Originally Posted by roro

Is SBA-LAX usually weight restricted on the CRJ or Brasilia? Are either of those planes able to take a jumpseater or is the flight just too short?

Thanks in advance

Originally Posted by rickair7777

If there aren't seats in the back, it will almost certainly be too weight restricted. Due to the FAA pax weight change after the air-midwest accident, the Bro is usually limited to 28 pax even though it has 30 seats. Sometimes you can squeeze on 29 but as someone said, it's ZFW limited so there's no wiggle room on the manifest.

Only way to take someone in the actual is a long flight with lots of kids. Try SGU-DEN on Dec 24.

Originally Posted by skypilot35

Here's my opinion on the first part of your question, does eagle's vote have any effect on other regionals, specifically Skywest? If so, why?

Short answer: Yes
As to the why: American Airlines (AA) stated that it would award contracts to regionals other than American Eagle if the TA was voted down. If American follows through with the threat then other regionals like Skywest, Mesa, Republic, etc. will get the contracts that Eagle was supposed to receive if they took it up the rear end with a concessionary contract.

Here's what I think, not that you asked. The Eagle pilot group did an awesome thing today by voting no. They have made a statement with which the majority of regional pilots will agree. In essence, the statement being we are tired of getting the skin worked off our backs for minimum wage while profits abound. We are worth more than that and are in a position to leverage our profession.

Republic has a similar vote pending. I think the vote closes on April 4th. If the Republic pilot group follows suit, there will be a definitive message (ripple) sent across the industry.

That's my 2 cents worth.

Originally Posted by elmetal

I have a question for any skywest folks who have gone through training recently. I have a class date this monday (31st)


They say for day2 you need a white shirt and black tie. I have that. Problem is now I am contemplating if they want black pants too. Nowhere in the packets or emails does it say black pants but I don't want to be caught off guard. I hardly ever ever wear black pants. I was going to bring khaki pants and wear a black sweater over the shirt+tie when not taking the picture.

I don't imagine that would be a problem would it?

Originally Posted by Electra

The shirt and tie are for your official badge photo. You could be wearing swim trunks on the bottom half with no problem (okay, not really 'cause they want business casual, but you get the idea). You'll probably be wearing the shirt and tie for about 15 minutes, tops, and then you can change if you like. Welcome to the company!

Originally Posted by nopantsILS

Not on the bro, but I remember hearing the emergency equipment was not on the EP&L test (not until the second week). They do expect you to get 100%.