Slatsnflaps

If you're flying the bro, is it considered a "glass cockpit" airplane?

rickair7777

Not really. Some have more glass than others but a few glass instruments don't make a glass cockpit.

Cyborgmudhen

No worries.

From what I understand, the invitation to reinterview is part of the TBNT letter.

Note: this is heresay on my part.

Petethedog

To add on to ATOP40's question... Anyone in-the-know care to share thoughts on this one:
If you have been offered a class in the past, waited in the pool, and then politely removed yourself from the pool before class started would they give you a second look years down the road?
Such was the case for me in '08 as the economy hit the skids. I was offered a huge raise at my, then current, job as I was waiting for a class date and felt nervous about the ensuing economic meltdown so I stuck with my employer who had an excellent record for job stability..
I applied in the recent past and was called by HR. They recalled this episode and I did not give a detailed explanation for my actions. I left thinking I had missed an opening to explain the situation and my continued interest.
I'd still love to work for them and I am considering a concerted effort.... Would they value the persistent interest and give me second look? Or is the bridge smoldering behind me?

rcfd13

I don't see why not. It's possible that it may be a harder road for you than it is for someone with no experience though. If you can make it to one of the job fairs they do the full HR interview for anyone at the job fair who meets the minimums. That's one way you would have the ability to explain yourself before anyone can press a 'deny' button. If they like you at the job fair they usually invite you then and there to SLC for a full interview.

JustAMushroom

With the proper attitude (which you proved the first time) the hiring board would have zero problems with this explanation. You've just got to show you're committed to the industry this time. Have a way to demonstrate that.

PA31

I know of multiple people here who flew as FO's and captains and left Skywest for better things, were furloughed and came back without a problem. I don't see how not coming to class can hurt your being re-hired if you gave them notice the first time.

flamingo74

I had an interview this week. It was as described in several posts and other online gouge. Ignore some of the 'noise' on the forums. There were no tricks or hidden agendas by the interview team, no subtle tricks or 'tells' (sits 'wrong' chair, jacket on or off etc). The process is very transparent; the interview team is interested in determining if you are a good fit for the company: good attitude; professional; good cultural fit.

The technical knowledge questions come straight from the topics they list on the invitation email. They based the technical interview questions on your performance on a 30 question general knowledge test--I emphasize 'general' knowledge. Some questions were challenging for me but perhaps not to others...it depends on what you know. The score is not a determining factor; as others have already said, they use the test simply to guide questions during the technical interview. My interviewer did not ask any obscure questions but was thorough in trying to expose any 'big' knowledge gaps.

The debrief was the best part of the experience and it is an indicator of a company that is truly interested people. It was fair, honest and spot-on.

I had the opportunity to talk about the company with pilots and flight attendants doing upgrade or recurrent training. To a person they were very positive about working at Skywest.

Whether it leads to an offer or not, it was a worthwhile and positive experience.

Petethedog

Cool. The "straight up and honest" theme that seems to characterize much of the info I hear about Skywest is one of the main reasons it appeals to me. Thanks for the constructive feedback!

What

SKW is a great company, what will the majors do to it as they seek their adjustments remains to be seen. I hope things workout for the best for all you looking for a place to start.