Skywest
#6091
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Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: B757/767
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Also, I believe the CRJ 700s that GoJet operates under the DCI banner belong to DAL. Why would they park those in favor of E170/175s? I don't think that makes financial sense.
#6092
It's ok, like everyone else down in St. George, he lives in his own little bubble where there isn't much room for facts.
#6094
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Joined APC: Apr 2013
Position: E175 CRJ
Posts: 35
I posted this in another thread, but I'm throwing it in here too hopefully to get some more responses.
What is the thought on SkyWest's upgrade times in the future? I have an offer in hand with them, and I am about 99% sure that I am going to take it. However I am a bit concerned about their very top heavy seniority list, and the amount of supposed lifers there.
I know you're not supposed the chase the quick upgrade, but it would be nice to go somewhere where I know it won't take 7 years to upgrade. Any thoughts on future SKW movement?
What is the thought on SkyWest's upgrade times in the future? I have an offer in hand with them, and I am about 99% sure that I am going to take it. However I am a bit concerned about their very top heavy seniority list, and the amount of supposed lifers there.
I know you're not supposed the chase the quick upgrade, but it would be nice to go somewhere where I know it won't take 7 years to upgrade. Any thoughts on future SKW movement?
#6095
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Joined APC: May 2009
Position: Another RJ FO
Posts: 1,272
I posted this in another thread, but I'm throwing it in here too hopefully to get some more responses.
What is the thought on SkyWest's upgrade times in the future? I have an offer in hand with them, and I am about 99% sure that I am going to take it. However I am a bit concerned about their very top heavy seniority list, and the amount of supposed lifers there.
I know you're not supposed the chase the quick upgrade, but it would be nice to go somewhere where I know it won't take 7 years to upgrade. Any thoughts on future SKW movement?
What is the thought on SkyWest's upgrade times in the future? I have an offer in hand with them, and I am about 99% sure that I am going to take it. However I am a bit concerned about their very top heavy seniority list, and the amount of supposed lifers there.
I know you're not supposed the chase the quick upgrade, but it would be nice to go somewhere where I know it won't take 7 years to upgrade. Any thoughts on future SKW movement?
Remember no one was hired in 2008 and 2009 so our upgrade time artificially looks about 2 years higher than it actually is. As long as things keep moving you can expect it to drop under 5 years probably within the next year.
#6096
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Joined APC: Mar 2014
Posts: 484
Once the new E2 comes out, the advantage switches back to the 175... the new updated version comes close, so it may be a wash now. But the 900 has 4-5% lower operating costs over the first generation 175.
#6098
I know for certain that people are getting hired with little or no turbine/jet/121 PIC time. Not saying it's not good to have, but may not be required for a gig at most majors.
#6100
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Joined APC: Mar 2014
Posts: 484
We actually have a second generation of the aircraft... but its not a complete update like the E2. The version SkyWest has (sans 103SY) has a 6.4% average fuel efficiency improvement over the original model. It includes a new winglet and aerodynamic clamps, as well as other upgrades such as LED lighting.
The E2 is more of a clean sheet aircraft that will be re-engined and have a new wing.
The E2 is more of a clean sheet aircraft that will be re-engined and have a new wing.
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