbed ALPA. Right now everbody is hiring.

701EV

yeah mesas hiring... they are alpa!!!! soooooo glad its over.... so glad!

 

[siucavflight]

701EV,
SKW pilots will get hired at majors, they are non-union, they are not scabs, they are not whipsawing anyone. Dont confuse SKW with Go-Jets or Freedom A listers, those are the guys not getting on with the majors.

 

[pipers]

don't forget, 911 of us voted........

that being said, I agree with KJ........come on, were old pros, this is like the 3rd Union drive we've shot down.... Now all the sudden we are not going to get hired at a major? right.........