Shuttle-E170 or SkyWest-CRJ from Los Angeles?
07-17-2011, 09:56 AM
#31
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Hopefully before too long neither will be flying 70 seaters for UAL anymore. I don't see 70 seaters surviving at the regionals long term. I don't know one UAL pilot that will vote for a contract that doesn't have the 70's either parked or rolled into mainline when their contracts with the regionals expire
Back to the topic, regardless what you think about the future of 66 seaters, ask yourself, does the management team have a plan to grow, not just survive. Is management adaptable and does the workforce have esprit de corps? SkyWest has changed but, I think they have long term potential.
07-17-2011, 10:51 AM
#32
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Ask ANY of the more than 900 Republic FO's that are capped out at about $37 and the will tell you to go to Skywest. They all have four or more years, with only about 20 folks leaving above them per month.
The top 500 guys at Republic are lifers that now have a decent quality of life, a decent wage, and don't want to risk furlough. That means you have more than 1,000 FO's waiting for 500 spots - add it up and upgrade is going to be a LONG time at Republic unless the majors start hiring FO's. Some are doing that now but if the shortage really occurs, that is the only way there is going to be movement at RAH.
Go Skywest.
The top 500 guys at Republic are lifers that now have a decent quality of life, a decent wage, and don't want to risk furlough. That means you have more than 1,000 FO's waiting for 500 spots - add it up and upgrade is going to be a LONG time at Republic unless the majors start hiring FO's. Some are doing that now but if the shortage really occurs, that is the only way there is going to be movement at RAH.
Go Skywest.
07-17-2011, 12:54 PM
#36
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Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: SkyWest Capt.
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I'm a Captain at SkyWest and I can say life at every regional can be rough but SkyWest is one of the good ones. I personally would choose SkyWest again if I had to do it over again. You will have bad days and good days but over all your experience here will be positive.
I think you've made the right choice, welcome on board and I'll see you one line.
I think you've made the right choice, welcome on board and I'll see you one line.
07-17-2011, 02:22 PM
#37
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Posts: 387
I made the jump to SkyWest from another regional and I can tell you from personal experience this was the best choice I made. Overall people are happy here and it shows with the crews you work with. Nothing is perfect but in the regional world I don't think it gets much better than here, especially you being a west coaster. Welcome aboard if you decide on SkyWest!
07-18-2011, 04:51 AM
#39
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Joined APC: Jun 2011
Posts: 4
Hey Guys.
I have my stuff in airlineapps and it has been updated as of a couple months ago. Is there anything that I could do to get noticed by Skywest recruiting? I have 980ish hours, so I am just below the preferred time. Is that a deal breaker?
I have my stuff in airlineapps and it has been updated as of a couple months ago. Is there anything that I could do to get noticed by Skywest recruiting? I have 980ish hours, so I am just below the preferred time. Is that a deal breaker?
07-18-2011, 05:04 AM
#40
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Posts: 511
Wrong thread and Yes. 1000 is a must.
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