DitchDog

I just heared the latest word from a SAPA rep that the next groundschool won't be untill at least AUG. I know things change by the minute but I figured those in the pool might want to know. Hopefully SKYW is keeping you guys informed on this.

DD

JetJock16

I can see the next RJ new hire class not being until August but I was recently told that 10 more new hires will be placed in the May 5th EMB class.

But who knows, things change.

If I was a betting man I would bet on SKW continuing to run small EMB new hire classes (10 or so pilots per class per month) with a few transition classes (EMB FO to CRJ FO) beginning in June with no RJ new hire classes happening until August or later.

skystruck

I was told that there are 16 New Hires in the 5/5 EMB class. I asked how many were in the class when I was talking with SkyWest about arrangements for the April 7 class.

AirTahoe

thanks for the update DitchDog.


Soooo, with the classes being pushed back, does anyone know if there are still hiring into the pool?

I applied, meet their mins. but have yet to hear back after one week.

JetJock16

They are still interviewing from what I've been told and as long as they’re interviewing they will continue to hire into the pool. You never know what the future holds so SKW will be prepared for whatever might happen. If you get hired my advice is ask for the EMB.

JetJock16

We'll see, but I'll see you in SLC on April 7th. Study your Pre-Class EP&L Packet (Emergency Procedures and Limitations).

cfii2007

And I guess they are still firm on the 100 multi requirement?

JetJock16

If they didn't drop their mins during the huge hiring surge of 06/07 then they're not going to now that they're able to pool pilots.

DitchDog

No worries mate....I don't profess to be in the "know" but I can always pass on what I hear...

Good advice...I kinda wish I started out in the Bro. Pay is the same for the first year, and If you really, really, really want some RJ time, you can bid over after the first year. You also wont sit reserve for ever because they are short on pilots.

Congrats on the upgrade...
I heared they don't mix the new hires with the upgrades in the EMB classes... Don't know why (or even if it's true) just what someone told me a while ago.


The same sapa rep (MG) told me to "hang on" cause it's going to be a rough ride for a bit. I know it's par for course with this industry but, I got the impression that with the uncertainties of the very near future, (oil, Delta cutbacks, etc...) it will probably get worse before it gets better. He was talking specifically about the number of lines and amount of flying. Too bad for me, I was soooo close to holding a line and now I will slip deeper into reserves.

I really hope they can find a way to bring on every one on from the hiring pool. I can't imagine it's very fun sittin, and waiting. Good luck guys!

OptimusClimb

Hey thanks for the update! I have been calling to get an update but no luck! Been calling also to get into the bro but reply on that also. I guess i will just wait and see.