Skywest to stop training???

[Vegaspilot99]

So after the slow down and probable pick up again next year, can one expect the upgrades on the jet to stay in the 18 month or so range? I am trying to gauge how long it will take to get out of MKE or ORD (since I keep hearing thats where I'll most likely end up to start) and get the base I want and how long till upgrade afterward. I know things change constantly, but a good base line extimate would be appreciated!

 

[DenverCrashpad]

Midwest will announce if SkyWest is going to get up to 10 more CRJ's for the system by 9/10. I'm not going to dig for the press release but it's in there somewhere a few months back. If there are 10 more, they will be taken out of existing Delta/United service.

 

[Mongolikecandy]

One.

Its just that our CA at SkyWest have been a lot more successful at getting on with the likes of FedEx, SouthWest, etc. But you already knew that.

What an obnoxious comment. "our captains are better than your captains". nice.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

ASA hasn't seen any real growth in who knows how many years, and our upgrades are fast and furious right now. All based on attrition.

 

[Jmoney]

Club?

So you admit that those of us in the "club" can still be excluded..... Does that not say that there may just be something wrong with the "club"?

Some of those not in the "club" are doing fine..... why should they join the "club"? Maybe we should fix the "club" and include everyone..... then more will want to join.....

Which club is that? The "my DUI ruined my career, so now all I can do is come here and bad-mouth ALPA without actually admitting that I am just an RJDC clown" club.

Thanks for continually trying to screw us all!

RJDC is dead!
-Get over it!!!

 

[viper548]

If there are 10 more, they will be taken out of existing Delta/United service.

Thank god, those planes for the midwest system suck.

 

[ROSWELL41]

I've heard if they get the additional 10, they will be growth airplanes.

 

[~~~^~~~]

One.

Its just that our CA at SkyWest have been a lot more successful at getting on with the likes of FedEx, SouthWest, etc. But you already knew that.

Nice try, but FedEx isn't hiring except for two or three positions in their Corporate Dept this year. At Delta, it is running about 6 to 1 in favor of ASA.

You are probably right about SouthWest. But if so many Captains are leaving, why isn't SkyWest training Captains?

I think SkyWest's best days are behind them. We will see. Maybe a little growth from MidWest, but Delta seems to be interested in Comair, Pinnacle and Republic/Chautauqua/Shuttle based on their recent deals.

 

[I_Love_Lamp]

I've heard if they get the additional 10, they will be growth airplanes.

I've heard they'll come from DAL side which is shrinking to the likes of XJT out of SLC.

 

[btrthn5n5]

How many right seats does an RJ have?

Or, are you staffing relief crews for ETOPS?

You're an idiot.

 

[CRJ_Driver]

Don't forget that NWA will soon be pulling the strings at Midwest. Eventually, SKYW will get the hook in favor of something/someone else.

 

[~~~^~~~]

During training we frequently have FO/FO pairs where the NFP sits in the left seat. It's really not that complicated or uncommon. Does this idea really shatter your universe? Or are you just stirring the pot?

Stirring the pot. But, it is still inefficient and not the best thing for the FO, or Captains.

The new FO has to learn PM flows from the left seat and learn the Captain's duties well enough to get through the sim session. They also do not get the benefit of learning from an experienced FO who is upgrading and who probably has more currrent experience than the IP.

The new Captain learns a lot training with a new FO as far as they know what to expect when they get on line. With a new hire pilot you might not be able to spit out "setgoaroundthrustspoilersinflapseightgearupspeedmodecleanspeedtellthetowerwearemissedaskforstraightoutgoathousandfeettoleveloffwhiteneedlesautoturnenavmode"
By training with a new hire, or someone new to the aircraft, you learn how best to work with the pilots you will be flying your first 500 hours as Captain with.

Then there are the checkrides. A Captain has to have a fully trained up pilot on the right seat for the type and I imagine an FO has to have a trained seat filler as well.

 

[~~~^~~~]

Don't forget that NWA will soon be pulling the strings at Midwest. Eventually, SKYW will get the hook in favor of something/someone else.

Be careful. If you dare say anything negative about SkyWest they start asking what Ward you're in and after that they start calling you names.

Remember UAL and Delta fly internationally so they can feed SkyWest's operation. MidWest Airlines only reason for existance is to provide upgrade slots for people with 24 months of seniority who would get mad if denied their upgrade.

SkyWest pilots are Chuck Norris. If you dare to tell them otherwise you are doing so at your own risk

 

[amcnd]

Chill out everyone !!!SkyWest is short FO's so The NOV/DEC classes are all FO's. Training always has christmas off!! how many airlines can say that. Things will pick up in jan- the rest of the year.

 

[txpilot1974]

Be careful. If you dare say anything negative about SkyWest they start asking what Ward you're in and after that they start calling you names.

Remember UAL and Delta fly internationally so they can feed SkyWest's operation. MidWest Airlines only reason for existance is to provide upgrade slots for people with 24 months of seniority who would get mad if denied their upgrade.

SkyWest pilots are Chuck Norris. If you dare to tell them otherwise you are doing so at your own risk

WOW.....