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12-03-2014, 03:02 PM
#7851
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jan 2014
Position: Shorts CA
Posts: 80
I wouldn't say ALPA does nothing for the regional carriers. For example - they do a great job of keeping bad pilots in the air. You can do all three of these things and keep your job.
1. Land at the wrong airport
2. Refuse to deice and take off with heavy frost / snow accumulation.
3. Do a quick turn with one engine running.
This was all one person mind you. So yes when it comes to certificate action - ALPA knows what they're doing at the regionals.
1. Land at the wrong airport
2. Refuse to deice and take off with heavy frost / snow accumulation.
3. Do a quick turn with one engine running.
This was all one person mind you. So yes when it comes to certificate action - ALPA knows what they're doing at the regionals.
12-03-2014, 03:06 PM
#7852
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2006
Posts: 903
I wouldn't say ALPA does nothing for the regional carriers. For example - they do a great job of keeping bad pilots in the air. You can do all three of these things and keep your job.
1. Land at the wrong airport
2. Refuse to deice and take off with heavy frost / snow accumulation.
3. Do a quick turn with one engine running.
This was all one person mind you. So yes when it comes to certificate action - ALPA knows what they're doing at the regionals.
1. Land at the wrong airport
2. Refuse to deice and take off with heavy frost / snow accumulation.
3. Do a quick turn with one engine running.
This was all one person mind you. So yes when it comes to certificate action - ALPA knows what they're doing at the regionals.
12-03-2014, 04:19 PM
#7853
Not a Line Holder
Joined APC: Nov 2013
Position: Jumpseat
Posts: 51
I've got job offers (Class Dates) with both SkyWest and Compass. I'd love to hear which one you all think is better and why. Thanks, I need to decide soon. I'm MSP based, and of course I'd like to live in base.
Last edited by cal555; 12-03-2014 at 04:55 PM. Reason: more information
12-03-2014, 04:28 PM
#7854
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2009
Position: 737 right
Posts: 285
I would go to Compass in heartbeat over SkyWest. SkyWest is a good company to work for, but the upgrade takes forever and the junior bases are out east.
12-03-2014, 05:32 PM
#7855
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2012
Posts: 1,154
I had the same decision to make as you. I elected not to chase the upgrade carrot and work for a company I knew I would be happy with until the major job opportunity comes. At first I was biting my lip a little over my decision, but now that I've been on property a few months and have settled into my base I am not even thinking twice about it. Absolutely no regrets and I'm happy, overall.
If you'd like any more of my (slightly biased I'll admit) input feel free to send me a pm.
12-03-2014, 06:07 PM
#7857
Banned
Joined APC: Apr 2010
Posts: 802
I'm very senior SkyWest. I won't go into detail.
Go to Compass.
12-03-2014, 06:26 PM
#7858
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2006
Position: Seat 0B
Posts: 2,300
Msp? Skw.
12-03-2014, 06:27 PM
#7859
MK Ultra Candidate
Joined APC: Feb 2013
Position: Prime Leader of Boko Harumph
Posts: 1,167
12-03-2014, 08:20 PM
#7860
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2014
Posts: 133
I'm in a similar situation and still undecided. I've been offered class dates for both SKW and PSA. PSA seems like the better one to go to for a quicker career progression to the legacies, but SKW seems like a better company to work for. Plus, they're out west and I want to live in DEN.
If I were in my 20's, I think I'd go with SKW, but since I'll be 40 soon, I'm leaning towards PSA.
If I were in my 20's, I think I'd go with SKW, but since I'll be 40 soon, I'm leaning towards PSA.
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