SKYWEST Training and Reserve time
08-12-2011, 09:49 PM
#11
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: the correct seat
Posts: 1,422
Thanks. So does the aircraft you're assigned just depend on what's needed? so you could have one class getting all RJ's and another getting all Brasilia?
Is there an equipment lock on either plane, or can you go back and forth between them?
Is there an equipment lock on either plane, or can you go back and forth between them?
08-12-2011, 10:05 PM
#12
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2008
Position: B767
Posts: 1,901
Yes, it just depends on what's needed. There is a one year seat lock.
08-13-2011, 06:28 AM
#13
Prime Minister/Moderator
Joined APC: Jan 2006
Position: Engines Turn Or People Swim
Posts: 40,107
The only limitation to going between jet and bro after one year (or vice versa if you wanted to) is class availability and seniority. If there is no movement, then they won't be running classes.
08-13-2011, 06:32 AM
#14
Prime Minister/Moderator
Joined APC: Jan 2006
Position: Engines Turn Or People Swim
Posts: 40,107
It depends on their need, though sometimes you're given a choice. I was given a choice, and picked first available. That turned out to be the Brasilia, and I'm glad I got it for several reasons.
Upgrade time is currently (and has historically always been) quicker on the Brasilia. As to what that is for a pilot starting out now, who knows... Current upgrades were hired 4-5 years ago I believe.
Upgrade time is currently (and has historically always been) quicker on the Brasilia. As to what that is for a pilot starting out now, who knows... Current upgrades were hired 4-5 years ago I believe.
You can upgrade into the bro without ever having flown it, but few people attempt that as it's pretty challenging. The upgrade training program is really geared for those who have flown it before...it's a little light on sim time.
If you really need money or are planning on staying at SKW, just do the jet and stay there.
08-14-2011, 10:16 PM
#16
Stethoscope
Joined APC: Feb 2006
Posts: 308
So is it a common occurrence for them to wait until sim to tell you where you are going to be based? Is this a general thing with the regionals or do some tell you when hired where you are going to be based in order to give you a chance to say yes or no?
08-15-2011, 07:20 AM
#19
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Joined APC: May 2006
Position: WB Bunkie
Posts: 1,246
FAT on the jet: a few months currently
08-15-2011, 07:35 AM
#20
Line Holder
Joined APC: Feb 2009
Posts: 44
I got assigned CLE and had a few days before they wanted me there for IOE, but they wouldn't give me a hotel in CLE during IOE because I was "in base." I found out early how ****ty RAH treats its employees...
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