How should I get to Skywest?
06-01-2007, 02:37 PM
#22
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I think that military service is very respectable. This guy has created his own problems. There are several great guard/ex-military guys at TSA, including the chief pilot.
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06-01-2007, 02:50 PM
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Do any of you guys that are going to a 121 carrier and making a lateral move to another regional 6 months to a year later have any consideration of the ramifications this may have later in your career?
Don't you think the majors might look at this unkindly? Would they question hiring you if say, they aren't the highest paying knowing that you meet the minimums for others? Will they want to pay for your training to have you leave only a year later?
You don't agree with RAH's 170 scale but you agree with SKW's CRJ-700 scale and their first year pay? Sorry, I have to ask why.
Don't you think the majors might look at this unkindly? Would they question hiring you if say, they aren't the highest paying knowing that you meet the minimums for others? Will they want to pay for your training to have you leave only a year later?
You don't agree with RAH's 170 scale but you agree with SKW's CRJ-700 scale and their first year pay? Sorry, I have to ask why.
PS great point about the SKW CRJ pay scale though................
06-01-2007, 03:13 PM
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06-01-2007, 03:29 PM
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I personally love the look of turbo-props. Lets not forget that there are boats that use propulsion other than props.
Anyway, to answer your question, I would probably go with a regional, then make a lateral move to skyw. You will have an understanding of a 121 operation that will be valuable to you.
Anyway, to answer your question, I would probably go with a regional, then make a lateral move to skyw. You will have an understanding of a 121 operation that will be valuable to you.
06-01-2007, 04:59 PM
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Real Pilots fly taildraggers...in the Bush. Taildraggers have Props. And would you call the Wright's foolish for getting airborne with a Prop??
Don't ever forget your Roots man, never! I can't believe you said that!!
P.S. I'd fly with a good Bush-Pilot over a Jet-Jock any day of the week - and twice on Tuesday!
Don't ever forget your Roots man, never! I can't believe you said that!!
P.S. I'd fly with a good Bush-Pilot over a Jet-Jock any day of the week - and twice on Tuesday!
06-01-2007, 05:30 PM
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Like Great Lakes!
First off, you say that your "ultimate goal" is to fly for SkyWest. Are you sure on this, or do you mean that your short-term (5 year) goal is to fly for SkyWest. If SkyW is the ultimate goal, no shame in going to a 121 carrier then making the leap to your dream job of SkyW later.
In your position, I'd recommend instructing for the time, then chasing the interview (if they're hiring by the time you have the mins.). I agree with a previous poster that a 6 month tenure with an airline doesn't say much for loyalty, no matter how bad things are. ALL airlines are a logistical nightmare. Find one that you can deal with and tough it out. Plus, instructing will make you a better person by learning to relate to others in the cockpit.
First off, you say that your "ultimate goal" is to fly for SkyWest. Are you sure on this, or do you mean that your short-term (5 year) goal is to fly for SkyWest. If SkyW is the ultimate goal, no shame in going to a 121 carrier then making the leap to your dream job of SkyW later.
In your position, I'd recommend instructing for the time, then chasing the interview (if they're hiring by the time you have the mins.). I agree with a previous poster that a 6 month tenure with an airline doesn't say much for loyalty, no matter how bad things are. ALL airlines are a logistical nightmare. Find one that you can deal with and tough it out. Plus, instructing will make you a better person by learning to relate to others in the cockpit.
06-01-2007, 05:56 PM
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Like Great Lakes!
First off, you say that your "ultimate goal" is to fly for SkyWest. Are you sure on this, or do you mean that your short-term (5 year) goal is to fly for SkyWest. If SkyW is the ultimate goal, no shame in going to a 121 carrier then making the leap to your dream job of SkyW later.
In your position, I'd recommend instructing for the time, then chasing the interview (if they're hiring by the time you have the mins.). I agree with a previous poster that a 6 month tenure with an airline doesn't say much for loyalty, no matter how bad things are. ALL airlines are a logistical nightmare. Find one that you can deal with and tough it out. Plus, instructing will make you a better person by learning to relate to others in the cockpit.
First off, you say that your "ultimate goal" is to fly for SkyWest. Are you sure on this, or do you mean that your short-term (5 year) goal is to fly for SkyWest. If SkyW is the ultimate goal, no shame in going to a 121 carrier then making the leap to your dream job of SkyW later.
In your position, I'd recommend instructing for the time, then chasing the interview (if they're hiring by the time you have the mins.). I agree with a previous poster that a 6 month tenure with an airline doesn't say much for loyalty, no matter how bad things are. ALL airlines are a logistical nightmare. Find one that you can deal with and tough it out. Plus, instructing will make you a better person by learning to relate to others in the cockpit.
06-01-2007, 08:33 PM
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You might consider IFTA in BFL
www.ifta.aero
All Nippon Airways (ANA) runs the school to train their new hires.
After 18 months at IFTA and 8 months in Tokyo the trainees go to the right seat of the 767. Its a "clone" of the Lufthansa school in Goodyear and is owned by
they pay well, will train you and offer better benefits than most companies.
the aircraft are maintained very well by a dedicated beechcraft mx shop on site.
you'll fly about 700-800 h a year.
Downside is that you'll be doing more talkin than flying.
You'll also need to be armed with patience because of language barriers and the fact that while you are teaching the guy across the table from scratch, he'll be flying the 767 2 years from now...
you will have excellent instrument skills.
you'll have better crm and crew skills than most other regional applicants.
if you can make it at ifta you'll be more than well prepared for a 121 job and you'll have the pic and multi time.
PM me if you have any questions
Cheers
George
www.ifta.aero
All Nippon Airways (ANA) runs the school to train their new hires.
After 18 months at IFTA and 8 months in Tokyo the trainees go to the right seat of the 767. Its a "clone" of the Lufthansa school in Goodyear and is owned by
they pay well, will train you and offer better benefits than most companies.
the aircraft are maintained very well by a dedicated beechcraft mx shop on site.
you'll fly about 700-800 h a year.
Downside is that you'll be doing more talkin than flying.
You'll also need to be armed with patience because of language barriers and the fact that while you are teaching the guy across the table from scratch, he'll be flying the 767 2 years from now...
you will have excellent instrument skills.
you'll have better crm and crew skills than most other regional applicants.
if you can make it at ifta you'll be more than well prepared for a 121 job and you'll have the pic and multi time.
PM me if you have any questions
Cheers
George
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