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11-15-2014, 10:23 AM
#7651
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News articles have been popping up from a lot of the Brasilia EAS cities stating that they're either asking for more money or have been approved for more money from the government so Skywest can operate jet service next year. I think that's a pretty telling sign that it's on the way out. During appreciation week TG was telling people that they're on a 2 year plan to get rid of them. He wasn't being that secretive about the fact that they're going away. It would definitely be nice for them to give us a time frame and information on seat locks though.
11-15-2014, 11:48 AM
#7652
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May 5th, what's the source? There was supposed to be some big announcement last month about Bro pilots being seat locked. Well, that came and went.. nothing.
If and when it does happen, I gotta say it will be a sad day. I will understand, and accept it, but still be a bit bummed. No SJS here!
Quite a few people fly the Brasilia for better seniority and overnights, especially for those who live out west. Not that it hasn't already been a downhill slide (SMF, MRY, SBA, SAN...). But when they do shut it, my QOL will suffer, even despite the QOL going downhill with the reductions in flying and staffing that we have seen so far, along with 200+ other pilots left on it. How long does it take to hold a line on the CRJ again in LAX, SFO, SLC? ... Its also sad to see an efficient airplane go. 30 seats - ok, ok, 28
- burning 900pph in cruise...not too shabby.
If and when it does happen, I gotta say it will be a sad day. I will understand, and accept it, but still be a bit bummed. No SJS here!
Quite a few people fly the Brasilia for better seniority and overnights, especially for those who live out west. Not that it hasn't already been a downhill slide (SMF, MRY, SBA, SAN...). But when they do shut it, my QOL will suffer, even despite the QOL going downhill with the reductions in flying and staffing that we have seen so far, along with 200+ other pilots left on it. How long does it take to hold a line on the CRJ again in LAX, SFO, SLC? ... Its also sad to see an efficient airplane go. 30 seats - ok, ok, 28
- burning 900pph in cruise...not too shabby.
11-15-2014, 05:23 PM
#7653
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I've heard just about every variation on the Bro going away rumor.. sure would be nice to hear some official word from the company!
Also lots of rumor that we are unofficially seat locked already. Hope the retirement is swift.
FWIW, I moved up 40 spots in the last month (beginning of each bid period).
Also lots of rumor that we are unofficially seat locked already. Hope the retirement is swift.
FWIW, I moved up 40 spots in the last month (beginning of each bid period).
What remains to be seen are the timeline and details. But I'll be very surprised if it makes it to 2016.
11-16-2014, 08:52 PM
#7654
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Position: Stick Monkey
Posts: 300
What's this I hear about running out of sim time for the new hires in the CRJ training!? My friend was told they might be waiting until January because Skywest was outbid for sim time at Flight Safety?? Anyone know what the deal is?
11-16-2014, 09:27 PM
#7655
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if it is the end of days for the regional model, nobody told flight safety.
11-16-2014, 10:00 PM
#7656
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I'm sure someone in St. George is scratching their head in amazement as well... Who else uses those sims?
11-16-2014, 10:03 PM
#7657
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Last edited by cactipilot; 11-16-2014 at 10:04 PM. Reason: spelling
11-17-2014, 06:02 AM
#7658
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Position: RJ Captain
Posts: 1,181
Spend a month at home with Christmas and New Years off collecting guarantee. Sounds terrible.
11-17-2014, 07:01 AM
#7660
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Sim school in Paris! Thats what I heard...
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