SkyWest

[dnkt]

How many pilots are they going to hire in the up coming months? ORD still the junior base?

 

[sstearns2]

It looks like 150 or so more pilots before the end of the year. ORD is the junior base, but you'll probably get SLC out of class with all the growth there assuming you get the jet.

Scott

 

[Dubya]

It looks like 150 or so more pilots before the end of the year. ORD is the junior base, but you'll probably get SLC out of class with all the growth there assuming you get the jet.

Scott

At the MEM group interview we were told 350 by the end of the year and that the majority of growth would be out of ORD...and that they had some trouble keeping guys in Chicago. So take that for what it's worth. Their ORD DEN ops dir. (Bob I think) was there, so it would seem credible.

W

 

[~~~^~~~]

Yep, classes of 75 pilots every three weeks.

 

[Flyby1206]

If you want to get into an E120 class as opposed to the jet is that possible? What are the Jr E120 bases? Thanks

 

[ilkwamh2]

Most new hires will goto the Brasilia unless you already have jet time. Jr. Brasilia base is Fresno. If you are top seniority in your class, you might be able to get DEN or SLC. Some were able to get SAN, SBA in a few months. PDX is shrinking and unreachable.

 

[Skeptic]

How long is the training on the jet in SLC? How long to hold captain on the jet (I have pior 121 and pushing 40 yrs old) in ORD?

 

[Flyby1206]

If you get hired as a RJ FO can you upgrade to the 120 CA? thanks

 

[skystud25]

How long is the training on the jet in SLC? How long to hold captain on the jet (I have pior 121 and pushing 40 yrs old) in ORD?

Training is about 2 months including sim. They're paying for it now, not sure how much but better than the handshake I was given. Been there about 1.5 years, and if I want to go to ORD it looks like I could upgrade in about 6 classes, which will probably be held by early next year, so about a 2 year upgrade as it stands right now if you're willing to commute. If you want to live in Chicago, SKW is obviously a great way to go.

 

[skystud25]

If you get hired as a RJ FO can you upgrade to the 120 CA? thanks

sure, that stands at about 1.5 years right now. Just don't fail the upgrade or you'll be fired.

 

[Terrain Terrain]

If skywest hired me would I know for what aircraft before I get to groundschool. thanks

 

[Rogue5]

If skywest hired me would I know for what aircraft before I get to groundschool. thanks

Yes.

Along with the congratulations letter and the "Welcome aboard" packet with information about the company and the groundschool comes a packet with the limitations and memory items for the aircraft you have been hired into.

 

[Skeptic]

What are the schedules like out of ORD on the RJ for a new guy? If you get the jet do they specify which one 50 or 70? or do they add differences training to the innitial mix?

 

[Jay79]

If you get hired into the RJ they give you differences training and you fly both. I have heard you will also be qualified to fly the 900 when SKYW gets them.

What are the trip schedules in the EMB 120 if you are based out of SLC or DEN?
1,2,3,4 day trips? DO you make it out for all of the California flying or do you only stay in the Utah/CO/ID/Montana areas?

Thanks

 

[Terrain Terrain]

if you have 121 and a bunch of turbine/mult, what are the chances of getting th RJ, better, or still a crapshoot (i would like ORD, if I got hired) anyhow thanks for the info again!

 

[platinumclub]

You get hired into whatever they need you for, RJ time or not, may have changed in recent months though. Some of the EMB guys have been getting lines straight out of training if you go to the right base. Right now it's Fresno that needs staffing.

 

[seatrumpeter]

Just a small correction on PDX. It has been the same size in the 4 years I have been based there and the bottom half of the FO list is very junior.

 

[ilkwamh2]

sorry about the PDX fact, I have just always heard we're shrinking that base, but I was wrong. I think Jet times help getting the CRJ, or at least some type of 135 time. I was hired into the jet with no jet time or turbine time, but had 135 single pilot time and I told them I wanted ORD as a base, and ended up getting it. I think it also heavily depends on company need at the time of the class...sometimes it's just timing. Good luck, hopefully you get what you want.

 

[Jay79]

For you Skywest Brasilla guys:
What are the trips like out of DEN or SLC? DO you travel out to California a bunch (2-4 day trips?) or do you stay close to base on 1 and 2 day trips. MONT/ID/ CO/UT flying?

How possible is it to get into SLC or DEN out of training? I just got hired into the Brasilla and I am trying to get some info on what bases I want to bid for.

Thanks

 

[indianboy7]

I'm not based in either of those places, but I'm pretty sure denver and slc stay in their own domain. Every once in a while, you'll see a stray slc crew in LA, but it's not too often. As far as the trips are concerned, SLC is a mix of 1, 2, 3, and 4 day trips. I think denver guys do mostly 1 and 2 day trips, but I could be completely wrong. I doubt you'll get either of them out of training, but miracles do happen. Most people end up in Fresno or Palm Springs for a couple months before they get to where they want to go (PDX and SAN excluded)