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[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)

 

[FlyingToIST]

How long does it take to hear back from them about the interview outcome? I interviewed last week and there are already people from my group with postings on aviationinterviews.com and i didn't even get a FedEx or the letter..
I wish they told the applicants right over there if we made it or not. This waiting thing is killing me..

Thanks..

 

[EngineOut]

How long does it take to hear back from them about the interview outcome? I interviewed last week and there are already people from my group with postings on aviationinterviews.com and i didn't even get a FedEx or the letter..
I wish they told the applicants right over there if we made it or not. This waiting thing is killing me..

Thanks..

Check your PMs

 

[Dubya]

Question....I am fortunate enough to already have a class date with one regional and an interview coming up at SkyWest...should I let Camille know at my interview,( if it goes well), that I need to know if i'm going to get a class so that I can opt out of my other class? Do any of you have any experience with this?

It is a great postion to be in...but SkyWest is my choice if I am successful and I want to be polite and professional to the other and give them plenty of notice so someone else can get my slot.

The class date is coming up soon after my interview...less than 2 weeks.

W

 

[amcnd]

Yes tell her. Be honest. E120 Upgrade is less then a year and dropping. RJ is 2 years and will stay there for some time. Maybe a x-mas class will drop below the2 year mark! (no one wants to be in training during xmaa)

 

[Baze]

Denver Brasilia trips are very limited. We fly to Casper, WY, Rapid City, SD, Motrose, Grand Junction, and Durango. If you don't mind the limited flying, it is a good base and the crews are great.

We have mostly 4-day trips (commutable) and some 1 and 2-day trips sprinkled in there. Our overnights are Casper, Rapid City, and Motrose.

The advantage of flying the Bro out of DEN or SLC is that the legs are longer.
My longest day is a 6-legger and it's not too bad, especially for almost 7 hours of credit. Compare that to the 8-leg days that the FAT and PSP pilots fly out of LAX or SFO for 5 hours of pay. I must say, though, that the West Coast flying is way more scenic.

I hope this helps!

Baze

 

[capt. megadeth]

If you upgrade in FAT and just stay there, any chance of getting a line fairly soon? Thanks.!

 

[indianboy7]

We have mostly 4-day trips (commutable) and some 1 and 2-day trips sprinkled in there. Our overnights are Casper, Rapid City, and Motrose.


Baze

Told ya I didn't know what I was talking about......imp:

 

[ILStoMinimums]

From the new hires going to SLC in Jet and Bro, how long untill you held a line?

 

[fastback]

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

Somebody already answered the first paragraph.

How possible to get SLC or DEN out of training on the prop? Not very likely, but you will get your desired base very quickly. My class of 20 started on 3-13-6, about a third of the class wanted one of these 2 bases, and everybody in the class [I think] has gotten to his/her desired base.

We're already over halfway up the prop FO list. Movement is very quick on the Brasilia compared to the jet. Now is the time to get on. Although classes are planned through roughly year-end, I wouldn't be surprised to see a hiring cool-down this winter. Feast or famine.

 

[Whataboutbob]

Does anybody know if Skywest has a training contract or if they make you resign your # at another carrier? (furloughed)....Thanks for the info