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06-18-2008, 01:53 PM

#61

Acoustic2

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Position: C-172 / SH-60B (Rescue Swimmer)

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Originally Posted by Drums4life

I can't answer all your questions but might be able to provide some insight. I'd say an internal rec. might help getting an interview but not much from there. I know people that had 3-4 interviewing I however had none. As far as pay goes with a line you could figure about 90 hours or so I'd imagine with 300 hours a month in per diem but figure you'd be on reserve a while making the min. And 9 months would be pushing it with only 100 hours. That would mean you need 100 a month for SkyWest. The hiring will continue just not sure what the minimum requirements will be the next several years. Good Luck.

Thanks for the reply- that does provide me with a little better understanding of the pay. It is just a little confusing looking in from the outside and trying to gauge how much I may make (ballpark or course). Thanks for the info.

06-18-2008, 02:04 PM

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willflyforcash

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Originally Posted by Acoustic2

1st full year at Eagle I made 31K. That includes per diem, 9 months on first year pay ($23) and 3 months on 2nd yr prop pay ($26), a little bit of over time, first 4 months on reserve etc.. I have buddies in the jet who make in the 40s on 2nd/3rd year jet fo pay. ($33/$36)

06-18-2008, 02:07 PM

#63

willflyforcash

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btw, i heard (from my girlfriend) that hospitals are hiring nurses, starting at 50K, good sign on bonuses, paying back student loans and similar schedules to us. Nurse anesthetists make 120K easy. Then you can have your own plane and enjoy flying.

06-18-2008, 02:12 PM

#64

JoeyMeatballs

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Originally Posted by willflyforcash

not quite, thats like saying Pilots make $250,000.00 Easy....... Potentially yes but not that easy...........

06-18-2008, 02:15 PM

#65

Drums4life

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Originally Posted by SAABaroowski

not quite, thats like saying Pilots make $250,000.00 Easy....... Potentially yes but not that easy...........

Not too much of a stretch though, my brothers wife started at 100K in California now works in Texas making about 90k.

06-18-2008, 02:23 PM

#66

willflyforcash

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I heard that its a lot like flying actually. The only exciting parts are takeoff (putting the person under) and landing (bringing them back) the cruise portion is lame. Except, when **** goes wrong, the nurse doesnt become a lawn dart.

06-18-2008, 05:26 PM

#67

Acoustic2

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That is exactly what I was looking for because when I do the simple math ($23 X 80 guarnteed hrs = $1840 - 15% taxes = $1564/mo), it is not too appealing. Thanks for sharing that, I feel better now.

06-18-2008, 05:48 PM

#68

rickair7777

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Originally Posted by Acoustic2

Congrats on Skywest!

I am an extremely low time pilot (98.1 TT). I know...I know- what am I doing on this board? I have read this entire thread and have found that you guys certainly know what you're talking about so who better to ask?

Please take a look at my info

- 98.1 TT
- 23.1 ME (1.2 PIC ME)
- Working on Inst Rating now
- Working on Commercial immediately after Inst
- Working on ATP written now
- Following all of that, should have around 350 TT (?? ME)
- Currently have BA degree in Finance / Accounting
- Working on Master's

Not-so related:
- 1,800 hrs in back of helo as Navy rescue swimmer
- CRM Instructor for Navy squadron
- Squadron NATOPS Instructor
- 10yrs in Navy
- Squadron Standardization Board Member

I aspire to get hired at a good and secure Regional, such as Skywest. I know that I still have quite some time remaining until that is realistic, but would love to hear anyone's advice about the best way to get there. Here are a couple of questions:

1. Can someone please tell me a ballpark figure as to their actual take-home pay? I have been studying the pay rules, but have no idea what you guys actually make. Currently I make around $65k/yr. I know that I will take a drastic pay cut...just want to know how much.

2. What is Skywest pay rules?

3. I have a former flight instructor at Skywest who has offered to recommend me. How much weight does that have, if any?

4. Since I have a little while, is the hiring expected to continue through the next few years? I was hoping to be marketable within the next 9 months. Is that realistic?

I really...really appreciate you taking the time to read all the above and posting a response. I will read every reply.

Thanks!

1. FO pay...approximate numbers, depends on how much flying is available and how much you want to work.
- Year 1: $25K.
- Year 2: $40K.
- Year 3+ $45K.
- Assuming upgrade at year 4: $75K.

2. SKW has some of the best workrules in the regional industry, they are too numerous to list but if you specefic questions, throw them out...

3. An internal rec will help you get an interview...most folks who interview have one. You still have to pass the interview...I did not find it execeedingly difficult, but it was thorough. You must be prepared, and sim practice is recommended.

4. 900 hours in 9 months is asking a lot unless you have unlimited cash or a good instructor job. It's possible, but I'd say 12-18 months conservative.

Also be aware that they will like the fact that you were in the military. But they will not care about the details unless you were a winged aviator, so don't make too much of that. Non-pilot crew time is meaningless in airline-land.

Good Luck.