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04-05-2014, 06:24 PM
#4401
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Joined APC: Sep 2007
Posts: 351
Junior line holders tend to get the left over shorter trips, locals and two days or lower credit four days. It really depends on our trip mix. A couple of months ago we had stand-ups and a lot of locals that made the natives restless so the trip mix changed towards more three and four day trips. The longer trips tend to go more senior to minimize commutes and drives to/from. Reserve is most definitely shorter on the Bro than the RJ.
04-05-2014, 06:30 PM
#4402
Prime Minister/Moderator
Joined APC: Jan 2006
Position: Engines Turn Or People Swim
Posts: 40,057
Locals are day trips with no overnight. Standups involve a late flight to an outstation, a few hours in a hotel, followed by the early flight back to the hub. They pay five hours for two legs with a nap in between. Used to be the nap was not required, if there were delays you could be up all night and never make it to the hotel but FAR 117 now requires that some hotel rest actually occur on these schedules.
04-05-2014, 06:39 PM
#4403
Seat 0B
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: 777 FO
Posts: 793
That is very true, I ageee with you 100%.. The SKW interview is NOT forgiving at all..
Even I fell victim to the mighty Frasca. Everything else went great but I made 1 stupid mistake, actually 2 really dumb mistakes in the sim & that was it.
I had big hopes on SKW & I am really very disappointed now.
So to all the aspiring people, do not take this interview lightly if you want to get hired here...
Even I fell victim to the mighty Frasca. Everything else went great but I made 1 stupid mistake, actually 2 really dumb mistakes in the sim & that was it.
I had big hopes on SKW & I am really very disappointed now.
So to all the aspiring people, do not take this interview lightly if you want to get hired here...
04-05-2014, 06:42 PM
#4404
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Joined APC: Mar 2009
Position: 767 Right
Posts: 102
Interview complete. If you're applying there, HAVE YOUR CRAP TOGETHER FOR THE INTERVIEW. Make sure you go pay for and do several simulator rides before you go. At least 3 guys did not make it through the interview process due to the sim, and there were good dudes. There's plenty of gouge out there about the technical questions, both on the test and in the interview - know that stuff cold or don't even bother showing up. They're not just taking whoever shows up.
04-05-2014, 08:29 PM
#4405
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Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: Pilot sleeping.
Posts: 615
That is very true, I ageee with you 100%.. The SKW interview is NOT forgiving at all..
Even I fell victim to the mighty Frasca. Everything else went great but I made 1 stupid mistake, actually 2 really dumb mistakes in the sim & that was it.
I had big hopes on SKW & I am really very disappointed now.
So to all the aspiring people, do not take this interview lightly if you want to get hired here...
Even I fell victim to the mighty Frasca. Everything else went great but I made 1 stupid mistake, actually 2 really dumb mistakes in the sim & that was it.
I had big hopes on SKW & I am really very disappointed now.
So to all the aspiring people, do not take this interview lightly if you want to get hired here...
04-05-2014, 10:06 PM
#4406
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Joined APC: Apr 2011
Posts: 620
And that's the real dilemma here, should I wait 3-6 months and try again or should I join the class for the offer that I have..
Tough choice between a really bad commute or lose 6 months seniority..
But everyday that passes, reduces the disappointment and makes me accept the reality that SKW is gone, it's time to move on..
04-06-2014, 09:39 AM
#4407
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Joined APC: Dec 2012
Posts: 110
I did not, am waiting on the e-mail. To be honest, given my background, I'm feeling confident it will be a "yes," but you never know (that's not arrogance, just an acknowledgement of where I think I fit in the applicant pool).
I really appreciated the fact that they had true standards for hiring dudes, but feel bad for the guys who didn't make it. I think they were great dudes who just didn't have the mentors to talk them through the prep process. I tried to give a couple of guys the interview prep course I took in the 15 minutes we had in the lobby before the interview, but the simulator seemed to be the downfall.
I really appreciated the fact that they had true standards for hiring dudes, but feel bad for the guys who didn't make it. I think they were great dudes who just didn't have the mentors to talk them through the prep process. I tried to give a couple of guys the interview prep course I took in the 15 minutes we had in the lobby before the interview, but the simulator seemed to be the downfall.
04-06-2014, 09:54 AM
#4408
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Joined APC: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,464
I do have an offer from one and interviews from 2 more but everything except SKW will a commute from Norcal to at least ORD or HOU or even further east..
And that's the real dilemma here, should I wait 3-6 months and try again or should I join the class for the offer that I have..
Tough choice between a really bad commute or lose 6 months seniority..
But everyday that passes, reduces the disappointment and makes me accept the reality that SKW is gone, it's time to move on..
And that's the real dilemma here, should I wait 3-6 months and try again or should I join the class for the offer that I have..
Tough choice between a really bad commute or lose 6 months seniority..
But everyday that passes, reduces the disappointment and makes me accept the reality that SKW is gone, it's time to move on..
Especially if there is no training contract at said regionals it costs nothing to go really (assuming you're unemployed at the moment.)
04-06-2014, 10:12 AM
#4409
Line Holder
Joined APC: Apr 2012
Posts: 57
About how long does it take to hear from SkyWest after you submitted your application? I submitted mine at the beginning of last week but haven't heard anything. Should I give HR a call or just wait and let them contact me?
04-06-2014, 10:29 AM
#4410
Line Holder
Joined APC: Oct 2013
Posts: 45
Go to one of the other regionals which you think would be the best fit for you, and reinterview in 6 months. If you make it then you got yourself a good dilemma to decide. Hold on to one job with good seniority but commute, or go to SKW with 0 commute and 0 seniority.
Especially if there is no training contract at said regionals it costs nothing to go really (assuming you're unemployed at the moment.)
Especially if there is no training contract at said regionals it costs nothing to go really (assuming you're unemployed at the moment.)
This is basically what I did, didn't interview twice tho. Did two full ground schools back to back and while it sucked leaving the other company for SKW and all the work I put in at the other airline, I couldn't be happier with my decision since I have no commute now. 6 months seniority is well worth no commute for the next 4,5,6 years until upgrade. That's just me tho.
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