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Old 10-16-2015, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Flightsoffusion
Are we to have received any aircraft specific material to study at this point? The only things I have received are generic company policy tutorials which I've completed aside from the SMS course which I can't seen to get beyond the 4 minute video at the beginning. The button to move forward never becomes active. Strange..
The only thing that is required study is the EP&L pre-class packet. Study everything for the 200, don't need to know the 700/900 variants. That's all coming later in life.

Avoid the flashcards on quizlet though while you're studying, because in September the packet was updated getting rid of lots of emergency procedures and changes to SkyWest only limitations for the CRJ. I know this for a fact since I was slated for ground school in July and now I'm going

That video link is junk!!! I know exactly which one you're talking about. I would do what I did and sit down and keep replaying it while you do something else it took me a few tries.

Otherwise no aircraft specific stuff to know for class other than that packet. If you are out of the loop and feeling bored, I would recommend looking over "the Flight manual for turbine pilots" FAR part 121 regs, reading up on 3535, alternates, IFR environment etc.

Have any other questions feel free to post here or PM me
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Old 10-16-2015, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by chitolin
If you are training on the CRJ, yes, you should receive some info (limitations and such); on the ERJ, nothing
Haven't received anything on limitation stuff yet for the CRJ.
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Old 10-16-2015, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Flightsoffusion
Haven't received anything on limitation stuff yet for the CRJ.
Just sent you a private message
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Old 10-16-2015, 12:12 PM
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thanks all for indulging my questions re:skywest bases....

I'm curious, how is PDX as an FO base? can a new hire get it with in a short period of time?

Also, is it true if you're working on the UAL side of the business, you only get UAL travel benefits, and such? I just ASSumed that you work for "Skywest" and that it doesn't matter who you are "operating for" in terms of perks and benes..

thanks again for the answers.
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Old 10-16-2015, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by CATIII
thanks all for indulging my questions re:skywest bases....

I'm curious, how is PDX as an FO base? can a new hire get it with in a short period of time?

Also, is it true if you're working on the UAL side of the business, you only get UAL travel benefits, and such? I just ASSumed that you work for "Skywest" and that it doesn't matter who you are "operating for" in terms of perks and benes..

thanks again for the answers.
Yes, it is going very junior on the FO side. I would request the ERJ if you want PDX.
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Old 10-16-2015, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by word302
Yes, it is going very junior on the FO side. I would request the ERJ if you want PDX.

ok thanks a lot, so for CRJ it's senior? or just a bit more senior?
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Old 10-16-2015, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by CATIII
ok thanks a lot, so for CRJ it's senior? or just a bit more senior?
Currently it is junior as well, but will be shrinking as all the Alaska flying moves to the 175.
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Old 10-16-2015, 01:48 PM
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PDX was available for some in my class within a couple months. It's all about timing though. It's hard to tell when staffing is as dynamic as it is right now. I would venture a guess that by next spring everything will move quickly again and any base you want will be attained fast.
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Old 10-16-2015, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by rcfd13
To each his own. I see both sides of the argument. People who are single or have no kids and have the ability to move maybe would go to a LCC to chase the pay. Regional captains with young kids who can't move are probably waiting for a Legacy to call.
And sadly they most likely will be waiting their whole career for that call. In my limited experience, senior CAs seem the most content and way less likely to rock the boat when it comes to wanting more money. Why would the legacy carriers want to mess that up?
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Old 10-16-2015, 02:49 PM
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I meant to say "3585" oops
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