Skywest questions

[ubpilot]

Does anyone know when will Skywest hire again? Do they put people into the E-120 or the CRJ?

 

[Steveair]

Last I heard, there is an upgrade class being offered in early Feb. Also heard that it might be canceled. As for the last few classes, they have been training for both aircraft. There has been some attrition lately - probably 25 people or so in the past 2 months. Hopefully things will start happening again soon.

 

[Ride Orange]

Right now they have people sitting in two different pools, one for EMB and one for CRJ.

 

[platinumclub]

What are the odds of getting the CRJ if you are already flying one? Not hired or anything, but I'm getting furloughed from my company and I really don't have the desire to learn a new plane, but if I'm going to stay in the industry SkyWest is where I want to be.

 

[Steveair]

What are the odds of getting the CRJ if you are already flying one? Not hired or anything, but I'm getting furloughed from my company and I really don't have the desire to learn a new plane, but if I'm going to stay in the industry SkyWest is where I want to be.

Probably pretty good - just as long as you bring the mullet!!

 

[Iflyamouse]

No new hires "planned" through at least March. There are 3 upgrade classes in the RJ, one in Jan, Feb, and March though and I believe the Bro has 3 upgrade classes planned over the same time frame ... so at least there is some movement.

If we happen to announce any new airplane orders (we're waiting for Delta to decide how/what they want Skywest, Inc. to do) in the next couple of months then new hires could possibly start as soon as 2-3 weeks later. So "plans" can change rather quickly.

There is a pool for both the CRJ and the EMB, but they were filled (I think like 40-50 in each pool) back in Oct. You never know how many people will still be treading water 6 months later. If you have CRJ time and we're running a CRJ class, I'd say you have about a 99.9% chance of getting offered the RJ.

 

[theskyking]

Mouse

I'd like to know where you get your info. I traded emails with VA in SGU not more than a week ago. To paraphrase her, the upgrade classes they just awarded are to even out the FO/CA and there are no classes (newhire or upgrade) planned as of yet for the rest of the year.

What's your source?

 

[airchristyle]

Skywest Pool

Crj: 48 Emb: 22

 

[Halo_RJdriver]

Future Deliveries

Crj: 48 Emb: 22

How many lines will ORD have with the new deliveries in 06?
Or are they going to DEN?

 

[Steveair]

Don't know where the 70's will go... DEN just got a lot more 70 lines this month though... 70 total I think.

 

[Iflyamouse]

I'd like to know where you get your info. I traded emails with VA in SGU not more than a week ago. To paraphrase her, the upgrade classes they just awarded are to even out the FO/CA and there are no classes (newhire or upgrade) planned as of yet for the rest of the year.

Same place as you, and I agree with you. We're both right. But just because there aren't any classes "planned" past March, doesn't mean they won't happen. If you've been here any time at all, I'm sure you know that plans can change at the drop of a hat.

I'm confident that there will be plenty of hiring at Skywest in '06, but that part is just me talking.

 

[airchristyle]

Hiring pool

How many lines will ORD have with the new deliveries in 06?
Or are they going to DEN?

Halo,

I'm sorry, these are the number people that are currently swimming in the pool, not aircraft to be delivered.

 

[theskyking]

Mouse

Of course there will be more classes in 2006. I questioned you because you stated that there are classes planned for Jan, Feb, and Mar. I just want to know if that is pure speculation on your part or if you have some actual info. Again, from the info I have which is over a week old and therefore outdated, there are no classes on the drawing board past what has already been awarded. If you have some accurate info otherwise I would love to hear it.