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10-25-2013, 09:36 AM
#3361
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Joined APC: Sep 2013
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My friend just told me that SKW said they're planning on hiring 90 pilots by the end of the year. True? good news for anyone looking!
10-25-2013, 09:47 AM
#3362
On Reserve
Joined APC: Oct 2013
Posts: 11
On the Brasilia my entire new hire class got FAT right out of training. The entire last new hire class got either FAT or SFO. Not only could you hold those two right out of training but you'll probably be just about guaranteed to get them.
On the RJ the most junior people in both FAT and SFO are over a year.
On the RJ the most junior people in both FAT and SFO are over a year.
I know the Brasilia will make less in the long run versus someone flying a line on the RJ, but knowing that holding a line on the RJ could take a year or more would you recommend shooting for the Brasilia if there is a choice?
Last one, promise. And if a pilot transitions from the Brasilia to the RJ after the seat lock, does the pay go back down to the first year pay? I guess I'm confused if the yearly payscale is based on seniority with Skywest or years flying a particular aircraft. For example, flying the EMB for two yrs then transitioning to the RJ, does that pilot get 3rd year pay despite transition or would they fall down to the $22/hr 1st year pay?
Again thanks so much. The info is very helpful. With a wife and a nice job, I need to be responsible with my decisions. Knowledge is power in making the best choice.
10-25-2013, 09:49 AM
#3363
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Joined APC: May 2009
Position: Another RJ FO
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10-25-2013, 09:54 AM
#3364
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On first year pay you'll almost definitely make more money on the Brasilia. On 2nd year pay if you're going to be on reserve on the RJ or especially if you're going to be commuting to reserve you'll probably still make more money staying on the Brasilia. Lineholder on the bro vs RJ reserve on 2nd year pay is about break even. On third year pay you're probably going to make more on the RJ even if you're still on reserve.
Last one, promise. And if a pilot transitions from the Brasilia to the RJ after the seat lock, does the pay go back down to the first year pay? I guess I'm confused if the yearly payscale is based on seniority with Skywest or years flying a particular aircraft. For example, flying the EMB for two yrs then transitioning to the RJ, does that pilot get 3rd year pay despite transition or would they fall down to the $22/hr 1st year pay?
10-25-2013, 10:22 AM
#3365
On Reserve
Joined APC: Oct 2013
Posts: 11
On first year pay that's definitely true. You don't need to be good at math to know that 22x90 > 22x75. It's not very common to break guarantee on reserve. I got a huge pay raise once I finally got a line.
It depends on what domicile you live in and whether you're able to move. I lived in an RJ only domicile and commuted to the Brasilia for a year and a half. I held a line for about a year or that. When I transitioned to the RJ I was right back to reserve, but I was on reserve at home so it was worth it to me.
On first year pay you'll almost definitely make more money on the Brasilia. On 2nd year pay if you're going to be on reserve on the RJ or especially if you're going to be commuting to reserve you'll probably still make more money staying on the Brasilia. Lineholder on the bro vs RJ reserve on 2nd year pay is about break even. On third year pay you're probably going to make more on the RJ even if you're still on reserve.
Everything is based on longevity at the company. If you transition at 3 years you go to 3 year RJ pay. If you upgrade to captain at 7 years you go to 7 year captain pay.
It depends on what domicile you live in and whether you're able to move. I lived in an RJ only domicile and commuted to the Brasilia for a year and a half. I held a line for about a year or that. When I transitioned to the RJ I was right back to reserve, but I was on reserve at home so it was worth it to me.
On first year pay you'll almost definitely make more money on the Brasilia. On 2nd year pay if you're going to be on reserve on the RJ or especially if you're going to be commuting to reserve you'll probably still make more money staying on the Brasilia. Lineholder on the bro vs RJ reserve on 2nd year pay is about break even. On third year pay you're probably going to make more on the RJ even if you're still on reserve.
Everything is based on longevity at the company. If you transition at 3 years you go to 3 year RJ pay. If you upgrade to captain at 7 years you go to 7 year captain pay.
10-25-2013, 08:46 PM
#3367
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Position: Another RJ FO
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Probably the amount they have scheduled in upcoming classes. If they do both a bro and CRJ new hire class in both November and December that number would be close to what seems right.
10-25-2013, 10:02 PM
#3369
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10-28-2013, 10:02 AM
#3370
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jun 2013
Position: CRJ FO
Posts: 47
I'm upgrading in the Dec Bro class to PSP. Anyone on this thread have any info on crashpads down there? I have emailed the admin and put out some other feelers, but have gotten little response. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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