SKW bases closing and new one's opening
#1
SKW bases closing and new one's opening
Hot of the press from MM, president of SAPA.
MKE closing JAN 2010: SFO, ORD, and DEN will absorb the majority of the draw down. (I know, not new)
SAN and SMF will be closing as crew domiciles October 1 2009. I was told for both the EMB & RJ.
LAX will open as an EMB line domicile.
SFO will open as CRJ line domicile.
I hope they increase the size of LAX as an EMB domicile or open up SFO as an EMB line domicile (currently only reserve). It would make my life a lot simpler now that I have a 2nd kid on the way. Yep, doctor’s appointment today confirmed my wife has a 1” bun in the oven. LOL! I have a nice picture of the little peanut........BTW if anyone sees my best friend tell him I'm looking for him.
Back on topic, LAX will go extremely senior with SAN closing and all 4 EMB SMF pilots (2 CA’s, 2 FO’s) will more than likely move to FAT.
MKE closing JAN 2010: SFO, ORD, and DEN will absorb the majority of the draw down. (I know, not new)
SAN and SMF will be closing as crew domiciles October 1 2009. I was told for both the EMB & RJ.
LAX will open as an EMB line domicile.
SFO will open as CRJ line domicile.
I hope they increase the size of LAX as an EMB domicile or open up SFO as an EMB line domicile (currently only reserve). It would make my life a lot simpler now that I have a 2nd kid on the way. Yep, doctor’s appointment today confirmed my wife has a 1” bun in the oven. LOL! I have a nice picture of the little peanut........BTW if anyone sees my best friend tell him I'm looking for him.
Back on topic, LAX will go extremely senior with SAN closing and all 4 EMB SMF pilots (2 CA’s, 2 FO’s) will more than likely move to FAT.
Last edited by JetJock16; 07-14-2009 at 06:05 PM.
#3
Yes but they’re planning 19 initial lines and SAN only has 16 CA and 14 FO lines. So after the SAN pilots get first preference the award will be opened up for others. I’d also expect 1 or 2 of SAN pilots to opt for PSP.
#5
As for SKW, I’m sure that I won’t be able to hold a line in LAX with SAN closing so I’ll be forced to continue my two leg commute to FAT. Regardless, come January 1st I’m only working 3 trips per month, that way I can be home 18-19 days per month.
Last edited by JetJock16; 07-14-2009 at 05:11 PM.
#8
I don't think this has a bearing on anybody outside SKW, just a refocus of our overstaffing
#10
Also remember that SAN (LAX) and SMF (SFO) only serviced one hub. Whereas both SBA and SBP service LAX and SFO. SBA also services SJC which is a highly profitable route for SKW (according to Mgmnt).